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      Juventus ‘ready to offer Paul Pogba £10m-a-year deal’ but it means Man Utd star must take pay-cut to make transfer

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly putting together a £10million-a-year package to lure Paul Pogba back to Turin.However, it means the Manchester United midfielder must take a pay cut to make the return to Serie A.
      Pogba is currently away on international duty with FranceCredit: Getty
      He helped France come from 2-0 down to beat Belgium 3-2 on Thursday, with the game funnily enough being played at Juve’s Allianz StadiumCredit: Getty
      According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport Juventus are said to be working on a proposal to bring the French midfielder, 28, back to Serie A.
      The report suggests Juve are willing to offer around £190k-a-week.
      But Pogba already reportedly earns £12m-a-year at Old Trafford, meaning a significant pay-cut is in store should a return to Turin be on the cards.
      Gazetta also reveal that for Juve to press on with a deal, players must first be moved on from the Allianz Stadium.
      Midfielders Adrian Rabiot and Aaron Ramsey are two players who could be sold, as well as American Weston McKennie.
      The news comes after Pogba revealed in midweek that he is still talks to his pals back at Juve.

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      Speaking to Mediaset as reported by Fabrizio Romano, he said: “I like Turin! I always speak with former Juve team-mates like Dybala.
      “I’m in Manchester now, I’m under contract until June then let’s see.
      “I want to complete this season at best level – then we see.”
      Pogba previously spent four trophy-laden seasons with the Old Lady, turning out 178 times for the Serie A giants.
      During that time he scored 34 goals, helping the club to four Serie A titles, two Coppa Italias and two Supercoppas.
      The midfielder has been at the centre of intense speculation regarding what club’s colours he will be wearing this time next year.
      Recent reports have suggested he is now happier at Man Utd than he was in the past.
      But the prospect of a return to Turin to link up with his old friends at Juve could be hard to turn down.
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      Inter Milan fans bizarrely catch FISH in Sassuolo stadium with moat around pitch to stop fans invading

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      INTER MILAN fans had two reasons to cheer on their visit to Sassuolo last week. Not only did Simone Inzaghi’s side claim a valuable three points, fans in the away end also managed to catch a FISH while watching the game.
      Reel it in! A delighted Inter fan hauls in his catch
      Catch of the day – a look at the gold coloured fish hooked by Inter fans
      He holds it up to show off his catch to the onlooking away fans
      And those watching on were clearly impressed
      In a video posted to HooligansTV’s Twitter account last weekend, a man is seen pulling his catch out of the water while other fans watch on in bemusement.
      And in the background the rest of the Inter fans can be seen singing and chanting, oblivious to the exploits going on in front of them.
      The moat was first installed at the Mapei Stadium in Sassuolo in 1995 – designed to stop troublemaking away fans from running on to the pitch.
      And not only has it seemed to have done its job, it also keeps away fans entertained in case the action on the pitch fails to live up to expectations.
      Predictably footy fans on Twitter absolutely loved it, with one saying: “Why the f*** is there a river in the stadium,” with multiple laughing emojis.
      Another amused fan questioned: “What the f***,” while others simply responded with laughing emojis.

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      It’s not the first time away fans have come away from the Mapei Stadium with more than just three points in the bag.
      In 2019 a similar video was posted to Twitter of Chievo fans showing off an impressive catch of their own.
      It’s not clear whether the fans returned their catch to the water or not.
      On the pitch Inter picked up a fifth win of the season at the Mapei, which keeps the defending champions unbeaten after seven games in Serie A.
      Goals from Edin Dzeko and Lautaro Martinez helped the Nerazzurri come from a goal down to beat Sassuolo.
      Inzaghi’s side are already four points off pacesetters Napoli though, with Luciano Spalletti’s side boasting a 100% record after seven games.
      Inter are currently third as the league pauses for the international break, two points behind bitter rivals AC Milan who are also yet to lose a game.
      Stefano Pioli’s Rossoneri have won six and drawn one out of their seven games so far.
      And Inter fans should probably switch their attention from fishing back to football, with the Serie A title race this season shaping up to be one for the ages. More

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      Watch Inter Milan star Arturo Vidal roll around on back of his Ferrari while women joke ‘he can’t even stand up’

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      INTER MILAN midfielder Arturo Vidal has gone viral after a video appeared online of him enjoying a night out.Despite the clip being taken in August, the 34-year-old’s antics has taken social media by storm with the player seen rolling around on the back of his Ferrari.
      Arturo Vidal was seen rolling around on his Ferrari after a night out
      Inter Milan ace Vidal was caught on cameras struggling to get into his car in a video that has gone viral
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the incident happened on August 18 – three days before Inter’s opening Serie A match of the season against Genoa.
      Vidal started on the bench for the clash at the San Siro, though he did come on in the second half where he chipped in with a goal and an assist.
      In the video, the Chile international posed for pictures with fans before attempting to get in the passenger seat of his supercar.
      But much to the amusement of the women filming him on a balcony onto the street below, Vidal had difficulty manoeuvring himself into position.
      He was caught on cameras rolling around on the back of the Ferrari with both of his legs in the air as he almost fell off.
      Vidal then got himself back upright, before then getting into the passenger seat facing the wrong way.

      The women were left in hysterics, as they said: “He can’t even stand up.”
      Gazzetta revealed that Inter were aware of the video and already discussed it with the player in August.
      Commenting on the clip, one fan tweeted: “Three days later he scored and assisted playing the best game since he has been at Inter.”
      Another messaged: “For me he can drink in all the bars in Milan and Lombardy, I am interested in what he does on the pitch.”
      A third added: “This is proof that all wages of professional football players should be reduced by 90 per cent.”
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      Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: The GOAT debate ended once and for all by the stars who played with BOTH legends

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO or Lionel Messi?For close to TWO DECADES, fans have bickered in pubs, parks and playgrounds about which superstar is better.
      Who is truly the greatest of all-time: Messi or Ronaldo?
      Now more than ever supporters seem to be arguing the case for their favourite on social media.
      Both have enjoyed glittering careers, winning loads of trophies, scoring hundreds of goals and earning mountains of personal accolades.
      In truth there is no way us mere mortals can truly know whether Ronaldo or Messi is the best of all-time.
      So we’ve gone to those who know them best to find out who they think is No1.
      Below are 12 stars who played alongside both during their careers – and who THEY believe to be the best ever…
      PAULO DYBALA
      Dybala is a current team-mate of Messi and Ronaldo – and couldn’t separate the two
      The Argentina ace diplomatically claimed: “It is impossible to make a comparison between the two of them or say who is the best.
      “They are at a level on a par with each other and well above everybody else and that has been the case for several years.”
      RESULT: Draw

      DECO
      Deco couldn’t split Ronaldo and Messi
      THE midfield maestro played alongside Messi during the Argentine’s early days at the Nou Camp – while starring alongside Ronaldo for Portugal.
      But when asked to end the ‘who’s better’ debate, Deco refused – and picked Barcelona pal Ronaldinho instead.
      Deco revealed: “From the outset, it is clear that Leo and Cristiano are the greatest.
      “Especially because no one thought they could take so many years to this level, but the one that impressed me most despite not being so decisive was Ronaldinho.
      “For me, he will always be the best.
      “We met in Barcelona and immediately connected with him, the moments I lived with him are difficult to compare to anything. It was magical.”
      RESULT: Draw
      ANGEL DI MARIA
      Di Maria considers it an honour to play alongside Messi
      THE Paris Saint-Germain winger teamed up with Ronaldo at Real Madrid – where they won the 2014 Champions League – and has played many times with Messi for his country.
      But on who was better, Di Maria claimed Messi was the one, saying: “It was a dream to have the possibility to play with [Wayne] Rooney, [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, Cristiano [Ronaldo], Leo [Messi]…
      “Leo is the best of the four.
      “With all the great players I have played with, it’s hard to choose. But if I had to pick one, it would be Leo.
      “Messi is the best in the world – there is no question about that.
      “When I am an old man I will tell my grandchildren bedtime stories about when I won the Champions League, hopefully when I won the World Cup…
      “But most of all I will tell them their grandfather used to play with Lionel Messi.”
      RESULT: Messi
      GABRIEL HEINZE
      Heinze was the only star to play alongside both who opted for Ronaldo
      THE Argentine left-back played with Ronaldo at Manchester United and Messi for his country – but their paths would have crossed at Newell’s Old Boys too, when Messi was a lad.
      Over the years, Heinze has had his say on both.
      In 2008, he claimed: “If I had to pay for one player I would choose [Ronaldo].
      “I don’t think Cristiano will get any better as a footballer, he is already next to God in his ability.”
      But in 2016, he added: “Leo is inexplicable. He does not come from this planet. And as a person, he leads such a quiet life that is admirable.”
      Despite his glowing praise, technically he did not overturn his decision to name Ronaldo in 2008…
      RESULT: Ronaldo
      GONZALO HIGUAIN
      Higuain currently plays alongside both Messi and Ronaldo
      A FORMER team-mate of Ronaldo’s at Juve – following a spell together at Real Madrid – and Messi for Argentina, Higuain knows all about both.
      And he revealed: “[Ronaldo and I] had already played together with Real. Many years have passed, and I have found another player, a more mature person, with a family.
      “I enjoyed playing alongside him before and I am glad that we are back together.
      “I’m a forward and I have the chance to play with Messi. It’s a privilege to play alongside him.
      “Every time he gets the ball you need to be on your toes because you know that at any moment he can give you a great ball or pull your marker away from you.
      “He does things that a striker can anticipate but a defender can’t.”
      RESULT: Draw
      FERNANDO GAGO
      Fernando Gago opted for Messi over Ronaldo having played with both
      ANOTHER former Real team-mate of Ronaldo who played alongside Messi for Argentina, Gago was in no doubts as to is the better player.
      Gago claimed: “For me he [Ronaldo] is not No1. For me, the best in the world is Messi because of the way he plays, moves with the ball and changes matches.
      “Messi has incredible ability and I love the way that he plays.
      “We know that he has the ability to win a match in half a second and that gives you peace of mind.
      “In every game I have the feeling that he can make us win at any time. Messi’s way of leading is with the ball, sometimes a glance is enough.
      “He has an incredible personality, he understands the game perfectly, he has fought for 14 years to be the best without letting himself down, and that shows how he is.
      “He is the best I have seen in my life, without a doubt.”
      RESULT: Messi
      EZEQUIEL GARAY
      Garay opted for his fellow Argentine Messi over Ronaldo
      YET another former Los Blancos team-mate of Ronaldo who starred on the international scene with Messi, Garay also ranks Leo as the No1.
      Garay revealed: “When people ask me who is the best player ever, I say Leo.
      “From the first time I saw him with Argentina Under-15s to this day he continues to amaze me. He has no limit.”
      RESULT: Messi
      ANDRE GOMES
      Gomes spent time with Messi at Barcelona and still plays with Ronaldo for Portugal now
      THE Everton midfielder spent two years playing alongside Messi at Barcelona, and is captained by Ronaldo for the Portuguese national team.
      And he claimed: “[Ronaldo] is a very important player, who is always present and ready to play.
      “He is very serious about the responsibility of leading our country, we have great spirit, and he’s a great example for all of us.
      “Everyone knows that Messi is very, very good. He does things in games that you cannot explain; he just knows different things and can do it.
      “In training it is a show, because every day he can invent something new.
      “You think you’re used to it, but there is always one day you go to the dressing room surprised by something he has done.”
      RESULT: Draw
      HENRIK LARSSON
      Larsson opted for Messi over Ronaldo thanks to their time at Barca
      THE Swedish legend won the Champions League with Messi, early in the now-PSG star’s career – at Barcelona – and played 13 times alongside Ronaldo during his loan spell at Old Trafford.
      But Larsson knows who he’d choose, saying: “Cristiano is unlucky to be playing at the same time as Messi.
      “Ronaldo is a very good player, but Messi is even better.
      “He is out of this world. He’s so good that it’s almost incredible.
      “When you see him with the ball at his feet it’s hard to believe that anybody else could do the same. He’s a fantastic player to see.”
      RESULT: Messi
      GERARD PIQUE
      Gerard Pique chose long-standing Barca pal Messi over Ronaldo
      THE Spaniard played with Ronaldo early in his own Man Utd career and until this summer was a long-serving team-mate of Messi at the Nou Camp.
      He has his favourite though, saying: “Cristiano is a perfect machine, a hard worker who always wants to improve.
      “I always said that Messi has some talent that no one has.
      “For me it’s like Messi is not human but [Ronaldo] is the best of the humans.”
      RESULT: Messi
      NELSON SEMEDO
      Semedo is a former team-mate of Messi, while he plays with Ronaldo for Portugal
      HAVING won back-to-back LaLiga crowns at Barcelona before moving to Wolves, along with the Uefa Nations League with Portugal, Semedo has enjoyed success with both Messi and Ronaldo.
      And he claimed: “Real Madrid have noticed [Ronaldo’s] absence a lot.
      “I cannot say that it was bad for [Barcelona] that Cristiano left. With him it would have been a more difficult league for us, more competitive.
      “He is a player that requires a lot of attention and care.
      “Messi is spectacular. It’s a privilege to play with him, he always surprises, he’s from another planet.”
      While the quotes suggest he favours Messi, there is no concrete evidence to prove it, so this goes down as a draw.
      RESULT: Draw
      CARLOS TEVEZ
      Carlos Tevez has partnered both forwards up front during his career
      A FORMER Man Utd team-mate of Ronaldo during some trophy-laden years and a long-serving Argentina colleague of Messi, Tevez knows both stars very well.
      On the debate, he said: “Cristiano always stopped in the gym after training: for him it is an obsession and, being the best in everything.
      “Messi plays another sport. For Messi to score three goals [in any given game] is normal.”
      Much like Semedo, while it feels Tevez would sway towards Messi, he’s not come out and said it just yet…
      RESULT: Draw
      SO WHO IS THE WINNER?
      Lionel Messi takes the win over old frenemy Cristiano Ronaldo, according to those who’ve played with bothCredit: Reuters
      WITH six draws from the 12 players, many were either unsure of who is truly better or unwilling to rock the boat.
      But of the six who did commit to giving an answer, FIVE chose Messi, with just one player picking Ronaldo.
      So that settles it then? Probably not…
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      Fiorentina say Arsenal and Man City transfer target Vlahovic has rejected ‘HUGE contract offer’ and give up on striker

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      ARSENAL and Manchester City target Dusan Vlahovic has rejected a new deal at Fiorentina which would have made him the highest-paid player in the club’s history.The Serbia forward, 21, now has 21 months left on his contract and that is likely to put a number of Europe’s top clubs on alert.
      Vlahovic scored 21 goals in 37 Serie A games for Fiorentina last seasonCredit: Getty
      Fiorentina were confident of tying their star striker down to a new deal but the club’s billionaire owner Rocco B. Commisso says talks have broken down.
      In a statement on the club’s website, he said: “As you know, Fiorentina made a very significant offer to the player.
      “Our proposal would have made him the highest-paid player in the history of the club.
      “We also improved our offer on a number of occasions in order to accommodate the requests of both Dusan and his entourage.
      “However, despite our efforts, those offers have not been accepted.”
      Commisso added the club will now “acknowledge the wishes of the player and his entourage and quickly identify feasible, appropriate solutions”.

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      We reported last month how the Gunners were tracking Vlahovic after Commisso admitted he was struggling to agree terms with the player.
      LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid were also reported to have had a £51million bid rejected in the summer for the star, who bagged 21 goals in 37 Serie A games last season.
      And after failing in an attempt to bring in Tottenham and England talisman Harry Kane in the summer, City were linked with a move for the 10-cap Serbia international.
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      Man Utd line up FREE Franck Kessie transfer in attempt to replace Paul Pogba next summer with AC Milan deal running out

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are lining up a free transfer for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie to potentially replace Paul Pogba should the Frenchman decide to leave, reports say. Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham are also interested in signing Kessie, whose contract expires in June 2022.
      Kessie is one of Milan’s most valuable assetsCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      According to Calciomercato, talks between Milan and Kessie over a new contract are at a stalemate.
      And the Ivorian international’s situation has alerted Man Utd, who have a contract situation of their own with star man Pogba.
      The 28-year-old’s contract expires in the summer, but United have set a Christmas deadline on when they want an answer on whether he’ll sign a new deal.
      Should the midfielder sign a contract extension, he could top an eye-watering £400,000-a-week.
      LaLiga giants Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of Pogba, but there are doubts over whether they can financially afford to sign him and his international team-mate Kylian Mbappe in the same summer.
      But should Pogba decide to leave United, Kessie is a good alternative.

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      The midfield powerhouse is four years Pogba’s junior and has better defensive attributes, something United have been crying out for in their midfield.
      West Ham’s Declan Rice is another name United have been looking at to bolster their midfield options.
      But the England international would cost upwards of £80million.

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      Tammy Abraham ‘called up to England squad for October World Cup qualifiers’ after shining since Chelsea transfer exit

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      TAMMY ABRAHAM has reportedly been called up to the England squad after a sensational start to the season with new club Roma.The 24-year-old swapped the Premier League for Serie A in the summer as he left Chelsea to he join up with former Blues boss Jose Mourinho in Italy in a deal worth £34million.
      Abraham has excelled since joining Roma in the summerCredit: Getty
      And the decision to leave Chelsea has paid off for Abraham as he has hit the ground running at Roma.
      The striker has scored four goals and provided two assists in just nine games for Mourinho’s men.
      According to The Athletic, he has been rewarded for his sensational form at the start of the campaign by earning himself a recall to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the first time in 10 months as they prepare for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary.
      He is not thought to be replacing anyone in the squad.
      Abraham has six caps for his country, making his debut in a friendly against Germany back in 2017.
      He then went on to score his first international goal two years later in a 7-0 win over Montenegro.

      The England squad that was announced by Southgate last week
      Abraham featured 32 times for Chelsea last season, scoring a solid 12 goals.
      But opportunities for the England man began to dry up when Frank Lampard was sacked and Thomas Tuchel arrived in January.
      He then searched for a way out and found a move in the form of Roma and Mourinho.
      Abraham joins a host of attacking options in Southgate’s squad including the likes of captain Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka.
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      England sit top of their World Cup Qualifying group, four points clear of second place Albania.
      The are yet to lose in the qualification process, with their only dropped points coming last time out away in Poland when they conceded a stoppage time equaliser to draw 1-1.
      Southgate’s side travel to face Andorra on Saturday before hosting Hungary three days later.
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      Romantic Locatelli gets engaged to stunning partner Thessa Lacovich after scoring winner for Juventus against Torino

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      ROMANTIC Manuel Locatelli enjoyed the perfect weekend – backing up his winning goal by getting engaged.The Juventus midfielder curled into the bottom corner to secure a 1-0 win against Torino on Saturday.
      Manuel Locatelli proposed to his fiancee Thessa Lacovich this weekend
      She showed off her sparkling new ring on social media
      And then he capped off a memorable 24 hours by getting down on one knee – with his stunning partner Thessa Lacovich saying yes.
      The Italy Euro 2020 hero – who joined Juve in the summer – ensured he made it a special occasion for his 23-year-old lover.
      E-commerce guru Lacovich took to social media to show fans an insight into the proposal.
      The happy couple headed to the Mandarin Oriental on Lake Como for an idyllic mini-retreat along with their dog Teddy.
      Their luxury hotel room included a balcony with gorgeous views over the lake.
      Locatelli brought a bouquet of roses and prepared a tasty banquet of sweet treats as their celebrated their engagement.

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      And his fiancee showed off the sparkling ring and captioned the posts: “Yes with all my heart.”
      She later added to her 72,000 Instagram followers: “Ask me if I’m happy.”
      Alvaro Morata’s excited wife Alice Campello commented: “What a thrill.”
      Locatelli also took to social media and simply said: “Yes.”
      Juventus celebrated the joyful news on social media – but manager Max Allegri was fully focused on praising his midfielder for his performances on the pitch rather than off it.
      Allegri said: “He has come in well, he has a lot of room for improvement even if he has already improved because he varies his plays and puts himself in the position of a director.
      “He is good and has technique.”
      The midfielder scored the only goal in the Turin derby with four minutes leftCredit: Rex
      The balcony had spectacular views over Lake Como More