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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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      Crotone vs Juventus LIVE: Stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news as Cristiano Ronaldo misses Serie A clash

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      76′ | ❌ | @AlvaroMorata has the ball in the net once more but VAR cancels it out due to an offside. #CrotoneJuve [1-1] #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/YxrONL5MgMn
      — JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) October 17, 2020n
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      UNLUCKY

      No goal

      https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1317562181391626240?s=20
      “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602966600,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:30″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358611″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358611″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      CROTONE 1-1 JUVENTUSnn
      83. Luperto comes off injured and is replaced by Golemicn”,”raw”:”
      CROTONE 1-1 JUVENTUS

      83. Luperto comes off injured and is replaced by Golemic”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602966499,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:28″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358608″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358608″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      CROTONE 1-1 JUVENTUSnn
      82. With less than 10 minutes to go, the game is beautifully poised.n”,”raw”:”
      CROTONE 1-1 JUVENTUS

      82. With less than 10 minutes to go, the game is beautifully poised.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602966404,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:26″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358605″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358605″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      CROTONE 1-1 JUVENTUSnn
      80. After a long long long delay, Var ruled the goal out for Morata being offside.nn
      It’s not looking like its going to be Juventus’ nightnn
      Red card and now disallowed goal.n”,”raw”:”
      CROTONE 1-1 JUVENTUS

      80. After a long long long delay, Var ruled the goal out for Morata being offside.

      It’s not looking like its going to be Juventus’ night

      Red card and now disallowed goal.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602966301,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:25″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358602″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358602″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      GOAL DISALLOWEDDDD!nn
      VAR STRIKES AGAIN!n”,”raw”:”
      GOAL DISALLOWEDDDD!

      VAR STRIKES AGAIN!

      “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602966211,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:23″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358599″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358599″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      VAR CHECKING…n”,”raw”:”
      VAR CHECKING…”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602966163,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:22″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358597″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358597″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      76. Great dribbling from the substitute Cuadrado as he went past his opponent with ease.nn
      He then had a cross shot which fell in the path of Morata who stuck a leg out and tucked it home nicely.nn
      CROTONE 1-2 JUVENTUS n”,”raw”:”
      76. Great dribbling from the substitute Cuadrado as he went past his opponent with ease.

      He then had a cross shot which fell in the path of Morata who stuck a leg out and tucked it home nicely.

      CROTONE 1-2 JUVENTUS “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602966131,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:22″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358592″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358592″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
      GOAAAALLLLLLL!!!!! nn
      MORATA WITH A BRACE!!n”,”raw”:”
      GOAAAALLLLLLL!!!!!

      MORATA WITH A BRACE!!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602965985,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:19″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358590″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358590″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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      74. Subs for Crotonenn
      Perreira off for Rispolin
      Vulic off for Siligardin”,”raw”:”
      CROTONE 1-1 JUVENTUS

      74. Subs for Crotone

      Perreira off for Rispoli
      Vulic off for Siligardi
      “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602965957,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:19″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358586″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358586″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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      72. Crotone really going for it as they pop the ball around the park nicely.nn
      They worked it nicely to Pereira who put in a high cross but it unfortuntely resulted in going off for a goal kick.n”,”raw”:”
      CROTONE 1-1 JUVENTUS

      72. Crotone really going for it as they pop the ball around the park nicely.

      They worked it nicely to Pereira who put in a high cross but it unfortuntely resulted in going off for a goal kick.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602965864,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:17″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358578″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358578″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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      69. Pirlo with the double substitution.nn
      Kulusevski off for Bernardeschi nn
      Arthur off for Rabiotn”,”raw”:”
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      69. Pirlo with the double substitution.

      Kulusevski off for Bernardeschi

      Arthur off for Rabiot”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602965684,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:14″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”358576″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12955278″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-358576″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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      67. Just over 20 minutes to go plus stoppage time in this mouth watering encounter.n”,”raw”:”
      CROTONE 1-1 JUVENTUS

      67. Just over 20 minutes to go plus stoppage time in this mouth watering encounter.
      “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1602965592,”date_formatted”:”17th October 2020″,”time_formatted”:”21:13″},”author”:”Alex Terrell”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}}],”archived”:false},”pageMeta”:{“activeCarouselIndex”:0,”articleId”:12955278,”articleMountId”:”main-content”,”section”:{“slug”:”football”,”id”:339,”sectionName”:”sport/football/serie-a”,”type”:”customiserV1″,”theme”:”theme-football”},”spotId”:”sp_5v3VPY0c”,”pushlyKey”:”KtL4100XTLLEgUtYDKtO1stRdc1XNxnLUb5i”,”commentsAllowed”:true,”pageType”:”article”,”isSection”:false,”pageTags”:[“Sport Live Blogs”,”Juventus”],”renderedArticleId”:12955278,”sharingEnabled”:true,”socialHeadline”:”Crotone vs Juventus LIVE: Stream, TV channel, kick-off time, team news as Cristiano Ronaldo misses Serie A clash”,”socialSharingServices”:[“twitter”,”facebook”],”urlAbsolute”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12955278/crotone-vs-juventus-live-stream-tv-channel-kick-off-time-team-news-cristiano-ronaldo/”,”cssManifest”:{“adsDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/adsDesktop.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”adsMobile.css”:”/assets/client/adsMobile.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”article.css”:”/assets/client/article.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”articleSocial.css”:”/assets/client/articleSocial.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”boxout.css”:”/assets/client/boxout.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”brightcoveDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveDesktop.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”brightcoveMobile.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveMobile.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”comments.css”:”/assets/client/comments.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”core.css”:”/assets/client/core.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”coreMobile.css”:”/assets/client/coreMobile.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”customiser.css”:”/assets/client/customiser.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”liveblog.css”:”/assets/client/liveblog.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”oembed.css”:”/assets/client/oembed.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”opta.css”:”/assets/client/opta.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”page-404.css”:”/assets/client/page-404.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”pagination.css”:”/assets/client/pagination.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”rails.css”:”/assets/client/rails.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”section.css”:”/assets/client/section.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”,”static-error.css”:”/assets/client/static-error.9363e1534a49805aa427.1.css”},”cssBundles”:[{“src”:”article.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”articleSocial.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”liveblog.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”adsDesktop.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”comments.css”,”lazy”:true},{“src”:”opta.css”,”lazy”:false}],”siteContext”:{“site”:”sun”,”lang”:”en-gb”,”articleDateFormat”:”D MMM YYYY,H:mm”,”timezone”:”Europe/London”,”sourcepoint”:{“enabled”:true,”accountId”:259,”siteId”:5048,”mmsDomain”:”https://cmp.cdn.thesun.co.uk”,”privacyManagerId”:165581,”baseEndpoint”:”https://cmp.cdn.thesun.co.uk”,”amp”:{“accountId”:259,”propertyHref”:”https://thesun.co.uk.amp”,”propertyId”:7736,”privacyManagerId”:165581,”stageCampaign”:false,”checkConsentHref”:”https://cmp.cdn.thesun.co.uk/wrapper/tcfv2/v1/amp”,”promptUISrc”:”https://cmp.cdn.thesun.co.uk/amp/index.html”,”mmsDomain”:”https://cmp.cdn.thesun.co.uk”,”pmTab”:”purposes”,”targetingParams”:{“color”:”red”},”policy”:{“default”:{“timeout”:{“seconds”:5,”fallbackAction”:”reject”}}}}},”isProd”:true,”features”:{“enable-newsletter”:false,”dockedPlayer”:true,”podWidgets”:true,”swipe”:false,”swipeOnBoarding”:false,”digitalPersonalisation”:false,”digitalPersonalisationServerSide”:false,”burgerMenu”:false,”galleryAds”:true,”newBrightcove”:false,”redisAMPCacheEnabled”:true,”redisCacheAMPVersion”:32,”stickySocial”:false,”nextBestAction”:false,”redisArticleCacheEnabled”:true,”redisSectionCacheEnabled”:true,”billboardTeaser”:false,”firstScrollAnalytics”:true,”pushlyNotification”:true,”redisBrotliCompressionEnabled”:false,”optimizelySnippetEnabled”:true,”fsStickyWidgets”:true,”liveblogV2Enabled”:false}},”site”:”sun”,”isProd”:true},”siteLinks”:{“help”:”https://help.thesun.co.uk”,”login”:”https://login.thesun.co.uk”,”profile”:”https://home.thesun.co.uk”},”articleTeaser”:[{“content”:{“kicker”:”PARK IT”,”headline”:”Man Utd delete tweet over away fans ‘climbing 14 flights of stairs’ amid PPV angers”,”lead”:”FANS hammered the club’s social media team after a tone deaf tweet made light of the game with Newcastle being played behind closed doors. 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      Cristiano Ronaldo backs Khabib to beat Justin Gatethje as Juventus star says ‘of course’ UFC champ will retain belt

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has backed Khabib Nurmagomedov to ‘of course’ beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 254.
      Unbeaten Khabib headlines Fight Island next weekend against interim champion Gaethje in a lightweight unification.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo pictured in 2018 with UFC champion Khabib NurmagomedovCredit: Refer to Caption

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      Ronaldo backed Nurmagomedov to ‘of course’ beat Justin Gaethje at UFC 254

      Juventus forward Ronaldo, 35, was asked to predict the outcome of the title fight.
      And the Portugal icon – currently self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus – has tipped Nurmagomedov, 32, to retain his crown.
      Ronaldo answered on an Instagram live stream: “Of course, of course, Khabib is going to win!
      “My brother! Inshallah!”

      The two mega-stars previously met in 2018, where the pair posed together and Nurmagomedov held up a Real Madrid shirt.
      Ronaldo is a UFC fan and previously trained with Russian Khabib’s former opponent and rival Conor McGregor, 32.
      McGregor and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner met up in Las Vegas in 2016.
      Ronaldo then invited the Irishman and his trainer John Kavanagh to Jennifer Lopez’s party.

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      McGregor and five-time Ballon d’Or Ronaldo met up in Las Vegas in 2016Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk

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      McGregor pictured with Jennifer Lopez at her party Credit: Refer to Caption

      Kavanagh told the Irish Independant: “We’re all there thinking: ‘How can Ronaldo invite us to this gig? Who’s going to be there?’
      “Even in the car as we’re driving in: ‘Wait! This a terrible mistake. We’re going to walk in here and be thrown out by some security guard!’
      “We go in and J-Lo catches his [McGregor’s] eye and comes running over like a schoolgirl: “Oh! Conor McGregor! Thank you for coming. Let’s dance!”

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      Cristiano Ronaldo urges fans to ditch sweets, eat vegetables and soak up some sunshine in bid to survive coronavirus

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has urged fans to ‘respect but not fear’ coronavirus in his first comments since testing positive on Tuesday.
      The 35-year-old also extolled the virtues of sunbathing as he hit back at claims he had breached protocol by flying to Italy on Wednesday.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo has urged fans to eat healthy and sunbatheCredit: Instagram / @cristiano

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      The Portuguese mega-star is currently isolating with coronavirusCredit: Instagram / @cristiano

      On an Instagram Live addressing the importance of developing a strong immune system, he said: “The sun helps a lot.
      “People don’t have that perception, but it does a lot of good.
      “When I get the chance, I do some sunbathing. In Turin it is more difficult, but I always try to get 20 or 30 minutes of sunshine.

      “I love being on my terrace soaking up the sun, it’s very important.
      “Having high vitamin C and D, with high levels, Selenium, Omega 3, eating well and properly, doing sport.
      “A lot of people don’t like it but just walking is important . And sleeping well, having a good night’s sleep is the best medicine.
      “With everything off, no lights on. Thank God I sleep well every night, always eight or nine hours a day. Invest in it, it is essential.

      “Eat well, lots of vegetables, lots of greens and don’t abuse sweets to have a strong immune system.”

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      He added: “In my next Instagram Live I will give my opinion and my point of view on what I have been studying in the last years.
      “I wish you all health and urge you not to be afraid of the virus and face the reality, but respect it.”
      He also hit back at Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadaforo who had claimed earlier in the week he believed Ronaldo may have broken coronavirus protocol by jetting to Italy from Portugal in an air ambulance 24 hours after he tested positive.
      The former Manchester United star said: “I did not break any protocol.

      Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club
      “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 whose name I’m not going to say, it’s a lie, I abided by all the protocols.”
      Earlier in the day Cristiano’s mum Dolores Aveiro revealed the Juventus striker was “doing well.”
      Speaking before Cristiano showed off his ripped body by his pool in a social media photo, she told Portuguese daily Correio da Manha: “He’s doing well, thank God.
      “Unfortunately I can’t be with him but I’m supporting him from a distance.”
      Ronaldo also confirmed he was living on a separate floor to the rest of his family at his mansion in Turin.
      Speaking while his kids were at school, he said: “I’m on one floor and my children are on another. For the next ten days it’s going to be like that.
      “It’s difficult not to be in contact with them, but we have to respect the rules.”

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      Chelsea transfer target Gianluigi Donnarumma in talks with AC Milan and agent Mino Raiola over new contract

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      CHELSEA transfer target Gianluigi Donnarumma is in talks with AC Milan and his agent Mino Raiola over a new contract, according to reports.
      After a stand-off, the 21-year-old goalkeeper is now in contact with the club for a new agreement which comes as a blow to the Blues.

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      Donnarumma has some big choices to make as he decides his futureCredit: Rex Features

      They had harboured hopes of nabbing the youngster on a free next summer, even after the signing of Edouard Mendy.
      But with Donnarumma and his notorious agent Riola now in discussion with Milan, Chelsea will have to watch on nervously to see if anything is agreed.
      Italian outlet Calcio Mercato report that the goalie does want to stay with AC Milan and is willing to extend his contract, which runs out in June 2021.
      Discussing Donnarumma last month, club legend and technical director Paolo Maldini suggested there was little reason to rush.

      The 52-year-old told Sky Sport Italia: “He has played 220 games with Milan at his age, that’s absolutely uncommon. The more he goes on, the more he becomes a leader.
      “He is a leader in training and with his behaviour. His growth has been truly exponential.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are also believed to be ready to swoop, meaning Chelsea will have a fight even if contract talks break down.
      Donnarumma on a free would represent extraordinary business if the London side could pull it off, and would make a big contrast to their signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga.

      The club splashed a colossal £71.6million on the Spaniard to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
      But he has made a string of errors over multiple seasons and has recently been replaced by £22m Edouard Mendy from Rennes.
      Kepa was believed to want a way out but changed his mind.

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      Chelsea eyed Gianluigi Donnarumma in summer and could still land AC Milan keeper in free transfer despite signing Mendy

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      CHELSEA plotted a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma before completing a deal for Edouard Mendy, according to reports.
      And they may go back in for the AC Milan captain in June when his contract expires but will face competition from a host of top clubs.

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      Gianluigi Donnarumma has enjoyed a strong start to the season amid talks over a new contractCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Donnarumma has been a mainstay at the San Siro since he was 16 but is yet to agree a new contract with the club.
      Chelsea were among the interested parties during the recent transfer window, as reported by CalcioMercato.
      Frank Lampard was unhappy with Kepa Arrizabalaga as his first-choice keeper and bagged Mendy from Rennes for £22million.

      Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid also took an interest in Donnarumma, along with Juventus.

      But the 21-year-old’s future will primarily be decided by the outcome of contract negotiations with Milan.
      The Serie A side are said to believe that he wants to stay with the club.
      A potential Chelsea bid would likely demand Kepa leave Stamford Bridge, with no willing buyer emerging over the autumn.
      After a number of years outside of the European elite, Milan are back in continental competition this year and have won all six of their opening games in 2020-21.

      That includes a dramatic 9-8 penalty shootout victory over Rio Ave in Europa League play-offs and three consecutive clean sheets in Serie A.

      Discussing the Donnarumma talks last month, club legend and technical director Paolo Maldini suggested there was little reason to rush.
      The 52-year-old told Sky Sport Italia: “He has played 220 games with Milan at his age, that’s absolutely uncommon. The more he goes on, the more he becomes a leader.
      “He is a leader in training and with his behaviour. His growth has been truly exponential.
      “We must try, it could happen in a week, 10 days, 20 days, we are not in a hurry. We are in this situation now, we know, so 10 or 15 more days won’t change anything.”

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      Juventus awarded 3-0 win over Napoli who get point deducted after Serie A side forfeited game over coronavirus

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      JUVENTUS have been handed a 3-0 win after Napoli failed to show up to their Serie A clash on October 4.
      Napoli have also been deducted a point as further punishment.

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      Juventus have been awarded a 3-0 win over Napoli – who have also had a point deducted after not being allowed to travel for their match on October 4Credit: Reuters

      Local health authorities had blocked the visitors from travelling to Turin after two of their players tested positive for coronavirus.
      In the week prior to the highly-anticipated league clash, players Piotr Zielinski and Eljif Elmas had contracted the virus alongside a staff member.
      It came on the back of news that Genoa, Napoli’s previous opponents, had 22 players test positive for the virus.
      Rules in Italy stated that anybody who came in contact with a positive test had to self-isolate.

      But those rules did not apply to Serie A, which was agreed before the start of the season.
      Juventus even travelled to their home stadium to play the game while Napoli failed to make the 700-mile trip.
      Napoli wanted the game rescheduled but a judge from Serie A claimed ‘force majeure’ did not come into effect.

      It means they denied a claim that extraordinary circumstances prevented them from making the trip.

      A statement read: “In the opinion of this sports judge, the case of force majeure is not proven.”
      Napoli have insisted they will appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo travels from Portugal to Italy onboard private ambulance plane after positive coronavirus test

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has left Portugal in an air ambulance to continue his self-isolation at his Turin home after testing positive for coronavirus.
      The 35-year-old’s jet left Tires Airport in Cascais near Lisbon around 1.45pm local time.

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      Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirusCredit: EPA

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      Ronaldo is travelling back to Italy onboard a private ambulance planeCredit: European Air Ambulance

      He was taken to the municipal airstrip from the Portuguese training camp base in nearby Oeiras by ambulance.
      He is understood to be travelling in a Bombardier Learjet 45XR LX-ONE which is specially equipped to fly him following his Covid positive test.
      It is operated by Luxembourg Air Rescue which specialises in offering repatriations of those who have suffered illnesses or accidents abroad and need to get back home.
      It had been reported earlier in the day he wanted to fly back to Italy.

      He was pictured on Tuesday giving the thumbs-up from a balcony at his room at the Portuguese training camp.
      His positive coronavirus test put him out of tonight’s Uefa Nations League match against Sweden.
      There has not been any official comment from the Portuguese FA on Ronaldo’s departure, although it’s understood he requested and received permission to travel.
      Earlier today, Portuguese sports analyst Rui Pedro Braz, referring to Jose Fontes and Anthony Lopes who are the other two Portuguese internationals to have tested positive for coronavirus so far, said: “It’s up to Cristiano to decide whether he travels to Turin or remains in Portugal.

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      Ronaldo departed Portugal in a Bombardier Learjet 45XR LX-ONECredit: European Air Ambulance

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      “Jose Fonte tested positive for Covid and travelled to Lille and Anthony Lopes tested positive and travelled to Lyon.
      “Cristiano Ronaldo believes that if he tests positive a third time he’ll want to travel to Turin.”
      Portugal manager Fernando Santos claimed before the Juventus star left his homeland that Ronaldo was desperate to play after being forced to sit out tonight’s clash against Sweden.
      Speaking while the team star was still at the Portuguese training camp, he said in an update on the footballer’s condition: “He is managing the situation very well.
      “He is in the room, saying he wants to play, he talks to us from his balcony.
      “He is completely asymptomatic, he is OK, without any symptoms, he doesn’t even know what happened to him.”
      The plane Ronaldo left on was pictured and his departure filmed live on TV, but it is not thought anyone managed to obtain any clear shots of the footballer.
      Plane operator European Air Ambulance describes itself as offering “bed-to-bed services for worldwide missions” on its website.

      It says: “European Air Ambulance is one of the largest specialised air ambulance service providers in Europe offering worldwide air ambulance repatriation with outstanding end-to-end patient care.
      “All missions are staffed with a medical team consisting of a specialised physician and a flight nurse. 
      “We are ready to take off day and night, 365 days a year.”
      Ronaldo’s partner Georgina Rodriguez has labelled the five-time Ballon d’Or winner as her ‘inspiration’ following his positive test.
      Uploading a screenshot of a Whatsapp video call between them alongside the message: “You are my inspiration” and a heart emoji.
      Italian media have revealed that despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Ronaldo remains on a £28million-a-year salary at Juventus.
      This is equal to or more than the squad bill at FOUR Serie A teams.
      And Ronaldo also earns four time more than the second highest-paid player in the Italian top-flight.

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      Georgina Rodriguez reacted to news of her partner’s positive coronavirus test by sharing a screenshot of a video call between themCredit: Instagram / @georginagio More