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      New rule introduced which will see teams THROWN OUT of major tournament if they join Super League

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      SERIE A have introduced a new rule prohibiting its teams from joining the European Super League.This effectively means that no Italian club will be joining the project, which was revived last week.
      Clubs in the Serie A will not be able to join the European Super LeagueCredit: Alamy
      Fabrizio Romano tweeted that the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) will not allow clubs to join any competition other than Uefa, Fifa and FIGC ones.
      If any Italian club still opts to join the European Super League project, they will be banned from the Serie A from the 2024/25 season onwards.
      The ruling is significant as Juventus were previously one of the last teams holding out for the European Super League.
      Along with Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Bianconeri never left the original project which fell apart in April 2021.
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      Juventus only formally left the project this summer.
      With several Italian clubs struggling financially, the Super League did look a possible way to build revenue.
      Inter Milan are reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy according to Il Giornale despite being top of the league and finishing runners up in the Champions League last season.
      Only the player sales of Andre Onana to Manchester United and Marcelo Brozovic to Al Nassr were enough to keep the club going according to the Italian outlet.
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      The British government has moved to take things one step further than the Serie A by making it against the law for British teams to join the breakaway competition.
      That will be overseen by a new football regulator coming into force from 2024.
      A spokesperson for the government said on the legislation: “The attempt to create a breakaway competition was a defining moment in English football and was universally condemned by fans, clubs and the Government.
      “We took decisive action at the time by triggering the fan-led review of football governance, which called for the creation of a new independent regulator for English football. 
      “We will shortly be bringing forward legislation that makes this a reality, and will stop clubs from joining any similar breakaway competitions in the future.” More

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      Man Utd flop Anthony Martial ‘set to be part of huge player swap transfer’ with Inter Milan

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are looking at swapping Anthony Martial for Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, a report claims.With the January transfer window looming the Frenchman has been tipped for a move away from Old Trafford.
      Manchester United are lined up for a transfer swap deal with Anthony MartialCredit: Alamy
      The deal involved Inter Milan forward Federico DimarcoCredit: Getty
      The uncertainty over Martial’s future has grown with the club still not extending his contract, which is set to finish in June 2024.
      A transfer has been rumoured to be on the cards for the forward, who has failed to impress this season.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, a move that may benefit Man Utd is Martial heading over to Inter Milan.
      The Serie A giants see Martial as a back-up choice for their frontline and want to send Dimarco, 26, as a part of a swap deal.
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      With Inter valuing the Italian star at £50million this would be out of Man Utd’s budget despite the financial backing from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the report claims.
      However, an option for a swap could ease the hefty transfer fee.
      Martial has struggled for form this term, having only scored once in 13 Premier League outings.
      The Frenchman was available for sale in the summer but stayed at Old Trafford despite interest from clubs such as West Ham and Fenerbahce.
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      But Erik ten Hag may have already begun to adapt to life without Martial as the forward has not featured in the matchday squad for United’s last three fixtures.
      In 2018 Inter exercised their buy-back clause to bring back Dimarco for a second spell at the club from Sion.
      After two loan moves at Parma and Hellas Verona, the Italian has made 113 appearances for the Milan-based side.
      This term so far he has scored three goals and made five assists in 16 appearances.
      But despite Dimarco’s recent muscle strain, the report claims United are still interested in the star.
      Injuries have not deterred the Red Devils in the past as they signed Rasmus Hojlund even with his back injury.
      The Dane has shown Ten Hag’s side how to bounce back from a hit after scoring his first goal and the winner against Aston Villa on Tuesday night. More

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      Man Utd legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic shows off skills as he enjoys Christmas break from new AC Milan role on Miami beach

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC soaked up the sun as he enjoyed a Christmas holiday in Florida. The 42-year-old stripped down to his swimming trunks while at Miami Beach on Boxing Day.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic wore his swimming trunks and stylish sunglasses while at Miami BeachCredit: Splash
      The retired star was seen playing footballCredit: The Mega Agency
      He soaked up the sun on Boxing DayCredit: Splash
      Zlatan also went for a swim in the seaCredit: Splash
      Ibrahimovic retired from football at the end of last season but proved he hasn’t lost his skills while kicking a ball around the sand.
      He was also seen buying a drink at a bar, going for a dip in the sea and posing for photos with fans.

      The Swede was joined by his family, including wife Helena Seger in Miami.
      Ibrahimovic has jetted off to the United States, taking a break from his new job in football.
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      The ex-Manchester United striker has returned to his former club AC Milan as a senior adviser.
      It was announced earlier this month that he has joined RedBird Capital Partners, who own the Italian club.
      He is expected to work in a role helping AC Milan’s football operations and with their brand image.
      On his new job, Ibrahimovic said: “I am extremely grateful to be joining both RedBird and AC Milan in these important and influential role.
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      “I look forward to contributing to their investing activities across their sports, media and entertainment properties.
      “My love for the Rossoneri will never die and the opportunity to be a part of its future in a meaningful way is something I could only have dreamed of.”
      Zlatan is not the only ex-United star to unwind in a luxury location this Christmas.
      Rio Ferdinand and his family are in the Maldives.
      Meanwhile, David Beckham shared a festive snap from his Cotswolds mansion.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic relaxed at the beach with his wife Helena SegerCredit: The Mega Agency
      Zlatan has landed a new job at AC MilanCredit: The Mega Agency
      He says his love for AC Milan will ‘never die’Credit: Splash More

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      My lookalike brother is an ex-Premier League ace and World Cup winner – I quit football to do something very different

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      ROMAIN GIROUD ditched football as a youngster to pursue a completely different career – now he takes inspiration from his World Cup-winning brother.The 46-year-old, who is the brother of AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud, played for Auxerre and represented France at Under-15 and Under-17 level as a centre-back.
      Romain Giroud, brother of Olivier Giroud, gave up football for a different job
      Olivier Giroud currently plays for AC MilanCredit: Getty
      He played alongside the likes of Thierry Henry, David Trezeguet and Nicolas Anelka as a teenager but never made it as a professional.
      Instead, he decided to become a full-time nutritionist.
      Romain has already made it clear that he is his brother’s biggest fan.
      In a joint interview with French TV channel Telefoot earlier this year, he brought Olivier to the brink of tears with an emotional message.
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      He said: “For me, you are the best player in the world.
      “I never told you, but through you, I made the career that I never managed to make.”
      Romain also opened up about his relationship with his brother during an interview with L’Equipe in 2022.
      The Frenchman said: “He grew up with older brothers and when he played football with us, he raised the bar.
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      “Olivier always wanted to be on par with us to compete with us. And we lived together. This context has helped create a winning culture.
      “He has this ability to seize and provoke opportunities. He is the soul of a striker, of scoring goals.”
      Olivier Giroud kicked off his professional career with French side Grenoble in 2006 and went on to play for Istres, Tours and Montpellier before joining Arsenal in 2012.
      During his time in North London he scored 105 goals in 253 appearances, won three FA Cups and was handed the Puskas Award in 2017 for an outstanding scorpion kick goal against Crystal Palace.
      The striker then joined Chelsea and went on to win the Champions League and Europa League.
      He left Stamford Bridge to sign for AC Milan in 2021 and won the Serie A title at the end of his first season.
      Giroud is also France’s all-time leading goalscorer having netted 56 times in 129 appearances. More

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      Chelsea aim to beat Newcastle to big-money transfer of Salzburg ace Amar Dedic but could also face battle with Mourinho

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      CHELSEA must beat off strong competition from former manager Jose Mourinho to land Bosnian wonderkid Amar Dedic.But Newcastle are also in the transfer tussle for the 21-year-old Red Bull Salzburg star.
      Amar Dedic is a transfer target for Chelsea, Newcastle and RomaCredit: Getty
      And Arsenal, Barcelona and Inter Milan have all made approaches for the exciting right-back, too.
      SunSport can now reveal Chelsea have been keeping a close eye on Dedic’s progress ahead of the January transfer window.
      The Blues sent a scout to all of his Champions League games this season – plus at least four league matches since November as well as Euro 2024 qualifiers for Bosnia.
      Similarly, Newcastle are tracking 12-cap Dedic and had someone in the stands at Red Bull Salzburg’s last three Champions League games plus a few Bosnia fixtures.
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      Toon want to add a versatile defender to provide cover and competition for Kieran Trippier and the left-backs when needed – especially if Lewis Hall ends up returning to Chelsea in the summer.
      And Eddie Howe could be boosted by the fact that Dedic has the same agent as Magpies ace Joelinton.
      Dedic is a versatile right-back who can play across the defence – including on the left – and is already the club captain.
      He came through the youth academy at Red Bull Salzburg and was on the club’s books when Erling Haaland spent two years with the Austrian giants before joining Borussia Dortmund – although Dedic was out on loan with Liefering throughout that time.
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      However, he is now impressing in the first team at the Red Bull Arena.
      And his performances prompted a £21.5million bid from Roma last summer, with Mourinho a huge fan and desperate to land him.
      Salzburg rejected the offer, though, and Dedic continues to be a key man in the team, helping Gerhard Struber’s side sit top of the Austrian Bundesliga once again.
      However, they face a tough task trying to keep hold of their rising star in 2024.
      Roma remain interested but could pull out of the chase because Mourinho’s current contract expires at the end of the season – and therefore the Serie A side will be hesitant to prioritise the Portuguese’s targets.
      Dedic signed a new contract in January, tying him down with the Austrian champions until 2027.
      The top talent has scored five and assisted three in 25 appearances this season – and is part of a defence that has conceded just ten goals in the league so far.
      Jose Mourinho is a huge fan of the right-backCredit: Getty
      Marc Cucurella or Kieran Trippier could have new competition for their placeCredit: Alamy More

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      Tottenham step up Radu Dragusin transfer chase and are already in talks to hijack Man Utd’s top target

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      TOTTENHAM have Genoa ace Radu Dragusin in their sights as they step up their search for a new centre-back.The Romanian was watched by Spurs scouts against his former club Juventus on Friday night.
      Radu Dragusin is being tracked by several Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Dragusin’s agent Florin Manea revealed this week he has had discussions with the North Londoners over his £26million-rated client.
      Manea said: “With Tottenham it was just a discussion about Radu. There is an interest from them, we will see what will happen in the next period.”
      Dragusin helped Genoa win promotion to Serie A last term, having joined from Juve in 2020.
      The 21-year-old is reportedly also on the radar of Manchester United and Arsenal.
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      He was signed by the Old Lady under Fabio Paratici, who went on to become Spurs’ managing director of football.
      Paratici stepped down from his role at Tottenham last April, but then went on to work for them on a consultancy basis and has been spotted at Spurs’ games this season.
      Bringing in a new recruit to the middle of defence is Tottenham’s top transfer priority when the window opens next month.
      A host of players are under consideration, including Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly and Marc Guehi of Crystal Palace. Though Everton’s Ben Godfrey is understood not to be a target.
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      Talks have already begun between Spurs and Nice over the possible signing of in-demand Jean-Clair Todibo, who is valued in the £30million-plus bracket.
      Left-back Ben Davies has been filling in for the injured Micky van de Ven since the Dutchman damaged his hamstring in the 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea at the start of November.
      While the disciplinary record of Van de Ven’s centre-back partner Cristian Romero means more depth in that area is even more of a necessity. More

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      Former Premier League flop looks unrecognisable as he plays first game for Inter for two months with full head of hair

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      FORMER Everton midfielder Davy Klaassen looks unrecognisable after he turned out for Inter Milan with a full head of hair.The Dutchman, 30, spent one season on Merseyside where he played just 16 games as he failed to live up to the £24million fee the Toffees paid Ajax.
      Davy Klaassen has been rocking a strong head of hair since joining Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      After a spell with Werder Bremen and a second stint at Ajax, he joined Inter Milan in the summer.
      And he played his first game in two months on Sunday as he came on in the 89th minute as Inter earned a 2-0 win away at Lazio.
      But football fans on social media were struck by Klaassen’s appearance.
      The Netherlands international was rocking a strong head of hair as he took to the field for the Italian giants.
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      During his time at Everton five years ago, his short blonde look seemed to be thinning.
      And many people could not believe Klaassen’s transformation.
      One said: “Where did he get the hair from?”
      Another added: “That’s not Davy Klaassen.”
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      Klaassen’s hair appeared to be thinning during his one season at EvertonCredit: Getty
      While a third joked: “Man took a vacation in Turkey.”
      And a fourth said: “Less stress after he left Ajax.”
      Meanwhile, Inter’s victory saw them move four points clear at the top of the Serie A table.
      Simone Inzaghi’s side extended their advantage over their closest challengers Juventus after The Old Lady were held to a 1-1 draw at Genoa on Friday. More

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      Jose Mourinho subs off forgotten Premier League ace just 18 minutes after bringing him on – and refuses to look at him

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      JOSE MOURINHO savagely brought off midfielder Renato Sanches just 18 MINUTES after bringing him on during Roma’s 2-0 defeat away at Bologna.With the visitors trailing 1-0 at half-time, Mourinho brought the Paris Saint-Germain loanee, 26, on for Leonardo Spinazzola.
      Renato Sanches was left baffled as he was subbed off 18 minutes after coming on
      Jose Mourinho did not look at the midfielder as he made his way off the pitch
      Edoardo Bove replaced Sanches in the second half
      Roma then went further behind through a Rasmus Kristensen own goal just four minutes into the second period.
      And shortly after the hour mark, Mourinho hauled Sanches off, replacing him with Edoardo Bove.
      He later apologised to Sanches, saying: “I’m sorry… The last time I did this to a player before Renato was Matic, and I’m terribly sorry about this.
      “But today I couldn’t leave the team with a player who had become frustrated. I had to make this decision.”
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      Sanches, who played 12 Premier League games while on loan at Swansea in the 2017/18 season, was visibly surprised he was coming off after such a brief stint on the pitch.
      And Mourinho did not even look in the midfielder’s direction as he made his way off.
      Very little changed after the tactical switch as the score remained 2-0, a loss that leaves Roma three points adrift of Serie A’s top four.
      But the decision to substitute a substitute should come as no surprise to those that have followed Mourinho’s career.
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      Sanches endured a rough time on loan in the Premier League with SwanseaCredit: Reuters
      Sanches has scored one goal in five Serie A games for Roma
      While Tottenham manager, the Portuguese coach hooked Eric Dier in the 28th minute when Spurs trailed Olympiacos 4-2 in a 2019 Champions League group stage match.
      On that occasion, Mourinho’s men came back to win 4-2, before he later issued an apology to Dier.
      He also carried out a similarly brutal move while at Chelsea.
      During a Premier League clash with Fulham in 2006, Mourinho substituted Joe Cole and Shaun Wright-Phillips in the 26th minute for Damien Duff and Didier Drogba.
      But it had little impact as the Blues lost 1-0 at Craven Cottage. More