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      Chelsea flop Emerson Palmieri set for January transfer back to Italy with Inter Milan, Roma and Napoli keen

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      CHELSEA flop Emerson is attracting interest from Italy, according to reports.
      The outcast left-back looks set for a January departure with Inter Milan, Roma and Napoli said to be keen to bring the Italian back to his homeland.

      Emerson is attracting interest from ItalyCredit: PA:Empics Sport

      Frank Lampard is not a fan of the 26-year-old and worked hard to replace him over the summer.
      And with Ben Chilwell arriving for £50million, the Italy international’s Chelsea career looks to be over.
      West Ham were rumoured to be keen on his signature last month.

      But Serie A now looks the most likely destination, according to Sky Sports Italia.

      Juventus are another team said to be considering a move.
      But it would appear Inter is Palmieri’s most likely destination with 34-year-old ex-Manchester City ace Aleksandr Kolarov the only recognised left-back on their books.
      Emerson admitted things are not going as he would like at Stamford Bridge when away on international duty earlier this month.

      He said: “When I arrive here [Italy’s training camp] I change my head, I feel important and part of the group.

      “At Chelsea, things are not going as I wish in this part of the season. I just have to work.”
      The defender has played 55 times for Chelsea since a 2018 move from Roma – but has not featured at all this season.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus for second time and will MISS Juventus clash with Barcelona

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has tested positive for coronavirus for a second time, according to reports.
      The Juventus star had already been diagnosed with the illness while on Portugal duty earlier in the month.

      Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to shake off Covid-19Credit: Reuters

      But nine days after that positive test, Ronaldo is still infectious.
      According to Portuguese newspaper Correio de Manha, the 35-year-old’s latest results came back on Thursday.
      And this second diagnosis will rule Ronaldo out of Juve’s Champions League clash with Barcelona next week.

      Andrea Pirlo’s side were without the forward as they dropped points away to Crotone on the weekend before beating Dynamo Kyiv.
      On Sunday, they host Hellas Verona ahead of welcoming Barcelona to Turin three days later.
      Self-isolation guidelines confirm Ronaldo’s absence for that clash, with Uefa demanding a negative test well in advance of the game.
      The former Manchester United star is holed up in Turin while he overcomes the illness.

      On Wednesday, he posted an Instagram video of himself working out on an exercise bike – while sporting a new shaved head look.

      Fans were anticipating a Champions League meeting between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel MessiCredit: AFP
      He captioned the post: “Success in life is not measured by what you achieve, but by the obstacles you overcome.”
      Ronaldo’s first positive test, confirmed on October 13, meant he sat out Portugal’s Nations League win over Sweden.
      The night before his diagnosis, the forward attended a dinner with the entire squad where social distancing did not appear to be observed.
      An air ambulance flew Ronaldo back to Italy last week.

      Last week, he was said to be ‘doing well’ with no symptoms of the deadly disease.
      Ronaldo’s mother Dolores Aveiro stated: “He’s doing well, thank God.
      “Unfortunately I can’t be with him but I’m supporting him from a distance.”

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      Cristiano Ronaldo buys £8.5m limited edition Bugatti Centodieci’ – one of just ten that exist in the world

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly splurged £8.5million on a limited edition Bugatti – of which only 10 have ever been made.
      The Juventus superstar ordered the luxury Bugatti Centodieci earlier this year, reported Bild.

      Ronaldo is believed to be one of 10 people lucky enough to buy the incredible new Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £8.5m

      The amazing new Bugatti will be delivered to customers next yearCredit: Bugatti

      The French car manufacturer is keeping tight-lipped on whether or not Ronaldo is one of the lucky buyersCredit: Bugatti

      The supercar has a top speed of 236mphCredit: Bugatti

      Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who recently contracted Covid-19,  already owns a Bugatti Chiron and a Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse as part of his huge collection.
      He has ‘CR7’ embroidered on the headrests of his other two Bugattis.
      This new model is believed to be a tribute to the legendary Bugatti EB110 – Centodieci is Italian for 110.
      The Centodieci boasts an 8 litre W16 engine, with special models having 1600hp – some 100hp more than the Chiron and, overall, three times the price of that model.

      It can do 0-62mph in just 2.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 236mph.
      Bild contacted Bugatti directly and they did not deny that Ronaldo was a buyer, while offering no official comment on the rumour.

      Ronaldo poses outside his former Madrid home on his £1.7m Bugatti VeyronCredit: Instagram @cristiano

      Ronaldo has a matte-black Lamborghini Aventador worth over £200kCredit: Instagram @cristiano
      Unfortunately we will have to wait to find out if he did really buy one because the vehicles will not be delivered to owners until next year.
      Bugatti’s official website describes the Centodiece as “breathtaking”.

      It says: “Inspired by the historical model, the Centodieci pushes all boundaries of imagination with its breathtaking performance and pioneering design.
      “Featuring a modern interpretation of the classic wedge shape and with the iconic W16 engine, the Centodieci transports the EB110 gracefully into a new millennium.
      “The ten limited-edition vehicles are distinguished by their perfect elegance and sculptural beauty, making the Centodieci a true, tangible work of art.”

      Ronaldo’s red Ferrari may not be the most appropriate car for his dogsCredit: Instagram @cristiano

      Ronaldo’s car collection is already worth an astonishing £8m.
      Girlfriend Georgina gave him a Mercedes G Wagon – which costs £600,000 – for his 35th birthday and that sits alongside a Lamborghini Aventador, Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Ferrari F12 TDF – plus many more – in his garage.
      Speaking about his car collection to Piers Morgan, former Manchester United star Ronaldo said he likes to have “two of everything”.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s haircuts through the years, from new shave to blond streaks, top knot and ‘toilet brush’

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      WHEN you are one of the top sports stars on the planet, how you look is crucial to your commercial value.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, 35, has sponsorships coming out of his eyeballs, and his ever-changing appearance is of vital importance to brands.

      Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest look is this fully-shaved effort

      Cristiano Ronaldo has experimented with his hairstyles through the yearsCredit: AFP or licensors

      Georgina Rodriguez braids Ronaldos hairCredit: Instagram

      Through the years, the Portuguese legend has experimented with his locks – from streaky highlights, frosted tips, to shaved lines.
      Last season, he sported a top knot, and let partner Georgina Rodriguez braid his hair.
      And now, he’s thrilled fans by showing off a brand-new look… fully shaving off his locks.
      We take a look at CR7’s hairstyles through the years…

      BOYISH CURLS
      Ronaldo naturally has curly hair.
      As a kid, his boyish curls were evident in various throwback photos he’s shared on social media through the years.
      At that point, he hadn’t discovered the beauty of hair gel yet – so he sported more of a bouffant haircut.
      Other times, he’d just have it shaved short…. a solid number three all over. Simple but effective.

      As a boy, Ronaldo had a curly mop of hairCredit: Twitter

      As he got older Ronaldo began to shave his hair shortCredit: Twitter
      HELLO BLONDIE
      When Ronaldo first arrived at Old Trafford, his curls were still evident in his first training session.
      They were accompanied by blond streaks in his first Manchester United  photocall, but a ribbing from United team-mates forced him to change it up and go for something shorter.
      The streaks remained, mind.

      When Ronaldo arrived at Old Trafford in 2003 he sported these blond streaksCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Ronaldo was ribbed by his team-mates at Man Utd for his haircutCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SHORT BACK AND SIDES
      The trimmer came into play from 2004 onwards on Ronaldo’s locks.
      At Euro 2004, the backs and sides were shaved short. On top, it was also a little shorter and the front flicked up to reveal frosted blond tips.
      It was Ronaldo’s first ‘trendy’ hairstyle.

      In 2004 Ronaldo began experimenting with shorter stylesCredit: AFP – Getty
      MULLET
      The longest we’ve seen Ronaldo’s hair was during the 2006-07 season, when he was coming into his own in the Premier League.
      A throwback to the mullet, it was long at the back and spiky on top.
      It was a hairstyle that didn’t last long though.

      Ronaldo sported a mullet once upon a timeCredit: Getty – Contributor
      TOILET BRUSH
      When Ronaldo signed for Real Madrid, he knew he had to keep reinventing himself being one of the best players in the world.
      Again, short on the back and sides – the top was cut short so it spiked up – just like a toilet brush.
      Blond frosted tips also matched his now ever-present tan.
      Arguably, it wasn’t his best.

      As one of the world’s best players Ronaldo had to continue to change his lookCredit: Getty – Contributor

      This hairstyle, however, was reminiscent of a toilet brushCredit: Getty – Contributor
      EMBRACING THE CURLS
      In 2018, Ronaldo went back to basics.
      With curls back in fashion, the ex-Sporting Lisbon forward embraced his luscious locks, growing them long and adding frosted blond tips all through it.
      But he kept it short and sweet on the sides.

      In 2018 Ronaldo embraced his curls againCredit: Getty – Contributor
      SHAVED LINES
      It must be a World Cup thing.
      Because at the tournaments of 2014 and 2018, Ronaldo sported shaved lines in his hairdo.
      First one was shaved into a thick main of hair, the second was etched into a shaved look.
      It’s fair to say, the latter suited him better.

      In 2014 Ronaldo began sporting shaved lines in his locksCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Ronaldo repeated the look for the 2018 World Cup but with a shorter cropped styleCredit: AP:Associated Press
      JUVE GOT STYLE
      Although Ronaldo’s only been with Italian giants Juventus since 2018, he’s managed a whole host of different hairstyles.
      One, was slick, short and on top it was parted and glued down with wax.
      Then he experimented with an Alice band pulling his longer locks off his face while he played.
      And little did we know that he was growing it so he can have a top knot.
      What’s your favourite Ronaldo hairstyle?

      A slick, waxy look kick-started Ronaldo’s Juve careerCredit: EPA

      An Alice band was used when he grew his hair longerCredit: AFP or licensors

      Ronaldo’s enjoyed a top knot for much of 2019-20Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Cristiano Ronaldo shaves off his hair as Georgina Rodriguez reveals dramatic new look after self-isolating

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      JUVENTUS striker Cristiano Ronaldo is sporting another new look after he shaved off his hair while self-isolating.
      The 35-year-old – who is constantly changing his appearance – shared a clip of his shaved head while working out in his home gym in Turin.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo has shaved off his hair while at home self-isolating

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      Ronaldo contracted coronavirus while on international duty with Portugal

      Ronaldo missed the Old Lady’s 2-0 Champions League win against Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday after contracting Covid-19 while on international duty with Portugal.
      He is now in a race against time to feature against Barcelona – and old rival Lionel Messi – next week, with the player likely to miss this weekend’s clash against Hellas Verona.
      Despite being kept out of action, Ronaldo looks in good spirits after being filmed by girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez putting himself through his paces.
      She took a video of him on an exercise bike showing off his new look, with Ronaldo sharing the footage to his 241 million Instagram followers.

      Captioning the post, he said: “Success in life is not measured by what you achieve, but by the obstacles you overcome.”
      Ronaldo – who sported a buzz cut look in August – also uploaded a snap of him giving the thumbs up to show he’s feeling good.

      Manchester United icon Ronaldo shared a snap of his buzz cut look in August

      Old Lady forward Ronaldo opted for a long curly-haired look over the summer

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      Ronaldo had dodgy blonde highlights in 2003Credit: Getty – Contributor

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      In 2004 he sported a curlier lookCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Ronaldo has at times sported a slicker style Credit: EPA

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      In 2006 it was all about the mulletCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The former curly-haired forward was criticised by Italy’s sports minister last week after he claimed the ex-Manchester United ace broke protocol by returning to Italy from Portugal.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner travelled back to Turn in an air ambulance to continue his self-isolation.

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      Commenting on Vincenzo Spadafora’s claim, Ronaldo sated: “I did not break any protocol.
      “They’re saying that I broke Italian laws but it’s all a lie.
      “I spoke with my team and we have the responsibility to do things right.
      “Everything was done with authorisation. Principally for the Italian man (Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadaforo) whose name I’m not going to say, it’s a lie, I abided by all the protocols.”

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      Eto’o blasts ‘disrespectful’ France Football for listing him in 10 top best right-wingers ever with Messi and Beckham

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      SAMUEL ETO’O has hit out at ‘disrespectful’ France Football for naming him in their top ten right-wingers of all time.
      The legendary Cameroonian striker played the majority of his iconic career up-front and he is not happy being labelled a right-winger alongside David Beckham and Lionel Messi.

      Samuel Eto’o was fuming over his inclusion as a right winger in France Football’s nominees for greatest footballers of all time

      France Football run the historic Ballon d’Or award but bizarrely cancelled it this year because of coronavirus.
      And in its place they are attempting to collate the best XI players of all time.
      The formation is a 3-4-3 with a pool of iconic final nominees for the panel of 170 international journalists to choose from.

      But having whittled each position down to a list of ten, France Football’s editorial staff have come in for some flack from ex-Barcelona, Chelsea and Inter Milan star Eto’o.
      Having seen himself included as a right-winger, Eto’o tweeted: “Thank you but I played one or two seasons on the right yet I have 25 years of career as a centre-forward.
      “The lack of respect @FranceFootball.
      “WHATEVER!”

      Eto’o was joined on the list by nine other iconic superstars of the ages.

      Beckham and Messi lined up next to Manchester United legend George Best, Liverpool hero Kevin Keegan and Brazilian icons from the 50s, 60s and 70s Garrincha and Jairzinho.
      Stanley Matthews completed the list of historic names with his career that spanned from 1932-1965.
      Before more modern stars from the early 90s and beyond were included.
      Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Holland magician Arjen Robben and Portuguese poster boy Luis Figo completed the list.
      Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski was in line to scoop this year’s Ballon d’Or after leading his team to an incredible Bundesliga and Champions League double.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic help Serie A beat Premier League to best goals-per-game rate in Europe

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      THE Premier League has seen a goalden start to the season – but it can’t boast the most per game in Europe.
      That honour, perhaps surprisingly to football fans who remember the Seventies, Eighties and Nineties, goes to Serie A.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo is the biggest attacking talent in Italian footballCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Italian football is famous for being defensively minded – but this season there have been plenty of ‘Gooooooooolazooooooooos’.
      Serie A leads the way in terms of goals per game in the top European leagues this term – thanks, in part, to having sharpshooters such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku.
      The Prem can boast 3.58 goals per game, which would have been better but for the fact only one was scored in two matches on Monday night.
      The Italian top-flight has a marginally better rate, at 3.66.

      A lack of fans in the stands has seen the onion bag bulge across the continent.
      SunSport’s Chief Sports Writer Dave Kidd described the new goal-laden Premier League as ‘magnificently, unpredictably bonkers’.
      And it also seems Serie A is now less Catenaccio, more cat amongst the pigeons as scorelines like 4-3 become the norm.
      The Bundesliga comes in third with 3.08 goals-per-game, followed by France’s Ligue 1.

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is joint-top scorer in Serie A this season with fourCredit: EPA

      The Championship, usually the scene of goals galore, is averaging a ‘mere’ two per match.
      So, Italian football is the place to go to see the net bulge.
      As someone famously once said, you cannot be Serie As…

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      Dybala ‘clashes with Juventus chief Paratici in tunnel’ after being left on bench again by Pirlo in favour of kids

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      PAULO DYBALA allegedly clashed with Juventus’ chief Fabio Paratici after again missing out on a place in the starting XI.
      Tuttosport claim the Argentine striker clashed with the chief football officer in the tunnel after The Old Lady drew with newly promoted Crotone.

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      Paulo Dybala is yet to play this seasonCredit: Reuters

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      Fabio Paratici is the chief football officerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Andrea Pirlo has been picking kids over DybalaCredit: EPA

      It’s said Dybala didn’t take well to being left on the bench for the entire game and let Paratici know his views in no uncertain terms.
      Dybala is yet to play a minute in Serie A this season under manager Andrea Pirlo.
      Instead, the rookie manager has favoured playing youngsters Manolo Portanova and Dejan Kulusevski.
      So far this term, Juve have won twice and drawn twice.

      Yesterday’s 1-1 draw was a shock, with Crotone having lost their first three matches of the campaign.
      The result means Juventus trail table toppers AC Milan by four points.
      Explaining the decision not to play Dybala, Pirlo said the 26-year-old had not been able to prepare properly for the game.
      The Italian said: “He trained yesterday for ten minutes, it wasn’t the ideal match.”

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

      Last season, Dybala featured in 33 top flight games and scored 11 goals.
      The rumours of a row with Paratici will likely lead to renewed speculation over a possible transfer for Dybala.
      The 29-time capped Argentina international has long been linked with a move to Chelsea and Manchester United.

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      Crotone celebrate during their shock drawCredit: AP:Associated Press

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