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      Chaotic scenes as Inter Milan beat fierce rivals AC to win Serie A as three players sent-off in just FOUR MINUTES

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      INTER MILAN became champions by defeating rivals AC in a game that saw three red cards dished out in just FOUR minutes.The Nerazzurri are celebrating after last night’s 2-1 triumph secured the Serie A crown for the second title in four years.Inter Milan are celebrating a 20th Serie A title after they beat AC Milan last nightCredit: RexMarcus Thuram scored the winner to secure a sixth straight win over their neighboursCredit: GettyDenzel Dumfries and Theo Hernandez were two of three players sent-off in additional timeCredit: GettyInter’s players and boss Simone Inzaghi (C) celebrate after the full time whistleCredit: GettyGoals from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram gave Inter the three points they required.However, Simone Inzaghi’s side had to endure a nervous final 10 minutes after Fikayo Tomori pulled a goal back for their rivals.Acerbi broke the deadlock with a header in the 18th minute.Then Inter doubled their advantage shortly into the second half as Thuram drilled home from the edge of the area.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey looked to be strolling towards their 20th league title until a late flurry of fireworks.England international Tomori set up a tense finish before both sides ended up with players getting sent-off.Milan star Theo Hernandez and Inter’s Denzel Dumfries got their marching orders after they were involved in a scuffle in the 93rd-minute.Then, just four minutes later, Milan’s Davide Calabria was shown a red card for violent conduct after elbowing an opponent while waiting for a corner.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSInter managed to hang on, despite some late pressure, to wrap up the title with five games to spare and are 17 points clear of their neighbours.And it did not take long for the celebrations to begin as Inzaghi burst onto the field to embrace his players along with his coaching staff after sealing the first Scudetto of his career.Thousands of Inter fans light up Milan’s Duomo Square to celebrate Serie A titleForward Lautaro Martinez was spotted dropping to the ground in tears, seemingly overcome with emotion, while the rest of his team-mate hugged and celebrated in front of the delirious Inter fans.The players then held up signs with “20” on to mark their achievement – with them now having one more than Milan in the all-time standings.And they will also get a second star on their kit from next season as Italian clubs get one for every ten titles they win.Back in the city, the club’s official X account shared footage of thousands of fans partying late into the night.Hordes of blue and black flags and flares were also on show at Duomo Square.Meanwhile, the result capped a miserable week for AC Milan as pressure mounts on their manager after they were dumped out of the Europa League by Roma.Discussing his future afterwards, boss Stefano Pioli said: “I don’t know.“Inzaghi seemed to be struggling 14 months ago according to the media and look what he achieved after that.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I am happy here, I work well and I think the team has margin for improvement.“We’ll see where we all are at the end of the season and discuss it.”Francesco Acerbi headed Inter into the lead during the first halfCredit: GettyFikayo Tomori then nodded into the net to set-up the tense finishCredit: EPAAC Milan’s Davide Calabria also received red during the final momentsCredit: APThe Inter Milan fans celebrated long in to the night at Piazza Duomo squareCredit: AP More

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      Football star dies after taking a shot aged 26 as Roma ace leads tributes to striker

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      PROSECUTORS have launched a manslaughter investigation after a footballer aged 26 died after taking a shot during a match.Roma defender Gianluca Mancini led tributes to Castelfiorentino striker Mattia Giani, who collapsed clutching his chest in the fifth-tier game.Mattia Giani’s death has stunned footballCredit: Instagram @castelfiorentino_unitedGianluca Mancini dedicated a goal to Giani and wore a T-shirt with a message translating as, ‘Farewell Mattia, forever with us’Credit: AlamyGiani was taken to hospital in Florence following the 15th-minute incident but was pronounced dead the following day.Reports in Italy say investigators want to clarify issues such as the timing of the emergency treatment he received.Dad Sandro has also filed a complaint to “understand how our son died”.He has questioned what medical services were on hand at the Lanciotto Campi in Tuscany for Sunday’s match.READ MORE TOP STORIESThe tragedy happened after Giani took a shot at goal, then fell, holding his chest.It’s understood his heart stopped beating for several minutes and a club masseur reportedly tried to resuscitate him on the pitch.Giani was then taken to Florence’s Careggi Hospital but died there on Monday.Italy star Mancini, whose sister is dating Giani’s brother Elia, joined the outpouring of shock over his death.Most read in FootballMancini says his’ sister and Mattia’s family are suffering’Credit: RexAnd the centre-back, 28, dedicated his goal in Thursday’s 2-1 Europa League victory over AC Milan to him.Mancini told Sky Sports Italia: “My sister and Mattia’s family are suffering.”The world around them has collapsed, but they will rise again. I wanted to dedicate this goal to him.”Mancini also wore a T-shirt with a message in Italian translating as: “Farewell Mattia, forever with us.”Giani’s girlfriend Sofia Caruso has told of the couple’s “beautiful” last morning together and of his tender last message by phone.They had been living together for just two days.She said: “We woke up on Sunday. We talked and laughed – it was beautiful.”Then Matti took the bag. I stayed at home. Then his cell phone rang. It was a message from him, the last one. “He wrote to me, ‘Love, I left you the accreditation for the match in the name of Giani. I love you madly’.”He always told me that he loved me like crazy and I loved him like crazy too.”We were thinking about getting married, we said we wanted children. “Mattia made me understand what love was and he took care of me. Matti was a pure and good person.”Castelfiorentino coach Nico Scaridigli said: “Mattia was a wonderful guy. “He had a wonderful girlfriend who loved him more than anything. READ MORE SUN STORIES”From a sporting perspective, he was a good footballer who was fun. He always had a knockout shot. “His career didn’t go as well as he deserved just because of muscle problems.” More

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      Man Utd ‘in contact with Serie A boss and inventor of bizarre 2-7-2 formation to replace Erik ten Hag’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been in contact with Thiago Motta, according to reports.Pressure has been mounting on Erik ten Hag following a poor run of form with just one win in seven games.Erik ten Hag is facing mounting pressure amid a poor run of form at Man UtdCredit: GettyReports suggest Man Utd have been in contact with Thiago Motta to replace himCredit: ReutersSunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month how Man Utd players expect Ten Hag, 54, to be sacked in the summer.The Sir Jim Ratcliffe led Ineos takeover of the club’s sporting operation has led to reports the Red Devils are looking for a new manager in line with their philosophy.The likes of England boss Gareth Southagte, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, former Chelsea boss Graham Potter and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi have all been linked.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHowever, recent reports from Italy revealed Bologna boss Motta, 41, had emerged as a candidate to take the Old Trafford hot seat.And a new report from CaughtOffside suggests Man Utd bosses have been in contact with the former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona star.After a glittering player career, in 2018 Motta made waves in the football coaching scene when he announced his philosophy to be a 2-7-2.While on paper the formation sounds unorthodox, it is actually because Motta reads the his team sheet from left to right and includes his goalkeeper, rather down to up without.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAsked about his ideals, Motta said: “My idea it to play offensively. A short team that controls the game, high pressure and a lot of movement with and without the ball.”I want the player that has the ball to always have three or four solutions and two team-mates close by to help.Man Utd fans think wonderkid ‘on the verge of his debut’ after spotting ten Hag giving him ‘Mainoo treatment'”The difficulty in football is, often to do things simply but to control the base, pass and get free.”I don’t like the numbers of the field because they trick you. You can be super offensive with a 5-3-2 and defensive in a 4-3-3.”Depending on the quality of the guys. I had a game a while ago where the two full-backs ended up playing as the 9 and 10.”But that doesn’t mean I don’t like people like Samuel and Chiellini, born defenders…How Motta sees his ideal team on paper”The goalkeeper counts as one of the midfield seven. For me, the attacker is the first defender and the goalkeeper is the first attacker.”The goalkeeper starts the play, with his feet and the attackers are the first to put pressure to recover the ball.”Bologna have reaped the rewards of this style, sitting fourth in the Serie A and putting them in line for a shock spot in the Champions League.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Man Utd are not the only club after Motta, with Barcelona, Inter Milan and Juventus all being linked.His contract expires at the end of the season but the report adds Motta has not made a decision on his future yet.Man Utd are LUCKY to be seventh in the table… one particular stat is terrible, say Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      THE frightening thing about Manchester United’s season is that they should really be LOWER than seventh in the Premier League.
      Even during their current run of one win in seven league matches, United’s results have been better than their performances.
      Erik ten Hag’s team deserved to lose each of their last three drawn games against Brentford, Liverpool and Bournemouth.
      On goal difference, United are ninth in the league, while only seven teams have scored fewer than their 47 goals.
      And if we give any credence to ‘expected points’, then that stat would have them 15th in the table.
      If Ten Hag’s men lose Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final to Championship side Coventry, it should not come as a major surprise.
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      I was destroyed for signing ‘failure’ Rasmus Hojlund until Man Utd splashed out £72million for him

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      FORMER Atalanta head of football Lee Congerton was ridiculed for signing Rasmus Hojlund… until the Dane went on to move to Manchester United for a huge profit.Hojlund, 21, had signed for Austrian side Sturm Graz in January 2022 after failing to hit the heights at FC Copenhagen.Rasmus Hojlund signed for Man Utd from Atalanta last AugustCredit: Getty Images – GettyLee Congerton brought Hojlund to AtalantaCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowThe striker showed promise in ItalyCredit: GettyJust six months later Congerton had seen enough from the Dane to splash out £17million to sign him – to the disapproval of many observers around the club.”The reality is they destroyed me in Italy during that time,” Welshman Congerton, 50, told the Telegraph.”This foreign guy in Italian football has bought a player from Austria, born 2003, who had been a failure in Copenhagen.”After just one goal in his first 11 Serie A appearances, Hojlund eventually caught fire – netting in his next three.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHaving scored 10 goals for Atalanta in all competitions, he had shown enough promise for Man Utd to fork out £72m to sign him last August.Congerton continued: “If you take away the World Cup, 10 months later, we sold him for €85 million (£72m). That is Atalanta. It’s simple.”They know what they are. They rely on the academy and the scouting.”Having played at semi-pro level in Wales, Congerton has gone on to forge a successful career in executive roles.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHaving worked with Frank Arnesen at Chelsea and Hamburg, Congerton went on to hold important positions at Sunderland, Celtic and Leicester.He then spent two seasons at Atalanta, before leaving last month for a gig with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.I’m a private chef to football stars, Man Utd’s Rasmus Hojlund is obsessed with baked treat – I make him two a weekCongerton proudly watched from afar as Atalanta, featuring many of his signings, stunned Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield last week.Following the conclusion of his Saudi adventure, whenever that may be, he would love another crack at working in England.He added: “Frank always said he could see me going to different places. I have adventure in me and have been fortunate that my wife has been like that too in terms of trying something new.”I could have stayed at each club longer but it was my choice. You get to three years and I think I need that stimulation. I like to grow things but am always excited by a new challenge.”Like his start at Atalanta, Hojlund took a while to get going at United, failing to score in his first 14 Premier League matches.He then hit an amazing hot streak, netting seven in his next six Prem outings.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis old side Atalanta, meanwhile, replaced him with West Ham forward Gianluca Scamacca.The 25-year-old has excelled since returning to Italy, bagging 14 goals thus far – including two at Anfield last week. More

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      Juventus ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo £8.3MILLION after Portugal and Al-Nassr star wins legal battle

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      JUVENTUS have been ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo more than £8million after he won his legal battle against his former side over unpaid wages.Ronaldo, now at Saudi side Al-Nassr, claimed he had been left out of pocket from his time in Turin during the Covid pandemic.Juventus have been ordered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo over £8m in owed wagesCredit: PAThe former Manchester United star argued that he was owed nearly £17m after privately agreeing to postpone payment of his salary.But Juventus never paid the money back.And they did not report the agreement in their financial statements.Ronaldo was forced to go to a tribunal to get his cash back, with the panel taking his side.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, it was ruled that Juve only have to pay Ronaldo half the fee.He will receive just £8.3m after the tribunal ruled that both parties shared responsibility over the arrangement.Ronaldo spent three years at Juventus between 2018 and 2021 after a shock £90m move from Real Madrid.The legend scored 101 goals in 134 games while winning two Serie A titles and one Italian Cup.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe departed for a return to United, having almost signed for rivals Manchester City instead.But Ronnie left Old Trafford in November 2022 after his contract was terminated following a bust-up with Erik ten Hag.Inside the story of how Georgina Rodriguez went from shop assistant to a millionaire with a media empireHe is now enjoying life with Al-Nassr and has scored 56 goals in 62 outings.Ronaldo continues to be a regular for Portugal’s national team and won his 206th cap earlier this year.Cristiano Ronaldo’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Sporting Lisbon, 2002-2003: 31 games, 5 goals

      Man Utd, 2003-2009: 292 games, 118 goals

      Real Madrid, 2009-2018: 438 games, 450 goals

      Juventus, 2018-2021: 134 games, 101 goals

      Man Utd, 2021-2022: 54 games, 27 goals

      Al-Nassr, 2023-2024: 62 games, 56 goals

      Portugal, 2003-2024: 206 games, 128 goals

      Trophies: Portuguese Super Cup (Sporting Lisbon); Premier League x3, FA Cup, Carabao Cup x2, Community Shield, Champions League, Club World Cup (Man Utd); La Liga x2, Champions League x4, Spanish Cup x2, Spanish Super Cup x2, Uefa Super Cup x2, Club World Cup x3 (Real Madrid); Serie A x2, Italian Cup, Italian Super Cup x2 (Juventus); Arab Club Champions Cup (Al Nassr); Euro 2016, Nations League (Portugal) More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea in major Victor Osimhen transfer boost as Napoli move for replacement

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      CHELSEA, MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been given a boost in their battle to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.The Italian club are reported to have lined up a replacement for the Nigerian centre forward, paving the way for him to make a big-money move to the Premier League this summer.Victor Osimhen could be set to leave Napoli this summerCredit: AlamyLille frontman Jonathan David, himself a target for a number of Premier League clubs, is the man Napoli want to fill Osimhen’s boots.According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Canada international David is ready to join the Italian club even if they fail to qualify for European football next season.Napoli and Lille are said to be haggling over David’s transfer fee, with the Italians said to be offering £30m plus bonus payments while the Ligue 1 side want £42.7m up front.But the negotiations appear to signal that Napoli are resigned to losing Osimhen, the striker who fired them to the Serie A title last season, this summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOsimhen’s release clause is believed to be up to £110m, putting him within the reach of only a small number of clubs.Long-term suitors Chelsea and United would have to raise money through sales to be able to afford the 25 year old. Inside Victor Osimhen’s life as a footballerArsenal would also have to think hard about breaking the club transfer record they set when Declan Rice arrived from West Ham for £105m.The Premier League trio are also likely to face stiff competition from Champions League semi-finalists Paris Saint-Germain.Most read in FootballThe French side regard Osimhen as the best candidate to replace star striker Kylian Mbappe, with the Frenchman all but certain to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.Napoli are prepared to triple David’s wages at Lille to nearly £60,000 per week and to give the 24 year old a five-year deal.New York-born David helped Lille win a shock French title in his first season at the club  in 2020/1 and has continued to bang in the goals.The former Gent striker has found the net 81 times in 175 appearances for Lille.Lille hotshot Jonathan David has been linked with a Premier League move but is now set to join NapoliCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd outcast Anthony Martial ‘thrown Premier League transfer lifeline’ but could join former Champions League winners

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      ANTHONY MARTIAL could reportedly be thrown a Premier League lifeline this summer.The Manchester United forward is set to leave the club at the end of the season with his contract expiring.Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Anthony MartialCredit: AlamyMartial, 28, is on the lookout for his next club and has been linked with the likes of Inter Milan and Fenerbahce.The Frenchman could also have more options on the table as Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with an interest.Italian outlet Tuttosport have claimed that the North London outfit are looking at the forward.Spurs will have to fight off interest from Serie A giants Juventus.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Bianconeri are also said to be considering a move for Martial to strengthen their attacking options.The club had wanted to sign former West Ham star Felipe Anderson once his contract expired at Lazio.However, they missed out as he confirmed that his new club will be Brazilian side Palmeiras.Tottenham could have the edge over Juventus as the Italians may struggle to afford Martial’s wages.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe is said to be on £240,000-a-week which could be too much for Juventus.The forward could get Ange Postecoglou a more direct option in his attack should he move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The manager currently has Heung-min Son, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski in his attack.Martial could take up a spot as a more traditional striker but would also be another option on the wing.He has struggled this season at Man United for fitness and has only featured 13 times in the Premier League.In total, Martial has played 19 times in all competitions, scoring two goals. More

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      Forgotten ex-West Ham star CONFIRMS Lazio exit and seals emotional transfer before Serie A season finished

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      FELIPE ANDERSON has confirmed that he will leave Lazio at the end of the season.The forgotten West Ham star was out of contract at the Serie A outfit at the end of the season.Felipe Anderson will leave Lazio at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyAnderson posted an emotional statement on social mediaCredit: TwitterHe starred for West Ham in the 2018/19 seasonCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnderson, 31, joined the Hammers from Lazio back in 2018 for a club-record fee of £45million.After a stellar first season, the attacker began to struggle in the Premier League and was not fancied by manager David Moyes.The Brazilian was initially sent on loan to Porto but struggled to make an impact in Portugal.In 2021, Anderson returned to Lazio on a permanent transfer and rediscovered his form.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLNow, Anderson will leave the Rome-based club yet again after revealing he has not reached an agreement on a new contract.He confirmed his exit on social media with an emotional statement.It read: “Out of respect for Lazio and its fans who always supported me, I confirm that I have not reached an agreement to renew my contract with the club and I will therefore follow a new path next season.”I always proved my professionalism and my commitment to Lazio.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”So I can assure you that I will continue to dedicate myself to honouring this jersey until the very last day of my contract.”Thank you for everything!”I’m an ex-Premier League star… I saved my career by two-footing and then punching my OWN MANAGERHe is moving back to his native Brazil after having signed a contract with Palmeiras that will run until 2027, despite links to Juventus.Over his two spells in Italy, Anderson scored 58 goals and assisted 63 in 319 appearances in all competitions.For West Ham, he made 73 appearances, scored 12 goals and assisted 13 more.Anderson broke through at Santos as a teenager and impressed enough to earn a £5m move to Lazio.During his career, he has won the Copa Libertadores, the Recopa Sudamericana, the Supercoppa Italia and an Olympic gold medal. More