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      Wanda Nara ‘held talks with Juventus’ over husband Mauro Icardi returning to Serie A on loan from PSG

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      MAURO ICARDI’S wife and agent Wanda Nara has spoken to Juventus about him joining them on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in January, according to reports in France.Nara has met with Juve’s President Andrea Agnelli to float the idea, reports Foot Mercato.
      Icardi joined PSG from Inter Milan in 2020Credit: AFP
      Icardi’s wife Wanda also acts as his agent for footballing mattersCredit: Social Media – Refer to Source
      Wanda has nearly ten million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @wanda_icardi
      Icardi was a superstar in Serie A with Sampdoria and particularly during a seven-year spell with Inter Milan, where he bagged 111 goals in 188 games.
      The Argentinian signed for the Ligue 1 giants for £54million in May 2020.
      He had been on loan with PSG and at the time it had been mooted that he wanted to return to Italy having lived away from his family while in France.
      Juve have long been linked with Icardi and there have been repeated rumours of a switch to Turin after struggling for playing time in Paris.
      He has fallen down the pecking order at PSG following the summer the arrival of Lionel Messi from Barcelona and could be allowed to leave on loan.
      The 28-year-old has scored three league goals in 17 competitive appearances so far this season.
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      And he could be the right fit for The Old Lady, who are struggling to score goals with Alvaro Morata’s future uncertain and Paulo Dybala yet to agree a new deal.
      Nara, 39, wed Icardi in 2014 after previously being married to ex-Barcelona forward and Icardi’s former team-mate Maxi Lopez, 37.
      It was reported in October that Icardi and Nara’s marriage was on the rocks after claims he cheated on her.
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      Generous Cristiano Ronaldo bought entire Juventus squad an iMac each to apologise for red card vs Valencia in 2018

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was made to buy the ENTIRE Juventus squad iMacs after his 2018 red card against Valencia, revealed team-mate Wojciech Szczesny.On his Champions League debut for the Old Lady, the Portuguese superstar was reduced to tears after being red carded for pulling the hair of opposition defender Jeison Murillo.
      Ronaldo was forced to fork out on the high tech gifts
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      Juventus went on to win 2-0 anyway, but boss Massimiliano Allegri’s disciplinary rules at the club stated that following a misdemeanour, the perpetrator must buy all of his team-mates a gift as an apology.
      Despite his superstar status, CR7 was not above this rule, although he tried to wriggle out of it.
      Juve’s No7 was so incensed at the decision, that for two months he refused to take his punishment, insisting that he’d done nothing wrong.
      But eventually, Allegri calmly showed who was boss – and Ronaldo’s team-mates all ended up with new iMac computers.
      Szczesny told Polish talk show Prosto w Szczene: “Yes, we all have an iMac.
      “It took a very long time because he couldn’t process that red card and insisted high and low that he was not doing anything wrong.
      “It took him a bit, about two months of arguing, but we all have received an iMac.”
      Ronaldo wasn’t the only one to fall foul of Allegri’s punishment system, however.
      Ronaldo was visibly distraught at the referee’s decisionCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      The former Arsenal goalkeeper revealed that he’d also been forced to fork out on presents for his team-mates, after being late for training.
      He explained: “I thought it was Tuesday, but it turned out to be Wednesday that day.
      “Allegri called me and said everyone was already there. When I arrived half an hour late on the training field, everyone said: ‘oh, we’re getting presents!’ I ended up buying headphones for the boys.”
      The shotstopper bought all of his team-mates Dr. Dre Beats headphones as an apology for being late.
      Disciplinarian Allegri’s departed at the end of that campaign and Maurizio Sarri took charge at the Allianz Stadium in June 2019.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has since left Juventus for Man UtdCredit: AP:Associated Press
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      Jose Mourinho planning to raid Man Utd for Diogo Dalot with defender ‘most concrete’ transfer option for Roma

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      ROMA boss Jose Mourinho is planning a swoop on old club Manchester United for under-used right-back Diogo Dalot, according to reports in Italy.The 22-year-old defender got his first Premier League start at Old Trafford for two years in United’s midweek win over Arsenal.
      Dalot has struggled for game time at United but has started their last two gamesCredit: AFP
      Mourinho’s Roma made a strong start to the season but their form has dipped recentlyCredit: Getty
      The Portugal star, a £19million signing from Porto in 2018, put in a solid display in a 3-2 win over the in-form Gunners.
      And in a clear indication he might be about to enjoy a run in the side under new boss Ralf Rangnick he also started the interim manager’s first game in charge against Crystal Palace.
      Dalot had made four sub appearances in the Premier League this campaign under former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      But his lack of game time meant he was set to join Borussia Dortmund in August on a season-long loan with an option to buy, before Solskjaer stopped the deal.
      Mourinho signed a then 19-year-old Dalot when he was United boss and has kept tabs on his compatriot.
      And the Roma boss believes Dalot is a great option to strengthen the defence at his Serie A side in the January transfer window.

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      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Mourinho has told Roma’s technical director Tiago Pinto he wants to sign Dalot again.
      Dalot is seen as their ‘most concrete’ option as he has knowledge of playing in Italy’s top flight during a loan spell with AC Milan.
      Mourinho’s Roma started well in Serie A this season but a return of just 16 points from their last 12 league matches has left them sixth and 13 points behind leaders AC Milan.
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      Football’s most valuable shirts, including Man Utd’s vintage 86 third shirt… but do you own one worth £600?

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      FOOTBALL fans could be sitting on a small fortune if they have a vintage kit tucked away in their wardrobe.Arsenal’s iconic bruised banana kit and Manchester United’s blue jersey from 1986 are among the 10 most valuable items.
      Juventus wore the pink strip in the same season they lifted the Serie A
      In collaboration with Classic Football Shirts, Casumo have pulled together a list of the most pricey shirts that you could own.
      10) Juventus 1997/98 – £299.99
      The Italian giants wore this jersey as they secured the Serie A title after finishing five points ahead of Inter Milan.
      Alessandro Del Piero, Filippo Inzaghi, Zinedine Zidane were among the big names that rocked the bright pink kit.
      Juve’s Centenary away shirt, designed by Kappa, comes complete with a chunky black collar and Sony sponsorship.
      Dortmund’s luminous yellow kit will be easy to spot from a distanceCredit: P O Box 8778 LaJolla CA 92038 USA
      9) Dortmund 1996/97 – £299.99
      At the same price as Juve’s pink jersey, it’s Dortmund’s super rare shirt from the year they won the Champions League.
      The German side ensured they stood out on the pitch in the luminous yellow home jersey.
      Designed by Nike, the shirt has a stylish look with striped sleeves and a black collar.
      Liverpool’s ‘Candy’ kit was designed in the club’s traditional red coloursCredit: P O Box 8778 LaJolla CA 92038 USA
      8) Liverpool 1989/91 – £349.99
      This retro Adidas kit was the one that Liverpool wore when they last won the league title in the 1989/90 season.
      The “Candy” kit was worn by the likes of John Barnes and Ian Rush while the club was managed by Kenny Dalgliesh.
      Because of the history it represents, this kit has become one of the most rare retro shirts on the internet.
      This Chelsea did not last very long because of the materials usedCredit: 2009
      7) Chelsea 1986/87 – £349.99
      Blues chairman Ken Bates decided to the club should produce own home shirt this season to save them a few quid.
      The result was a basic V-neck design with a white strip along the sleeves and a small Chelsea badge on the front.
      But due to the cheap cost, it was prone to damage and did not tend to last very long.
      Inter Milan’s kit is commonly associated with Brazil icon Ronaldo
      6) Inter 1997/98 – £374.99
      This incredible jersey was famously worn by Brazil legend Ronaldo as he dominated the Italian league.
      The striped kit was only worn in European competition, but Inter are set to mimic the design for next season’s third kit.
      It features a grey and black horizontal pattern with yellow detailing and the club badge is placed in the middle of the top.
      Ian Wright is a huge fan of Arsenal’s bruised banana kitCredit: P O Box 8778 LaJolla CA 92038 USA
      5) Arsenal 1991/93 – £374.99
      The bruised banana kit is a must-have for any kit collectors out there even though it was widely slated when it was released.
      Gunners legend Lee Dixon still likes the kit so much that he refused to sell it to a desperate fan.
      Arsenal released a replica version of the eye-catching yellow shirt earlier this year, but nothing will compare to the original.
      The AC Milan shirt features a special club crest on the frontCredit: P O Box 8778 LaJolla CA 92038 USA
      4) AC Milan 1999/2000 – £399.99
      Fans will have to fork out nearly £400 to get their hands on this stylish red and black striped jersey.
      This was the kit worn by the Italian giants as they failed to defender their Serie A title and finished in third place.
      Despite the bad memories behind it, it is hugely popular as it was worn by the likes of Andriy Shevchenko and Paolo Maldini.
      Manchester United’s blue kit was designed by Adidas
      3) Manchester United 1986/88 – £449.99
      This third kit was used during Sir Alex Ferguson’s first season in charge at Old Trafford.
      The blue strip was worn during the 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield in the 1986/87 season when Norman Whiteside scored the winner.
      And the retro Adidas design, complete with Sharp sponsorship, makes it a fan favourite in the modern say.
      Diego Maradona wore this strip during his last season with the clubCredit: P O Box 8778 LaJolla CA 92038 USA
      2) Napoli 1990/91 – £499.99
      This is the shirt that Diego Maradona wore during his final year with the Italian side.
      It is the last Napoli shirt to date to feature the Scudetto shield in honour of their Serie A triumph in the previous season.
      Less is more when it comes to this design, which comes with the Original Mars sponsorship and Napoli badge.

      Barcelona’s iconic orange kit will set fans back a small fortuneCredit: P O Box 8778 LaJolla CA 92038 USA
      1) Barcelona 1991/92 – £599.99
      This eye-catching orange shirt is the most expensive out of all of the retro club shirts at around £600.
      It was worn when Barcelona’s star-studded squad won the iconic 1992 European Cup final against Sampdoria.
      During that match, it was worn by Ronald Koeman, Hristo Stoichkov and even Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.
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      ‘Absolutely disgraceful’ – Ex-Chelsea star Tammy Abraham furious at booking that leaves him banned from Roma’s next game

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      FUMING Tammy Abarahm hit out at the ‘absolutely disgraceful’ booking he received which will leave him banned from Roma’s next game. The striker, who signed from Chelsea in the summer, was carded just before the break against Bologna.
      Tammy Abarahm hit out at the ‘absolutely disgraceful’ booking he receivedCredit: EPA

      But replays revealed it was Abraham who was impeded before making contact with Mattias Svanberg, who had actually opened the lead.
      Svanberg, 22, went to ground after Abraham’s contact and got the England international in the book.
      It was the forward’s fifth booking of the season and will now leave him sidelined against third-placed Inter Milan on Saturday.
      Abraham, 23, tweeted: “Yellow carded for this today and miss the next game… when I was the one blocked and fouled. Absolutely disgraceful.”
      The attacker had been in good form in the Italian capital with eight goals in 21 appearances under ex-Chelsea and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.
      Roma sit fifth in Serie A and host reigning champions Inter next and despite defeat, manager Mourinho praised his battling squad.

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      He said on DAZN: “Credit to Sinisa [Mihajlovic] and Bologna, they played a great game.
      “But credit to my players too. They gave it their all against everything and everyone.
      “Injuries before the game, injuries during the game, ‘hidden’ injuries to players who played the full 90 minutes.
      “Then there were a few incidents but my players kept fighting. I am proud of these guys, I don’t have negative feelings towards them.”
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      Chelsea given easier run at Aurelien Tchouameni transfer after Juventus pull out of race for Monaco star

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      CHELSEA have been given a boost in their quest to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni after Juventus reportedly pulled out of the race.The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the principality in 2022 following an impressive start to the season.
      Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has been linked with a move to Chelsea next yearCredit: Getty
      Valued at £42million by the Ligue 1 outfit, Tchouameni has chipped in with two goals in 22 games for Niko Kovac’s men.
      His fine form saw him called up to the France senior side in August, with the player since being capped on seven occasions.
      Thomas Tuchel is understood to be a huge admirer of the ex-Bordeuax man, as he looks to lure him to Stamford Bridge next summer.
      Tchouameni, who is tied down at Monaco until 2024, has also been claimed to be on the radar of Juventus and Real Madrid.
      But according to Calciomercato, the Old Lady have decided against securing his services to give the Blues an easier run at landing him.
      They state that the Serie A side have deemed him as too expensive, with the club only open to signing him on loan, while Monaco will only allow him to move on a permanent deal.

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      As a result, Juve will now look to bring in other targets – notably Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic.
      Speaking to L’Equipe recently, Tchouameni declared that he isn’t paying attention to rumours over his future.
      He said: “My father called me, we talked about everything and he told me that I was on the front page of Marca. I went on Twitter and saw for myself.
      “I told him it was cool, but what does it actually matter? It doesn’t. The front page of Marca will not define me or allow me to perform well in matches.
      “It’s not real life, but it is the media world, the football business. They talk about me today but tomorrow, they’ll be talking about another.
      “In the dressing room, they put the cover up and laughed’ ‘Oh, you’re leaving us already?’.
      “It’s flattering, but I don’t wake up in the morning thinking about it.

      “When I started in Bordeaux, the media were already wondering every summer if Aurelien Tchouameni was going to move to a bigger club.
      “In 2018, they were already talking about Juventus or Milan.
      “I know for a fact that what is true in October is not necessarily what’s true in June. If I start to think that I’m going to leave, it will show directly in my performances on the pitch.”
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      Chelsea star Jorginho was paid measly £17 a WEEK in Italy before incredible rise to third in Ballon d’Or

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      JORGINHO rounded off an incredible year by finishing third in the Ballon d’Or award rankings last night.The Chelsea star even ranked higher than Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe who ended up in sixth and ninth place respectively.
      Jorginho (far left) was on top of the world last night after clinching third place at the Ballon d’OrCredit: Getty
      But it wasn’t always glitzy bashes and accolades for the midfielder who used to receive a measly £17-a-week when playing in Italy for Veronas as a teenCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Only Lionel Messi who won the golden ball for the seventh time and runner-up Robert Lewandowski prevented Jorginho from scooping the accolade.
      But it wasn’t always glitz and glamour for the Brazilian-born Italian who started his career in Italy with Hellas Veronas being paid a measly £17-a-week wage to live on while living in a monastery with six other youngsters, reported Goal.
      His first cheque was so tight that even buying a happy meal was off the cards as it was too expensive.
      Jorginho who was 15 at the time, previously recalled to Players Tribune: “I’d go to the main square in Verona and buy a milkshake at McDonald’s.
      “It cost one euro. Fries? Burger? Forget it, man! Happy Meals were for the rich kids.”
      He also explained that the rest of his meagre pay packet was used for the basics such as mobile credit to talk to his family and for toiletries.
      Jorginho ended up in the cash-strapped position due to dodgy dealings by his then agent who pocketed £27,000 when the 29-year-old initially signed with Veronas.

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      HIs dire financial circumstances continued for a year-and-a-half until he met goalkeeper Rafael Pinheiro who took the Italy Euro 2020 winner under his wing.
      Rafael realised that Jorginho was being shortchanged and alerted Veronas’ hierarchy to his plight.
      Rafael explained to the Serie A side that if they wanted to keep hold of Jorginho they’d have to reward him with a proper contract or risk losing him.
      It then emerged that Veronas had a contract lined up for Jorginho all along, but his crooked agent hadn’t disclosed the offer, according to Rafael.
      The 39-year-old keeper then mediated negotiation proceedings between Jorginho and his family and the club to make sure he was given a fair contract this time around.
      And at this point, life changed for Jorginho as he was able to buy the things he desired.
      Rafael said: “After this, he bought a house for his parents and a car to have his own way of becoming a soccer player. It was impossible to be a player on €20-a-week.”
      These days, buying a Happy Meal is the least of Jorginho’s worries as he’s now considered one of the best players in the world.
      At Veronas he was known as the ‘Wolf of the future’ but nowadays he’s earned the moniker ‘The Professor’ for his intuitive knowledge of the game.
      His precision has helped him lift the Champions League with Chelsea in May, and lift the Euro 2020 trophy with Italy.
      But despite all his success, Jorginho’s never forgotten what Rafael did for him in Italy and up to this day they remain in close contact. referring to each other as brothers.
      And being Jorginho’s ‘brother’ comes with its perks as he’s given Rafael tickets to come and see all his big games, including Chelsea’s emphatic Champions League final win against Manchester City.
      Rafael added: “He is my brother, not with blood, but through our friendship.
      “For me, it was a good experience to see him win. He has won everything this year. He is the midfielder and the brains of his teams.”

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      Barcelona got £225m Inter offer for Lionel Messi in 2006 – more than QUADRUPLE the world-record transfer fee at time

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      BARCELONA turned down a £225million Inter Milan bid for Lionel Messi in 2006, according to their former club president Joan Laporta.The Catalan politician served as the club’s chief between 2003 and 2010 before returning earlier this year.
      Messi was already hot property back in 2006Credit: AFP – Getty
      Joan Laporta revealed the bid back in AprilCredit: EPA
      And Laporta, 59, was asked about the future of unhappy talisman Lionel Messi – leading to a stunning admission.
      He told Radio Onda Cero in April: “Nobody who loves Barcelona can have doubts about Messi.
      “We rejected a £225m offer coming from Inter in 2006. [Massimo] Moratti wanted to bring him to his club.”
      The offer dwarfed what was the transfer world-record at the time, which was then the £46.6m that Real Madrid paid for Zinedine Zidane in 2001.
      At the time, inspired by the likes of Javier Zanetti, Adriano and Luis Figo, Inter had just won Serie A – while Messi had picked up his first Champions League medal with Barca.
      The Argentine, now 34, has gone on to pick up three more – but not since 2015.
      Ultimately, Barcelona lost their talisman for nothing when he departed for Paris Saint-Germain once his contract expired.
      And former club figure Jaume Llopis has hammered Laporta for his handling of the Messi and CVC investment saga.
      The transfer record was previously held by Zinedine Zidane at £46.6mCredit: AFP

      The former Espai Barca member told Cadena SER: “The first contract was not accepted because, according to Laporta, it meant mortgaging the TV rights of Barcelona for the next 50 years.
      “But CVC were willing to negotiate. And they did not negotiate either.
      “Laporta was convinced by Ferran Reverter, the new CEO, that it was not possible to sign with CVC, and by Florentino Perez with the European Super League project.
      “It also happens that Ferran Reverter has a long-standing friendship with Florentino Perez and between them they convinced him and Laporta to radically change his mind and refuse to continue negotiating.”
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