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      Arturo Vidal’s X-rated rant at Anthony Taylor which saw Inter Milan star sent off revealed with ace set to be fined

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      ARTURO VIDAL fumed at Anthony Taylor for not going to the VAR screen as he was sent off against Real Madrid.
      Los Blancos walked away from the Giuseppe Meazza with a 2-0 win on Wednesday, thanks in part to the Chilean’s dismissal.

      Arturo Vidal reacted angrily to not winning a penalty against Real MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The former Barcelona star told Anthony Taylor to check VAR in a furious tiradeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      After half an hour of the Champions League tie, and with Real a goal up, Vidal claimed a penalty.
      Raphael Varane felled the midfielder but replays suggested he had successfully nicked the ball with his tackle.
      The Premier League referee remained unmoved and was swamped by Inter players as the ball soon went out of play, before Vidal arrived on the scene.
      According to Gol TV, via Marca, Vidal exclaimed: “You have the s*** on VAR to look at and still nothing.”

      Taylor, 42, waved his finger at the six stars in his face and booked Vidal.
      The 33-year-old initially appeared surprised by the card before pushing aside two team-mates to square up to the official.

      Premier League ref Taylor booked the midfielder twice in ten secondsCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Vidal shot the official a dirty look as he left the pitch – before Inter lost 2-0Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      In amazing scenes, Taylor stepped back and stared the player down before brandishing the yellow again, sending him off.
      La Gazzetta dello Sport report on Inter planning to fine Vidal for the incident.

      The club are said to be increasingly concerned with the veteran’s performances since his summer arrival from Barcelona.

      And it is not only Vidal under pressure, with a strong eye also on Antonio Conte.
      The coach takes his side to high-flying Sassuolo on Sunday with Inter sat fifth in a seemingly open title race.
      After the defeat to Madrid, the Nerazzurri are also on the brink in Europe – stuck five points back from Real in Group B’s final qualification spot.

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      Napoli to rename San Paolo stadium to Diego Armando Maradona in poignant tribute to legendary player after his death

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      NAPOLI are set to rename their Stadio San Paolo after Diego Maradona following the club legend’s death.
      The Serie A side’s president Aurelio de Laurentiis is already in talks with the Naples city mayor over the change.

      Napoli are planning to change the name of their Stadio San Paolo to incorporate Diego Armando Maradona Credit: Hulton Archive – Getty

      And that could see the famous ground called San Paolo-Diego Armando Maradona instead.
      De Laurentiis told Sky Italy: “I’ve been in talks with local authorities for the past 17 years, I have always asked to buy the stadium and rename it ‘Diego Armando Maradona’.
      “If then, for tradition, we will need to call it both ‘San Paolo’ and ‘Maradona’ so be it.
      “It won’t change much, but it’s only right that Maradona has this recognition.

      “Even if we were to build a whole new stadium, I would name it like that.”
      In a touching letter addressed to the 1986 World Cup winner, De Laurentiis added: “I believe it is right to name the San Paolo after you, so we can keep you with us as a witness of the excellent path this team has taken.”
      The Argentine legend died at the age of 60 from heart failure on Wednesday.
      He is loved in Naples after seven years with the Italian club between 1984 and 1991 – their most successful period.

      During that time, Maradona steered the club to the league title in 1986-87 and 1989-90, Napoli’s only two Scudettos in their history.
      They also won the Coppa Italia in 1987 and the Uefa Cup two years later.
      In total he played 259 times for the Italian club, scoring a then-record 115 times, and was named captain.
      He left for Sevilla in 1992 after a 15-month drugs ban but is revered as a legend in Naples with the club retiring his No10 shirt in his honour.
      Thousands of fans took the streets of Naples on Wednesday evening to pay their respects to Maradona and celebrate his life and career.
      On Thursday his body was laid to rest in Buenos Aires while Napoli played their first match since his death at home to Rijeka in the Europa League.
      Lorenzo Insigne placed flowers outside the ground before kick-off before all the players came out of the tunnel in ‘Maradona 10’ shirts.
      At one of his other clubs, Boca Juniors, turned off all the lights of the historic La Bombonera stadium except for the Maradona’s VIP box in a poignant gesture.
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      Napoli’s players came out for the match against Rijeka on Thursday in ‘Maradona 10’ shirts Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      His picture was placed on the big screen at the Sao Paolo, where he is adored by fansCredit: Reuters

      Supporters have left shirts, scarves, flowers and cards outside the ground this weekCredit: Reuters

      The Italian press also paid tribute to the iconic Argentine as fans gathered to celebrate his life

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      Man Utd ‘very, very likely’ to sign AC Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu on a free transfer in the summer of 2021

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      AC MILAN playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu is reportedly ‘very likely’ to join Manchester United on a free transfer next summer.
      The 26-year-old – who is in the final year of his contract in Italy – has been heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford in 2021.

      Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign Hakan Calhanoglu next yearCredit: Rex Features

      Calhanoglu has been in fine form for the Italian side this campaign having chipped in with four goals and as many assists in 13 games.
      ⚽ Read our Man United live blog for the latest news from Old Trafford
      And according to SportBild journalist Christian Falk, the Red Devils are in advanced talks to bring the Turkish international to the Theatre of Dreams.
      Juventus were also keen to snap the ex-Bayer Leverkusen up, but the player is claimed to have rejected the Old Lady in the hope of joining United.

      Asked about the club’s interest in Calhanoglu, Falk told the Stretford Paddock: “It’s true and I think this will happen because last summer there were already talks with his agent.
      “I don’t know if you know but Juventus would have also have liked him last summer but he said ‘no’.
      “He said no because he already knew what would happen this summer with United.
      “Talks are already very, very far at the moment and he’ll be a free agent, so this transfer is very, very likely.

      “He can be a good player if everything around him is working, then he can help United.

      “He’s not the kind of player that if something went wrong he’d say ‘now we have to fight’.
      “He’s a technical player, perhaps it is (Paul) Pogba to show him the way. Then I feel like he could do it at United.”
      Gazzetta dello Sport reported last month that United were willing to offer Calhanoglu a five-year deal.
      They have claimed that the midfielder is ‘frustrated’ by Milan’s £54,000-a-week offer.
      Arsenal were also in for the player in January as Mikel Arteta looked to sign him on loan, but the Gunners failed in their pursuit.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo launches futuristic SIXPAD home gym as Juventus star increases endorsements outside of football

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      JUVENTUS forward Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to social media to show off his new SIXPAD home gym.
      The 35-year-old – who is the proud endorser of the company – shared a snap of himself beside the futuristic piece of equipment on both his Instagram and Twitter accounts.

      Cristiano Ronaldo has shared a snap of the new SIXPAD home gym

      The Portuguese superstar’s workouts are clearly paying offCredit: instagram.com/cristiano

      Captioning the picture, he said: “The new SIXPAD HOME GYM has launched exclusively in Japan!
      “Turn your house into a futuristic gym with cutting-edge EMS training.
      “I can’t wait for its release in the rest of the world!”
      Other SIXPAD products include the Abs Fit2, Arm Belt, Leg Belt, Body Fit2 and the Abs Belt, which are all designed to exercise different parts of your body.

      Ronaldo has long promoted the company, which utilises electric frequencies to stimulate muscles.
      Speaking of SIXPAD in the past, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner said: “I’ve always said to myself that consistent effort to improve my capabilities is the key to becoming the world’s best.
      “Electric muscle stimulation is an important factor in achieving that improvement.
      “Outstanding performance is the result of daily training. It isn’t magic. It’s persistence.”

      According to Forbes, Ronaldo stands to earn a staggering £91million in 2020.
      Along with his £52m yearly salary in Turin, the Portugal legend is said to pocket over £35m in endorsements.
      Those endorsements come from his deal with Nike, as well as his own CR7 range.
      And he is also sponsored by Herbalife, DAZN, EA and Clean shampoo.

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      More than 300 players join Zlatan Ibrahimovic in fight against FIFA 21 and EA Sports over name and image rights

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      MINO RAIOLA revealed at least 300 players have joined Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the fight against EA Sports’ use of player name and image rights in FIFA 21.
      The super agent insists he will not give up the battle with EA Sports, world football governing body Fifa and the players’ union Fifpro.

      Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Mino Raiola are working out how to take on Fifa, Fifpro and EA Sports over image rights used in FIFA 21Credit: Instagram @iamzlatanibrahimovic

      Ibrahimovic took to social media on Monday calling for an investigation into FIFA 21, alleging EA Sports used the AC Milan striker’s name and face without permission in their video game.
      Spurs star Gareth Bale followed up Zlatan’s tweet with his support to find out who allowed the developers to use his rights.
      And Raiola claimed this is ‘the beginning of something new’ with hundreds of players also demanding answers from the sport.
      He told The Telegraph: “It won’t just be Zlatan or Gareth Bale. We have around 300 requests from players.

      “We will go until the end, if necessary, against Fifa and Fifpro and everybody who sells rights they don’t have.
      “This is one of the biggest disgraces involving Fifa who want to weaken the players to become slaves.
      “But I will not allow that. Zlatan is not a marionette, Zlatan is not someone you can tell to do something he doesn’t want to do.
      “The nice thing about this is that it is being brought by players. He is committed to the cause.

      Gamers can use the AC Milan striker in the latest edition of the game

      The powerful agent has already received 300 requests from players trying to get to the bottom of the issueCredit: Getty – Contributor
      “The question is very simple: Fifa and Fifpro are profiting from the rights that EA Sports happily buy from them but they buy rights that they don’t have.
      “The individual image rights of the player are not with Fifa, Fifpro or AC Milan. They belong to the player himself.
      “If EA Sports wants to continue the business like they do we will bring them to court but not only that we will bring to court everyone who is selling the rights that they don’t have. So if that is Fifpro, that’s Fifpro. If that is Fifa, that’s Fifa.”
      Ibrahimovic opened the debate with his tweet which explained he is not a member of the union Fifpro and therefore questioned who had given EA Sports permission to his likeness.
      He said: “Who gave FIFA EA Sport permission to use my name and face? @FIFPro?
      “I’m not aware to be a member of Fifpro and if I am I was put there without any real knowledge through some weird manoeuvre.
      “And for sure I never allowed @FIFAcom or Fifpro to make money using me.
      “Somebody is making profit on my name and face without any agreement all these years. Time to investigate.”

      Somebody is making profit on my name and face without any agreement all these years.Time to investigate
      — Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) November 23, 2020

      Gareth Bale weighed in on the debate, adding: “Interesting… what is @FIFPro? #TimeToInvestigate.”
      EA Sports told SunSport they are allowed to use the pair’s details due to deals they have in place with AC Milan and the Premier League.
      A statement read: “We are aware of discussions around licensing of players in EA Sports FIFA. The current situation being played out on social media is an attempt to draw FIFA 21 into a dispute between a number of 3rd parties and has little to do with EA Sports.
      “To be very clear, we have contractual rights to include the likeness of all players currently in our game. As already stated, we acquire these licenses directly from leagues, teams, and individual players.
      “In addition, we work with Fifpro to ensure we can include as many players as we can to create the most authentic game.
      “In these instances, our rights to player likenesses are granted through our club agreement with AC Milan and our long-standing exclusive partnership with the Premier League, which includes all players for Tottenham Hotspur.”

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      Brazil heroine Marta pays heartfelt tribute to inspirational ‘God of the ball’ Diego Maradona as she shares pic of pair

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      BRAZIL icon Marta has joined footballing greats in paying tribute to Diego Maradona. 
      The Orlando Pride striker, 34,  shared an emotional post on Instagram describing the Argentina hero as one of the ‘Gods’ of the game. 

      Brazil icons Marta and Pele are among the football heroes who paid tribute to Diego Maradona Credit: Reuters

      Maradona, who is widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest ever players, passed away, aged 60, after suffering a cardiac arrest.
      On Instagram Marta, who is a six-time Fifa World Player of the Year, posted a picture of herself sat next to the Argentinian icon. 
      In her message the Brazilian football heroine wrote: “We lost one of the Gods of the ball, a historical legend who inspired all of us professionals with his magic and love.”
      Maradona took the world of football by storm with his goalscoring feats for Argentina and for Napoli, with whom he won two Serie A titles.  

      The death of the striker, famous for his Hand of God and for leading his national team to World Cup glory,  has led to an outpouring of grief in his home country and in Naples. 
      And members of Napoli’s women’s team including Federico Di Criscio and Eleanora Goldoni took to social media to share their thoughts on Maradona’s passing. 

      Football fans in Naples have been mourning the passing of Maradona Credit: AP:Associated Press
      In part of her Instagram post Goldoni, 24, said: “You changed Argentina, you changed Naples, you embellished football. 
      “As a fan, as a Napoli footballer of, as a lover of football and of this city, thank you for what you did!”

      Today schools in Naples are closed in honour of the former Serie A player whose image adorns a mural in the city’s San Giovanni a Teduccio quarter. 

      Thousands of fans took to the streets of Naples and Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires where Maradona became a hero with Boca Juniors. 
      And three days of national mourning have commenced in Argentina in honour of the player.
      It has been reported that Napoli will go ahead with plans to rename their San Paolo stadium after one of their most famous stars.   

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      How Arsenal could line-up with Christian Eriksen feeding misfiring attack alongside Dominik Szoboszlai

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      ARSENAL have been heavily linked with Christian Eriksen and Dominik Szoboszlai as Mikel Arteta tries to sort his misfiring attack.
      And the Spaniard would have to drop some big names to fit the midfield aces into his starting XI.

      How Arsenal could lineup with Christian Eriksen and Dominik Szoboszlai

      The Gunners have reportedly been offered the chance to sign former Tottenham fan favourite Eriksen for just £12million.
      Arsenal are also said to be hopeful of signing Szoboszlai, 20, from RB Salzburg by paying his £22.5million release clause in three instalments.
      Szoboszlai, 20, is a left sided midfielder who would slot in perfectly on that side of Arteta’s midfield three played behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang up front.
      ⚽ Read our Arsenal live blog for the latest news from The Emirates

      And Eriksen is well known for his performances in a No 10 role for Spurs so would play in that role next to Willian on the right side.
      This would see Nicolas Pepe – who is rapidly falling out of favour after his red card at Leeds – dropped.
      And the reshuffle would also make it hard for Bukayo Saka to play in the 4-2-3-1.
      But the England international would likely get his chance at left wing-back behind Szoboszlai if Arteta reverted to the 5-2-3 he has also used this season.

      Ex-Tottenham star Eriksen only left north London in January but has fallen out of favour at Inter Milan under Antonio Conte.

      Mikel Arteta would have to drop some big names to accommodate them in the starting XI

      Christian Eriksen has been heavily linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      RB Salzburg star Dominik Szoboszlai is also on the Gunners’ radarCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And sensational reports claim that the Emirates could be a new home for the 28-year-old Dane.
      ESPN report that Eriksen’s availability has been made aware to Premier League clubs, and one of them is Arsenal.
      The Gunners have been told Eriksen will consider moving to the red side of north London despite seven years in Spurs white.
      Inter Milan have previously admitted they will not stand in Eriksen’s way if the £17m signing wants to leave in January.
      He signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Serie A club but is yet to register a goal or assist in seven outings this season.
      Meanwhile, Arteta likes Szoboszlai and would be interested in capturing the Hungarian’s signature in January.

      But according to the Mirror, the Gunners will have to pay his £22.5m release clause in three separate payments, in order to afford the deal.
      Chiefs believe that this way, they can beat off competition from the likes of RB Leipzig, Real Madrid and AC Milan for the RB Salzburg ace.
      Earlier this month, Inter chief Beppe Marotta, 63, told DAZN: “Christian is acting like a professional but in January we’ll decide about his future.
      “There are no advanced talks with any club at the moment, we’ll see in the next few weeks.
      “Conte has answered exhaustively about him. We must not detain a player if he asks to be transferred.”

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      How Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on Pele’s all-time goal record in competitive matches… and where does Messi sit?

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO edged closer to becoming the highest goalscorer of all time last night. His long range, left-footed strike in the first-half of Juventus’ 2-1 Champions League win against Ferencvaros put the Portuguese mega-star on 749 OFFICIAL total goals. Pele is arguably the best footballer ever to play the game and he sits on 767 […] More