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      Inter Milan offered £20m new shirt sponsorship deal by porn company Stripchat with 30-year Pirelli contract ending

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      INTER MILAN have been offered a £20million new shirt sponsorship deal by porn company Stripchat with their 30-year Pirelli contract ending.
      The Italian giants have enjoyed an iconic partnership with the tyre company, earning around £10m-a-year from the deal.

      Inter Milan’s 30-year Pirelli contract is coming to an endCredit: Rex Features

      Inter Milan have been offered a £20m new shirt sponsorship deal by porn company StripchatCredit: Stripchat

      But in early March it was revealed the deal will not be extended beyond the current season.
      It brings to an end one of the most recognidable partnerships in football – dating back to the 1995-96 season.
      The famous black and blue stripes with the Pirelli logo has been worn by the likes of Adriano, Javier Zanetti and Zlatan Ibrahimovic over the years.
      Jose Mourinho’s 2010 Champions League winners had the famous sponsorship.

      Now, adult webcam company Stripchat are looking to become the Serie A leaders’ new sponsor.
      They sent a proposal to Inter, who are currently facing financial woes.
      The Italian giants are reportedly chasing a £146m cash injection to ensure they can compete next season.
      A raft of expensive transfers and the coronavirus pandemic have combined to create a financial black hole at the Italian club.

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      According to the Financial Times, majority shareholders Suning Holdings have so far unsuccessfully negotiated a possible investment with a number of firms.
      Suning owned Chinese Super League champions Jiangsu FC ‘ceased operations’ this week after failing to find new buyers.
      Suning have reportedly discussed either selling a portion of their stake in Inter, potentially at a loss, or a full takeover with a number of firms.
      The Serie A side are thought to be valued at around £785m by the group with BC Partners leaning closer to £650m.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness leaves Juventus star Danilo stunned as he says 36-year-old can play on ‘as long as he wants’

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      JUVENTUS defender Danilo has declared Cristiano Ronaldo can play on ‘as long as he wants’ as he waxed lyrical over his team-mates fitness levels.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, 36, revealed last year that he plans to carry on competing at the highest level until the age of 40.

      Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shine at the age of 36Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      It was a statement echoed by Portugal boss Fernando Santos who confirmed they are his intentions as he too insisted the forward will call time on his career when he wants.
      Ronaldo continues to show no signs of slowing down having fired in 27 goals in 31 games in all competitions this term.
      And Danilo – who also played alongside the ex-Manchester United ace at Real Madrid – has stated it is an honour to be part of the same dressing room as him.
      He told Marca: “I played with Cristiano Ronaldo for two years at Real Madrid and now at Juventus.

      “Many follow him from a distance and I am honoured to be part of his story.
      “Seeing him work every day scoring goals and his ambition to win is incredible.”
      Commenting on what is the limit for Ronaldo, Danilo added: “He makes the limits.
      “As long as he continues with this motivation, I can’t see any limits for him. You can go on as long as you want.

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      Danilo has praised the fitness levels of Ronaldo after declaring he can play on for as long as he wantsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      “Physically he is incredible, he is 36-years-old and plays every game.
      “He does not rest and doesn’t want to either, he is unique.”
      Ronaldo reportedly faces being put up for sale by the Old Lady in the summer in their attempt to raise funds after being hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
      He has failed to help Juve win a first Champions League since 1996, with the club in danger of crashing out at the hands of Porto.
      The Portuguese side take a 2-1 lead going into the Round of 16 second leg in Turin on Tuesday after shocking the Italian outfit last month.

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      Man Utd ‘in shock Matthijs de Ligt transfer swoop’ with Juventus defender eyed to partner Harry Maguire next season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to make a summer move for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt.
      The Red Devils were keen on signing the centre-back before his £67.5million move from Ajax in July 2019.

      Manchester United have reportedly renewed their interest in Juventus’ Matthijs de LigtCredit: ALAMY

      Manchester United were interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt when he was at AjaxCredit: Reuters

      And according to reports, they’re set to renew their interest in the 21-year-old in the summer.
      Spanish outlet Todofichajes claim the Old Trafford club have made signing the centre-half their ‘top priority’.
      It’s said the United brass have opted to pursue De Ligt’s signature after deciding against moves for Real Madrid duo Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane.
      United’s long-term pursuit of the Netherlands international could be aided by Juventus’ need to balance their books.

      Like many clubs across the globe, the Italian champions have suffered massive financial losses during the coronavirus pandemic.
      And offloading their coveted centre-back could be one way for them to begin offsetting their losses.
      However, calciomercato.com recently reported that Juventus would rather sell alternative star assets than De Ligt.
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      De Ligt has made 60 appearances for the Old Lady since his move from Amsterdam.
      The youngster has been further learning his trade alongside veteran centre-backs Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci.
      De Ligt is thoroughly enjoying life in Turin and taking in the veteran defenders’ wealth of knowledge and experience.
      He told The Telegraph: “I’m where I want to be and where I can learn as much as possible.

      Matthijs de Ligt joined Juventus in the summer of 2019 and has made 60 appearances for the Old LadyCredit: Gett

      Matthijs de Light is enjoying learning from the likes of Leonardo BonucciCredit: EPA

      “There are experienced guys – [Giorgio] Chiellini, Bonucci – but also a goalkeeper like Buffon and Cristiano Ronaldo.
      “We all have our different characteristics and I do not try and copy them but I look at Ronaldo and see what he does, how he stays fit all the time.
      “I ask for tips, for advice. What I have also learnt is that I need to do things that are good for me. In the end you find your own rhythm.”
      De Ligt and his Juve team-mates will be back in action this evening, welcoming Portuguese giants Porto to the Allianz Stadium for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
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      Man Utd, Liverpool and Tottenham in three-way transfer fight for Nikola Milenkovic with Fiorentina defender set for exit

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Liverpool and Tottenham are in a three-way transfer battle for Nikola Milenkovic, according to reports.
      The Fiorentina defender, 23, is expected to leave the Serie A club after deciding against signing a new contract.

      Nikola Milenkovic is a summer transfer target for Manchester United, Liverpool and SpursCredit: EPA

      His current deal expires in 2022 but the Premier League trio – who will all be chasing a new centre-back in the summer – are set to swoop when the market reopens.
      Calciomercato reckon United are in the best position and have already been weighing up the finances of a deal.
      Meanwhile, Spurs and Liverpool have both made contact with the player’s agent.
      The report adds Fiorentina retain some slim hope of convincing Milenkovic to perform a U-turn and sign a contract extension.

      However, knowing they have a valuable asset on their books, the club will be unwilling to risk allowing him to enter the final 12 months of his deal then leave for free next year.
      It is thought Fiorentina quoted AC Milan £34million for the 26-cap Serbia international in October.
      However, that figure is likely to drop to around £26m by the summer.
      Milan do retain some interest in the 6ft 5ins star but their priority would be securing Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori on a permanent deal once his loan move expires.

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      Their San Siro and Serie A rivals Inter Milan were also linked.
      Milenkovic is thought to be high on Antonio Conte’s wish list for the league leaders.
      The defender followed in Aleksandar Mitrovic’s boots by coming through at Belgrade-based FK Belgrade before joining Fiorentina in 2017 for a reported £4.3m.
      Since then he has racked up 114 appearances for La Viola, scoring 15 goals including his third of this season in Sunday’s 3-3 draw with Parma.
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      Juventus face putting Ronaldo or Dybala on transfer list but refuse to let De Ligt leave after financial black hole

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      JUVENTUS could be forced into transfer listing Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala as the coronavirus crisis cripples the club, according to reports.
      But the Italian champions will refuse to sell Matthijs de Ligt this summer.

      Cristiano Ronaldo could be sold by Juventus to help cut their massive lossesCredit: AFP or licensors

      According to calciomercato.com via Football Italia, the Old Lady need to salvage some funds when the transfer market reopens.
      The club reportedly posted losses of £97.5million earlier this season.
      And they are therefore bracing themselves to lose some of their biggest names.
      That could see Ronaldo, under contract at the Allianz Stadium until 2022, allowed to leave a year early from his £540,000-a-week deal.

      The 35-year-old superstar is undoubtedly still one of the best players in world football.
      His 27 goals in 31 appearances this season are testament to that – including 20 in the league for the 13th season running.
      And Juventus are still desperately hopeful he can help fire the club to their first Champions League success since 1996.
      Dybala, 27, is another player who could be allowed to leave this summer after just two league goals – but his MCL knee injury continues to keep him out of action.

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      Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club

      The Argentine seems to be linked with a transfer in most windows – with Manchester United and Tottenham both interested in the past.
      There were reports Juventus could be forced into selling De Ligt because Ronaldo wants an extra year added to his deal – meaning the club are unable to afford both for another season.
      However, the calciomercato.com report states Juve have told the Dutchman’s agent Mino Raiola his client is going nowhere.
      De Ligt, 21, arrived from Ajax in 2019 for £67.5m but has been heavily linked with Barcelona.
      Juventus, however, appear set on keeping the £140,000-a-week star – who is Serie A’s second-highest earner only behind Ronaldo.
      They know they not only have a quality young defender on their hands but, as he proved in that Ajax run to the Champions League semi-finals two years ago, a leader around whom the side can be built for the next decade.
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      Paulo Dybala is another Juventus star who could be on his way out the club this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Reports suggest Matthijs de Ligt is the one player who will not be allowed to leaveCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Georgina Rodriguez shares incredible view from yacht in Monaco after Cristiano Ronaldo watches Juventus win from bench

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      GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has showed off her stunning view of Monaco from her yacht as her partner Cristiano Ronaldo was benched by Juventus.
      The Spanish model uploaded a number of pictures on social media to her 24 million Instagram followers while on the Mediterranean Sea.

      Georgino Rodriguez took to social media to show off her view from her yachtCredit: Instagram / @georginagio

      Rodriguez posted the snaps to her 24 million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @georginagio

      Captioning the images, she said: “They told me about it and I forgot it, I saw it and I understood it. I did it and I learned it.”
      And the 27-year-old then posted a snap of her legs wrapped in bandages on her Instagram story.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the strange treatment is believed to be a beauty therapy.
      Though it is unclear exactly what the bandages are doing, and what the benefits are of using them.

      And it wasn’t just Rodriguez who was benefiting from some relaxation, with Ronaldo also given a rest in the Old Lady’s 3-1 win against Lazio on Saturday.
      The 36-year-old came on for the final 20 minutes of the clash in Turin, with boss Andrea Pirlo explaining that the decision to bench him was agreed upon.
      He said: “It came from eight or nine consecutive games, we reached an agreement during the week.
      “It was already scheduled. Cristiano is an added value, the boys have done what they had to do.

      Rodriguez posted this picture on her Instagram story of her legs wrapped in bandagesCredit: Instagram / @georginagio

      Spanish model Rodriguez regularly shows off her yacht on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @georginagio

      Cristiano Ronaldo failed to start in Juventus’ 3-1 win against Lazio on SaturdayCredit: EPA

      “Cristiano has already scored 20 goals, it was normal that they also scored the others.
      “When you give the ball to him something can always happen and often you start 1-0 up. He is fine. 
      “This rest was agreed during the week because he had played so many consecutive games and needed to rest.”
      Pirlo will be hoping Ronaldo will have his shootings boots on in Tuesday’s Champions League Round of 16 clash against Porto.
      The Portuguese side take a 2-1 aggregate lead going into the second leg having stunned Juve on February 17.

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘poised to make sensational Sweden return’ for World Cup Qualifiers and Euro 2020 aged 39

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is reportedly set to come out of international retirement to play for Sweden for the first time since 2016.
      The AC Milan striker hasn’t played for the Scandinavian country since Euro 2016, with his last appearance for his country coming in the 1-0 defeat against Belgium.

      Swedish legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic hasn’t played for his country since Euro 2016Credit: Reuters

      Ibrahimovic – who expressed his interest in playing for Sweden at the 2018 World Cup – insisted last year that he wasn’t thinking of returning to the national team.
      But according to FotbollDirekt, the 39-year-old is poised to end his hiatus with the maverick forward to be called up to Janne Andersson’s squad on March 16.
      He could feature in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Kosovo, as well as the friendly against Estonia at the end of the month.
      There has been speculation in recent months that Ibrahimovic was to return to for Sweden after meeting with boss Andersson in November.

      Commenting on the incident, Andersson said: “When Zlatan opened up for games in the national team, it felt natural and important to meet and discuss this as soon as possible.
      “I am glad that we managed to get a meeting so quickly.”
      Ibrahimovic is Sweden’s all-time top scorer having banged in 62 goals in 112 appearances.
      Six of those strikes have come in the European Championships, while he has never scored in the World Cup.

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      Ibrahimovic has been in fine form for Milan this term – chipping in with 14 Serie A goals in as many games.
      But in a blow for the Italian giants, he could be out of the Europa League Round of 16 tie against Manchester United.
      A groin injury could keep him on the sidelines for the next fortnight according to EuroSport.

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      Erling Haaland well on way to matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s football exploits – and he even jumps as high as him too

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      ERLING HAALAND channelled his inner Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday in Borussia Dortmund’s 4-2 defeat against Bayern Munich.
      The 20-year-old struck twice inside the opening nine minutes to fire BVB into an early 2-0 lead at the Allianz Arena.

      Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland starred in the 4-2 defeat against Bayern MunichCredit: Reuters

      Haaland has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo due to his jumping abilityCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But the visitors left Bavaria without even a point, as Robert Lewandowski banged in a hat-trick, while Leon Goretzka also got on the score sheet.
      Haaland – who has scored 29 goals in 28 games in all competitions this term – continues to leave fans stunned by his goalscoring exploits.
      But supporters were left equally as taken aback when he was snapped leaping high into air, with BT Sport quipping: “Erling Haaland can now levitate.”
      His jump has been compared to Ronaldo’s astonishing 8ft 5in header he scored in Juventus’ win over Sampdoria in December, 2019.

      And the five-time Ballon d’Or winner also showed off his superhuman jumping capabilities in the Old Lady’s 3-1 victory against Sassuolo in January.
      Comparing Haaland’s leap against Bayern to Ronaldo, one Twitter user commented: “Haaland doing an Air CR7.”
      Another messaged: “Wow! Higher than CR7?”
      A third added: “Or as CR7 would say…ohh nice jump. If you practice you may become good at it.”

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      Erling Haaland’s incredible Champions League stats since the start of last campaign

      Haaland – who has incredibly scored more Champions League goals than Ronaldo and Lionel Messi combined since the start of last season – has been linked with a number of clubs in the summer.
      And Bayern boss Hansi Flick failed to rule out Haaland replacing Lewandowski at the club in the future.
      Asked about about the possibility of that happening prior to Saturday’s clash between the two teams, Flick told Sky Germany: “Very, very much is possible in life, nothing can be ruled out.
      “But that is a long way off. He has a long-term contract in Dortmund and is an option for many top clubs.”

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