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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s mum vows to persuade Juventus star to return to Sporting Lisbon amid Man Utd and PSG transfer links

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S mum Dolores has vowed to persuade her son to make a spectacular return to Sporting Lisbon.The superstar is being heavily linked with a move away from Juventus and his mum made the assurance as she celebrated Sporting’s first league title in 19 years.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s mum Dolores has vowed to get him to return to Sporting Lisbon
      Dolores (left) made the promise from her balcony during celebrations
      Thousands of Sporting fans took to the streets as their team claimed the Primeira Liga for the first time since 2002.
      But the mood turned violent as supporters clashed with riot police who fired rubber bullets after fans broke down metal barriers keeping them at bay.
      Earlier in the evening on Tuesday, the Portuguese outfit pipped Porto to the title with a 1-0 win over Boavista.
      And Ronaldo’s mum Dolores was jubilant.
      She posted a video of herself on her Instagram story dancing and singing.
      And she was also spotted on her balcony – which was draped in Sporting flags – late into the night celebrating.
      Fans had gathered outside her building and were chanting and shouting.
      Ronaldo, 36, started his career at Sporting before moving to Manchester United and the supporters started singing his name.
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      Ronaldo is on the verge of leaving JuventusCredit: Alamy

      The singing died down and a voice was heard shouting up to the balcony before Dolores yelled back: “I’ll talk to him [Cristiano] to bring him back.”
      Ronaldo’s whole family support Lisbon based Sporting and his sponsorship with Nike could help facilitate a move back if he leaves Juve this summer.
      The Portugal captain reportedly earns £14.7million-a-year to be the footballing face of the sportswear giants after signing a ten-year deal worth £147m in 2016.
      Record reports that with Nike replacing Macron as the club’s kit supplier next season the link could help facilitate a stunning return for Ronaldo – who left the club in 2003.
      Ronnie is on the verge of leaving Juventus and has reportedly been isolated by the Old Lady dressing room as his team-mates believe he has too much freedom.
      Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport claim tensions are boiling over in Turin after the Portuguese missed training on Monday.
      He was allowed a day off to collect his new £1.4million Ferrari Monza from the supercar manufacturer’s base in Maranello.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was accompanied by Juventus’ President Andrea Agnelli and Exor Chairman and CEO John Elkann.
      Such a privilege is described as upsetting Ronaldo’s Old Lady pals, who were hauled in after they lost 3-0 to AC Milan on the weekend.
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      Everton star Moise Kean lined up to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus if they miss out on Champions League

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly lining up a shock move for Everton hitman Moise Kean – to replace club talisman Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo’s future at the Allianz Stadium was thrown into doubt after it became mathematically impossible for Juve to win the Scudetto.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Juventus is currently up in the airCredit: Rex
      Juventus are reportedly eyeing up a Moise Kean as one of two replacements for RonaldoCredit: Getty
      The Portuguese could opt to end his time in Turin if the Old Lady – who are currently fifth in the Serie A table – miss out on Champions League football.
      And according to reports, the Juve top brass are preparing for life without the five-time Ballon d’Or winner by lining up a bid for Kean.
      That’s according to Tuttosport, who claim the Serie A big boys will look to sign two new strikers if Ronaldo – who has a year left on his current contract – leaves for pastures new.
      Juventus sold Italy international Kean to Everton two years ago for an initial fee of £25million.
      The 21-year-old, however, is currently on a season-long loan with French champions Paris Saint-Germain – where he’s scored 16 goals in 39 appearances.
      In addition to casting doubt over Ronaldo’s future, Juve’s poor season has heaped huge pressure on manager Andrea Pirlo.
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      But club vice-chairman Pavel Nedved insists neither man will leave Turin this summer.
      In an interview with Italian outlet Striscia la Notizia, he said: “Pirlo and Ronaldo will stay at Juventus.
      “There are some difficulties, but we’ll fight until the end.”
      The under-pressure Pirlo has vowed to fight until the very end, saying: “I have undertaken this job with a lot of enthusiasm, there are difficulties but my work goes on and I am available.
      “I think I can do better and be able to get out of it, together with the team.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has a year left on his current contract with JuventusCredit: Alamy

      “We have to look forward, I will continue to do my job as long as I am allowed.
      “We had actually started fairly well in the match, but we lost our way and this was the final result.
      “It’s difficult to explain now. There were many components that didn’t work.”
      Nedved and Pirlo’s comments came just a few days before PSG star Neymar seemingly urged Ronaldo to end his career with the Ligue 1 giants.
      The Brazilian told GQ: “I want to play with Cristiano RonaldO.
      “I have already played with great players, like [Lionel] Messi and [Kylian] Mbappe, but I haven’t played with Cristiano Ronaldo yet.”
      Ronaldo and his Juventus team-mates will be back in action on Saturday evening, welcoming newly-crowned Italian champions Inter Milan to the Allianz Stadium.
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      Man Utd interested in Cristian Romero transfer with Atalanta defender joining Sven Botman and Jules Kounde on shortlist

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have added Atalanta centre-back Cristian Romero to their transfer shortlist, according to reports.The Red Devils are said to be keen on the 23-year-old along with Lille star Sven Botman and Sevilla ace Jules Kounde.
      Man Utd have added Cristian Romero to their transfer wishlistCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils have been keen on signing Jules Kounde for some timeCredit: Getty
      United are eager to sign a new partner for captain Harry Maguire and the trio are their most-wanted, according to Sky Sports.
      Romero is on loan at Atalanta from Juventus.
      And although they are expected to make the deal permanent in line with the £21.5million obligation to buy clause, Atalanta are said to be willing to sell this summer for £34m.
      Having secured Edinson Cavani for another season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is free to focus his search for a defender.
      SunSport exclusively revealed in March that United were eyeing up a move for Kounde to pair him alongside Maguire.
      The 22-year-old has had another outstanding season in Spain, helping his side to fourth in LaLiga and closing in on securing a Champions League spot.
      He is also said to be available for £50m.
      Sevilla had originally wanted around £70m up front for the former Bordeaux ace, with clauses and add-ons included on top of that.
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      Lille centre-back Sven Botman is also on United’s shortlistCredit: Getty

      Kounde was close to joining rivals City last year, but a £65m-plus move collapsed at the last-minute over Nicolas Otamendi being part of the deal.
      It is believed he has an £87.4m release clause inserted into his £70,000-a-week Sevilla contract which runs until 2024.
      United would be willing to at least double those terms if he was to join, alongside incentives for appearances, clean sheets and winning trophies.
      At Lille, Dutchman Botman has been on the radar of Europe’s biggest clubs for some time.
      Liverpool were keen on the centre-back in January but the Ligue 1 side were desperate to hold on to him until at least this summer which could open the door to United.
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      Inter Milan 3 Roma 1 LIVE REACTION: Conte’s side dominate Roma in comfortable San Siro victory – latest updates

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      INTER MILAN made it an extra-celebratory night at the San Siro by beating Roma 3-1 thanks to goals from Marcelo Brozovic, Matias Vecino and Romelu Lukaku.
      RESULT: Inter Milan 3-1 Roma
      Inter Milan XI: 97 Radu, 37 Skriniar, 13 Ranocchia, 33 D’Ambrosio, 36 Darmian, 23 Barella, 77 Brozovic, 8 Vecino, 14 Perisic, 9 Lukaku, 7 Sanchez
      Roma XI: 87 Furzato, 2 Karsdorp, 23 Mancini, 24 Kumbula, 18 Santon, 55 Darboe, 4 Cristante, 11 Pedro, 7 Pellegrini, 77 Mkhitaryan, 9 Dzeko

      Follow ALL the build-up and action with our live blog below…
      THANKS FOR JOINING US
      That’s all from us tonight, as goals from Matteo Brozovic, Matias Vecino and Romelu Lukaku saw Champions Inter to a 3-1 victory over Roma.
      Henrik Mhikitaryan scored for the visitors to make it 2-1 after half an hour, and Roma did create plenty of chances in the second half.
      They couldn’t make them pay though, as Achraf Hakimi put the ball on a plate for Romelu Lukaku in stoppage time to seal all three points for the Nerazzurri.
      It’s the first time Antonio Conte has beaten Roma since 2015 and ends a run of six consecutive Serie A draws between the sides.
      Next up for Conte’s side is a mouthwatering clash away at Juventus on Saturday, before they finish the season away at Udinese a week later.
      Roma meanwhile have the derby game with Lazio on Saturday, and finish the season away at relegation threatened Spezia.
      That’s all for tonight though.
      Thanks for joining us, it’s been a pleasure.
      STAT ATTACK
      Inter have registered 88 points so far in this season’s Serie A.
      Only once have they done better in their history, posting 97 points in the 2006/07 season.
      Two wins from their final two games would see the Nerazzurri finish on 94 points.
      ALL SMILES
      It was all smiles between former Manchester United man Romelu Lukaku and former Manchester City man Edin Dzeko at full time.
      Lukaku got himself on the scoresheet tonight, while Edin Dzeko was unlucky not to.
      He saw one effort crash off the post and saw another fly just wide of the post.

      AS IT STANDS
      Here’s what that result means for the league table.
      Champions Inter stay top while Roma’s slim hopes of European football are gone.
      It’s been a disappointing campaign for Paulo Fonseca’s side.
      He has just two games left as Roma boss before Jose Mourinho takes over in the summer.

      MATCH STATS
      Here’s a look at the match stats from tonight’s game.
      Roma managed more shots and the same number of shots on target as the hosts, but it was Inter who made their chances count.
      The game may have gone a different way if Edin Dzeko hadn’t seen his second half strike cannon off the post.

      RED HOT ROM
      Romelu Lukaku nets in stoppage time to score his 22nd Serie A goal of the campaign.
      Credit: AFP
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: Reuters
      DECIDER
      How about this for a counter attack.
      Romelu Lukaku seals the three points for Antonio Conte’s side after a textbook counter attack from the Serie A Champions.

      AT WHAT COST?
      Inter may have won the game, but at what cost?
      Lautaro Martinez, who came on for Alexis Sanchez in the first half, was substituted in the second half and did not react well.
      He had a heated disagreement with Antonio Conte on the touchline.
      Credit: Reuters
      Credit: Reuters
      PEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
      THAT’S FULL TIME!
      INTER 3-1 ROMA!
      THE CHAMPIONS MARCH ON!
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      91. CLOSE!
      Edin Dzeko spins away from Skriniar and tries a low curling effort with his left foot from the edge of the box.
      He can’t quite wrap all of his foot around it and sees the ball drift just wide of the post.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      90. Roma throw bodies forward and lose the ball, allowing Inter to break.
      There’s still plenty of work to do, but some excellent first time football sees Hakimi through on goal.
      He’s got Lukaku bursting forward for company and squares the ball across goal for the Belgian striker to slam home and seal all three points!
      GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!
      GAME OVER!
      ROMELU LUKAKU SEALS THE THREE POINTS!
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      88. Roma substitutions.
      Darboe and Karsdorp are off for Carles Perez and Bruno Peres.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      87. BRILLIANT DEFENDING!
      Karsdorp curls in an excellent cross in from the right, begging to be headed in.
      It looks for all the world that El Shaarawy is going to nod in from close range, but Ranocchia comes flying out of nowhere to head behind!
      That is an unbelievable clearance!
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      85. NO PENALTY!
      It doesn’t look like Darboe has made any contact on Pinamonte, who goes down very theatrically.
      The Roma man is lucky to get away with his pass though, it was straight into the path of Pinamonte but the substitute couldn’t finish.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      84. Darboe plays the ball straight into the path of Pinamonte on the edge of his own box.
      Pinamonte fires an effort over the bar before going down under a challenge from Darboe who is scrambling back.
      The referee signals for a free kick but VAR will have a look at this one…
      VAR REVIEW!
      INTER MILAN ARE SCREAMING FOR A PENALTY!
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      83. Poor effort.
      Ashley Young is the man to take it, but sends his effort flying over the bar.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      81. Roma yellow card.
      Karsdorp is into the book for a foul on Hakimi on the edge of the Roma box.
      This is in a dangerous position for a shot on goal, about twenty yards out, just to the left of the goal.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      80. Ten minutes left to play in Milan.
      Roma still look the more likely to score the third, but Inter are very dangerous on the break.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      78. Lautaro Martinez, who came on late in the first half for the injured Alexis Sanchez, is NOT happy to be replaced.
      He sends a water bottle flying as he walks off the pitch.
      Antonio Conte responds with some words of his own.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      77. Substitutions.
      Bryan Cristante is off for Gonzalo Villar for Roma.
      Ashley Young and Andrea Pinamonti are on for Darmian and Martinez.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      76. Mkhitaryan drives forward for Inter and looks to his left and right for some options.
      He holds onto it and is just about to pull the trigger from the edge of the area but is stopped by a perfect sliding challenge from Skriniar.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      75. The Inter corner doesn’t come to anything as the clock ticks into the final fifteen minutes of action.
      INTER 2-1 ROMA
      74. Hakimi gets himself in a dangerous position again on the right hand side as he collects a through ball from Darmian.
      He crosses the ball this time, low and across the face of goal, but it’s blocked behind again.
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      Watch Cristiano Ronaldo score 100th Juventus goal and become only player ever to hit a century with three clubs

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has become the first player to score 100 goals at three different clubs as he reached a century of strikes for Juventus on Wednesday.Ronnie, 36, bagged the second goal for Andrea Pirlo’s men in a 3-1 win against Sassuolo this evening to reach the incredible landmark.
      Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Juventus goal tonight – and became the first man to reach a century with three different clubsCredit: Reuters
      Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th goal for Juventus! 🙌A comfortable and much-needed two goal cushion for Pirlo’s side going in to half time 👏 pic.twitter.com/SGUdip8Pfw— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) May 12, 2021

      Ronaldo latched onto a looping header as he approached the Sassuolo box from the right in the 44th minute.
      He used his right foot to control the ball and knock it round an oncoming defender.
      And Ronaldo finished off the effort with a clever left-footed shot into the bottom corner of the Sassuolo goal.
      It means the Portugal legend has now reached the 100 club for Juventus in just three seasons.
      And in doing so, Ronaldo has become the only player to score a minimum of 100 goals for three different clubs.
      The striker netted 118 goals at Manchester United before plundering 450 for Real Madrid.
      Ronnie’s strike rate at Juve is much better than his record at United, where he managed just 27 goals in his first three years.
      But neither compares to Ronaldo’s time at Real Madrid, where he scored 146 goals in the first three campaigns.
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      Gigi Buffon saves Berardi’s penalty! 🖐The legendary goalkeeper’s time at Juve may be coming to a close, but he’s still making a major impact in a big game for the Bianconeri ⚫⚪ pic.twitter.com/t166tPNIuD— Premier Sports 📺 (@PremierSportsTV) May 12, 2021

      Tonight’s win for Juventus sees them keep pace in the race for a top four finish, with Napoli a point ahead while both AC Milan and Atalanta are three clear with two games remaining.
      The game got off to a nervy start when Juventus gave away a penalty in the 14th minute, but Domenico Berardi’s effort from the spot was saved by outgoing goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon.
      Adrien Rabiot then fired Juve ahead in the 28th minute before Ronaldo’s strike made it 2-0 before the break.
      Sassuolo found a way back in with half an hour remaining when Giacomo Raspadori hit the target.
      But Paulo Dybala settled Juventus nerves when his 66th minute strike made sure of the 3-1 result.
      Adrien Rabiot opened the scoring in a 3-1 win against SassuoloCredit: Reuters
      Paulo Dybala also scored to keep Juve in touch with the top four raceCredit: AFP
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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘abandoned’ by Juventus dressing room with team-mates ‘sick of his perks’ after Ferrari day trip

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly been isolated by the Juventus dressing room as his team-mates believe he has too much freedom.Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport claim tensions are boiling over in Turin after the Portuguese missed training on Monday.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is continuing to be linked with the exit door at JuventusCredit: AFP
      He was allowed a day off to collect his new £1.4million Ferrari Monza from the supercar manufacturer’s base in Maranello.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was accompanied by Juventus’ President Andrea Agnelli and Exor Chairman and CEO John Elkann.
      Such a privilege is described as upsetting Ronaldo’s Old Lady pals, who were hauled in after they lost 3-0 to AC Milan on the weekend.
      And the report adds that many Juventus players believe the club give the former Real Madrid star too much freedom.
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      SunSport previously reported that Ronaldo was targeted by the Italian press after ‘one of his worst games EVER’ against AC Milan.
      The defeat leaves the Old Lady’s Champions League fate out of their own hands – one point adrift of fourth-placed Napoli with three games to go.
      And that could spell disaster for Juve, with Ronaldo potentially set to quit – with former club Sporting Lisbon said to be keen on a reunion.
      Another of his former teams, Manchester United, and Paris Saint-Germain are also rumoured to be monitoring the situation.

      Not only would Ronaldo reportedly have second thoughts about playing in the Europa League, Juventus may not be able to afford his wages.
      The Bianconeri are facing financial problems due to the pandemic that would only get worse by missing out on Europe’s top club competition.
      Talks are due to be held between the club and player at the end of the season, when there will be a year left on Ronaldo’s contract.

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      Gianluigi Buffon, 43, has offers to join SIX European giants including Barcelona in free transfer after leaving Juventus

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      GIANLUIGI BUFFON reportedly has offers from SIX European giants on the table.And one of those is said to be from Lionel Messi’s Barcelona.
      Gianluigi Buffon could link up with Lionel Messi at Barcelona this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Buffon, 43, has announced he will leave Juventus this summer when his contract expires.
      And the veteran goalie admits he is not sure whether to retire or continue playing.
      Should Buffon decide not to hang up his gloves just yet, he is set to have plenty of options to choose from.
      Tuttosport claims Barcelona lead a host of clubs battling it out for Buffon’s coveted signature, with no less than six offers already made.
      A move to Barcelona would see Buffon link up with legendary forward Messi, having just spent time with his iconic rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Buffon would likely play second fiddle at the Nou Camp to Germany star Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
      And it could be his final shot at glory with one of the continent’s ‘super-elite’ sides.
      Buffon also has offers from other countries around Europe, with new Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon keen.
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      Top four hopefuls Eintracht Frankfurt are ready to bring Buffon to the Bundesliga.
      And Turkish giants Galatasaray are also keen to snap him up.
      Greek side Olympiacos and Ukrainians Dynamo Kiev are the other teams said to have sent proposals to Buffon.
      And it now remains to be seen where the stopper ends up – should he decide to keep on playing.
      Buffon is widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers to ever grace the game.
      Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club
      He has played 683 times for Juventus during two spells, with his first lasting 17 seasons.
      Before he joined Juventus in 2001, Buffon build his reputation in 220 games for fellow Italians Parma.
      And the 2018/19 campaign saw him play 25 times for French side Paris Saint-Germain before rejoining Juve.
      As a result, Buffon has won numerous club trophies, including ten Serie A titles, one Ligue 1 title and five Italian Cups.
      Buffon was also capped a staggering 176 times by Italy and played a key role in their triumph at the 2006 World Cup.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘will end career at Sporting Lisbon and could make summer transfer after Portuguese league triumph’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could move back to Sporting Lisbon this summer after his old club qualified for the Champions League, it’s been claimed.Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Boavista secured the club’s first Primeira Liga title in 19 years and earned big congratulations from the Portuguese star.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is strongly linked with a move to Sporting CPCredit: AFP

      Ronaldo showed his pleasure at their success with an Instagram post and is strongly linked with a move back to Estadio Jose Alvalade.
      And, according to AS, that opportunity moved one step closer with Sporting’s title triumph.
      The Leoes have secured a place in next season’s Champions League group stage – something Juventus are struggling to do.
      Andrea Pirlo’s side lost 3-0 to AC Milan on the weekend, leaving them three points adrift of the top four ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Sassuolo.
      Not only would Ronaldo reportedly have second thoughts about playing in the Europa League, Juventus may not be able to afford his wages.
      The Bianconeri are facing financial problems due to the pandemic that would only get worse by missing out on Europe’s top club competition.
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      Talks are due to be held between the club and player at the end of the season, when there will be a year left on Ronaldo’s contract.
      But reports in Italy suggest tensions are boiling over in Turin after the winger missed training on Monday.
      He was allowed a day off to collect his new £1.4million Ferrari Monza from the supercar manufacturer’s base in Maranello.
      Such a privilege is described as upsetting Ronaldo’s team-mates, who are said to have little if any relationship with the superstar.
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