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      Cristiano Ronaldo visits Ferrari garage with Juventus chiefs and ‘buys unique £1.4m supercar’ after AC Milan loss

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO faces incurring the wrath of Juventus fans after skipping training to visit Ferrari’s factory in Maranello.The 36-year-old decided to give himself Monday off – just a day after the crushing 3-0 defeat against AC Milan that leaves their Champions League dreams hanging by a thread.
      Cristiano Ronaldo posed for a photo with Ferrari’s F1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz during his visit to MaranelloCredit: Twitter / @Ferrari
      Andrea Pirlo’s side dropped out of the top four following the loss, as they sit in fifth spot with just three games to go.
      And instead of taking part in a recovery session ahead of Wednesday’s away trip to Sassuolo, Ronaldo showed up at Maranello – home of Ferrari’s F1 headquarters.
      He was accompanied by club chairman Andrea Agnelli and the 45-year-old’s cousin John Elkann, who is the CEO of Exor and Ferrari.
      Exor is the holding run by the Agnelli family that controls both Juventus and Ferrari.
      Whilst at Ferrari’s HQ, Ronaldo posed for a photo with F1 drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, who were given signed Juve shirts.
      And according to Corriere della Serra, Ronaldo treated himself to a Ferrari Monza worth £1.4million.
      Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is also a proud owner of the limited edition vehicle having bought it for his 38th birthday in 2019.
      Ronaldo’s supercar is just the latest in his collection that also includes an £8.5m Bugatti Centodieci as well as a Bugatti Chiron and Veyron.
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      Ronaldo has treated himself to a limited edition Ferrari Monza that costs a whopping £1.4millionCredit: Alamy

      Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s future in Turin is in question with Juve on the brink of having to settle for the Europa League.
      Despite the Italian side suffering in Serie A this season, Ronaldo has starred, with the ex-Manchester United ace the league’s top scorer with 27 goals in 31 games.
      But it could be his last campaign in Italy as Juve may cash in on the player with Ronaldo having just a year left on his contract.
      Should they miss out on the Champions League, Juventus wouldn’t be able to afford his mammoth £28m-a-year salary.
      The Euro 2016 winner has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain to play alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
      And there have even speculation that he could return to either Real Madrid, Sporting Lisbon or the Red Devils.
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      Watch Chelsea star Tomori casually FLOOR Cristiano Ronaldo as he intercepts pass in AC Milan’s 3-0 win over Juventus

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      THIS is the moment Fikayo Tomori FLOORS Cristiano Ronaldo in AC Milan’s 3-0 win at Juventus.Chelsea defender Tomori, 23, has been on loan at the San Siro since January.

      Fikayo Tomori outmuscled Cristiano Ronaldo in AC Milan’s win at JuventusCredit: AP
      He has made a huge impression in Milan, playing 19 times in all competitions.
      But Tomori saved his biggest performance for Sunday’s stunning victory in Turin.
      The England centre-back netted one of three goals for Milan as the former champions crumbled at home.
      But there was an even more extraordinary moment when Tomori went to challenge Ronaldo for a loose pass.
      Both men charged towards the stray ball as it moved at speed towards the edge of Milan’s penalty area.
      They both arrived at the same time, with Ronaldo, 36, looking like he may even get the first foot in.
      However, Tomori casually stepped in front of the Portuguese legend at the last second, winning the ball while sending Ronaldo crashing to the floor.
      The 3-0 result sent Milan three points clear of Juventus in the battle for a Champions League spot.
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      And the San Siro side are now eager to finalise a permanent £25million deal for Tomori, who they claim is eager to join them from Stamford Bridge.
      Boss Stefano Pioli revealed: “We want to buy Tomori on a permanent deal from Chelsea.
      “Our intention is clear and also Fikayo’s decision [to stay at Milan].
      “We’ll see what happens at the end of the season.”
      Whether Thomas Tuchel wants to keep Tomori or not remains to be seen, with the ace struggling for minutes under former gaffer Frank Lampard.
      However, Chelsea are now playing a system with three centre-backs.
      Minus versatile veteran right-back Cesar Azpilicueta, there are just four natural players for those spots.
      And Tuchel may want Tomori back in London to help him build a new Blues dynasty.
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      Juventus will be EXPELLED from Serie A if they don’t quit European Super League, warns Italian Football Federation chief

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      JUVENTUS have been warned they will be kicked out of Serie A if they do not quit the European Super League.The Italian giants plus Spanish powerhouses Real Madrid and Barcelona last week defended their plans for a breakaway in the face of what they call ‘threats’ from Uefa.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus could be kicked out of Serie ACredit: Rex
      Italian FA president Gabriele Gravina has issued the chilling threat over the ESL fiascoCredit: Getty
      The trio are the only teams left from the initial 12 yet to withdraw from the proposed ESL and are all looking at potential disciplinary action from the governing body.
      But Juventus now face another threat from much closer to home after Italian FA president, Gabriele Gravina, issued them a chilling threat.
      He said: “The rules are clear. If a club is still part of the Super League project, they can’t play in Serie A.
      “It would be sad for the fans, but the rules are the same for everyone.”
      Speaking to RAI’s Radio Anch’io Sport, he added: “Those who don’t respect the principles to which they must be inspired.
      “They are simple principles, affirmed by the Olympic Charter and then reported by the statutes of national and international federations.
      “They are clear principles, in which the exclusivity of sport management is established. I hope that this dispute can be resolved as soon as possible.
      “We are all a bit tired of this tug-of-war between Uefa and these three clubs. I hope to be able to mediate between Juventus and Uefa.
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      “It’s not good for international football, Italian football, Juventus. We have already said that the football association respects the rules.
      “The rules foresee the non-participation in our championship if the principles established by the federation and Uefa are not accepted.”
      Juve, Madrid and Barca have all blasted the ‘intolerable’ pressure and threats to abandon the ESL project over the weekend.
      And all three have vowed to ‘persevere’ with the plan despite its considerable rejection.
      They issued a joint statement on Saturday that defended their desire for the ESL’s formation and expressed ‘regret’ at seeing the other nine teams drop out and recommit to Uefa.
      Uefa have vowed to take ‘appropriate action’ against the trio over their role in the fiasco, which was instantly condemned by the rest of the footballing world.
      However, Juve, Madrid and Barcelona all warned Uefa to back off as they expressed their hopes to be able to discuss solutions to the ‘systemic crisis in the football sector’.
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      Chelsea star Fikayo Tomori wanted by AC Milan in £25m permanent transfer as Stefano Pioli CONFIRMS end of season offer

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      AC MILAN want to complete the permanent transfer of Fikayo Tomori for £25million this summer.The Chelsea and England defender, 23, is enjoying himself on loan at the San Siro this season.
      AC Milan boss Stefano Piolo confirmed his side intent to make Fikayo Tomori’s loan from Chelsea permanentCredit: AFP

      Part of the contract signed in January included the option for Milan to buy him at the end of the six-month agreement.
      And manager Stefano Piolo confirmed his side intend to activate the clause to keep Tomori.
      He said: “We want to buy Tomori on a permanent deal from Chelsea.
      “Our intention is clear and also Fikayo’s decision [staying at Milan].
      “We’ll see what happens at the end of the season.”
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano adds a final decision will be made at the end of the campaign with AC Milan intent on securing a deal.
      Brainbox Tomori has been a mainstay in the AC defence since arriving in Italy with 19 appearances including four clean sheets.
      And he was particularly impressive on Sunday night as Milan thumped Juventus 3-0 at the Allianz Stadium.
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      First goal for AC Milan in a very important victory🤩🔴⚫️. LETS GO!! All praise to God🙌🏾.Primo goal con l’AC Milan in un’importante vittoria🤩🔴⚫️. ANDIAMOOO!!! Grazie Dio🙏🏾. pic.twitter.com/hUJsKdNMyJ— Fikayo Tomori (@fikayotomori_) May 9, 2021

      Not only did the Chelsea academy graduate keep Cristiano Ronaldo quiet for the 90 minutes, but he also thumped in a header to complete the scoring.
      It was his first goal in Italian football and, following stunners from Brahim Diaz and Ante Rebic, put the Rossoneri on course to secure Champions League qualification.
      AC Milan made their intentions clear as early as March they want to keep Tomori beyond this season by activating the clause.
      Milan’s vice-president Franco Baressi told Gazzetta dello Sport: “We will do everything possible to sign him on a permanent deal.”

      I was suddenly out of the squad and I don’t really know why… it was so frustratingFikayo Tomori on being frozen out at Chelsea
      But as revealed by SunSport in April, Milan may try and negotiate a lower transfer fee for Tomori amid their financial struggles following the coronavirus pandemic.
      The centre-back opened up on going from ‘100 to zero’ under previous Blues boss Frank Lampard and suddenly finding himself frozen out.
      Tomori told The Telegraph: “I’ll always be grateful for the opportunities he gave me.
      “Maybe because of our history he thought I would accept it, but from my perspective, with that history, it felt more personal and harder to understand.
      “I don’t know what happened, it wasn’t really explained to me. I was suddenly out of the squad and I don’t really know why. It was so frustrating.”
      The defender kept Cristiano Ronaldo quiet and then popped up at the other end to score AC Milan’s third at JuventusCredit: AP

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      Juventus reject transfer approaches from Chelsea and Barcelona for defender Matthijs de Ligt and refuse to sell Dutchman

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      JUVENTUS have turned down offers from Barcelona and Chelsea for star defender Matthijs de Ligt ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.De Ligt has been among Juve’s most impressive players amid a rather turbulent season under manager Andrea Pirlo, which could even see them missing out on Champions League qualification.
      Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt was targeted by Barcelona and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      A report from Tuttosport claims Chelsea were the first to show an interest for the centre-back, whose consistent performances have seen the Bianconeri conceding a mere 31 goals in 34 Serie A matches.
      Barca also made an approach for the Netherlands international after their failed bid in 2019, which is when he moved to Turin from Ajax.
      However, both transfer requests have been turned down by Juventus, who just recently conceded the Serie A crown to Inter Milan.
      Barcelona have been courting De Ligt for two years now, ever since he and other young Dutch talents, like Frenkie de Jong and Donny van de Beek, burst onto the scene for Ajax.
      The three of them shone bright under manager Erik ten Hag and led the Amsterdam giants to a domestic double as well as the Champions League semi-finals.
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      Barca had been hoping to bring back the old glory days by investing in some of Holland’s greatest talents like they did in the past with Johan Cruyff, Ronald Koeman, Patrick Kluivert and more.
      The Blaugrana successfully landed De Jong but came up short with De Ligt, who opted for Juventus.
      Barcelona have reportedly formed a bond with Juve, following the recent swap that saw Miralem Pjanic moving to Catalonia and Arthur going the other way.
      However, that hasn’t been enough to force a deal between the European Super League partners over De Ligt.
      The 21-year-old has amassed a total of 70 appearances at Juventus where he has also registered five goals and two assists.
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      Inter Miami set to make shock Ashley Young free transfer swoop if he quits Inter Milan as he mulls over next move

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      INTER MIAMI are ready to rival Watford for Ashley Young should he exit Inter Milan.Ex-England star Young, 35, won Serie A with the Italian giants this season but his current contract expires this summer.
      Inter Milan star Ashley Young is being chased by both Inter Miami and former club WatfordCredit: Getty
      SunSport exclusively revealed that Watford are keen on bringing back their former academy product.
      It would be an emotional homecoming ahead of their return to the Premier League.
      But David Beckham’s MLS franchise Miami also fancy signing the versatile veteran, who won the Premier League in 2013 with Manchester United.
      Ambitious Miami are building an exciting squad having lured a number of high-profile players in recent windows, including boss Phil Neville.
      Their squad includes World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi, ex-Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, former Stoke hardman Ryan Shawcross.
      But they know they have a battle on their hands with the Hornets in the race to secure Young’s services.
      Young featured in 110 games for the Hornets between 2003-2007, scoring 22 goals including 15 strikes in the 2005-06 season.
      And he has made no secret of his desire to retire at his former stomping ground.
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      Speaking on Watford’s ‘Golden Tales’ podcast in October, he said: “If I could go back and play there [at Watford] again, I would walk from Italy right now.
      “Because it’s what I know, it’s where I come from and it’s what allowed me to be who I am and get where I am.
      “For me, at my age now, and you can ask my family, you can ask my agent, if I had the opportunity to go back and finish my career at Watford, I would jump at the chance.”
      Before adding: “I know what started my career. It was Watford.
      “I always say and I will always say it’s my home.”
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      How Roma could line up under Jose Mourinho with De Gea, Lamela and Matic available for ex-Man Utd and Spurs boss

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      JOSE MOURINHO could call upon some old friends to help build his new Roma team into Serie A title contenders.Having only left Tottenham just over two weeks ago, the Portuguese coach has completed a whirlwind move to the Italian capital for next season.

      Old favourites such as Nemanja Matic could be Mourinho’s first additionsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Giallorossi have been keen to highlight the 58-year-old’s ‘long term’ commitment to the project and a dramatic summer spree is unlikely.
      Owner Dan Friedkin may be worth north of £3billion but heavy club debt and Financial Fair Play will keep a cap on their immediate ambition.
      Therefore Mourinho will be expected to invest his time into the crop of youthful stars currently making their name in the Eternal City.
      Nicolo Zaniolo, 21, Lorenzo Pellegrini, 24, Marash Kumbulla, 21, and Amadou Diawara, 23, are set to form the core of the team for years to come.
      More young signings are likely to come through the door but some cash may be set aside for relatively cheap, reliable veterans to help push the side back into the Champions League.
      Mourinho could pick up some old favourites with Nemanja Matic available for his third stint under the coach for the right price.
      And one signing that would really make people stand up and take notice is if the Special One managed to bring in Matic’s team-mate at Manchester United David De Gea.
      Dean Henderson is looking likely to take the No1 spot for next season.

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      Real Madrid fans were not happy seeing their player Eden Hazard doing this after the team were beaten by Chelsea

      He could also make moves for Spurs stars Lucas Moura, Erik Lamela and Eric Dier.
      Real Madrid centre-half Raphael Varane is yet to agree a new deal at the Bernabeu, and should the Spanish giants opt to get some money for him, Mourinho could make his move.
      And judging by the feeling among Los Blancos fans towards Eden Hazard after he was spotted laughing and joking with his old Chelsea team-mates after Real were knocked out of the Champions League, he could be a stunning option too.
      David Luiz is another who fits the bill when his Arsenal contract expires although Roma are already well-stocked in central defence.
      Chris Smalling was a regular under the manager at Manchester United and is the experienced head alongside emerging talents Kumbulla, Gianluca Mancini and Roger Ibanez.
      It is in attack where the new manager may seek to focus his energies amid Edin Dzeko’s continually rumoured move to Inter Milan.

      The Bosnian’s exit could lead to Borja Mayoral being made the focal point of the frontline alongside Zaniolo and a new signing.
      Henrikh Mkhitaryan was once a favourite of Mourinho’s but is out of contract in the summer, while ex-Chelsea star Pedro’s deal runs for another year to keep him as a reasonable squad player.
      A right-back may also be sought to provide competition for the impressive Rick Karsdorp although Alessandro Florenzi may be back from a loan spell at Paris Saint-Germain if his purchase option is not enacted.
      Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj is set to become a free agent and has been linked with the club.
      Getting shot of well-paid fringe players will also be a priority with Federico Fazio, Javier Pastore and Juan Jesus potentially on their way out.
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      Antonio Conte refuses to commit future to Inter Milan and confirms showdown talks over deal in summer after title win

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      INTER MILAN boss Antonio Conte has refused to commit his future to the club after guiding the Nerazzurri to the Serie A title.The Italian gaffer has led his side to their first Scudetto since 2010, with Inter 13 points clear at the top of the table with four games to play.
      Antonio Conte has guided Inter Milan to their first Serie A title since 2010Credit: Reuters
      Since being appointed in 2019, the 51-year-old has won 61 out of his 98 matches in charge in all competitions, losing on just 14 occasions.
      But his position remains uncertain, with the former Chelsea manager having just one year left on his contract at the San Siro.
      And Conte has failed to state whether he will extend his stay in Milan when speaking on Italian show Le Iene.
      Asked about his future, he said: “I’ll be staying or leaving Inter?
      “Now we enjoy the celebrations, then we’ll meet and decide.
      “We will choose the best destiny for Inter.”
      Conte also commented on Jose Mourinho’s shock appointment at Roma, with the Special One to take over the Rome outfit in the summer.
      The pair clashed during Conte’s time in England with the Blues, but the ex-Juventus boss has insisted he has no problem with Mourinho.
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      He remarked: “It’s great news for everybody, I wish him the best, except when he plays against Inter.
      “For sure, there is great respect between us.”
      Explaining why he decided to return to Italy with Roma, Mourinho said: “After meetings with the ownership and Tiago Pinto, I immediately understood the full extent of their ambitions for AS Roma.
      “It is the same ambition and drive that has always motivated me and together we want to build a winning project over the upcoming years.
      “The incredible passion of the Roma fans convinced me to accept the job and I cannot wait to start next season.”
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