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      Scottish fan is ONLY away supporter to turn up to cheer on Atalanta against Napoli

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      JUST one Atalanta fan made it into the away section for their game against Napoli… and he was Scottish.Atalanta went to Antonio Conte’s Serie A leaders Napoli on Sunday without any support.Scottish fan Steven was the only Atalanta fan in the away end for their game against NapoliCredit: XThe home side banned anyone with a Lombardy postcode – where Atalanta is located – from entering the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.This measure was taken for security reasons.But that did not stop Scottish supporter Steven from making the trek to Naples for the game.He could be seen all alone in the Atalanta section with a huge club flag.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSteven also shared pictures of him inside the ground surrounded from all other corners of the arena by Napoli fans.But the area for the away fans was completely deserted as the Scot took photos with the stewards.Alongside the pictures, he added the caption on X: “Napoli stewards were amazing with me. Grazie.”Easiest shift they’ve ever had. What a game that was.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt turned out to be a memorable match for Atalanta as they claimed a stunning 3-0 win.Ademola Lookman scored twice in the opening 31 minutes, before Mateo Retegui added a third in stoppage time.Moment Napoli boss Antonio Conte hugs for Billy Gilmour after Scotland star’s standout performance The result moves Europa League champions Atalanta up to third and just three points adrift of Napoli in the Serie A table. More

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      Mario Balotelli booked just five minutes into shock Serie A return after ending Turkish stint with straight red

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      MARIO BALOTELLI took just five minutes to pick up a yellow card on his return to Serie A.The striker joined Genoa as a free agent last week after going a few months without a club.Mario Balotelli took just five minutes to pick up his first yellow cardCredit: GettyBalotelli was brought on as an 86th minute substitute with his side 1-0 up thanks to a goal from Andrea Pinamonti.With the game winding down to a close Balotelli managed to get himself booked.He was cautioned for a foul in the 90th minute, which means he has picked up a yellow and a red in his last six minutes of football.The Italian was sent off in his last appearance for Demirspor at the end of last season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBalotelli, 34, penned a deal until the end of the season with Genoa – the 12th club of his career.Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims he only wanted to join Genoa following extensive talks with manager Alberto Gilardino.The former Italy international appeared thrilled as he met with a group of supporters.Balotelli is back in Serie A after three years away, having had two spells at Adana Demirspor either side of a brief stint at Sion.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut the former Manchester City star has vowed to “smash” the league, saying: “Just because I wasn’t in Serie A (in recent years), what I did doesn’t count? F*** off, you and Serie A.”It’s a promise, I’ll smash Serie A when I sign (for a new club), I’ll smash this f***ing Serie A.”Mario Balotelli shows off skills in brilliant game More

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      Football star suffers awkward wardrobe malfunction as rival rips shorts off to reveal tighty-whities

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      SERIE A star Dodo suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction after his shorts were ripped to reveal a pair of tighty-whities.The amusing incident occurred on Thursday during the Serie A clash between Genoa and Fiorentina.Fiorentina star Dodo suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunctionCredit: GettyThe ace’s shorts were yanked down during a Serie A clashCredit: GettyThe latter won the match 1-0 thanks to a 72nd minute goal from Robin Gosens.But team-mate Dodo was left red-faced after his shorts slipped down during the match.The Brazilian right-back was battling for the ball when the incident occurred.As he tussled for possession, Dodo’s opponent Morten Throsby got a grip of his shorts by mistake.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd as the Samba star broke free with the ball to start an attack, his shorts slipped down his body.It saw Dodo’s modesty protected by a skimpy pair of white pants.But the defender quickly recovered to pull his shorts back up before helping Fiorentina seal victory.The win is their fifth of the season and moves them up to fourth place in Serie A.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDodo joined Fiorentina two summers ago after starring for Shakhtar Donetsk.And he has become a smash hit in Italy with 79 appearances.Moment Napoli boss Antonio Conte hugs for Billy Gilmour after Scotland star’s standout performance Dodo has been linked several times with a move to England too.He was once thought to be a target for Wolves.While Dodo has also been tipped to join Newcastle in the past. More

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      Scott McTominay handed new nickname at Napoli as video emerges of him tearing AC Milan to shreds

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      SCOTT MCTOMINAY has been handed a new nickname after his impressive performance against AC Milan.The Scotland international left Manchester United in the summer transfer window to join Serie A giants Napoli.Scott McTominay starred for Napoli against AC MilanCredit: X @SerieAHe has been handed a new nickname by Napoli fansCredit: RexMcTominay, 27, has gone on to become a crucial cog in Antonio Conte’s side who are now at the top of the Italian top division.In Napoli’s latest match they were able to dispatch AC Milan 2-0 at the San Siro.The visitor’s goals came from Romelu Lukaku and Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.But it was McTominay’s performance in the midfield that got people talking on social media.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former Red Devils star played the full 90 minutes and impressed against the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Youssouf Fofana and Yunus Musah.A video of him driving the ball forward was viewed by thousands of fans, with McTominay being heralded with a new nickname.Napoli fans have fallen for the combative midfielder and have nicknamed him “McTotally”.It differs from his previous nickname that he had at Old Trafford when he was known as “McSauce”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSince his arrival in Naples, McTominay has scored one and assisted one goal in Serie A.He has also netted in the 5-0 Coppa Italia victory over Palermo back in September.Inside Scott McTominay and Cam Reading’s glam life in NaplesFormer Manchester United star Brian McClair has been left disappointed by McTominay’s success.The retired midfielder believes that the Old Trafford outfit should never have cashed in on the Scot.He told the BBC: “For me, it’s a big disappointment that he’s not still at Manchester United.”I can’t fathom why on his performances when he played and when has played he’s been very good for Napoli.”For Scotland he’s been a revelation.”Ten Hag’s Man Utd signingsThe Dutchman has brought in 21 players since moving to Old Trafford in 20222022-23:Antony, (Ajax) £86mCasemiro, (Real Madrid) £70mLisandro Martinez, (Ajax) £46mTyrell Malacia, (Feyenoord) £13mChristian Eriksen, (Brentford) freeMartin Dubravka, (Newcastle) loanWout Weghorst, (Burnley) loanJack Butland, (Crystal Palace) loanMarcel Sabitzer, (Bayern Munich) loan2023-24:Rasmus Hojlund, (Atalanta) £72mMason Mount, (Chelsea) £60mAndre Onana, (Inter Milan) £47mSofyan Amrabat, (Fiorentina) loanAltay Bayindir, (Fenerbahce) £4.3mJonny Evans, (Leicester) freeSergio Reguilon, (Tottenham) loan2024-25:Leny Yoro, (Lille) £52mManuel Ugarte, (Paris Saint-Germain) £50mMatthijs de Ligt, (Bayern Munich) £45mJoshua Zirkee, (Bologna) £36.5mNoussair Mazraoui, (Bayern Munich) £12.8m More

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      Trial of TV model accused of making false rape claim against France star suspended after no-show by lawyer

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      THE TRIAL of a TV model accused of making a false rape claim against AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez was suspended today after a no-show by her lawyer.Luisa Kremleva’s brief called in sick at the last minute, alleging a “medical emergency”, ahead of her court appearance in Malaga after public prosecutors demanded a two-year prison sentence on conviction.The trial of TV model Luisa Kremleva was suspendedKremleva is accused of making a false rape claim against AC Milan ace Theo HernandezThe Russian-born beauty is understood to have been made aware of her lawyer’s health problem beforehand and opted to stay away so she didn’t have to face waiting media.It was not immediately clear this afternoon when the long-awaited trial, which well-placed sources said today had been suspended on a previous occasion when Kremleva said she was undergoing treatment in her homeland, will now go ahead.French international Hernandez, whose club sides have included both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, was told he wouldn’t be needed to testify by video-conference from Italy after the trial suspension.A court official said outside the courtroom, about an hour after the hearing was due to get underway: “There won’t be a trial today.Read More on Football“The defence has asked for a suspension because of an emergency medical issue.”Another insider said: “Kremleva’s lawyer called in sick at the last moment. The court only found out this morning.”Public prosecutors allege the real estate boss’ daughter, who forged a name for herself on Spanish TV reality and dating shows between modelling assignments, made up the rape after she and Hernandez had “consensual sex” in a Porsche Cayenne outside glitzy Marbella nightclub Olivia Valere but then refused to go home with her.They claim in a three-page indictment seen by Sun Online which forms the basis of the allegations against her that she acted out of revenge.Most read in FootballShe was charged with perjury in relation to the “non-existent rape” following her arrest in January 2020 on a warrant after she failed to answer a court summons.We can reveal investigators took just two days to provisionally archive her rape claim after she made her police statement in June 2017.Full indictment reportThe public protection indictment states, referring to the Milan footballer and the female model by their initials or simply the initial of their first names: “In the early hours of June 4 2017 the accused was in Olivia Valere nightclub where she had arranged to meet up with T.B.F.H.“He was in the same venue in a VIP area with a group of friends.“About 4am both left with the intention of having a sexual encounter and went to a vehicle parked in the car parking area which a friend of T was using and had full sex which L consented to before returning to the nightclub.“L subsequently tried unsuccessfully to persuade T to stay with her and go home with her and ended up fighting with the women who were part of T’s group before returning to her home alone about 8am.“From there, out of revenge and to take advantage of T being well-known, she requested the presence of police and claimed she had been the victim of a sexual assault and wanted to report it.”Outlining how she had been taken to hospital for a routine medical examination before making a formal written statement in the afternoon. the indictment added: “She maliciously stated that after initially agreeing to having sex with T, she changed her mind and despite making it clear she didn’t want to continue, T continued and forced himself on her before injuring her by pushing her out of the car and making her fall on her knees.Phone message“She hid from investigators the fact that she had fallen to the ground accidentally and then again in the course of the fight with T’s female friends.”The falls are thought to have been recorded by Olivia Valere’s CCTV cameras, which also showed her returning with Hernandez to the nightclub after the “consensual sex” she claimed was a rape.Investigators are also believed to have obtained a phone message Kremleva sent the footballer around 6.15am, after the alleged rape, asking him repeatedly when he was going to go home with her.Attacking left-back Hernandez, capped 35 times by France at senior level, was never arrested before a court dismissed her claim and police started preparing a case against her.In a newspaper interview after the ‘rape’ investigators subsequently dismissed Kremleva insisted: “I have proof of the attack which are on my backside and knees.“I would love it if Theo apologised. It’s the least I deserve.”Her mum Mila went on Spanish TV after news of her January 13 2020 detention broke to claim: “My daughter is not under arrest. She went to pick up a court notification.“With time the truth is going to come out.”The model subsequently wrote on social media: “I have not been arrested. I have not been convicted of any crime. The truth will come out.”READ MORE SUN STORIESShe privatised her Instagram at the start of the month after it emerged a date had been set for her trial.As well as a two-year prison sentence Kremleva is also facing a possible POUNDS 12,000 fine if she is eventually convicted, although two-year jail sentences are normally suspended in Spain for first-time offenders. More

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      Mario Balotelli arrives to join 12th club of rollercoaster career on free transfer and end footballing exile

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      PREMIER LEAGUE icon Mario Balotelli is on the verge of joining Serie A side Genoa.The 34-year-old has been without a club since leaving Turkish outfit Adana Demirspor four months ago.Mario Balotelli is on the verge of joining GenoaCredit: GettyThe striker arrived in Italy on Sunday nightCredit: XHe greeted fans outside his hotelCredit: XTo prepare for his return, Balotelli has trained individually over the last few months.And now he is ready for what could be his final stint in football.The striker has agreed to pen a seven-month contract with struggling Italian side Genoa.He will join the club as a free agent until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.Read More in FootballTransfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims he only wanted to join Genoa following extensive talks with manager Alberto Gilardino.Balotelli arrived at Hotel Melia in Genova late on Sunday night.The former Italy international appeared thrilled as he met with a group of supporters.His medical is expected to take place on Monday morning.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSGenoa will be the 12th club of Balotelli’s professional career.He made his debut with local side Lumezzane in 2006 before sealing a move to Inter Milan.Mario Balotelli shows off skills in brilliant gameThe striker then went on to play for Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool, Nice, Marseille, Brescia, Monza, Adana Demirspor and Sion.He was also capped 36 times by the Italian national team and scored 14 international goals. More

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      Mario Balotelli, 34, closes in on shock Serie A return after four months unemployed

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      MARIO BALOTELLI is closing in on a major Serie A return after spending the last four months as a free agent.Balotelli, 34, has been without a club since his departure from Adana Demirspor in June, after seven goals and one assist in 16 appearances last season.Mario Balotelli is closing in on a return to Serie A with GenoaCredit: GettyBalotelli has been a free agent for four months after leaving Adana DemirsporCredit: GettyBut the striker now looks set for a return to elite football after three years out in the wilderness playing for Demirspor in Turkey and Sion in Switzerland.According to transfer insider Nicolo Schira, the ex-Italy international has been training in his bid to regain match fitness.And it looks like the Manchester City cult hero has impressed Genoa club chiefs, who are keeping a close eye.Read More on FootballSchira claims the former Liverpool star is now awaiting the “final green light” to put pen to paper with Alberto Gilardino’s side.And the Italian is “very excited” about a possible return to the Serie A.Balotelli has experienced tremendous success in Italy as he burst onto the scene with Inter Milan in 2007 at the age of 17.The centre-forward went on to amass a total of 28 goals and 15 assists during his three-year stint at Inter.Most read in FootballThat led to a lucrative move to City where he spent three turbulent years that saw him racking up 30 goals in 80 appearances as well as numerous on and off-field run-ins.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat included setting his own house on fire by letting off fireworks in his bathroom and the infamous ‘Why always me’ shirt celebration against Manchester United.But will remain in City folklore for setting up Sergio Aguero for his famous league-winning strike against QPR in 2012.Former Premier League bad boy Mario Balotelli takes up new sport as he ‘calls out former UFC champion’Balotelli moved to his beloved AC Milan in 2013 where he spent one year and registered 18 goals as well as eight assists in 41 appearances.A Premier League return soon followed to Liverpool but he couldn’t meet expectations and was loaned back to Milan in 2015 after only four goals in 28 games at Anfield.Stints at Nice, Marseille, Brescia and Monza soon followed as his star status started to dwindle.Balotelli also amassed 14 goals in 36 caps with Italy and shone bright during Euro 2012 as he helped his national team reach the final. More

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      Serie A clash CALLED OFF at last-minute due to floods as club now face losing two key players for crunch clash

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      AC MILAN’S Serie A clash with Bologna has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions.The two teams were expected to face off on Saturday at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium.AC Milan Serie A clash with Bologna has been postponed due to extreme weather conditionsCredit: RexExtreme rain and flooding have hit Bologna in recent daysCredit: GettyHeavy rain has caused landslides, flooding, road closures and some power outagesCredit: GettySchools, parks and sports centres will remain closed in the cityCredit: GettyHowever, Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore announced that the game would not be played due to extreme rain and flooding that hit the region in recent days.Lepore added that heavy rains, which started on October 19, caused landslides, flooding, road closures and some power outages in several areas.The game between Milan and Bologna will be rescheduled, but no details are known at this point.However, it will be hard finding another time to host the Serie A clash due to the league and the Coppa Italia schedule as well as the fact both teams play in the Champions League this season.Read More on FootballThat unfortunate event will have especially serious ramifications for Milan, who will be without two key players in their upcoming crunch clash with Napoli.Those are Tijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez, who were due to serve a suspension at Bologna.Instead, the Rossoneri duo will now serve it on Tuesday’s crunch clash with Napoli at the San Siro.Paulo Fonseca’s side will be hosting the Serie A leaders, who are five points ahead of the fourth-placed Milan giants.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe municipality of Bologna said in a statement that the match would bring about 35,000 people near the most critical area of the city.Schools, parks and sports centres will remain closed in the city as a precaution.Napoli fans try and fail to prounce ‘Scott McTominay’_1But Milan chairman Paolo Scaroni said: “The match is postponed because with a decision that in my opinion is incomprehensible, the mayor has prohibited the match from being played even behind closed doors.”Bologna vs AC Milan will be rescheduled at a later dateCredit: APTijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez were suspended against Bologna and will now serve the ban against NapoliCredit: Getty More