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      Antonio Conte hints at why he rejected Tottenham and says he is ‘willing to stay at home if projects don’t convince me’

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      ANTONIO CONTE says he snubbed Spurs because they lacked ambition – not cash.The ex-Chelsea boss seemed set to replace Jose Mourinho in North London after leaving Serie A title winners Inter Milan.
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      Antonio Conte failed to agree a move to Spurs after winning Serie ACredit: AFP
      Tottenham claim talks with the Italian about becoming their new boss broke down last week due to his “unrealistic” financial demands, which they feel could have left them on the brink
      But the former Chelsea chief insists HE halted negotiations because their project and vision for the future failed to convince him to make a Prem return.
      He told La Gazzetta dello Sport: “The market, the results achieved, the work done over the years make the figures.
      “But beyond this let me say that if my problem or my obsession was money, in the past I would have stayed where I was.
      “I would have accepted compromises and perhaps obtained new contracts, which can act as a golden umbrella.
      “But instead I look at the projects and I’m willing to stay at home if they don’t convince me.
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      “It is a question of vision, seriousness, intellectual honesty and principles from which I do not deviate.”
      Conte dramatically left Inter having been told that the club will need to make financial cutbacks this summer, despite winning a first Italian title in 11 years.
      His Scudetto success came against favourites Juventus, who he also led to glory as a coach and player.
      The former midfielder added: “In general, I like challenges and I have always accepted a lot of them, because even at big clubs I’ve never started as favourites when I took over.
      “But if there is something that does not convince me, I prefer not to accept or continue.”
      A multitude of Serie A clubs are changing coaches ahead of next season, including Juventus, Napoli, Fiorentina, Lazio and Roma.
      Mediocrity brings everyone closer. I, on the other hand, fight it and reject it.Antonio Conte

      Conte discussed what he considered an ‘an old and bad habit’ in Italian football of criticising those in charge despite their talents.
      He noted: “First we want excellence and after a while we tend to want to destroy them.
      “I could give many examples even in non-sporting fields but I don’t want to broaden the field. Everyone speaks, everyone judges and points the finger.
      “Maybe because mediocrity brings everyone closer. I, on the other hand, fight it and reject it.”
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      Kepa Arrizabalaga ‘set to be offered chance to end Chelsea nightmare with Maurizio Sarri transfer reunion at Lazio’

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      LAZIO are interested in Chelsea misfit Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to reports.The error prone goalkeeper could be offered a reunion with former boss Maurizio Sarri this summer.
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      Kepa could be on the way out of Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      Maurizio Sarri has just been appointed Lazio managerCredit: PA
      Kepa, 26, lost his place to Edouard Mendy last season, despite the Blues having paid a goalkeeper world record £71million for his services in 2018.
      The Spaniard featured sporadically under Thomas Tuchel, but could be offered an escape route in the coming months.
      Sarri and Kepa famously clashed during the closing stages of the 2019 League Cup final – when the stopper refused to be replaced by Willy Caballero ahead of the penalty shoot-out.
      The Italian was visibly furious, and Chelsea went on to lose.
      But Kepa would appear to have made enough of a positive impression on Sarri that year for the new Lazio manager to want to work with him again.
      According to transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla, club president Claudio Lotito is chasing Kepa.
      Sarri does, however, have a good relationship with current Lazio No1 Pepe Reina from their time at Napoli together.
      The 62-year-old would happily work with Kepa again, but fears his new side could be priced out by his old one.
      Kepa infuriated Sarri during the 2019 League Cup finalCredit: PA:Press Association
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      Chelsea will want to recoup as much of the £71m they blew on Kepa as possible.
      But regardless, Lotito will try.
      Kepa has made 109 appearances for the Blues in total, including just 14 in all competitions during the 2020-21 season.
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      How Chelsea could line-up next season with Achraf Hakimi and Erling Haaland transfers – but does Reece James fit in?

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      CHELSEA are set for another summer of spending with Achraf Hakimi and Erling Haaland said to be the Blues’ top targets.And if Thomas Tuchel lands the two superstars his starting XI could look totally different but it would likely mean far less game time for Reece James and Timo Werner.
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      How Chelsea could line up if they land top summer targets Achraf Hakimi and Erling Haaland
      Inter Milan’s Moroccan star right-back Hakimi is valued at £70million by the Italian giants.
      The Blues and Paris Saint-Germain have both had bids of around £56m rejected by the Serie A champs, who are battling debts.
      And the West Londoners may now look to swing the deal their way by offering players in part-exchange.
      However, Hakimi’s arrival could spell trouble for England ace James who plays in the 22-year-old’s preferred position.
      But fortunately for James, Hakimi can also play on the left side of defence so the two could theoretically take to the field at the same time.
      Tuchel admitted he wants ‘two or three’ new players this summer to freshen things up and ‘challenge our ideas in training’.
      The financial fallout from Covid and a £220m transfer spree last summer will rein in Chelsea’s spending.
      But they will still go all out to land one or two marquee stars and flex their muscles as the new kings of Europe.
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      The Blues are among the clutch of top clubs chasing Borussia Dortmund’s superstar striker Haaland.
      He is one of the most wanted players in Europe this summer and is said to be keen on a switch to Chelsea.
      Dortmund are willing to listen to offers in the region of £150million this summer.
      That is because his bargain £68m release clause will come into effect by the end of next campaign.
      According to the Telegraph, Haaland would be open to holding talks over a potential switch to the European champions.
      But that could spell the end of Werner’s Chelsea career.
      Despite leading the line as the Blues claimed Champions League glory, many have questioned his ability after repeated struggles in front of goal.
      And with one of the best strikers on the planet in the side, the former RB Leipzig star would undoubtedly get a lot less minutes on the pitch.
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      Watch Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘worst free kick ever’ as Portugal captain mocked after Israel win ahead of Euro 2020

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was mocked for the ‘worst free-kick’ of his entire career during Portugal’s friendly with Israel. The Juventus superstar was renowned for his set-piece taking, especially earlier in his career with Manchester United and Real Madrid.

      Some think it was Ronaldo’s worst free-kick attempt everCredit: AFP
      Cristiano Ronaldo couldn’t hide his disappointmentCredit: AFP
      But he woefully dropped his standards in Portugal’s final game before the delayed European Championships.
      The legendary forward, 36, completed his iconic run up to the ball but riffled one right into the empty stands.
      Ronaldo was ruthlessly slammed by fans online, who called for him to stop taking free-kicks all together.
      One tweeted: “Who has video of that Ronaldo free kick? That’s the worst free kick I’ve ever seen him take.”
      Another commented: “Why does he continue to take them?”
      One posted: “He really needs to let go of the free kick duties now.”
      Another wrote: “He shouldn’t be allowed to take free-kicks once the crowd returns. It’s too dangerous. The ball can literally hit anyone.”

      He shouldn’t be allowed to take free-kicks once the crowd returns. It’s too dangerous. The ball can literally hit anyone. 💀 https://t.co/K4D634f514— Harvey (@LaPulga__10) June 10, 2021

      Who has video of that Ronaldo free kick? That’s the worst free kick I’ve ever seen him take 🤣🤣🤣— ElPadrino (@unDSthemkickz) June 9, 2021

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      The failed free-kick mattered little, as Ronaldo was on the scoresheet in the 4-0 win, with Bruno Fernandes scoring twice.
      Manchester City’s Juan Cancelo also grabbed a goal giving Portugal a boost going into the Euros.
      They have a what many consider ‘The Group of Death’ with fixtures against France, Germany and Hungary.
      Portugal open against Hungary and their manager Fernando Santos admitted his side must improve before next Tuesday’s clash.
      He told RTP: “In the second I changed things a little, I tried to put one more man next to Ronaldo and two midfielders coming in from the inside, but it didn’t work.
      “We started to miss a lot of passes and the ball circulation was not so good. There are many things to improve, certainly.
      “Now lets rest and calmly prepare for the Euros. This team has a huge will and an excellent team spirit.”
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      Watford ramp up free transfer bid for River Plate striker Rafael Borre for Premier League return but Lazio also keen

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      WATFORD are edging closer to signing River Plate striker Rafael Borre on a free transfer, according to reports.But the Hornets reportedly face competition from Italian giants Lazio who are also said to be keen on the Colombian.
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      Watford are close to signing River Plate striker Rafael Borre on a free transferCredit: Getty
      Borre, 25, is leaving Argentine side River Plate — where he played in the Copa Libertadores final in 2019 — and wants to come back to Europe.
      His contract expires on June 30 and despite the Buenos Aires based side wanting to extend, the forward will leave El Monumental.
      The Colombia international – who scored eight goals in 13 league appearances last season – was with Atletico Madrid early in his career before heading back to South America for more regular action.
      Watford boss Xisco Munoz is looking for a couple of new strikers and Borre would fit in neatly with his limited budget.
      The Columbian would become Watford’s fourth summer signing after midfielder Imran Louza from Nantes, winger Kwadwo Baah from Rochdale and defender Mattie Pollock from Grimsby Town.
      The Hornets signed Borre’s countryman Carlos Sanchez in the promotion run-in and could land the forward.
      Watford’s recruitment drive comes after they finished the season second in the Championship to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.
      But they will have to battle Lazio for his signature, according to TNT.
      The Romans appointed Maurizio Sarri as their new boss with a hilarious cigarette tweet on Wednesday.
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      The 62-year-old will take charge of the Serie A giants and they poked fun at the ex-Chelsea boss’ chain smoking habit on Twitter.
      Sarri has reportedly been offered a two-year deal worth around £2.5million-a-season.
      Earlier this week it emerged Sarri is planning to raid his old side Chelsea and wants to bring Marcos Alonso and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Lazio.
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      Thomas Tuchel to include Chelsea stars in improved Achraf Hakimi deal as Inter reject £56m transfer bid

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      THOMAS TUCHEL wants £70million-rated Achraf Hakimi as his first Chelsea signing.And to spice it up he will battle former club Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Milan’s sought-after Moroccan full-back.
      Emerson Palmieri is one Chelsea star who could be offered to Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      Champions League winners Chelsea and PSG have both had bids of around £56m rejected by the Italian champs, who are battling debts.
      The Blues may now look to swing the deal their way by offering players in part-exchange.
      Left-back Emerson Palmieri has been a long-time target for Inter and came close to joining them several times when they were managed by ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
      Tuchel admitted he wants ‘two or three’ new players this summer to freshen things up and ‘challenge our ideas in training’.
      The financial fallout from Covid and a £220m transfer spree last summer will rein in Chelsea’s spending.
      But they will still go all out to land one or two marquee stars and flex their muscles as the new kings of Europe.
      The Blues are among the clutch of top clubs chasing Borussia Dortmund’s superstar striker Erling Haaland — but the Bundesliga side are adamant the Norwegian will not be leaving this summer.
      And Tuchel is playing catch-up to PSG in the battle for Hakimi, who won the Serie A title in his first season with Inter following a £36m move from Real Madrid.
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      Sources in Italy claim the French giants are still favourites to land the player, despite Chelsea’s late entry and their new status as Europe’s top team.
      Hakimi, 22, can operate at right-back or wing-back and Tuchel maybe sees Reece James playing inside Hakimi as the right-sided central defender in the future.
      That would also suggest he could be open to letting Danish centre-half Andreas Christensen also join Inter to bring the price down.
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      Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus WILL play Champions League next season as Uefa halt ESL disciplinary proceedings

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      UEFA have suspended their disciplinary investigation into Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus following a Swiss court warning.The trio looked set to be handed a severe punishment for their role in the European Super League breakaway plot.
      English fans helped quash the European Super League but three clubs remain intentCredit: EPA
      Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are fighting any punishmentCredit: Getty
      That could have seen them banned from next season’s Champions League – but any sanctions have been put on hold.
      Uefa confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that they will attempt to restart the proceedings in due course.
      It read: “Following the opening of disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid for a potential violation of Uefa’s legal framework in connection with the so-called ‘Super League’ project, the Uefa Appeals Body has decided to stay the proceedings until further notice.
      “Uefa understands why the disciplinary proceedings needed to be suspended for the time being, but remains confident in and will continue to defend its position in all the relevant jurisdictions.
      “Uefa will take all necessary steps in strict accordance with national and EU law in order for the Uefa Appeals Body to be in a position to resume the disciplinary proceedings as soon as possible.”
      Earlier this week, reports in Spain detailed a warning from the Swiss Justice Ministry against Nyon-based Uefa taking action on the trio.

      Those involved claim a court ruling in Madrid legitimised the ESL bid and the judge responsible is said to be looking for the European Court of Justice to back the judgement.
      There is a fear that anti-monopoly laws would mean any punishment is revoked on appeal.
      Nevertheless, Uefa have already obtained an apology and reduced the prize money of the other nine clubs involved in April’s debacle.
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      The six Premier League clubs, plus Inter Milan, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid have all formally apologised and accepted a five per cent cut in prize money for next season – worth as much as £6million.
      Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City settled the issue with the Prem on Wednesday.
      Each club will pay a £3.6m fine for their role in the plot – with a further £25m and 30 points lost if they do it again.
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      Man Utd’s ‘sexiest fan’ urges club to seal Cristiano Ronaldo transfer return from Juventus

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      GLAMOUR model Katrina Maria has urged Manchester United to bring back Cristiano Ronaldo amid uncertainty over his future.The 36-year-old has been linked with a move away from Juventus in the summer as he approaches the final year of his contract in Turin.

      Manchester United fan Katrina Maria has urged the club to sign Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Instagram
      Juventus ace Ronaldo faces an uncertain future with his contract to expire in 2022Credit: Rex
      And Red Devils fan Maria has been left dreaming of the six-time Ballon d’Or winner returning to Old Trafford 12 years after departing for Real Madrid.
      Faroe Islands native Maria – dubbed as United’s ‘Sexiest Fan’ by the Daily Star – took to social media to beg her hero to come back.
      The 29-year-old shared snaps of herself wearing a United shirt with the Portugal international’s name on the back to her 87,000 Instagram followers.
      Captioning the upload, she said: “It would be legendary if Ronaldo returned back home one day.”
      Her followers were quick to approve of her post, as one commented: “It would be so special.”
      Another messaged: “Would love to have him back.”
      A third added: “I would love it. It’s currently my biggest wish.”
      Meanwhile one simply stated: “One day hopefully.”
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      Maria regularly shares snaps of herself in United shirts to her 87,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram
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      It has been claimed that Ronaldo’s representatives have contacted United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain over a potential switch.
      His future will likely become clearer after Euro 2020, though any move could prove tricky given his hefty wages.
      Corriere dello Sport suggests the Theatre of Dreams is one possible destination for him, but United would only be able to offer him a reduced salary.
      It is also possible Paul Pogba could be used in an exchange for the forward. 

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