Serie A

ROMELU LUKAKU took a not-so-subtle dig at Zlatan Ibrahimovic after Inter Milan were crowned as Serie A champions.Lukaku has been instrumental in helping the Nerazzurri win their first Scudetto since 2010, banging in 21 goals in 33 Italian top-flight games.
The real god ✝️has crowned the king! Now bow downIl nostro dio ✝️ ha incoronato i Re!Ora inchinatevi!King of Milano 😉👑 pic.twitter.com/n0gAiYWFTp— R.Lukaku Bolingoli9 (@RomeluLukaku9) May 3, 2021

Since joining from Manchester United in 2019, the Belgium international has found the back of the net a whopping 61 times in 92 matches in all competitions.
And he has struck up a rivalry with his former Red Devils team-mate Ibrahimovic, now with AC Milan, which intensified this season with the city rivals involved in a title race.
The duo have been involved in a war of words off the pitch as well as on it, with the Swedish maverick taking offence to a tweet from Lukaku last year.
Taking to social media after Inter’s 4-2 derby win in February 2020, the ex-Chelsea centre-forward tweeted: “There’s a new king in town.”
Ibrahimovic then had his revenge when AC beat Inter in October 2020 where he scored twice in a 2-1 win.
He posted: “Milan never had a king, they have a GOD.”
But Lukaku has had the final say after Inter’s Serie A success, as he uploaded a picture of himself with open arms being mobbed by his team-mates, in a snap reminiscent of what Ibrahimovic shared.
Lukaku quipped: “The real god has crowned the king! Now bow down. King of Milano.”
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Romelu Lukaku has starred for Inter Milan since joining from Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters

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And fans were quick to notice who that tweet was aimed at, as one user remarked: “Subtle dig at Zlatan Ibrahimovic.”
Another commented: “Ibrahimovic in the mud.”
A third added: “Zlatan slander? Let’s have it.”
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CRISTIANO RONALDO reportedly wants an emotional return to Sporting Lisbon when his Juventus contract expires next year.Italian journalist Claudio Raimondi claims the Portuguese legend, 36, is eager to see out his career with the Primeira Liga leaders.
Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to return to Sporting Lisbon when his Juventus deal expiresCredit: Reuters
Man Utd-linked Ronnie plans to stay at Juve until the summer of 2022Credit: AP
And it means his other former employers Manchester United and Real Madrid will miss out, after both were linked with moves.
Ronaldo was just 12 years old when he joined Sporting’s academy in 1997.
He was then promoted to the senior squad for the 2002/03 campaign, making his debut at 17.
Ronaldo went to score five times in 31 games that season before he was famously signed by then-United boss Sir Alex Ferguson immediately after impressing in a pre-season friendly.
But now, it is claimed, Ronnie is eager to add to his sole season with Sporting.
Ronaldo’s time at Juventus is said to be nearing its end after the Turin giants lost their grip on the Serie A title to Inter Milan.
Indeed, Andrea Pirlo’s men could yet miss out on a top four finish, denying them Champions League football next term.
United and Real, where Ronaldo won a combined five league titles and five Champions Leagues, are both reported to be preparing offers this summer should Juve miss out.
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However, Italian journalist Raimondi claims Ronaldo intends to see out the final year of his Juventus contract regardless of the circumstances.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner would then love to return to Sporting in the summer of 2022, when he would be 37 years old.
And Ronaldo would ideally spend two years there before calling it a day.
Raimondi declared: “A return to Spain with Real Madrid is not a concrete hypothesis.

“And Man United does not have the economic power to carry out such an operation.
“There are no conditions for Ronaldo to leave Juventus, especially from a personal level and of connecting to all sponsors.
“Ronaldo has an idea for the future and I reveal it first hand.
“He wants to end the cycle at Juventus and then play two years for Sporting.”
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INTER MILAN and Ajax fans brushed off Covid warnings to cram into the city streets and celebrate their teams’ title triumphs.Despite club pleas, social distancing was largely ignored as the joyous scenes unfolded.
Inter fans crowded the streets of Milan to celebrate the Serie A titleCredit: Getty
Amsterdam fans gathered outside the Johan Cruyff Arena to party togetherCredit: Getty
Antonio Conte secured their first Serie A crown since Jose Mourinho in 2009-10 and first piece of silverware for a decade when Atalanta drew 1-1 with Sassuolo.
Ajax, meanwhile, wrapped up Eredivisie crown No35 in emphatic fashion by dispatching FC Emmen 4-0.
The Dutch giants missed out on winning the title last season when the campaign was curtailed by coronavirus.
But a year on, the pandemic continues to see gathering restrictions in place.
In Italy, 9,145 new Covid-19 cases were recorded on Sunday while the figure was 5,508 in the Netherlands.
Neither country has allowed fans back into stadiums yet despite up to 500 people allowed at indoor venues such as theatres and cinemas.
By comparison, in the UK – where thousands of Manchester United fans protested against the Glazers outside Old Trafford – the figure for May 2 was 1,671.
Fans, though, could not resist joining in the celebrations in Milan and Amsterdam respectively.
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Ajax supporters were unable to celebrate a year ago because the season was scrappedCredit: AP
Manager Erik ten Hag addressed the gathered supporters belowCredit: AFP
Incredibly, it was Inter’s first piece of silverware for ten yearsCredit: Getty

And Inter striker Romelu Lukaku was also in the middle of town to party alongside supporters.
The Belgian, who is expected to stay with the new champions next season, told Sky Sport Italia: “I’m really proud to be an Inter player.
“I’ve a special feeling with this club, that’s why I decided to celebrate around the city today with our fans.”
In Amsterdam, authorities told supporters to stay at home.
They tweeted: “Do not come to the Johan Cruijff Boulevard near the Arena. It is too busy there at the moment.
“Continue to enjoy the game at home. Keep 1.5 meters away when leaving.”
Femke Halsema, the city major, added: “We had taken into account many scenarios, but we really did not expect supporters to celebrate the championship.
“Especially because it was still totally uncertain until this afternoon when Ajax would become champions.
“We do our very best to prevent new outbreaks of contamination but as mayor I can’t see everything coming in advance.”
But Ajax’s players celebrated with the trophy from a balcony sparking wild celebrations while some supporters even tried to scale a steep wall to get closer to their heroes.
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Ajax beat FC Emmen 4-0 to wrap up the Eredivisie crown for the 35th timeCredit: Getty
Some daredevil fans even tried to climb the steep wall up to the balcony with the playersCredit: EPA
Thousands headed for the Duomo di Milano in the centre of townCredit: AP
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