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      Bonucci fires dig at Cristiano Ronaldo and says Juventus are more of a team and have ‘humility’ without Man Utd star

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      ITALIAN EURO 2020-winning defender Leonardo Bonucci took a dig at former Juventus team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo after Wednesday’s 1-0 win against Zenit Saint Petersburg.The Old Lady sit top of their Champions League group on nine points, three ahead of defending European champions Chelsea.
      Five-time UCL winner Ronaldo was unable to bring the famous trophy to TurinCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      And Juve are looking more fluent than they were when Ronaldo was playing in Turin.
      Ronaldo was brought into Juve to win them the elusive Champions League trophy that they had been longing for.
      But Juve bailed out of the competition early, twice failing make it past the Round of 16.
      Speaking to Sky after yesterday’s group game win, Bonucci took aim at the Manchester United star.
      He said: “It’s absolutely true [playing more as a team].
      “In the recent past we had lost this characteristic from Juve, we were playing with a great champion like CR7 and we wanted to put him in a position to always do well, thinking he could solve all the matches.

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      “This year we are rediscovering that right humility that it serves to regain victory.”
      Bonucci’s latest comments come after an interview he did with The Athletic where he described how the atmosphere of the dressing room effected the performance on the pitch.
      The 34-year-old said: “This was the thing, the idea that one player, even the best in the world, could guarantee Juventus victory.
      “Cristiano’s presence had a big influence on us. Just training with him gave us something extra but subconsciously players started to think his presence alone was enough to win games.

      “We began to fall a little short in our daily work, the humility, the sacrifice, the desire to be there for your team-mate day after day. Over the last few years, I think you could see that.”
      Juve and Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini also took a dig at Ronaldo after he left to return to Man Utd.
      The experienced defender said the team had ‘to play for him’.
      Chiellini told DAZN: “When you have a world class player like Cristiano, you cannot help but use the team to play for him.
      “We must be grateful to Cristiano for all he did during these years at Juventus, but we carry on.
      “This will be Paulo Dybala’s team. Over the last couple of years, he lowered his average goals because of Cristiano’s presence, but he is a key player for this team and that is recognised by everyone.”
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      Atalanta stars woken up SIX times by fire alarms on night before Man Utd clash as Wag fumes at ‘terrible locals’

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      ATALANTA’S stars were woken up by fire alarms SIX times as they stayed in Manchester ahead of their Champions League clash with Man Utd on Wednesday.And one Wag took to social media to point the finger at ‘terrible locals’.
      Atalanta stars including Ruslan Malinovskiy were woken up six times by fire alarms in Manchester ahead of their Champions League game at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Malinovsky’s wife Roksana took to social media to point the finger at ‘terrible locals’
      Roksana Malinovskiy, wife of Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskiy, appeared to encourage Atalanta fans to subject United’s players to the same treatment when they travel to Italy at the beginning of next month.
      One hotel guest reported hearing alarms at 4:51am, 5am, 5:36am, 6:11am, 6:31am and 7:13am at Atalanta’s Radisson Edwardian hotel base in Manchester on Wednesday morning.
      Gian Piero Gasperini, his staff and players were disturbed by the noise.
      And Roksana wrote: “Hellish night in Manchester.
      “Throughout the night in the hotel the fire alarm was turned on at full power five times.
      “It happened just when the team arrived, and only at night!

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      “Do you think this is an accident? I don’t.
      “Such a ‘warm’ welcome from the local population. Terrible.
      “I hope that our fans will support the team in our home game, and maybe the same thing will suddenly happen in an Italian hotel.”
      Man Utd’s stars arrived at the Hyatt Hotel in Manchester on Wednesday afternoon.
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      United host the Serie A side at Old Trafford and are looking to restore some confidence after a turbulent start that has seen them lose to Young Boys away and snatch a last-gasp victory over Villarreal at home.
      The likes of Harry Maguire, Cristiano Ronaldo and Red Devils manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were pictured making their way to the hotel ahead of a rough schedule.
      SunSport also explored how United might line-up for the fixture with Marcus Rashford likely to start after his shoulder injury.

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      Lazio’s Felipe leaves pitch in tears after sparking brawl by jumping on Inter ace and former team-mate to celebrate win

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      LAZIO star Luiz Felipe said sorry after jumping on an opponent’s back and sparking a mass brawl before leaving the field in tears.The Brazilian defender was sent off for leaping on Inter striker Joaquin Correa’s shoulders during the Serie A clash.
      Luiz Felipe apologised for his red card after Lazio’s win over Inter
      He jumped on Joaquin Correa’s back to celebrate Lazio’s winCredit: Getty
      And that incident led to a brawl between the two sets of players at the end of Lazio’s 3-1 win over Inter Milan.
      Felipe left the pitch in tears after the flashpoint with his ‘friend’ Correa and the red card.
      Correa, on loan at Inter Milan from Lazio, was furious with the Brazilian centre-back after the heated clash.
      But Felipe apologised for his actions and to Inter forward Correa on social media.
      He wrote on Instagram: “First of all, I want to clarify that I have great respect for Inter… We are all professionals, working to pursue our goals, and would never fail to respect another professional.
      “At the end of the game I jumped on Tucu’s shoulders because he is one of the great friends that football has given me.
      “Our families are friends and we have always been very close… I wanted to hug him and joke about the result, as far as our friendship allows, but I got excited.
      “Perhaps, in retrospect, it was not the best time or the most suitable place.
      “I apologise to anyone who felt offended and I did not try, in any way, to be disrespectful towards him, towards other athletes or towards Internazionale and its passionate fans. It was an innocent act, by a person who has a great affection for Tucu!!”

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      Lazio moved into fifth place and within three points of third-placed Inter with the win.
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      Kylian Mbappe WILL quit PSG next summer ‘regardless of new contract offer amount’ amid Real Madrid transfer interest

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE will leave PSG next summer regardless of any new contract offers, Spanish reports claim. It comes after the French forward looked to leave Paris to join Real Madrid, who were believed to have made two bids for the superstar.
      Kylian Mbappe will leave PSG next summer, Spanish reports claimCredit: Alamy
      But PSG rejected both, the most said to be worth £145million, despite Mbappe’s contract expiring at the end of the season.
      He is free to negotiate a free transfer to Real or any club in January but PSG remain hopeful they can convince him to stay.
      And despite that, Mbappe has had no change of heart and will pursue an exit from the French capital when his deal expires, AS report.
      The 22-year-old opened up about the summer transfer saga and admitted he DID ask to leave and join Real so PSG could receive a fee for him.
      Mbappe told French radio station RMC. “I asked to leave, because from the moment where I did not want to extend, I wanted for the club to receive a transfer fee so that they could bring in a quality replacement.
      “This club has given me a lot, I have always been happy [during] the four years I have had here, and I still am.

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      “I said it early enough so that the club could react.
      “I wanted everyone to come out of this stronger, that we leave hand in hand, to make a good deal and I respected that.
      “I said, ‘If you don’t want me to go I will stay’.”
      Mbappe’s international team-mate Karim Benzema wants him to one day join him at Real.
      Benzema said: “I enjoy playing with him in the national team and in the future, why not? He’s a great player, but you have to respect PSG.
      “I’ve always said it and I’ll say it again; I hope we play together some day.”
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      Conor McGregor shares whiskey with Jose Mourinho as UFC star gets Roma shirt after his son gets christened at Vatican

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      CONOR MCGREGOR shared whiskey with Jose Mourinho after getting a Roma shirt while in Italy for his son’s christening. The Irishman posted pictures with Mourinho, who previously managed Chelsea and McGregor’s boyhood club Manchester United.
      Jose Mourinho pictured with Conor McGregorCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
      Mourinho gifted McGregor a Roma shirtCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
      McGregor’s dad Tony pictured with Mourinho and his sonCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
      McGregor gave Mourinho a glass of his whiskeyCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
      And the managerial legend admitted he could not turn down a glass of McGregor’s Proper 12 whiskey.
      Mourinho, 58, wrote on Instagram: “Yes it’s him!
      “Yes, the great @thenotoriousmma is in Rome and yes it was a real pleasure to meet him, to share some stories and to offer him the most beautiful shirt in town @officialasroma.
      “He made a miracle, it’s impossible to say no to Conor, I had to try @properwhiskey.”
      McGregor, 33, also posted: “Respect to this man. Legend.”
      McGregr is in Italy as his son is being christened at the Vatican.

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      The former UFC champion last fought in July, losing to Dustin Poirier – the man he beat in 2014 but lost to in a rematch in January.
      But disaster struck in the trilogy bout as McGregor suffered a leg break just seconds before the end of round one, with Poirier, 32, winning by doctor stoppage.
      McGregor underwent surgery in Los Angeles and continued his rehabilitation process in America while returning to training.
      But he recently took a European holiday vacation, with his fiancee Dee Devlin, son Conor Jr, four, daughter Croia, two and newborn Rian.
      And Rian, born in May, was christened in the Vatican, and McGregor even posed with the keys.
      Meanwhile Mourinho, who returned to management after being sacked by Tottenham in April, has started with five wins in Roma’s opening seven games.
      They currently sit fourth in the Serie A, six points behind league leaders Napoli.
      Conor McGregor pictured with his fiancee Dee DevlinCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
      Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin pose with the keys to the VaticanCredit: Instagram thenotoriousmma
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      Man Utd star Jesse Lingard transfer target for Barcelona and AC Milan with England star’s contract expiring next summer

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      BARCELONA and AC Milan are targeting a free transfer swoop for Manchester United star Jesse Lingard, according to reports.The playmaker rejected a new Red Devils contract last month and will be able to leave for nothing at the end of the season if he doesn’t sign a new deal.
      Barcelona and AC Milan are keen to sign Jesse Lingard on a freeCredit: Getty
      Lingard, 28, is attracting some of Europe’s biggest clubs and Barca and AC Milan are the latest to emerge, according to the Mail.
      He can sign pre-contract agreements with overseas clubs in January.
      And SunSport exclusively revealed this week United will consider selling him for £15m in January if he continues to reject his boyhood club’s offers.
      Having revived his career on loan at West Ham last season, Lingard has struggled to break into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting XI since his return this summer.
      He has come off the bench to score a winner at the Hammers and set up Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal against Villarreal.
      The England international has been in talks over an extension to his contract, but he wants to keep his options open with the view of making Gareth Southgate’s squad for next year’s World Cup.

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      SunSport understands he has been offered terms around £135,000-a-week at Old Trafford, a decent increase on his current deal.
      The academy graduate is interested in staying, but wants assurances he will get regular first-team action.
      Lingard holds United close to his heart after a two-decade association.
      The Red Devils do not want to lose him on a free at the end of the campaign, if he decides he wants to go.
      So Old Trafford chiefs will discuss letting him leave in January if they can find a buyer.
      Lingard is expected to get playing time in Champions League, cup competitions and off the bench in the Premier League.
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      United valued him at around £25m over the summer, but rebuffed interest from suitors.
      West Ham, along with Leicester and other Premier League sides, have shown interest in the Warrington-born ace.
      But he now has offers from LaLiga and Serie A giants who showed strong interest in signing him as a free agent.

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      Newcastle interested in Adrien Rabiot transfer which could see Donny van de Beek end Man Utd hell with Juventus switch

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly weighing up a January swoop for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot which could see Donny van de Beek make the move to Turin.The Magpies are set to splash the cash in the New Year following their £300million takeover with the club boasting the wealthiest owners in world football.
      Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move to Newcastle in the New YearCredit: Rex
      Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek could then join Juve if Rabiot departs TurinCredit: Getty
      Club chiefs are compiling a list of potential recruits despite boss Steve Bruce set to be sacked.
      And according to Calciomercato, France international Rabiot is being targeted by the Toon.
      They state that Newcastle are interested in the 26-year-old and could look to bring him to St James’ Park in the winter transfer window.
      Rabiot has featured regularly for the Old Lady since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, but has never convinced the Juve faithful of his quality.
      And it has been claimed that the Serie A giants would be prepared to offload the player in order to bring in Van de Beek from Manchester United.
      The Dutchman, 24, has endured a torrid time at Old Trafford following his switch from Ajax and is yet to nail down a starting spot for the Red Devils.

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      It is understood that Juve have already opened talks with United about a move for Van de Beek.
      Rabiot isn’t the only high-profile star Newcastle are said to be eyeing up in January, with Barcelona centre-back Clement Lenglet high on their list.
      And his French compatriot Wesley Fofana is also an option with Newcastle alleged to have made contact with Leicester.
      Chelsea striker Timo Werner has also been linked, with German reports stating the club are in regular contact with his agent.
      Meanwhile Rio Ferdinand has urged Newcastle to build a core of English players and told them to sign Raheem Sterling, Declan Rice and Jesse Lingard.
      Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, he said: “I’d be going to try and make like a mad couple of signings, like huge, that I think would be gettable.

      Newcastle boast the wealthiest owners in world football following their takeover
      “I’d be looking at people like Raheem Sterling. Raheem Sterling’s not playing regularly, I’d go ask him the question. I’d go and ask Declan Rice, ‘What’s going on?’.
      “Them two would be the first two on my list, and I’d go all out to go and get them. And then I’d be trying to get people like Jesse Lingard, who’s in and around the Man United squad.’ 
      “It’s unrealistic until you ask the question. I’d be going out there to get answers from these types of players and then you work your way down your list.”
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      Ex-Man Utd goalkeeper Sergio Romero has a new club as he joins Venezia in Serie A after Old Trafford departure

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      EX-MANCHESTER UNITED goalkeeper Sergio Romero has finally found a new club after joining Venezia.The 34-year-old left the Red Devils in the summer when his contract expired and has held talks with a number of teams.
      Former Manchester United keeper Sergio Romero has finally found a new clubCredit: PA
      The Argentine international has joined Italian side Venezia until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Now he has penned a deal with the Italian minnows until June and will be looking to help the 17th-placed Serie A side beat the drop.
      The Argentine stopper also has the option of staying an extra year if everything goes to plan.
      Venezia released a statement confirming the news earlier, staying: “Venezia FC is pleased to announce the signing of Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero, 34, on a free transfer. 
      “Romero is Argentina’s all-time most-capped goalkeeper and last played for Manchester United. Welcome, Sergio.”
      Romero twice came close to joining Everton only for the transfer to collapse both times.
      He has also discussed terms with LaLiga sides Valencia and Granada.

      And potential switches to Roma and Spezia were ended when financial constraints led to them looking elsewhere.
      Romero impressed as deputy to David de Gea after his arrival at Old Trafford in 2015.
      But Dean Henderson’s emergence on the scene at United led to him growing frustrated over a lack of game time and led to his departure.
      Romero’s wife even vented her fury on social media when he was denied a loan move to Everton last year.
      The Toffees were prepared to cover his £100,000-a-week wages and fork out a £2m fee to secure his services.
      However, United then demanded a permanent £8m fee despite him entering the final 12 months of his contract.
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