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    AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini shows off shredded physique at 52 while on holiday with stunning wife Adriana Fossa

    PAOLO MALDINI turned heads as he showed off his ripped physique while on holiday.
    The AC Milan veteran, 52, and his stunning wife were spotted soaking up the sunshine in Portofino, Italy.

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    Paolo Maldini and his wife Adriana Fossa were pictured enjoying the sunshineCredit: BackGrid
    Maldini and Adriana Fossa, who have been married since 1994, enjoyed a dip in the sea before grabbing a bite to eat together.
    The Italy legend, wearing a pair of black patterned trunks, showed off his chiselled abs.
    He hung up his boots 11 years ago, but the world class left-back still looks fighting fit.
    Maldini spent his entire career with AC Milan before he called time on his playing days.

    He made 902 appearances for the club, won five Champions League trophies, seven Serie A titles, five Cups and five Supercoppa Italiana.

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    Paolo Maldini rolled back the years as he showed off his toned upper bodyCredit: BackGrid

    The veteran defender is renowned for his phrase: “If I have to make a tackle, then I have already made a mistake.”
    Maldini, who contracted coronavirus in March, is now the Serie A club’s technical director.
    And ahead of his side’s match against Sampdoria, he decided to take a well-deserved break in the sun.

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    The legendary Italian defender was joined by his wife Adriana FossaCredit: BackGrid

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    Juventus 2 Sampdoria 0: Cristiano Ronaldo seals Juve’s Serie A title but slips up in Golden Boot race with penalty miss

    MAURIZIO SARRI led the wild celebrations after Juventus were crowned Serie A champions for a ninth consecutive time.
    The ex-Chelsea chief, 61, is the oldest manager ever to win the Italian top-flight and enjoyed some Champers and a fag.

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    Juventus chief Maurizio Sarri celebrated their title in style

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    Cristiano Ronaldo, right, made sure to show off his massive thighs
    Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, stripped down and made sure to flex his muscles in every photo opportunity as he won his second Scudetto.
    But it wasn’t all good news for the Portuguese superstar as a missed penalty left him three behind Lazio’s Ciro Immobile in the race for the golden boot.
    Italian Immobile netted a hat-trick earlier on Sunday in a 5-1 win at Verona.
    And Ronadlo wasted no time in closing the gap to his goalscoring rival as he opened the scoring seven minutes into added time before the break.

    Barcelona-bound Miralem Pjanic provided the assist from a free-kick, as he drilled the ball across to Ronaldo.
    The five-time Ballon d’Or winner coolly slotted home from just inside the box.
    It took his goal tally to 35 this season in 44 games, with 31 coming in the league.

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    Maurizio Sarri is the oldest manager to win Serie A

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    The Old Lady won with two games to spare

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    Juventus were crowned Serie A champions for a ninth consecutive time after Cristiano Ronaldo & Co saw past Sampdoria
    Striker Federico Bernardeschi then sealed the points on 67 minutes.

    Ronaldo had the chance to grab his second after a penalty was awarded on the 89th minute, but his riffled effort smashed off the crossbar.
    However it mattered little as Juventus comfortably claimed the three points needed to extinguish the faint title hopes of trailers Lazio and Inter Milan.
    They will lift the trophy against Roma at home next Sunday.

    It will be boss Sarri’s first trophy of his managerial career on home soil, and only his second overall after Chelsea’s Europa League triumph last season.
    And he could still add more, with Juventus also looking forward to a Champions League last-16 second-leg clash with Lyon next month.
    The winner of that tie will face either Man City or Real Madrid in the quarters when the rearranged end-of-season mini-tournament kicks off in Lisbon.

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    Federico Bernardeschi scores for Juventus

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    Juve celebrate as they secured the Serie A title

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    How Cristiano Ronaldo keeps in shape at 35 with diet plan featuring swordfish, magic chicken and five naps per day

    CRISTIANO RONALDO is entering the twilight years of his career – but still looks as fit as ever on and off the pitch.
    And it has helped him become an instant success with Juventus as he continues to sparkle in his second season in Italy.

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    CR7 joined the Italian giants for £99m in the summer of 2018, signing a four-year-contract.
    And after a tricky start to his new venture, the 35-year-old scored 31 goals in 47 games in all competitions in his debut season.
    This campaign he has netted 34 goals in 43 games – becoming the fastest man to net 50 Serie A goals.
    But behind the scenes it takes a lot of hard work. From his diet, to exercise routine to sleep and rest, Ronaldo leads the most disciplined of lifestyles.

    He can eat up to SIX meals a day, with fish a big part of his diet.

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    Fish and salad form an integral part of Cristiano Ronaldo’s dietCredit: Instagram

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    Cristiano Ronaldo describes chicken as his ‘magic food’
    Swordfish, tuna and braised cod are particular favourites. He regards chicken as “magical” due to its high protein and low fat content.
    For breakfast Ronaldo will eat ham and cheese and low-fat yoghurt.
    If he doesn’t have it for brekkie, the former Manchester United star will wolf down avocado toast for snacks during the day.

    Lunch No1 could consist of chicken and salad, while No2 might be fish – maybe tuna with salad, eggs and olives.
    Dinner will see the football legend fill his boots with meat or fish, maybe breaking them up in two separate sittings.

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    The Juventus striker concentrates on his core fitness that gives him a body of a 20-something year oldCredit: Instagram @cristiano

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    The legendary footballer is a big fan of swimming, which he will often do with his son Cristiano JrCredit: Instagram @cristiano
    FIVE NAPS PER DAY
    Steak, swordfish or the Lisbon speciality of Bacalao a la Brasa – a mixture of braised cod, onions, thinly sliced potatoes and scrambled eggs should see him through till bedtime.
    Once tucked up, Ronaldo will ensure he has eight hours of sleep each night. That’s in addition to FIVE naps he will take during the day.
    Speaking about rest, the Portuguese superstar said: “Proper sleep is really important for getting the most out of training.
    “I go to bed early and get up early, especially before matches. Sleep helps muscles recover which is really important.”
    Clearly the gym and intense exercise is a huge part of Ronaldo’s life – as shown by his incredible muscle definition and speedy recovery from injury.
    The forward follows a Pilates-based routine that focuses on resistance work to strengthen his core.

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    Ronaldo insists rest and sleep are essential for leading the healthiest life possibleCredit: Instagram @cristiano

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    The Portuguese international may be 35, but is still in the form of his lifeCredit: Instagram @cristiano

    Cristiano Ronaldo gives cheesy grin after working out on underwater treadmill ahead of Juventus’ clash vs Cagliari
    LOVES SWIMMING
    He is also a big fan of swimming, often taking to the pool with son Cristiano Jr.
    For all his niggles and knocks sustained on the football pitch, Ronaldo invested in a £50,000 Cryotherapy chamber.
    Standing in the chamber for around three minutes, liquid nitrogen freezes Ronaldo to between minus 160 and minus 200 degrees Celsius.
    Cryotherapy beats muscle soreness and reduces swelling, inflammation or sprains.
    But Ronaldo puts mental health alongside physical health as being key to being happy on the pitch as well as off it.
    This involves spending quality time with his family – partner Georgina Rodriguez and his four children Cristiano Jr, twins Mateo and Eva Maria and Alana Martina.
    The superstar said: “Mental strength is just as important as physical strength.

    “Training and physical sessions are most important, but living a relaxed lifestyle helps you to be the best you can be, physically and mentally.
    “I spend my free time with family and friends, which keeps me relaxed and in a positive mindset.”
    And the final secret behind Ronaldo’s supreme physical condition – no alcohol.
    He has been teetotal since at least 2005 – not only because of the adverse affects on his diet, but also because his father’s death at the age of 20 was alcohol related.

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    The former Manchester United man leads the most disciplined of life off the pitchCredit: Instagram @cristiano

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    Daniel Sturridge offered transfer lifeline by Serie B champions Benevento after Loic Remy failed medical

    SERIE B champions Benevento want Daniel Sturridge – as the former Liverpool striker rebuilds his career after a ban for breaching betting rules.
    The ambitious Italians have turned to the Trabzonspor free agent and ex-England star after one-time Chelsea frontman Loic Remy failed a medical.

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    Ex-Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge could land a move to Italian top-flight newcomers Benevento after Trabzonspor cancelled his contract in MarchCredit: Getty – Contributor

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    Former Chelsea and QPR forward Loic Remy failed a medical with Benevento as they look for experience in their second ever shot at Serie ACredit: Getty – Contributor
    Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City ace Sturridge, 30, was “devastated” to be given a four-month suspension from playing in March.
    His initial punishment last summer of a six-week ban, including four suspended, was upgraded when the FA appealed against the findings of an independent commission. 
    Sturridge’s fine was also doubled to £150,000, with Trabzonspor cancelling his contract by mutual consent the same day.
    But now he is eligible to play again and The Mail report Benevento president Oreste Vigorito as saying: “Sturridge would be an honour for any Italian team.”

    Benevento manager, former Juventus and AC Milan forward Pippo Inzaghi, is reportedly keen to make experienced signings.
    Inzaghi knows the Campania-based club need strengthening after they finished bottom in their only other previous season in Serie A, 2017-18.
    And ex-Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente, 35, now with Napoli, is among the other names linked with the top-flight newcomers.

    Llorente, 35, won 24 Spain caps and spent a season with Swansea.

    Remy, though, seems out of contention after failing his fitness test.
    The 33-year-old Lllie ace was in England from 2013 to 2016, at QPR and Stamford Bridge, plus loan spells with Crystal Palace and Newcastle. 

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    Inter Milan plot ‘2021 transfer assault’ to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona as star’s rift with club grows deeper

    INTER MILAN are planning a sensational swoop for Lionel Messi next summer, according to reports.
    The Argentine is in the midst of a frosty rift with Barcelona chiefs and the Serie A side look set to try and take advantage of the feud with a “2021 assault”.

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    Inter Milan are planning to swoop for Lionel Messi next summer

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    Italian outlet Gazzaetta dello Sport says the Serie A side will try to capitalise on his rift with Barca
    Messi’s deal runs out next summer and the Italians hope to lure him away from the Nou Camp with a mega money deal, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

    The 33-year-old superstar has bagged 30 goals in all competitions this season.
    And Inter’s majority shareholders Suning Group Holdings reportedly believe they can stump up the dough to prise Messi away from the Nou Camp and to the San Siro next season.
    Portuguese outlet A Bola report Inter will offer a three-year deal worth £45.5million-a-year.

    It also emerged yesterday Messi’s dad and agent Jorge has splashed out some cash on a plush new pad in the Italian capital Milan.
    He is said to be pulling the strings of his son’s potential switch to the Nerazzuri next season.
    According to Italian outfit Radio Rai, Jorge purchased a home in Milan’s Porta Nova neighbourhood to prepare for his son’s Barca departure.
    It comes after Messi slammed Barcelona as “weak” and “erratic” following their 2-1 home defeat to Osasuna – a result that crowned Madrid champs.

    He said: “We didn’t want to end the season like this but it represents how the season has gone.

    “We were a very erratic, very weak, low-intensity team. We lost a lot of points and today’s game is a summary of the season.
    “We have to be self-critical. Starting with the players but doing a global self-criticism.
    “We are Barca and we have to win everything.

    “We can’t look at Madrid. Madrid have done their job, but we have helped them a lot.”
    Messi has been linked with a transfer to Inter in the past and tyre company Pirelli will reportedly back club president Steven Zhang in an audacious move for the 33-year-old.
    But their chief executive admitted the contribution can only be small following the financial fall out of the coronavirus pandemic.

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    Mario Balotelli in talks with Serie C minnows Como over transfer as star’s career nosedives

    MARIO BALOTELLI is in talks with Italian THIRD TIER outfit Como over a potential transfer move.
    The former Manchester City and Liverpool star is due to be released by Brescia just 12 months into his three-year deal.

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    Mario Balotelli is in talks with Serie C side ComoCredit: AP:Associated Press
    Massimo Cellino, the Serie A side’s owner, had a public falling out with the 29-year-old and now wants to activate a clause in his contract that enables him to rip up his deal after a season.
    Now with Balotelli set to become a free agent, ambitious Serie C club Como have moved quickly to try and pull off a huge coup.
    Como chief executive Michael Gandler told Football Italia: “There’s been some contact between the two parties.
    “His representatives sat down to listen to us. I can’t say any more than that.”

    Como’s new owner Robert Budi Hartono is believed to have an estimated fortune of around £14billion.
    He has lofty ambitions to take the club into the top-flight and feels Balotelli is the man to fire them there.
    Gandler previously said: “Serie A is definitely the goal, however, it’s not an ownership group that’s just going to throw money at the problem.

    “The business philosophy is that we don’t buy value, we create value. Spending a bunch of money on players isn’t creating value.
    “We’re probably the only club that spends less than 50 per cent of our budget on players.
    “Most of them are probably 80 to 90 per cent.”
    And the deal for Balotelli would fit into that model due to the lack of transfer fee, although the much-travelled frontman is expected to demand a hefty wage package.
    Brescia appear desperate to get him off their books, with Cellino admitting it was a “mistake” to sign him.

    Both parties are now set for a legal battle.
    Cellino said back in May: “He no longer has his head with us and I am taking his departure for granted.
    “It’s not necessarily different to what he’s always done in his career – he’s just a bit anarchic.”
    Balotelli has scored five goals in 19 appearances for Brescia this campaign.

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    Udinese 2 Juventus 1 LIVE REACTION: Old Lady made to wait for Serie A title after Fofana nets dramatic late winner

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    Fofana catches Juventus on a quick break to score a fantastic goal. #UdineseJuve #UdineseJuventus #SerieA pic.twitter.com/4el0R6Pd45n
    — Football World (@FTTV10) July 23, 2020n
    n”,”raw”:”
    FOFANA NETS DRAMATIC WINNER
    Here’s the injury time winner from Seko Fofana that meant Udinese won their first game at home since January.
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    WHAT A RESULT n
    Udinese’s first home win since January comes against the league leaders!n
    A famous win for Udinese thanks to an injury time winner from former Fulham man Seko Fofana.n
    They’re now seven points clear of the bottom three with three games left to play. n
    Juve’s wait to lift the title continues. n”,”raw”:”
    WHAT A RESULT
    Udinese’s first home win since January comes against the league leaders!
    A famous win for Udinese thanks to an injury time winner from former Fulham man Seko Fofana.
    They’re now seven points clear of the bottom three with three games left to play.
    Juve’s wait to lift the title continues. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595532363,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:26″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309470″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309470″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    FULL TIME: UDINESE 2-1 JUVENTUSn”,”raw”:”
    FULL TIME: UDINESE 2-1 JUVENTUS”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595532283,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:24″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309469″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309469″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    UDINESE 2-1 JUVENTUSn
    Corner for Juventus. n
    We’ve had the four minutes of added time that were signalled.n”,”raw”:”
    UDINESE 2-1 JUVENTUS
    Corner for Juventus.
    We’ve had the four minutes of added time that were signalled.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595532205,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:23″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309468″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309468″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    UDINESE 2-1 JUVENTUSn
    94. Udinese substitution. n
    De Maio on for Becao. n”,”raw”:”
    UDINESE 2-1 JUVENTUS
    94. Udinese substitution.
    De Maio on for Becao. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595532164,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:22″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309467″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309467″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    UDINESE 2-1 JUVENTUSn
    92. Fofana drives through the middle of the pitch, cuts in on his left foot and tucks the ball into the net under the arm of Szczesny. n
    That is a huge goal for Udinese!n”,”raw”:”
    UDINESE 2-1 JUVENTUS
    92. Fofana drives through the middle of the pitch, cuts in on his left foot and tucks the ball into the net under the arm of Szczesny.
    That is a huge goal for Udinese!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595532125,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:22″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309466″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309466″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    IT’S 2-1 TO UDINESE IN THE 92ND MINUTE!!!n”,”raw”:”
    IT’S 2-1 TO UDINESE IN THE 92ND MINUTE!!!”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595532070,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:21″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309465″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309465″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLL!!n”,”raw”:”
    GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLL!!

    “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595532051,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:20″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309462″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309462″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    UDINESE 1-1 JUVENTUSn
    90. Four minutes added time has been signalled. n”,”raw”:”
    UDINESE 1-1 JUVENTUS
    90. Four minutes added time has been signalled. “},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595531972,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:19″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309461″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309461″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    UDINESE 1-1 JUVENTUSn
    90. Sema goes down very very dramatically and begs for a penalty.n
    The referee points for a corner but that’s embarassing from Sema. n
    A terrible dive.n”,”raw”:”
    UDINESE 1-1 JUVENTUS
    90. Sema goes down very very dramatically and begs for a penalty.
    The referee points for a corner but that’s embarassing from Sema.
    A terrible dive.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595532037,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:19″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309458″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309458″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
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    88. Cool as you like from Sandro. n
    A dangerous cross is whipped in and he chests the ball down into the arms of Szczesny.n
    Two minutes to go plus stoppage time.n”,”raw”:”
    UDINESE 1-1 JUVENTUS
    88. Cool as you like from Sandro.
    A dangerous cross is whipped in and he chests the ball down into the arms of Szczesny.
    Two minutes to go plus stoppage time.”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1595531825,”date_formatted”:”23rd July 2020″,”time_formatted”:”20:17″},”author”:”Giacomo Pisa”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9b53542929c56545a640f18eff09e151?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”309457″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”12194385″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-giacomo-pisa bypostauthor even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-309457″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
    UDINESE 1-1 JUVENTUSn
    87. Dybala takes a tumble in the box but the referee waives claims away. n
    That was similar to the De Paul claim from the first half. n”,”raw”:”
    UDINESE 1-1 JUVENTUS
    87. Dybala takes a tumble in the box but the referee waives claims away.
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    23 Jul 2020, 23:29
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    JUVENTUS will have to wait to claim a ninth-straight Serie A title after a shock defeat to Udinese.
    Matthijs de Ligt put the league leaders into the ascendancy with a screamer from distance, but the hosts hit back through Ilija Nestorovski and an injury time strike from Seko Fofana.
    Final score: Udinese 2-1 Juventus (Nestorovski 53′, Fofana 90′; de Ligt 43′)
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    Udinese 2 Juventus 1: Ronaldo and Co miss out on securing ninth consecutive Serie A title after throwing away lead

    JUVENTUS would have secured their ninth consecutive Serie A title with a win over Udinese.
    But the Italian club’s celebrations have been put on hold after they lost the clash 2-1.

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    Even Cristiano Ronaldo could not find a winner for Juventus
    Udinese beat Juventus at home for the first time in the Italian top-flight since 2010.
    The pressure was on the visitors – who have been champions of Italy for 3000 days.
    And their quest to secure the silverware with a win got off to the perfect start.
    Matthijs de Ligt scored a screamer from distance to give them an advantage.

    But their joy was short-lived as Ilija Nestorovski levelled the scoring in the second half.
    The Udinese star turned the game around when he found the net with a diving header at the far post.
    Even with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala leading the line, Juventus were unable to claw back a goal.

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    Ilija Nestorovski scored the equaliser in the early stages of the second half

    And then disaster for struck for Juventus as Udinese snatched a winner in stoppage time .
    Seko Fofana scored to secure the three points – which rocketed his team up to 15th in the table.
    For Juventus, their next chance will come against Sampdoria on Sunday.

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    Seko Fofana scored the winner in stoppage time Credit: Reuters

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