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      Paulo Dybala urged to quit Juventus for bitter rivals Napoli by former Palermo chief as he talks up ‘passionate’ fans

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      PAULO DYBALA has been urged to make a controversial switch from Juventus to Napoli.
      Dybala, who tested positive for Covid-19 earlier in the year, has been a fringe figure under Andrea Pirlo.

      Paulo Dybala’s future at Juventus is uncertain with his contract expiring at the end of next seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The 27-year-old has made just seven starts across all competitions this campaign and is set to enter the final 18 months of his contract.
      Dybala has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
      But former Palermo vice-president Guglielmo Micciche, who helped bring the Argentine to Italy in 2012, believes a move to Juventus’ Serie A rivals Napoli would be a better fit.
      Micciche told Radio Kiss Kiss: “With (former Palermo president Maurizio) Zamparini, we were in the process of selling Dybala to Napoli.

      “However, his agent was pushing for Juventus and in the end he went to Turin.
      “I would advise him without question to think of Napoli for his future and I suggest Napoli try to sign him. It’d be a perfect union.

      Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club
      “Dybala has to leave Juventus, his time with the Bianconeri has finished.
      “He should run to Napoli, as he’d find the ideal environment that he needs with the passion of the fans and a coach like Rino Gattuso.”

      Juventus are attempting to extend Dybala’s contract but negotiations have been sluggish.
      Reports in Italy claim Mauricio Pochettino is eager to recruit the Argentina international if he get the manager’s job at PSG.
      Pochettino was unsuccessful in attempts to bring Dybala to Tottenham during his tenure in north London.
      The creative forward could also reportedly be heading to Manchester if Old Trafford chiefs can agree a swap deal with Juventus involving Paul Pogba.

      After grabbing his first goal of the league season in the 3-1 at Genoa earlier this month, Dybala shot down claims he had been offered fresh terms by Juventus.
      But Old Lady chairman Andrea Agnelli is confident a new deal is in the pipeline.
      Agnelli told Tuttosport: “I’ve heard the statements, it’s part of my job.
      “The good news is the goal [he scored]. Paulo had a difficult time after contracting Covid.
      “I heard with great pleasure his love for Juventus. The love is reciprocated.

      “We see him as the captain of the future.
      “I know he has already received a proposal that would put him among the top 20 best-paid players in Europe.
      “We’re looking forward to his response.”
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      Inter Milan ready to swap Eriksen for PSG star Paredes as they also eye transfer for ex-Arsenal star Gervinho

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      INTER MILAN are reportedly ready for an active January transfer window which will include Christian Eriksen’s exit.
      Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport claim the Nerazzurri are keen on swapping the Dane for Paris Saint-Germain star Leandro Paredes.

      Inter Milan are desperate to shift Christian Eriksen out in JanuaryCredit: Reuters

      The Serie A giants are interested in bringing in Gervinho as cover for Romelu LukakuCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The report adds that Antonio Conte is also keen on bringing in cover for Romelu Lukaku – who has bagged 11 goals in 13 Serie A games already this season.
      Former Arsenal star Gervinho is said to be top of his wishlist, with the 33-year-old impressing at Inter’s domestic rivals Parma.
      Ex-Southampton striker Graziano Pelle is another target after banging in the goals for Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng.
      Yet a deal for Chelsea veteran Olivier Giroud looks less likely after the Frenchman started to earn more minutes under Frank Lampard.

      Eriksen meanwhile has been linked with PSG amid the likely arrival of former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino in Paris.
      Poch has yet to be confirmed as Thomas Tuchel’s successor but is already at the centre of some spectacular transfer talk.
      And SunSport previously reported that the Argentine was against letting go of compatriot Paredes despite remaining keen on Eriksen.
      Inter have already admitted midfielder Eriksen is heading out in next month’s transfer window.

      CEO Giuseppe Marotta told Sky Italia: “Yes, I can confirm that Christian Eriksen is on the transfer list.
      “He’s going to leave in January. He’s not functional to our plans and he had difficulty here at Inter.
      “I think it’s right that Christian goes away to find more space.”

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      AC Milan chase Wilfried Zaha in January as Italian club look to end ten-year Serie A title drought

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      AC MILAN are chasing Wilfried Zaha in January and believe the Crystal Palace star can fire them to a first title in ten years.
      The Italian giants, currently top of Serie A, are looking to add more firepower as they bid to win a first Scudetto since 2010-11.

      AC Milan are interested in signing Wilfried Zaha in JanuaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Stefano Pioli’s AC Milan are top of Serie A and chasing a first title in ten yearsCredit: AFP or licensors

      Zaha, 28, has impressed in a central role for the Eagles this season and is on course for his best ever goalscoring campaign.
      He already has eight goals and two assists in just 14 matches – his previous best being the ten he scored in 2018-19.
      His latest goal came in the 1-1 draw with Leicester thanks to a brilliant volleyed finish.
      Milan see Zaha as a great addition to a squad that could potentially end Juventus’ nine-year supremacy in Serie A.

      The Rossoneri are said to have been impressed with his switch to the centre and his goal record, especially given the relative lack of service he has received.
      Christian Benteke, on three, is the only other Palace player with more than one Premier League goal this season, although Eberechi Eze has starred since arriving.
      They are not concerned with his age, instead seeing a player in his prime and ready to contribute immediately.
      AC Milan view Ivory Coast international Zaha as the missing piece of the puzzle, but while interest from the Italian club is strong, any potential deal is in its very early stages.

      Zaha has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park for more than 18 months.

      Zaha has seven goals and two assists in just 13 matches this seasonCredit: Steve Bardens/Telegraph Media Group
      He saw Crystal Palace reject a bid for him from Everton in August 2019, while Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham continue to be linked.
      However, Palace have always maintained it will take a huge offer to convince them to part ways – especially with his contract running until June 2023.
      Roy Hodgson will also be desperate not to lose his main man in January, with his side slipping down the table after a bright start.
      Hodgson talked up Zaha last week, saying the former Manchester United man is now in his prime.
      He said: “Zaha’s constantly evolving. He’s more and more aware about the need to bring end product to his game.
      “He’s always been a good assister, in terms of providing penalties and assists for goals.

      “He’s working very hard now to make certain he chips in with goals of his own, and that’s clearly shown by the fact he’s our top goalscorer this season, and he’s done pretty well even in the general goalscoring table.
      “I think that he’s becoming more and more aware of what’s required from him and how he can best use his skills for the team’s benefit.
      “And I think that’s something that you would expect from someone who is now probably in his best footballing years.”
      After he won a fans’ vote to be named Crystal Palace’s player of 2020, Hodgson added: “He’s 28, which is really the time players should be producing their best football and I’m pleased for Wilf that the fans have seen it that way to vote him their player of the season.”

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      Cristiano Ronaldo seen as ‘person who posts pics of his yacht’ but he’s actually ‘very warm guy’ says Nagelsmann

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has received an unlikely endorsement as a ‘very warm guy’ from Julian Nagelsmann.
      The RB Leipzig manager claimed the Juventus ace is seen as a ‘person who posts pics of his yacht’ but admitted his true nature is more complex.

      Julian Nagelsmann claims Cristiano Ronaldo is seen as someone ‘who posts pictures of his yacht’Credit: Social Media – Refer to Source

      The RB Leipzig manager claimed the Juventus ace is a ‘very warm guy’Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Ronaldo’s years of success at Real Madrid and now at Juve have made him one of the most divisive athletes in the world.
      Adored by fans for his ridiculous skill, the Portuguese also has an army of critics who hate his petulant behaviour and obsession with the CR7 brand.
      Yet SunSport have revealed that Ronaldo is actually one of the most generous stars around and boasts endless acts of charity.
      And Nagelsmann has confirmed that he is very familiar with the 35-year-old’s softer side than his larger than life personality on the pitch.

      He has to be an incredible training animal, the first to come, the last to leave. He is also a very warm guy
      Julian Nagelsmann on Cristiano Ronaldo

      He told Sport Bild: “From the outside, you often only see the person who posts pictures of his yacht.
      “But what Sami Khedira told me about Ronaldo’s professional approach to work, for example, is impressive.
      “He has to be an incredible training animal, the first to come, the last to leave. He is also a very warm guy. That mix is ​​extremely exciting.”
      Nagelsmann almost briefly worked with Ronaldo after being chased by Madrid to replace Zinedine Zidane in May 2018 – two months before CR7 left for Juventus.

      Yet the ex-Hoffenheim gaffer rejected the approach with Julen Lopetegui arriving for a short ill-fated stint instead only for Zizou to return to the club less than a year later.
      Naglesmann added: “I said that it made no sense at the time.
      “It would only have been three weeks until the start of training, I could barely speak Spanish. That would not have been enough for me or Madrid.”

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      Cristiano Ronaldo wins player of century at Dubai Globe Soccer 2020 awards as Georgina Rodriguez stuns in red dress

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was named Player of the Century at a glamorous bash in Dubai.
      The Juventus superstar walked the red carpet with fiancee Georgina Rodriguez before he was awarded the top gong at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards.

      The power-couple were on fine form at the red-carpet bash

      The winner gets a kiss from a sensational-looking Georgina RodriguezCredit: Instagram @cristiano

      Ronaldo won yet another trophy to add to his collectionCredit: EPA

      The ceremony was held at the iconic Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
      Ronaldo wore a dapper grey suit with a red tie, matching his partner’s sparkly red dress.
      The Juventus forward was joined by fellow football stars of the past and present.

      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez arrived at Dubai Globe Soccer AwardsCredit: Reuters

      Ronaldo won the Player of the Century award Credit: Reuters

      Georgina watched on proud of her manCredit: Reuters
      Liverpool legend Ian Rush, 59, was pictured with his Irish singer and model fiancee Carol Anthony, 43.

      Gerard Pique, 33, and Robert Lewandowski, 32, were all smiles as they arrived at the ceremony.
      Even former boxing world champion Amir Khan, 34, was a guest alongside his wife Faryal Makhdoom, 29.
      Bayern Munich forward Lewandowski won the Player of the Year award, ahead of Ronaldo.

      Ian Rush pictured with his Irish singer and model fiancee Carol AnthonyCredit: Reuters

      Amir Khan alongside his wife Faryal MakhdoomCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      A statement read: “Robert Lewandowski was named Player of the Year 2020 at last night’s Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, thanks to a combination of votes from fans all over the world and votes from the Dubai Globe Soccer Jury.

      “Lewandowski has had an exceptional season, being a top scorer of the Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup and stacking up victories for his club, Bayern Munich.”
      But Ronaldo did pip long-time rival Lionel Messi, 33, and Barcelona legend Ronaldinho as the Player of the Century.
      After winning the award, he said: “For 20 consecutive years I have played and scored as a professional, I didn’t know there was another record to beat.
      “It’s a pleasure to hear about the records, I have achieved all this but without my team-mates, without a great team, I would not have achieved these records.”

      Globe Soccer Awards

      Player of the Year – Robert Lewandowski
      Club of the Year – Bayern Munich
      Coach of the Year – Hans-Dieter Flick
      Player of the Century – Cristiano Ronaldo
      Club of the Century – Real Madrid
      Coach of the Century – Pep Guardiola
      Agent of the Century – Jorge Mendes
      Player Career Award – Gerard Pique, Iker Casillas

      Ronaldo, who wants to play at the highest level until he is 40, revealed he has no plans of slowing down.
      He said: “It is an exceptional achievement. It gives me the motivation to move forward.
      “To be named the best is a great honour, I hope that this situation is over next year and that we can have more fun, thank you very much.
      “I hope to still be able to play for more years. ”

      Barcelona defender Gerard Pique at the award Credit: Reuters

      Robert Lewandowski won the Player of the Year award Credit: Reuters

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      Cristiano Ronaldo gets ‘irritated’ when Cristiano Jr has coke and crisps – but won’t pressure him to become footballer

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has insisted he will not ‘pressure’ eldest son Cristiano Jr into a footballing career.
      The youngster is part of Juventus’ academy and has impressed in a number of youth tournaments.

      Cristiano Jr’s penchant for a cheeky snack has left dad Ronaldo ‘irritated’Credit: Instagram @Cristiano

      A career in the game is not expected of the youngster – despite his upbringing

      But, according to his dad, the 10-year-old is partial to a bottle of coke and packet of crisps.
      Speaking after being named Player of the Century at Dubai’s Globe Soccer Awards, he confessed his ‘irritation’ at some of his son’s habits.
      A Bola, via Football Italia, quote Ronaldo as saying: “We’ll see if my son will become a great footballer.
      “Sometimes he drinks coke and eats crisps and it irritates me, he knows that.

      “Sometimes I tell my son to take a dip in cold water to recover after a run on the treadmill and he says, ‘Dad, it’s so cold there’.
      “That’s fine, he is only 10 years old.”

      Cristiano Jr is the eldest of Ronaldo’s four kids, along with twins Eva and Mateo and daughter Alana Martina, who the Juve winger had with partner Georgina Rodriguez.
      Although the young lad is naturally a talented player, as seen in backyard training clips posted by the legendary forward, a career in the game is not guaranteed.

      And Ronaldo, 35, admitted he would ‘like’ to see Junior follow in his footsteps.

      I won’t pressure him into becoming a footballer, but I would like it.
      Cristiano Ronaldo

      He added: “I always tell him that it takes work and dedication to have success.
      “I won’t pressure him into becoming a footballer, but I would like it.
      “The most important thing is to become the best in his field, whether it is football or medicine.”

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      Cristiano Ronaldo wins player of century at Dubai Globe Soccer awards as Georgina Rodriguez stuns in sparkly red dress

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO was named Player of the Century at a glamorous bash in Dubai.
      The Juventus superstar walked the red carpet with fiancee Georgina Rodriguez before he was awarded the top gong at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards.

      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez arrived at Dubai Globe Soccer AwardsCredit: Reuters

      Ronaldo won the Player of the Century award Credit: Reuters

      Ian Rush pictured with his Irish singer and model fiancee Carol AnthonyCredit: Reuters

      The ceremony was held at the iconic Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
      Ronaldo wore a dapper grey suit with a red tie, matching his partner’s sparkly red dress.
      The Juventus forward was joined by fellow football stars of the past and present.
      Liverpool legend Ian Rush, 59, was pictured with his Irish singer and model fiancee Carol Anthony, 43.

      Gerard Pique, 33, and Robert Lewandowski, 32, were all smiles as they arrived at the ceremony.
      Even former boxing world champion Amir Khan, 34, was a guest alongside his wife Faryal Makhdoom, 29.
      Bayern Munich forward Lewandowski won the Player of the Year award – despite the vote initially going to Ronaldo.
      Voting is open to the public and such is Ronaldo’s popularity, he topped the poll.

      Amir Khan alongside his wife Faryal MakhdoomCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But according to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, the 35-year-old and his agent Jorge Mendes admitted the decision was unfair.
      And they are said to have instead insisted that Lewandowski be handed the award.
      But Ronaldo did pip long-time rival Lionel Messi, 33, and Barcelona legend Ronaldinho as the Player of the Century.
      After winning the award, he said: “For 20 consecutive years I have played and scored as a professional, I didn’t know there was another record to beat.
      “It’s a pleasure to hear about the records, I have achieved all this but without my team-mates, without a great team, I would not have achieved these records.”

      Globe Soccer Awards

      Player of the Year – Robert Lewandowski
      Club of the Year – Bayern Munich
      Coach of the Year – Hans-Dieter Flick
      Player of the Century – Cristiano Ronaldo
      Club of the Century – Real Madrid
      Coach of the Century – Pep Guardiola
      Agent of the Century – Jorge Mendes
      Player Career Award – Gerard Pique, Iker Casillas

      Ronaldo, who wants to play at the highest level until he is 40, revealed he has no plans of slowing down.
      He said: “It is an exceptional achievement. It gives me the motivation to move forward.
      “To be named the best is a great honour, I hope that this situation is over next year and that we can have more fun, thank you very much.
      “I hope to still be able to play for more years. ”

      Barcelona defender Gerard Pique at the award Credit: Reuters

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      Cristiano Ronaldo reveals ‘2am massages’ have kept him at the top as he’s named Player of the Century in Dubai

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has shared his secret to staying at the top level for over a decade: massages at 2am.
      The Juventus star lifted the lid on his unique technique as he was recognised as the Player of the Century at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards.

      Cristiano Ronaldo has shared the secrets for staying at the top levelCredit: AFP

      SunSport previously revealed that CR7 chooses to take five 90-minute naps rather than sleep all night.
      And the five-time Ballon d’Or winner himself has now revealed he gets massages to recover in the early hours of the morning.
      He said: “A few weeks ago they chose the best 11 for the Ballon d’Or and I was there.
      “An honor to be here at this gala with these fantastic players like [Iker] Casillas, [Robert] Lewandowski, [Gerard] Pique.

      “I am [nearly] 36 years old but I still love football, I love my life and I love my family and children.
      “I have been doing the same things and often the same exercises for fifteen years. Sometimes I arrive at 2am, I do a massage at the SPA to recover.
      “Iker Casillas is an example for us, when he had his problem he was an example because sometimes we don’t appreciate what we have.”
      Ronaldo pipped long-time rival Lionel Messi, 33, and Barcelona legend Ronaldinho to be named as the Player of the Century.

      The 35-year-old, who wants to play at the highest level until he is 40, later reaffirmed that he has no plans of slowing down.
      He said: “It is an exceptional achievement. It gives me the motivation to move forward.
      “To be named the best is a great honour, I hope that this situation is over next year and that we can have more fun, thank you very much.
      “I hope to still be able to play for more years.”

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