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      Former Chelsea and Arsenal star Olivier Giroud sent off in 93rd minute for SCREAMING in referee’s face during Milan draw

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      OLIVIER GIROUD was sent off for screaming into the referee’s face at the end of AC Milan’s 2-2 draw with Lecce.The ex-Arsenal and Chelsea man scored his ninth goal of the season to break the deadlock in the 28th minute.
      Olivier Giroud was initially booked for his protestationsCredit: Getty

      He continued to argue with referee Rosario Abisso and was then sent offCredit: Reuters
      Giroud had some more words for the official after being dismissedCredit: Getty
      Tijjani Reijnders then doubled the visitors’ advantage before the break as the seven-time European champions assumed complete control.
      But a four-minute spell midway through the second half saw Lecce draw level.
      That’s how thing remained, much to the frustration of the AC Milan players.
      And Giroud’s anger boiled over in stoppage time after his appeal for a handball on the edge of the penalty area was ignored.
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      France’s record scorer stormed over to referee Rosario Abisso and shouted in his face.
      Play was stopped and Giroud was booked for the outburst, but that did not stop him continuing to give the official a piece of his mind.
      When he stormed away, Abisso pulled out a red card and sent Giroud off.
      The former Premier League star turned around and, when he realised he had been dismissed, he attempted to argue with the decision once more.
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      He eventually walked off the pitch, before Lecce scored from the resulting free-kick, only for the goal to be chalked off by VAR for a foul in the build-up as Milan held on to a point.
      The result leaves AC Milan six points behind Serie A leaders Juventus and five adrift of local rivals Inter Milan.
      Giroud’s nine goals have come in 16 games so far this season – taking his overall tally for Milan to 40 in 100 matches. More

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      Man Utd outcast Anthony Martial wanted by Inter Milan on free transfer to replace former Red Devils target

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      INTER MILAN are on the hunt for a forward and are eyeing up Manchester United outcast Anthony Martial, a report claims.After eight years at the Red Devils, the Frenchman seems to be in his final stages at Old Trafford and he could be sold on a free transfer in January.
      Anthony Martial is lined up for a move to Inter MilanCredit: Alamy
      Martial is set to replace former Manchester United target Marko ArnautovicCredit: Reuters
      Martial, 27, has been struggling for game time this term having only played 220 minutes in the league.
      With hopes of landing a place in the French squad for Euro 2024 he will need to secure more appearances.
      And a move to Serie A side Inter Milan could do the trick.
      According to Calciomercato, Inter are ready to make a move on the forward as they aim to replace Marko Arnautovic.
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      The Austrian striker returned to Milan in the summer after 13 years but has unfortunately been sidelined with a hamstring injury.
      Inter’s owner Giuseppe Marotta does not want to gamble with the 34-year-old’s fitness any more and is ready to make a move for Martial.
      The report claims, the chief might secure the Frenchman on a free transfer as United could first accept a loan deal and then £10.5 million for a permanent signing.
      Man Utd had their eyes on Arnautovic last summer but had a £7.6m bid rejected for the ex-West Ham star.
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      Meanwhile,Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to complete his £1.3bn buy-in for a 25 per cent stake of the Red Devils on Monday.
      The British billionaire is prepared to offload players as he cracks down on how the club have blown £1.4billion on transfers in the last decade.
      This includes Martial who arrived in 2015 from Monaco for £36million.
      The French international’s contract is up at the end of the season and it is uncertain whether a renewal will be offered.
      In the last three years, only 15 goals have been scored between leagues and cups and between Manchester and Martial’s loan at Sevilla. More

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic set for first steps in management as former club hint at sensational return for legend

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has held talks with AC Milan over a hybrid coaching staff role, according to reports.The legendary striker spent a total of five years across two spells with the iconic Italian club.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a Milan heroCredit: AFP
      He attended a training session at the Milanello training centre last monthCredit: Getty
      The Sweden icon called time on his decorated career with AC Milan in 2023, after helping them seal the Serie A title in his second stint at the San Siro.
      Upon retirement, the legendary striker declared he will be a “Milanista for life” – and could make good on that promise.
      AC Milan are looking to insert a new figure to act as a “link between the management and the team.”
      Italian news outlet Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Ibrahimovic is set to be offered a new unofficial role.
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      The position would see the 42-year-old act as a club ambassador and member of head coach Stefano Pioli’s backroom staff. 
      He met with the owner’s chief investment officer on Monday at a hotel on Corso Venezia, and spent around two hours discussing how a partnership might work.
      AC Milan CEO Furlani said: “There’s a chance to have Zlatan Ibrahimovic back with us in the management. We are on it, we’d be proud of that.
      “We are in talks with Zlatan to discuss the next steps”.
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      The ex-striker previously visited the club’s Milanello training centre on the eve of Milan’s Champions League 0-0 clash with Newcastle, following defeat in their derby clash against Inter.
      There is a growing sense that his leadership will prove a useful tool for Pioli.
      Zlatan returned to AC Milan in 2020 for a second spell with the club and lifted the Scudetto.
      Adding to the championship, the Swedish all-time top scorer won in 2010-11 the first time round.
      Overall, he scored 93 goals in 163 appearances for the Rossoneri.
      He won 13 league titles during his career at Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan. More

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      Inter Milan ‘name price’ for Chelsea and Man Utd transfer target Denzel Dumfries as Erik ten Hag plots January move

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      INTER MILAN have set a price for winger Denzel Dumfries as Chelsea and Manchester United plot a January transfer swoop.After the 27-year-old’s stellar performance last season, the Premier League duo have ramped up their effort to sign him.
      Inter Milan have set an asking price for Denzel DumfriesCredit: Getty
      Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on the wingerCredit: Getty
      Dumfries made a name for himself at PSV Eindhoven and has made a remarkable breakthrough at Inter Milan since his debut in 2021.
      The Serie A side signed him to replace Achraf Hakimi and he has done quite the job.
      In his 109 appearances for the Italian giants, Dumfries has secured two Coppa Italia and reached the Champions League final last term.
      He has continued his success with an impressive start this term contributing to six goals in 13 appearances.
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      Inter are desperate to keep their wingman and hopes to renew his contract which expires in June 2025.
      But the club are aware of the growing interest in their starman and they will not let Dumfries go for less than £43.5million, according to Calciomercato.
      The Dutchman has been a constant threat to rivals on the right flank which has attracted both Premier League sides.
      Man United are set to lose two wingers in 2024, as Jadon Sancho’s career at Old Trafford appears to be nonexistent amid his ongoing feud with Erik ten Hag.
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      Ten Hag would love to have a fellow Dutchman on his side to strengthen the Red Devils’ wings and plans to do it in January.
      While the Blues have captain Reece James his injury woes have worried the Argentine.
      Mauricio Pochettino is keen on having Dumfries in his ranks and has been monitoring the player for some time now. More

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      Incredible moment ‘betrayed’ AC Milan fans shower former keeper Donnarumma with fake BANK NOTES after PSG transfer

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Gianluigi Donnarumma endured a very frosty reception during his return to San Siro.PSG took on Donnarumma’s former club AC Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night, and the home crowd wasn’t very happy to see the goalkeeper again.
      💸 AC Milan fans will throw these fake bank notes at Donnarumma tonight at San Siro……as they felt betrayed when he left the club as free agent to join PSG more than two years ago. pic.twitter.com/KyWubSZFcl— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 7, 2023

      Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma returned to San SiroCredit: Reuters
      Ex-AC Milan star Donnarumma was showered with fake money by the fansCredit: Getty
      Milan fans still haven’t forgiven Donnarumma, whom the accuse of leaving them for money
      As the 24-year-old made his way to his goalposts the Rossoneri faithful showered him with fake bank notes.
      The fake money showed a portrait of the Italy international with a caption that read, “Mercenary”.
      And the currency of those bank notes appears to be called “Dollarumma”.
      That is because the Milan fans have yet to forgive Donnarumma for leaving the club as a free agent two years ago.
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      The supporters still accuse the Italian of leaving his boyhood club for PSG’s riches solely because of money.
      The keeper came up through the Milan academy and made his Serie A debut at the age of 16.
      Donnarumma went on to amass a staggering 251 appearances during his six-year stint at the club.
      That quickly turned him into a club hero, while many expected him to reach legend status.
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      However, the shot-stopper and the Serie A giants failed to agree on a new contract in 2021.
      Donnarumma also wanted to play in the Champions League and challenge for Europe’s highest honour.
      That led him to PSG where he joined on the same year that saw Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona for the Parisians. More

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      My dad is a Ballon d’Or winner and president of his country, I’m following in his footsteps and scored at the World Cup

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      GEORGE WEAH is the first and only ever African winner of the Ballon d’Or.The striker was crowned the best player of the year in 1995 following a stunning season with both Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan.
      George Weah is president of LiberiaCredit: AFP
      Timothy Weah plays for JuventusCredit: Getty
      Weah had fired PSG to a Ligue 1 title and two domestic cups before sealing a move to Italy, where he would go on to lift two Serie A trophies.
      The Liberian was a trailblazer for African football in Europe and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players the continent has ever produced.
      After spells at Chelsea and Manchester City, Weah retired and forged a career in politics.
      The 57-year-old was elected as president of Liberia in 2018, becoming the first ever professional footballer to be sworn into office and lead his country.
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      Meanwhile, his son Timothy was focusing on following in his father’s footsteps – as a player rather than a politician.
      The 23-year-old was on the books of PSG as a youngster before earning a switch to Lille.
      Weah represents the United States’ national team rather than Liberia as he grew up in New York, saying the decision to choose the US was “very simple”.
      And he caught the eye at the World Cup in Qatar last year, scoring a goal in their 1-1 draw against Wales in the group stages.
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      Weah, who is a winger rather than a striker like his dad, started all four matches for his country before they were knocked out in the last 16 by Holland.
      But his impressive displays earned him a move to Juventus in the summer and he has made ten appearances so far.
      George Weah won the 1995 Ballon d’orCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Weah scored for the US at the last World CupCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Premier League legend Olivier Giroud forced to issue grovelling apology after furious outburst at manager

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      OLIVIER GIROUD was forced to issue a grovelling apology after his furious outburst at his AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli.The former Arsenal and Chelsea star was raging after being substituted in the Serie A clash against Napoli on Sunday.
      Olivier Giroud was forced to apologise after his outburst during the Napoli gameCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Giroud was furious after being substituted during the Serie A clashCredit: Rex
      The Premier League legend was subbed off after scoring two goals for the RossoneriCredit: EPA
      Giroud, 37, put his side in the lead against the reigning Serie A champs with his two first-half strikes.
      Chelsea’s ex-striker fired in a header from Christian Pulisic’s cross and then repeated the trick just minutes later from Davide Calabria’s pass.
      But Napoli hit back in the second half after Matteo Politano’s breakthrough and Giacomo Raspadori’s free-kick.
      And the French international was fuming when he was replaced by Noah Okafor later in the game.
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      As he was taken off the pitch, the Rossoneri frontman refused to sit on the bench.
      He apologised to his boss Pioli for the outburst after the game.
      Giroud said to Sky Sport Italia: “I am only human, I am not a robot. I felt disappointed because I was convinced I could help my team-mates, that I still had energy left and wanted to stay on.
      “Of course, after five minutes I calmed down and apologised to the coach.
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      “I respect his decisions and I just want what is best for the team. I was frustrated because we should’ve won this game.”
      Giroud then revealed his frustration of losing the two-goal lead at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
      He continued: “On a personal level, I am happy for the two goals and grateful for the two great crosses from my team-mates.
      “However, I am disappointed with the result. We had the opportunity to win the game and created so many chances, but were unable to put the game to bed.”
      AC Milan are third in Serie A, three points behind rivals Inter, and have failed to make a breakthrough in their Champions League group stage fixtures.
      They have had two draws and one defeat in Group F and the French veteran said a failure to take chances is costing them at home and abroad.
      He added: “We created so many chances against Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund, but were not clinical enough. Today we could’ve had four or five goals.
      “Napoli reacted after our great first half. We knew it would be tougher after the break and their confidence was revitalised by their first goal, but we still could’ve done better.” More

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      West Ham ready to test Juventus with £35million transfer offer for Italy midfielder as David Moyes eyes shock deal

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      WEST HAM are reportedly ready to offer £35million to Juventus for Manuel Locatelli.The Hammers have enjoyed a solid start to the season despite losing their last two matches.
      West Ham could move for Manuel LocatelliCredit: AP
      The Hammers lost Declan Rice in the summerCredit: Reuters
      Midfielders James Ward-Prowse [L] and Edson Alvarez [R]joined West Ham in the summerCredit: Getty
      David Moyes’ side have proven to still be a capable team despite the loss of Declan Rice in the summer.
      The England international completed a £105million transfer away from the club as he joined London rivals Arsenal.
      West Ham spent the money wisely as stars such as James Ward-Prowse and Edson Alvarez arrived to bolster the midfield.
      However, the club could look to further invest in strengthening the squad with a move for Locatelli.
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      Italian outlet Tutto Mercato has claimed that the Hammers are willing to offer the Serie A gianst £35m for Locatelli.
      The report does suggest that the bid will fail as Juventus are keen to offer the Italian a new contract.
      West Ham are not the first Premier League outfit to have been linked with a move for the international ace.
      Arsenal have also been touted with an interest in the midfielder in the past.
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      It was reported earlier this year that Locatelli rejected a move to the Emirates.
      Locatelli’s brother Mattia has explained that the love he has for Juventus was behind his decision to reject a switch to the Gunners.
      Speaking to Calcio Mercato, he said: “I still remember the negotiation [with Juventus]. For him it was very long.
      “There was also Arsenal, but he wanted Juventus. The clubs kept meeting, but without reaching an agreement.
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      “Every day I looked at the Gazzetta to check. In Sassuolo he trained separately, in him the desire to change. A real emotion.
      “On the day of his debut, he sent us a photo with the shirt and the words ‘I made it’.”
      Continuing to describe Locatelli’s love for Juve, Mattia added: “He gives everything for Juve. He loves those colours.
      “The first days? It didn’t seem real to him. And then I realised there was a reason he was there with them.
      “Manuel is very happy to be there.”
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      However, should West Ham be able to convince him to leave his beloved Juventus, then their midfield could look even stronger.
      Locatelli could line-up alongside Ward-Prowse and Alvarez in the middle of the pitch in what would be a trio that could rival many of the top clubs in the Premier League. More