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      Incredible plan to replace world famous football stadium by burying it UNDERGROUND in bizarre £1.5billion scheme

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      AN incredible new plan to replace Milan’s world famous football stadium by burying it underground has been unveiled.The £1.5billion scheme is backed by Italian football giants AC Milan and Inter Milan who currently share the iconic San Siro grounds.An incredible plan to replace Milan’s iconic football stadium by burying it underground has been unveiledCredit: IONThe plan would see a new stadium constructed entirely below street levelCredit: IONInter Milan and AC Milan currently share the San Siro stadiumCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe new underground stadium was designed by architect Davide Bruno who presented the idea during the Il Foglio a San Siro event.It would see a brand new football stadium constructed entirely below street level.And the stadium would replace the San Siro grounds and would be shared by the Italian rivals Inter Milan and AC Milan.Plans for the grounds include the construction of luxury hotels and restaurants, as well as event spaces.read more on milanAnd that’s not all – the stadium would have its own metro station and multi-storey car park to make travel to and from the grounds as smooth as possible. While Milan’s players are scoring goals underground, those who don’t care for the sport can enjoy the new park above it.Plans for the park include 20,000 Trees, 500,000 Flowers and more than four miles of slopes and pedestrian paths.The proposed project would take between four and five years to complete, according to Bruno.Most read in FootballAn AC Milan fan account called Homeofmilan posted the news on Instagram and asked fans what they thought.Fans clashed in the comments with many slamming the idea as unrealistic while others praised its creativity.Kyle Walker gives brutal seven-word warning to Chelsea flop Joao Felix during AC Milan loss One angry Instagram user wrote: “I have seen many stupid things in my Life. But this is one of the most stupid ideas I have seen.”Another shot back: “A lot of people will hate on this idea but it’s honestly so cool and exactly what you should want for an urban development.”Inter Milan and AC Milan had previously considered redeveloping the iconic San Siro Stadium, but neither team considered the proposal viable.The clubs also considered knocking it down to build a new stadium but a local heritage commission found the site to have “cultural interest”, meaning it couldn’t be demolished. Officially known as the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, the grounds have homed AC Milan since 1927 and Inter from 1947.If the plans for the new stadium go ahead, it will be the first soccer arena built in Italy since 2011.Juventus opened their 40,000-seater Allianz Stadium in Turin in 2011.The plan would cost £1.5billionCredit: IONThe San Siro Football Stadium has been the joint home ground of Inter Milan and AC Milan since 1947Credit: Alamy More

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      More Serie A matches postponed including huge clash in title race as Pope’s funeral schedule confirmed

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      THE SERIE A have announced the postponement of more matches following the Pope’s death.Pope Francis died of a stroke and coronary failure on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after weeks in hospital with breathing problems.The Serie A have announced the postponement of three more matches following the Pope’s deathThe matches were postponed as they were scheduled for Saturday, which is when Pope Francis’ funeral takes placeIt was then announced that all of Monday’s fixtures would be moved out of respect to the pontiff and played on Wednesday.And now football chiefs announced that Saturday’s Serie A fixtures will also be suspended due to Francis’ funeral.There were three games scheduled for that day: Como vs Genoa, Inter Milan vs Roma and Lazio vs Parma. The match between Inter and the Giallorossi posed as the most crucial encounter with the former neck and neck with Napoli at the top of the table tied on points.Read More on FootballThe aforementioned matches are now expected to take place on Sunday instead. Pope Francis’ funeral will be held in St Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday.And the ceremony will be attended by several world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.The Pope was a massive football fan and watched his home country Argentina win the World Cup in 2022.Most read in FootballFifa president Gianni Infantino issued a statement saying he was “deeply saddened” by the pontiff’s death.Infantino posted on instagram: “I was privileged enough to spend some time with him on a couple of occasions, and he always shared his enthusiasm for football and stressed the important role our sport plays in society. Pope Francis is laid out in open coffin at The Vatican for key ceremony“All the prayers of the whole football world are with him.” More

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      Football matches postponed in Italy following death of Pope Francis and Serie A games on Easter Monday called off

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      ALL football matches in Italy have been postponed after the passing of Pope Francis.A Serie A statement confirmed the top flight would postpone all games on Easter Monday.The Serie A has postponed all games after the death of Pope FrancisCredit: APAs confirmed by the Vatican on Monday morning, the late Pope passed away at the age of 88.Four top flight games in Italy were scheduled to commence today, starting with Torino v Udinese at 11:30 UK time.A league statement released shortly after the announcement said: “Following the passing of His Holiness, Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A can confirm that today’s league games in Serie A and Primavera 1 have been postponed. “The date of the rearranged fixtures will be announced in due course.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe other top flight games affected by the decision today were Cagliari v Fiorentina, Genoa v Lazio and Parma v Juventus.There were also three games in the Primavera 1 – Italy’s development league – which were also hit by the postponements.It is currently unclear when the games will be rearranged.The late Pope had suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed when he was younger.Most read in FootballHe was admitted to hospital on February 14 for a respiratory issue that developed into double pneumonia.His Holiness had been in hospital for 38 days. The day before his death, he had emerged on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in a Popemobile tour.The Vatican statement on Pope Francis’ death said: “At 7:35 this morning (local time), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.” More

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      Victor Osimhen ‘signs agreement to join Man Utd in bargain transfer’ with striker ‘enthusiastic’ about Old Trafford move

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN has already signed an agreement to join Manchester United in the summer transfer window, reports claim.And United could land the 26-year-old striker for a bargain price of just £25MILLION.Victor Osimhen has already signed an agreement to join Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyA member of Osimhen’s entourage has revealed that a United deal is already in place, according to sensational reports from Africa Foot.The Nigeria international is due back at Napoli once this season ends after spending it on loan with Galatasaray.Turkish journalist Serdar Ali Celikler claimed on NEO Spor that the striker has reached an agreement with United.But a club deal hasn’t been struck between Napoli and United yet.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSources said no mention of an exact transfer fee has been mentioned, but they estimate it at between £25-30 million. Osimhen’s current deal with Napoli expires in 2026, so the Serie A side will want to avoid letting him go for free. Africa Foot added that Osimhen’s team are “very enthusiastic” about the idea of a move to the Premier League. United have long been interested and their problems in front of goal under Ruben Amorim have seen those links re-emerge.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThere were talks of a Napoli swap deal for Alejandro Garnacho in January, after the young Argentine’s struggles this season.Osimhen has scored 29 goals in 34 games this season, including 21 in the Super Lig. Man Utd legend Nicky Butt cautioned for head-butting security guard at his 50th birthday party with other football starsOsimhen desperately searched for a new club last summer after Antonio Conte signed Romelu Lukaku to replace him at Napoli.He had been expected to leave Napoli – where he won the 2022-23 Serie A title- via a permanent transfer earlier that summer but no move materialised.Osimhen’s camp held talks with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi Arabian clubs, though no deal could be struck.Osimhen was subsequently left out of Napoli’s official Serie A squad before Galatasaray saved him by completing a season-long loan.Galatasaray would love to sign Osimhen permanently, though he would rather play for a global juggernaut next. More

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      Furious Bayern Munich star shoves ballboy to ground as Harry Kane and Co’s Champions League dream ends in disaster

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      BAYERN MUNICH star Josip Stanisic pushed a ballboy off his stool during his side’s Champions League clash with Inter Milan this evening.The Croatian defender was in action as Bayern attempted to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg in Munich last week.Josip Stanisic shoves the Inter ballboyThe ballboy was sent flying off his chairStanisic, 25, quickly fled the sceneEngland captain Harry Kane levelled the tie on 52 minutes, lasering a shot beyond Yann Sommer.But Bayern soon shot themselves in the foot by conceding from two set pieces in quick succession; Lautaro Martinez and Munich old-boy Benjamin Pavard bagging the goals.With 14 minutes remaining, Eric Dier’s looping header put Vincent Kompany’s men back within one.And as Bayern steamed forward, they became more and more desperate in their bid to score.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFollowing more than five of the six additional minutes having been played, Sommer launched a goal kick straight out of touch.Stanisic went to chase the ball in order to take a quick throw-in.Having just been spoken to by Inter boss Simone Inzaghi, the ballboy did not quickly give Stanisic the ball.When the ball was instead tossed away, the Bayern star appeared to shove the boy off his stool.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKStanisic’s shove was caught on cameraCredit: AFPThis elicited a huge roar from the San Siro crowd.While several members of Inter’s coaching staff ran over to give the 25-year-old verbals.Vincent Kompany talks about his Bayern Munich assistant Rodyse Munienge The Slovakian referee Slavko Vincic booked Federico Dimarco, who had been substituted more than 20 minutes earlier, for his reaction.Despite the protestations of the Inter bench, Stanisic’s shove went unpunished.Bayern finally got the ball back into play and managed to fashion one final opportunity.But substitute Kingsley Coman smashed the ball over the bar, with the final whistle signalling Inter’s triumph just moments later.It was disappointment again for Harry Kane and CoCredit: AFP More

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      Eleven-cap England star Tammy Abraham set to complete £20m transfer that could see him link up with ex-Chelsea boss

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      TAMMY ABRAHAM is set to complete a permanent move to Milan from Roma in the summer.The English striker has been on loan at the San Siro this season and has struck 10 times, although only three of those goals have come in Serie A.Tammy Abraham is set for a permanent move to AC MilanCredit: GettySergio Conceicao is facing the sack at the San SiroCredit: GettyAbraham impressed most in the Coppa Italia as his four goals across three rounds has helped Milan to the semi-finals.His most recent goal in the competition came in the first leg against archrivals Inter.Even though Milan are likely to sack current boss Sergio Conceicao in the summer, Abraham, 27, looks set to complete a move for about £20million.Abraham, 27, scored 37 times in three years at Roma after leaving Chelsea for £34m although 27 of those came in the first season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLKyle Walker could also make a summer permanent move from Manchester City to Milan, who are in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.But they are ninth in Serie A, which is why Conceicao could get the boot.Former Spurs and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, currently at Napoli, is one manager who Milan could turn to.Ex-Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille, is also in the frame.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe Italian has guided the French giants to third in Ligue 1, but a turn in form has seen them drop away in the title race.He was recently slammed by former Marseille star player Christophe Dugarry following the 3-0 defeat to AS Monaco.Former England boss Sam Allardyce ready to make stunning return to football He said: “The coach has never found the right combination.”No player plays in the right place and none are in their favourite position.”Antonio Conte is one option to replace ConceicaoCredit: GettyRoberto De Zerbi could also be in the running for the jobCredit: Getty More

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      Fans demand Scott McTominay wins Ballon d’Or after Napoli wondergoal as ex-Man Utd star shows up Amorim’s flops

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      SCOTT McTOMINAY continued his sensational campaign with Napoli with a wondergoal on Monday night.McTominay bagged a brace as Napoli beat Empoli 3-0 to put themselves within three points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan.Scott McTominay continued his blistering form with Napoli by scoring twice in their win over Empoli on MondayCredit: GettyThe former Man Utd man opened the scoring with a long-range effortCredit: RexA wonderful header doubled his tally and put Napoli out of sight of their oppositionCredit: GettyThe former Manchester United midfielder has been tearing it up since his £25.7m move to the Italian giants in the summer.And his performance against Empoli was yet another example of why Man Utd should have kept hold of the 28-year-old amid their turgid campaign.The 6ft 3in powerhouse – who has been learning Italian since the move – opened the scoring for Napoli with a surging run through midfield and a long-range drilled effort that rippled into the bottom corner.Before adding his second, and Napoli’s third, with a superb header that gave Empoli goalkeeper Devis Vasquez no chance at keeping it out.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe finishes were McTominay’s seventh and eighth Serie A goals of the season – meaning no Man Utd player has scored more league goals than the Scotland international this season.His overall performance was borderline flawless too, as he boasted 100 per cent success rate on long balls and tackles, as well as 89 percent pass accuracy.His display was so impressive it had fans calling for him to be awarded football’s most prestigious individual prize.One wrote: “Ballon d’Or for McTominay”.Most read in FootballMcTominay has been on fire for Napoli this seasonNo Manchester United player has scored more league goals than McTominay this seasonJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordWhile another added: “McTominay and Lukaku literally deserve a Ballon d’Or shout.”But it’s not just football fans that have been singing the praises of the former Premier League star.Inside Scott McTominay and Cam Reading’s glam life in NaplesEx-Napoli and West Ham hero Paolo Di Canio said earlier this season: “I would go to Manchester United to arrest all the directors – how do you give McTominay away?”And AC Milan legend Joe Jordan reckons McTominay is on course to become one of Britian’s greatest ever exports to the Serie A.He told SunSport: “I was really surprised United let Scott go during the summer. I don’t know all the circumstances but I thought he was doing OK at United. But, at Napoli, he’s lifted his game to another level.”His form is consistent, his front play is good, he’s scoring goals and providing assists.”Even Napoli boss Antonio Conte has publicly praised the recruitment team in Naples for swooping up McTominay.”We did well with Scott because he was not a starter at Manchester United, but I already knew him very well and we worked under the radar to bring him here,” he said.”Of course, everyone is eager to prove themselves and I am glad that we got it right choosing McTominay.”Read More on The SunMcTominay’s eight goals and four assists in Serie A this season have helped propel Napoli into a title race.While Man Utd are languishing in 14th place in the Premier League in his absence, having won just 10 of their 32 league games so far this season. Antonio Conte has been full of praise for the midfielderCredit: Getty More

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      AC Milan having second thoughts over Kyle Walker transfer with veteran former England star’s future in doubt

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      AC MILAN are thinking again about making Kyle Walker’s move permanent.The veteran Manchester City skipper made a good impression in the first few weeks after moving to the San Siro in January, making 12 appearances.AC Milan may decide against signing Kyle Walker this summerCredit: GettyAll the signs were they would take up the option to buy the full-back — who turns 35 next month — for around £5million.But the England ace is out for several weeks following surgery after he fractured his right elbow during training.Loanee Walker faces a battle to play much before the end of the campaign.And he will have to wait to see if he has done enough to earn a long-term move.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLMilan are ninth place in Serie A.Their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season are fading.That is likely to hit their summer budget, which could also further hamper Walker’s hopes of an extended stay in Italy.Walker was almost reduced to tears when he was deemed surplus to requirements by Pep Guardiola at City.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHis contract at the Etihad expires in June 2026 – meaning he is set to enter the final term of his current deal there this summer. But while the 95-cap England international could be left in limbo of his football contract, he is having no such issues off the field.Kyle Walker signs big money deal to model huge fashion brand’s underwear just like David BeckhamAs revealed by SunSport, Walker signed a big-money deal – said to be worth six figures – to be an underwear model for Hugo Boss.A source said: “He’s so excited about this, he can’t contain himself.“He’s been reluctant to do anything like this in the past because he doesn’t like the spotlight, but things are different now.“He’s loving his new lease of life with AC Milan and hopes his performances can help him reach 100 caps for England.“But he’s also thinking about the future and has half an eye on life beyond football.” More