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      Cristiano Ronaldo splashed £8.5m on limited edition Bugatti Centodieci’ – one of just ten that were made

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO splurged £8.5million on a limited edition Bugatti – of which only 10 have ever been made.The Man Utd superstar, 36, ordered the luxury Bugatti Centodieci in 2020, reported Bild.
      Ronaldo is believed to be one of 10 people lucky enough to buy the incredible new Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £8.5m
      The amazing new Bugatti was delivered to customers in 2021Credit: Bugatti
      The French car manufacturer is keeping tight-lipped on whether or not Ronaldo is one of the lucky buyersCredit: Bugatti
      The supercar has a top speed of 236mphCredit: Bugatti
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner  already owns a Bugatti Chiron and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse as part of his huge car collection.
      He has ‘CR7’ embroidered on the headrests of his other two Bugattis.
      This new model is believed to be a tribute to the legendary Bugatti EB110 – Centodieci is Italian for 110.
      The Centodieci boasts an 8 litre W16 engine, with special models having 1600hp – some 100hp more than the Chiron and, overall, three times the price of that model.
      It can do 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 236mph.
      Bild contacted Bugatti directly and they did not deny that Ronaldo was a buyer, while offering no official comment on the rumour.
      Ronaldo poses outside his former Madrid home on his £1.7m Bugatti VeyronCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      Ronaldo also has a matte-black Lamborghini Aventador worth over £200kCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      Bugatti’s official website describes the Centodiece as “breathtaking”.
      It says: “Inspired by the historical model, the Centodieci pushes all boundaries of imagination with its breathtaking performance and pioneering design.
      “Featuring a modern interpretation of the classic wedge shape and with the iconic W16 engine, the Centodieci transports the EB110 gracefully into a new millennium.
      “The ten limited-edition vehicles are distinguished by their perfect elegance and sculptural beauty, making the Centodieci a true, tangible work of art.”
      Ronaldo’s red Ferrari may not be the most appropriate car for his dogsCredit: Instagram @cristiano

      Ronaldo’s car collection is already worth an astonishing £17m.
      Girlfriend Georgina gave him a Mercedes G Wagon – which costs £600,000 – for his 35th birthday and that sits alongside a Lamborghini Aventador, Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Ferrari F12 TDF – plus many more – in his garage.
      Speaking about his car collection to Piers Morgan, former Manchester United star Ronaldo said he likes to have “two of everything”.
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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic urges ‘inspiration’ Tyson Fury to ‘keep making history’ by smashing Deontay Wilder in trilogy fight

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has urged his “inspiration” Tyson Fury to “keep making history” by smashing Deontay Wilder.The two bitter rivals are set to collide for the third and final time tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic has urged Tyson Fury to ‘keep making history’ by smashing Deontay WilderCredit: Getty
      A host of footy stars have been sending the Gypsy King good luck messages ahead of his title defenceCredit: Getty
      The Brit amazingly recovered from what appeared to be a brutal knockout blow back in their first fight in December 2018 to earn a controversial draw.
      He then destroyed his American foe back in February 2020 to claim the WBC title – with Wilder providing a host of excuses and allegations of cheating afterwards.
      And ahead of Fury’s first championship defence, the Gypsy King has been receiving plenty of good luck messages – including from legendary Swedish striker Ibrahimovic.
      The 40-year-old AC Milan posted a video message on social media, saying: “Tyson Fury my friend what’s up. I hope you’re well, I hope the camp went well.
      “I hope your family is well and I hope everything is like it should be. 
      “I want to wish you big luck even if you don’t need it – you’re on that level.

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      “Keep making history and people admire you, you’re an inspiration for everybody so keep doing what you’re doing and be yourself.
      “Do me a favour, just go out there and dance in the ring and do what you have to do. Take the belt home and keep going, keep striving, keep pushing.”
      Fury responded on Twitter by saying: “Lions eat first, thank you Zlatan!”
      A number of other footy stars have also wished the champ well ahead of his clash with the Bronze Bomber.
      Manchester United supporter Fury received one from Red Devils defender Harry Maguire saying: “All the best champ.”
      United legend Gary Neville, who interviewed Fury on his YouTube channel the Overlap recently, also joined in.
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      He posted a picture of the pair together with the caption: “Sending all my best wishes to this giant of a man! Come on @Tyson_Fury.”
      Ex-Premier League player turned Hollywood actor Vinnie Jones sent a video message to Fury as well, saying: “Tyson, hope you win on Saturday night son.
      “We’ll all be rooting for ya, you know I’ve been there for the last two fights in your corner.
      “I know you’re going to knock him out again. You’ve got the whole country behind you son. Go get him.”
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      Arsenal striker Lacazette ‘top transfer target’ for Inter Milan but Serie A champs must get Sanchez’s wages off books

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      ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE is attracting interest from Serie A giants Inter Milan regarding a January transfer move. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Serie A champs have made the Arsenal man their ‘top target’.
      Lacazette has played just 49 minutes of Premier League action this seasonCredit: Reuters
      But has scored two goals in two games in the Carabao CupCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The 30-year-old’s Emirates contract expires in June and he is unlikely to extend his stay at the club.
      Frenchman Lacazette is able to begin contract negotiations with foreign teams from January 1 over a free transfer at the end of the campaign.
      But Arsenal could opt to sell him to Inter for a cut-price fee in January.
      However, a move to Milan hinges on whether the Nerazzurri can shift former Gunner Alexis Sanchez off their wage-book.
      Cross city rivals AC Milan have also been linked, as well as Juventus and Atletico Madrid.
      Sanchez earns a reported £6million-a-year at Inter and is under contract until the summer of 2023.

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      But the 32-year-old Chilean has played just 52 minutes of Serie A action this season and has fallen out of favour at San Siro since Simone Inzaghi replaced Antonio Conte in the summer.
      In a now-deleted recent social media post, Sanchez said: “Realise that you can be worth a lot, but if you are in the wrong place, you are not going to shine.”
      Lacazette has also struggled for first team minutes so far this campaign.
      He has been restricted to Carabao Cup action, and has not started any of Arsenal’s seven Premier League games this season.
      And SunSport exclusively revealed that Arsenal are already preparing for life without him.
      England duo Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins are the two names on Mikel Arteta’s striker wish-list.
      Since joining the Gunners from Lyon in a reported £47m deal four years ago, Lacazette has made 174 appearances for the club.
      He also helped the club to FA Cup glory in 2020 and has scored 67 goals during his time at the Emirates.
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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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