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      Ronaldo can’t believe goal-line technology and asks referee to check his watch as Juventus beat Roma 2-0 on his birthday

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      JUVENTUS star Cristiano Ronaldo was left bemused after his shot was judged not to have crossed the line.
      The Portugal captain, who had already scored against Roma, jokingly checked the referee’s watch to make sure it hadn’t gone in.

      Ronaldo, 36, couldn’t believe his shot didn’t cross the line and checked the decision with referee Daniele Orsato

      The Portuguese star had a good look at the ref’s watch

      Orsato, 45, clearly saw the funny side of Ronaldo’s request

      Ronaldo’s effort just before half-time rattled the crossbar and bounced on the line before Roma cleared the danger.
      The birthday boy couldn’t believe his luck and asked the referee if he could check his watch, which alerts the official when the ball goes over the line.
      Referee Daniele Orsato gleefully showed Ronaldo his watch and turned away smiling, suggesting it was all just a bit of fun.
      Replays showed the ball was a yard or two away from crossing the line.

      Ronaldo opened the scoring at the Allianz Stadium in the 13th minute with a fine left-footed strike from the edge of the box.
      It was his 16th league goal of the season and the perfect way to celebrate his 36th birthday.
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      Ronaldo, 36, was delighted to score on his birthday – but wanted moreCredit: Splash News

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      Although Ronaldo didn’t get a second, Juventus did when a Dejan Kulusevski cross was turned into his own net by Roger Ibanez.

      The match finished 2-0 and Andrea Pirlo’s side have moved up to third in Serie A.
      They have won their last three league games and sit five points behind Inter Milan with a game in hand.

      Ronaldo is the top scorer in Serie A, two ahead of former Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku.
      He is yet to win the Capocannoniere, the title awarded to Serie A’s leading scorer each season, since joining Juventus in 2018.
      Ronaldo has won similar awards in England and Spain and will be keen to add the Capocannoniere to his long list of honours.
      The legendary forward celebrated his birthday with his family before the Roma match – enjoying a Portuguese-themed cake.

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      Juventus vs Roma LIVE: Stream free, TV channel and kick-off time for Serie A

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      JUVENTUS take on Roma in a crucial Serie A clash.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and co sit one point behind their opponents as they look to fire themselves back into the title race.
      Juventus vs Roma kicks off at 5pm.
      Juventus vs Roma is live on Premier Sports 1.
      To stream the game live for FREE, head to the LiveScore App.

      JUVENTUS XI
      Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo has opted for a 4-4-2 formation with two changes to the team that beat Sampdoria 2-0 away in the Serie A on January 30.
      Ex-Arsenal star Wojciech Szczesny starts in goal with Alex Sandro replacing former Chelsea ace Juan Cuadrado at left-back while ex-Manchester City player Danilo plays at right back.
      Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini link up at centre-back once more.
      Weston McKenni starts on the right wing with Federico Chiesa on the other side while Adrien Rabiot replaces Rodrigo Bentancur in midfield to team up with Arthur.
      Ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata leads the line with Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo

      THE TEAM SHEETS ARE IN!!!

      JUVE STATS
      Juventus are fourth in the Serie A table with a game in hand and eight points separating them from Inter Milan at the top.
      Juve have only amassed 11 wins in all of their 19 league matches, which is the worst return out of the entire top five in the Serie A, and have fallen behind due to six draws and two losses.
      However, the Italian champions have been on fire recently as they conquered the Super Cup last month and won five out of their last six matches.
      Juventus have scored a total of 39 league goals, which is the worst tally out of the entire top five, but currently boast the best defence in the Serie A as they have only conceded a mere 18

      HEAD-TO-HEAD
      Juventus and Roma’s first ever encounter took place way back in 1927, during Benito Mussolini’s fascist dictatorship, when they drew 0-0 in Rome.
      Since then, Juve count a whopping 92 victories in 195 matches, compared to the Romans’ 48 wins.
      The Italian champions have enjoyed plenty of success against the Giallorossi in the last nine years as they have won 10 out of 11 matches at home across all competitions.
      However, Paulo Fonseca’s side’s one and only victory in Turin throughout this period took place last season with a 3-1 victory in the Serie A thanks to a goal by Nikola Kalinic and a brace by Diego Perotti, which cancelled out Gonzalo Higuain’s opener

      GOOD AFTERNOON FROM TURIN
      Welcome to our live coverage of the Serie A clash between Juventus and Roma at the Juventus Stadium.
      The battle for third place is on as the Romans are barely holding up with one point ahead of fourth-placed Juve, who have a game in hand.
      The Italian champions’ manager Andrea Pirlo left Paulo Dybala out of his squad yet again due to a ligament injury he endured last month.
      But other than that, the Turin outfit don’t have any further injuries or suspensions to report ahead of tonight’s crunch clash.
      Of course, Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start even though he appeared to be furious when he was substituted on Tuesday’s Coppa Italia victory over Inter Milan.
      Pirlo explained: “There is no contract clause that says he can’t be subbed off. He knows he is a fundamental player for us but to get his breath back, he must always be at the top.”
      Roma manager Paulo Fonseca, on the other hand, will be without Nicolo Zaniolo and ex-Chelsea star Pedro, who are nursing a cruciate ligament and a muscle injury respectively.
      Former Manchester United ace Chris Smalling has also been omitted on account of a strain on his left thigh he suffered recently

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic ‘in clear’ over Romelu Lukaku racism row at Milan derby after investigators visit AC training ground

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is expected to escape punishment for comments he made to Romelu Lukaku in last month’s Milan Derby.
      The AC Milan hitman was involved in a heated clash with his former Manchester United team-mate during the Coppa Italia quarter-final tie.

      Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic were involved in a heated argument in last month’s Milan derbyCredit: Getty

      Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic butted heads during the Coppa Italia quarter-finalCredit: Getty

      A fired-up Ibrahimovic called his Inter counterpart a ‘little donkey’ and urged him to ‘call your mother and do your voodoo s**t’.
      But according to Football Italia, the Swede has explained to the FIGC (the Italian Football Federation) that his comments were in reference to a particular story about the Inter forward.
      In January 2018, Everton’s majority shareholder, Farhad Moshiri, claimed Lukaku opted against signing a new deal at Goodison Park because of voodoo – a religion practiced in west Africa and other parts of the world.
      He said: “His agent came to the training ground and was about to sign and the player was on a pilgrimage in Africa and he had a voodoo or something and he had to sign for Chelsea.

      “The issue with Romelu was not financial. As long as I am major shareholder financial issues are irrelevant.”

      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to escape punishment for his commentsCredit: EPA
      Lukaku has vehemently denied Moshiri’s claim, which Ibrahimovic is said to have referenced when FIGC investigators quizzed him about the incident earlier this week.
      The FIGC are reportedly set to interview Belgium international Lukaku over the incident next week.
      Neither Lukaku nor Inter Milan have accused Ibrahimovic of making racially-charged comments.

      Additionally, Ibrahimovic issued a statement denouncing all forms of racism the day after his bust-up with his old team-mate.

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      The veteran striker tweeted: “In ZLATAN’s world there is no place for RACISM.
      “We are all the same race – we are all equal !! We are all PLAYERS… some better then others.”
      Ibrahimovic and his Milan team-mates will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, welcoming FC Crotone to the San Siro.
      Lukaku and Inter, meanwhile, face Juventus on Tuesday in the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final tie.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates 36th birthday with family as Juventus superstar jokes he ‘can’t promise another 20 years’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO celebrated his 36th birthday with his family at home.
      And the Juventus superstar joked he cannot ‘promise 20 more years’ of being at the top of world football.

      Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 36th birthday with his family at home

      Ronaldo shares a birthday with Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, who turned 29, and former Manchester United team-mate Carlos Tevez, now 37.
      And he took to Instagram to share a picture of his own family fun.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner posed with a Portugal-themd cake and a giant balloon alongside girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez as well as his four kids, Cristiano Jr, Eva, Mateo and Alana.
      Ronaldo wrote: “36 years old, unbelievable!

      “It feels like it all started yesterday, but this journey is already full of adventures and stories to remember by.
      “My first ball, my first team, my first goal… Time flies!
      “From Madeira to Lisbon, from Lisbon to Manchester, from Manchester to Madrid, from Madrid to Turin, but above all, from the bottom of my heart to the world… I’ve given everything I could, I never held back and I’ve always tried to deliver the best possible version of me.
      “In return, you gave me your love and admiration, your presence and your unconditional support.

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      “And for that, I’ll never be able to thank you enough. I couldn’t have done without you.
      “As I celebrate my 36th birthday and my 20th year as a professional footballer, I’m sorry that I can’t promise you 20 more years of this.
      “But what I can promise you, is that as long as I keep going, you’ll never receive less than 100 per cent from me!
      “Thank you once again for all your support and for your kind messages and initiatives during this day.
      “It means a lot to me and you all have a special place in my heart.”
      STILL GOING STRONG
      The quiet celebrations at home were the perfect way for Ronaldo to cap off a memorable year, scoring 39 goals for club and country since turning 35.
      That included two on Tuesday night to beat Inter Milan in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final.
      And it is back to business again on Saturday evening as fourth-placed Juventus face Roma, who are currently third.
      He may even be with the Old Lady until he turns 38 with the Serie A champions reportedly preparing to offer their hero a new contract.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s dad predicted he would be best in world before he died, reveals star’s sister in heartbreaking post

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S dad predicted his son would become the best player on the planet before he died in 2005.
      Alcoholic Jose Dinis Aveiro passed away from liver failure when Ronaldo was just two years into his spell with Manchester United.

      Cristiano Ronaldo’s father Jose Dinis Aveiro did not witness his son’s epic riseCredit: Collect

      Ronaldo was reduced to tears when he spoke about his late father during an interview with Piers Morgan.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said: “I really don’t know my father 100 per cent.”
      But his sister, Katia Aveiro, has revealed that their father always knew he would reach the top.
      She shared a snap of herself with the Juventus ace as she wished him a happy 36th birthday.

      Alongside it, she wrote: “I found this text saved in an old diary a month before the father went to the ‘upper floor’.
      “Today I’m sad, dad is in the hospital , I’m confused and there are many unanswered questions in my head, I’m fine.
      “I’m going to sing for my country, my father won’t be there to applaud me, but I know he’ll be well.
      “I know he will not disappoint us and Ronaldo, everyone is happy, Cristiano will play in Europe, everyone is happy.

      Katia Aveiro shared this adorable snap with her 1.2million Instagram followers

      Jose Dinis Aveiro was an army veteran before he passed awayCredit: Instagram @katiaaveirooficial

      “Dad promised that he would see all the games, promised to prove all the things he says so many times, that he will still be the best player in the world.”
      Ronaldo was bombarded with birthday messages from friends, family, fans and team-mates.
      His mother Maria Dolores wrote: “Mother’s light… My good son, my example of a human being. 
      “Yesterday you were born and today you are 36 years old. Time has flown and yet so much has happened and has marked our lives.
      “It remains for me to thank you and to witness your wonderful work in this world.”
      Team-mate Cuadrado said: “Happy birthday panita, best wishes!”
      Danilo shared a snap of himself with Ronaldo, with the caption: “Happy day, it’s an honor to share great moments with you.”
      Ronaldo spent his 36th birthday playing in the snow with partner Georgina Rodriguez.

      Despite his age, the former Real Madrid star is showing no signs of slowing down.
      He is set to be offered a new contract to keep him with Juventus until he is 38.
      Ronaldo has scored 19 goals in 20 appearances in the Champions League and Serie A this season.

      Cristiano Ronaldo pictured with his loved ones at an awards night in 2016Credit: AFP – Getty

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      Georgina Rodriguez posts snaps of her and Cristiano Ronaldo playing in snow as Juventus star trains on 36th birthday

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO spent his 36th birthday playing in the snow with partner Georgina Rodriguez.
      The Juve forward enjoyed some laughs on his big day as Rodriguez uploaded snaps online of the pair enjoying Turin’s winter wonderland.

      Cristiano Ronaldo spent his 36th birthday playing in the snow with partner Georgina RodriguezCredit: Instagram / @georginagio

      Georgina Rodriguez uploaded snaps online of the pair enjoying the winter wonderlandCredit: Instagram / @georginagio

      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina take a snowmobile for a spinCredit: Instagram / @georginagio

      Ronaldo – who could still be with the Serie A giants when he turns 38 after being offered a new deal – was also pictured riding a snowmobile with his model girlfriend.
      Despite the celebrations, the veteran Portugal icon will quickly get down to business as he prepares for Juventus’ next game.
      The Serie A champions host Roma, one day after Ronaldo’s birthday.
      And a win will go some way to catching up league leaders AC Milan.

      Ronaldo & Co are currently fourth, seven points adrift of the top, but armed with a game in hand.
      Stars of the Italian league are proving to defy age, as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 39, has managed 12 goals in just ten games.
      And Ronaldo’s team-mate Gianluigi Buffon has also chipped in with four appearances and two clean sheets at the age of 43.
      Ronaldo is leading the way as top scorer this season with 15 in 16 matches, while Romelu Lukaku trails by one.

      The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star can expect to carry on his birthday celebrations after the weekend’s match.
      And it is yet to be revealed what Rodriguez has treated her man to this year.
      For his 35th, Ronaldo was gifted a wrapped Mercedes-Benz G-Class, with a basic starting price of £93,000 and top speed of 136.7mph.

      Georgina Rodriguez pictured with partner Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Instagram / @georginagio

      Georgina Rodriguez with Cristiano Ronaldo on his birthdayCredit: Instagram / @georginagio

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      Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Carlos Tevez… just three world footballing legends to be born on star-studded February 5

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      IF you should happen to have a child born on February 5, go out and buy them a football and a pair of boots immediately…
      Why’s that you ask? Well, there is a pretty good chance they will go on to become one of the best footballers on the planet, that’s why.

      Cristiano Ronaldo – with wife Georgina Rodriguez – turns 36 todayCredit: Reuters

      Neymar joins CR7 in being born on February 5 in a freakish coincidenceCredit: Splash News

      If you don’t believe me, just check out a list of some of the names to be born on the fifth day of the second month…
      For starters, how about Juventus and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo?
      The former Manchester United man, 36 today, has won almost everything there is to win in football – the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, the Champions League, European Championship, the Ballon d’Or, you name it, he’s won it.
      All that to go with a string of stunning partners, a host of top cars, a modelling career and luxury homes all over the planet – CR7 has done pretty well for himself.

      Then there’s Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil wiz Neymar – who cost a cool £198million – another to born on February 5 and is 29 today.
      But it’s not just those two – Carlos Tevez was also born on February 5 and will celebrate his 37th birthday back in his native Argentina.
      The Argentine star has played for Manchester City, Manchester United and Juventus in his distinguished career before becoming the highest-paid player of all time, taking home £615,000-a-week in China.

      Stars born on February 5

      Cristiano Ronaldo – 36Neymar – 29Carlos Tevez – 37Gheorghe Hagi – 56Adnan Januzaj – 26Patrick Roberts – 24Jordan Rhodes – 31Vedran Corluka – 35Rodrigo Palacio – 39Giovanni van Bronckhorst – 46Billy Sharp – 35

      Carlos Tevez is a third world superstar to share the February 5 birthdayCredit: Getty
      However, after a dud spell in the Chinese Super League, Tevez is back at boyhood club Boca Juniors as he brings the curtain down on his long career.

      That’s already three of the best players on the planet, but there are also stars from years gone by making the list, such as Gheorghe Hagi.
      Likened to a certain Argentinian ace, Hagi was given the nickname “The Maradona of the Carpathians” for his skill.
      Elsewhere a host of current and ex-Premier League also share the February 5 birthday.
      Sheffield Wednesday striker Jordan Rhodes, 31, and ex-Manchester United ace Adnan Januzaj, 26, were also born on that day.
      Man City’s 24-year-old wonderkid Patrick Roberts – on-loan at Derby – and Sheffield United star Billy Sharp, 35, are just two more.

      Romania legend Gheorghe Hagi was born on February 5, as well as modern-day starsCredit: PA:Empics
      Former Tottenham man Vedran Corluka, 35, and ex-Argentina international Rodrigo Palacio, 39, are just two others to make the list, along with former Arsenal ace Giovanni van Bronckhorst, who turns 46 today.
      But the freaky footballing date doesn’t just relate to players…
      West Ham co-owner David Sullivan, 84, and 52-year-old actor Michael Sheen, who played Brian Clough in the film The Damned United, were also born on February 5… the same as ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson, 73.
      But what kind of sorcery could possibly hand people born on February 5 this fate?

      Ex-Manchester United forward Adnan Januzaj is another to be born on February 5Credit: Getty Images

      Well, world-renowned astrologer Shelley von Strunckel claimed this is no mere coincidence.
      She claimed: “Aquarians are geniuses, they think on their feet. They make a decision quicker than anyone else.”
      So there you have it. It’s a done deal: If you’re born on February 5, you’ll become a star…

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      Inter Milan desperately seek £146m in funding with club in financial crisis after influx of big-money buys under Conte

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      INTER MILAN are reportedly chasing a £146MILLION 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.

      Nico Barella and Romelu Lukaku are just two of Inter Milan’s expensive purchasesCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      According to the Financial Times, majority shareholders Suning Holdings have so far unsuccessfully negotiated a possible investment with a number of firms.
      Private equity group BC Partners are said to have ended talks with Inter’s Chinese owners after failing to agree on the price of an investment.
      Suning have reportedly discussed either selling a portion of their stake in the club, 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.

      Should a deal fail to be agreed, the cash injection is reported as vital to Inter’s ability to compete after the summer.
      Chinese giant Suning are said to be experiencing mounting debt problems back home amid political pressure on companies directing capital out of the country to foreign businesses.
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      Inter’s Chinese president Steven Zhang is facing pressure at home and abroadCredit: Getty – Pool
      Since buying the Milan club for £235m in 2016, Inter president Steven Zhang, son of Suning founder Zhang Jindong, has pledged millions to the transfer market.

      Achraf Hakimi, Romelu Lukaku and Nico Barella have all arrived for big fees.
      While the likes of Stefano Sensi, Valentino Lazaro and Ionat Radu have so far failed to live up to their large price tags.
      And veteran stars Christian Eriksen, Alexis Sanchez, Ashley Young, Aleksandar Kolarov and Arturo Vidal are all expected to be on considerable wage packets.

      In reply, only Mauro Icardi and Gabriel Barbosa have been sold for large fees.
      Inter suffered a further financial blow when missing out on a place in this season’s Champions League last-16, even dropping out of Europe altogether after finishing bottom of their group.
      Antonio Conte will hope to justify the spending and tempt in new money with the Biscione’s title push.
      The team currently sat two points behind leaders and neighbours AC Milan.

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