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      Serie A winners Napoli leave fans astonished as they post X-rated tweet about star player

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      NAPOLI have blasted reports of contract renewal talks with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as “bulls***”.The Georgian star burst on to the scene last season, helping to inspire Napoli to their historic Serie A triumph.
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is yet to score this seasonCredit: Rex
      He has had a quiet start to this season, however, leading to some dramatic reports in Italy.
      Over the weekend it was claimed that Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis had snubbed a meeting with Kvaratskhelia’s agent Mamuka Jugeli – with contract talks in limbo.
      Napoli have since taken to social media to strongly condemn these reports, claiming that there have been no contract talks and that stories have come solely from their star man’s agent.
      Posting in Italian to their 2.1million Twitter followers, Napoli wrote: “Some media continue to tell, having the footballer’s agents as their only source, of alleged negotiations in progress for the renewal of Kvaratskhelia.
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      “It’s about “bulls***”.
      “No one from Napoli has ever talked about the possible renewal of the player (whose contract expires in 4 years).
      “Neither Mauro Meluso, nor Maurizio Micheli, nor Aurelio de Laurentiis, nor Andrea Chiavelli did it.”
      Kvaratskhelia joined Napoli from Georgian side Dinalo Batumi last year for a fee in the region of £10million.
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      He penned a five-year deal with the Italian giants, running until June 2027.
      The 22-year-old scored 12 Serie A goals last season, also laying on a further 13 in 34 appearances.
      He did not score in their last 11 matches last term, however, and has so far failed to net this time around.
      Kvaratskhelia was linked with Newcastle and Arsenal earlier this summer.
      His agent Jugeli insisted earlier this year that there was no rush to get a renewal done.
      He said: “We are not in a hurry either. Khvicha likes everything about Naples and for the moment there is nothing.
      “If we decide something, Giuntoli (former Napoli director) will be the first to know.”
      Kvaratskhelia, 22, has been a revelation at NapoliCredit: Rex More

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      Meet glamorous Italian sports presenter Giusy Meloni, whose beauty has converted Inter fans to AC Milan

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      ITALIAN sport presenter Giusy Meloni is converting Inter fans to AC Milan thanks to her stunning looks.Giusy has worked as a presenter on Italian TV sports show La Domenica Sportiva.
      Giusy Meloni is a successful sports presenter
      She has won over supporters with her good looksCredit: Instagram / @giusymeloni
      Giusy regularly shares bikini pics on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @giusymeloni
      She has 307,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @giusymeloni
      The Italian has also worked as an actressCredit: Instagram / @giusymeloni
      Giusy is an avid Milan fan and hosts the show ‘Milan Talk’Credit: Instagram / @giusymeloni
      She has also hosted ‘Milan Talk’ – a show dedicated to covering the fortunes of AC Milan’s men and women’s teams.
      The Italian regularly wows viewers and shares stunning photos on social media to her adoring 307,000 Instagram followers.
      Giusy, 24, posts bikini snaps and red carpet looks, and sometimes shares an insight into her role as a presenter.
      Earlier this year the huge Milan fan had the pleasure of hosting the celebration of 20 years of the Milan Foundation.
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      She has worked with the Rossoneri on more than one occasion and is well-liked by Milan fans.
      But her popularity exceeds club boundaries with fans of rival clubs sharing their affection for Giusy.
      One said: “If you supported Juve you’d be perfect.”
      Another wrote: “You make me doubt whether I’m an Inter fan.”
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      Giusy has also worked as an actress, starring in the film ‘Corro da te’ in 2022. More

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      Ex-Chelsea manager sticks his finger up at fan at airport in shocking video

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      FORMER Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri stuck his middle finger up at a fan in response to them shouting “forza Napoli”.The ex-Blues boss has been in charge of Serie A side Lazio since 2021.
      Maurizio Sarri heard the Napoli chant as he walked pastCredit: Twitter / Anperillo
      He proceeded to stick his finger up at the individualCredit: Twitter / Anperillo
      The Italian, 64, previously coached Napoli for three years between 2015 and 2018.
      But he did not take kindly to someone shouting the words “forza [force] Napoli” at him as he walked past.
      Immediately after hearing the phrase, Sarri swiftly turned and put his middle finger up at the fan.
      Responding on social media, one person simply reacted said: “Only Sarri.”
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      While another added: “Only in Italy 😂.”
      Lazio have suffered a poor start to the season under Sarri, losing back-to-back games against Lecce and Genoa.
      But they enjoyed an impressive 2022/23 Serie A campaign, finishing second behind runaway champions Napoli.
      They have also been drawn in an open Champions League group alongside Feyenoord, Atletico Madrid and Celtic.
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      Sarri spent just one season in charge of ChelseaCredit: PA:Press Association
      Sarri only had one year coaching in England with Chelsea, winning the Europa League in his final game in charge.
      Under the Italian, the Blues finished third in the Premier League and lost the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City.
      It was a game infamous for Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refusing to come off when Sarri attempted to substitute him.
      After departing Chelsea in 2019, Sarri joined Juventus and led them to the Serie A title in his first and only season in charge.
      He then took over at Lazio in 2021 and has led them to fifth and second place finishes. More

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      Italy legend Leonardo Bonucci set for stunning transfer abroad as he returns to Champions League at 36

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      JUVENTUS icon Leonardo Bonucci is on the brink of a return to the Champions League with a shock new club.The Italian legend, 36, is set to join Bundesliga side Union Berlin, on their debut campaign in the competition.
      Italian legend Leonardo Bonucci is leaving Juventus to join Union BerlinCredit: Getty
      Fabrizio Romano says the defender will travel to the German capital today to complete a deal.
      In his prime, Bonucci was once the top centre-backs in world football, winning eight titles with Juventus while leading Italy to glory at Euro 2020.
      The veteran is now approaching the end of his glittering career.
      And Bonucci recently announced his intention to hang up his boots in 2024.
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      However, the defender is ready for one last dance with Berlin before bowing out.
      He will join the Die Eisernen on a free transfer signing a one-year deal with an option for a further season to be decided.
      It will be the first time he has ever played outside of Italy.
      The Italian ace initially received interest from Premier League side Newcastle, the MLS and Saudi Arabia.
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      But Bonucci is eager to play at the highest level with Champions League football on the cards.
      A move for the Juventus star to the Bundesliga side is favourable as they are making their Champions League debut this season.
      The defender made his professional appearance back in 2006 with Inter Milan.
      Having been an integral part of the Bianconeri’s backline for over a decade Bonucci’s departure marks the end of an era.
      The centre-back joined Juventus in 2010, where, apart from the 2017-18 season with AC Milan, he has been ever since.
      He has made exactly 500 appearances for the club.
      However, the Champions League trophy has proved elusive, with Bonucci experiencing heartbreaking defeats in the final on two occasions.
      Bonucci’s transfer to Germany can potentially pave the way for him to grab the missing piece of silverware. More

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      Tottenham ‘agree loan transfer for Tanguy Ndombele’ but deal could collapse with midfielder unconvinced on new club

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      TOTTENHAM have agreed a deal with Serie A side Genoa for the loan of Tanguy N’Dombele, according to reports.But Fabrizio Romano says the deal is on the brink of collapse with the midfielder being unconvinced by Genoa, who were only promoted to the Serie A this season.
      Tottenham are struggling to shift N’Dombele’s hefty wagesCredit: Getty
      Spurs are desperate to offload N’Dombele, who now sits as the club’s highest earner on £200,000-a-week after Harry Kane left the club.
      Tottenham paid £53million to sign the midfielder from Lyon in 2019 but he has never truly settled in North London.
      His most regular spell in the side came under Jose Mourinho, but he was shipped out on loan twice by Antonio Conte to Lyon and Napoli.
      After spending last season on loan at Serie A champions Napoli, the midfielder feels he is above playing for a side that has just been promoted to the league in the form of Genoa.
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      There had been a glimmer of hope that Tottenham’s record signing might have been brought back into the first team fold by Ange Postecoglou after he impressed in training during the Aussie’s early weeks in charge.
      But the midfielder picked up an injury during Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia which saw the likes of Giovani Lo Celso moved ahead of the Frenchman in Postecoglou’s pecking order.
      Things turned sour though with Postecoglou becoming frustrated with both the midfielder’s attitude and timekeeping on the tour.
      Spurs are now desperate to offload him, even if the move is just a loan.
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      Turkish side Galatasaray are also interested in a deal for the midfielder.
      It was rumoured that the Turkish club offered Tottenham £11m for N’Dombele earlier this window but again he was unconvinced by the project.
      N’Dombele is contracted to Spurs until the summer of 2025 and his wages currently cost the club over £10m-a-year.
      During his four-year spell at the North London club, he’s made 63 appearances with a return of six goals. More

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      Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi lined up for stunning Premier League transfer return just 13 months after leaving

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      BURNLEY are looking into a transfer for Belgian hitman Divock Origi after he was axed from AC Milan, according to reports. The former Liverpool star landed at the Rossoneri last year as a free agent but is now set for a move away as the Italian side aims to offload players.
      Divock Origi has been shown the exit door by AC MilanCredit: Getty
      According to Foot Mercato, Burnley are keen to sign the 28-year-old who is reportedly training away from Milan’s senior squad.
      The Clarets are desperate for a forward after losing their two opening Premier League matches against Aston Villa and Manchester City.
      Origi could certainly add goals to the struggling side who won the Championship title last season.
      Prior to joining the Italian club the Belgian star was a cult hero at Liverpool with a habit of scoring important goals.
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      He made over 100 appearances for the Reds and scored in the final of the 2019 Champions League leading his side to a famous victory.
      But Origi has failed to make a breakthrough since joining Serie A side Milan, only scoring two goals in 36 games for Stefano Pioli’s squad last season.
      AC Milan have had a busy summer welcoming new arrivals such as Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic and Valencia’s Yunus Musah.
      Now Pioli is desperate to get rid of unwanted players including Origi before Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline.
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      The Italian boss has already gotten rid of Junior Messias on loan to Genoa and Charles De Ketelaere on loan to Atalanta.
      Burnley join Italian sides Torino, Udinese and Bologna in the race to sign the former Liverpool forward.
      According to GetFootball, Torino are rumoured to be in the lead for Origi’s signature. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree deal’ to send Romelu Lukaku to Roma for third spell under Jose and insert shock clause into his contract

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      ROMELU LUKAKU is heading back to Italy for another reunion with Jose Mourinho at Roma after Chelsea finally agreed a new loan for their outcast striker. The Serie A side are taking the big Belgian on a season-long loan and paying £8million following a breakthrough in talks on Monday.
      Romelu Lukaku is set to return to Italy, but with Roma, not InterCredit: Rex
      Lukaku will reunite with his former Man Utd manager Jose MourinhoCredit: Getty
      Lukaku also worked briefly with Mourinho at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Former Chelsea and Manchester United boss Mourinho managed Lukaku for a year and a half at Old Trafford between the summer of 2017 and December 2018.
      The Portuguese tactician also coached the centre-forward at Stamford Bridge for a brief period in 2013.
      There are still minor details that need to be sorted out but Lukaku will take a substantial pay cut on his £325,000 a week wages and Roma will cover the rest.
      The Telegraph has also reported that as well as a reduction in wages, Chelsea have inserted a £37m release clause into Lukaku’s contract.
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      It will save Chelsea around £16m this season in wages but there is no obligation from Roma to buy next June when the loan expires.
      Lukaku has been in football exile since returning from loan with Roma’s rivals Inter Milan at the end of last season.
      He was banished from training with the senior squad and instead trained with the Under-21s.
      New manager Mauricio Pochettino was also forbidden to pick the unsettled star while the wrangling went on to find a compromise.
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      Pochettino and new chairman Todd Boehly inherited the stand-off between the player and club.
      Lukaku, 30, became frustrated under former Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel over tactics and was reprimanded for giving an unauthorised TV interview and then had to make a public apology.
      He was eventually packed off to Inter last season and helped them reach the Champions League Final.
      Chelsea were adamant that they would only do a permanent deal to sell Lukaku this summer but have been forced to backtrack.
      They were keen to sell him to the Saudi Pro-League but feelings inside Stamford Bridge are that this window closed when Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic got in first and made a move to the Middle East ten days ago, leaving Boehly with fewer options.
      Lukaku cost Chelsea a then club record £97.5 million when they signed him from Inter two years ago.
      He scored 15 goals in his first season back but was still unhappy under German Tuchel and also suffered a string of injuries. More

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      Now ANOTHER foreign team is interested in signing Mason Greenwood after player was dumped by Man Utd

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      ANOTHER foreign team is showing interest in offering Manchester United exile Mason Greenwood an escape after being dumped.A potential new move abroad is being lined up for the former England striker after the decision to let him leave Old Trafford.
      Mason Greenwood reportedly has a new transfer option overseas in EuropeCredit: PA
      Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has rejected talk of a move to his Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.
      And ex-Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out a reunion with him at Serie A side AS Roma in Italy.
      Yet Greenwood could be welcome at a new club abroad – but in the relative footballing backwater of Albania, talkSport reports.
      An unnamed side in the Balkan Peninsula nation are said to have expressed interest in the 21-year-old striker.
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      Albania’s international team first qualified for a major tournament when reaching the 2016 UEFA European Championship in France.
      Greenwood has been absent from Premier League club United’s first team since being arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive control in January last year.
      All charges against him were dropped in February but he has remained suspended by the Red Devils.
      An announcement by United on Monday revealed Greenwood would be leaving the club in what they called a “collaborative decision”.
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      Yet it remained unclear whether his £75,000-a-week contract would be terminated or if he would be sold or sent out on loan.
      The player issued a statement admitting he’d “made mistakes”.
      United risk losing millions if Greenwood doesn’t find a move elsewhere before the transfer window closes this time next week.
      If he remains on their books they club could have to pay him a hefty fee to cancel his contract which is only due to expire in 2025.
      Yet they could be reprieved if a Saudi club opts for the player because their league’s window extends until September 20.
      New recruits to the Saudi league include Greenwood’s ex-United colleague Cristiano Ronaldo, Brazilian striker Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid’s France forward Karim Benzema.

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      Al-Ettifaq swooped for England vice-captain and midfielder Jordan Henderson, joining from Liverpool for wages of £700,000 per week.
      Yet former Three Lions skipper Gerrard, who took over at Al-Ettifaq last month, posted an Instagram story on Tuesday dismissing speculation about a move for Greenwood “fake news”.
      Other clubs linked with the player have included Galatasaray and Istanbul Basaksehir in Turkey.
      United’s decision to go separate ways with Greenwood was welcomed by former England and United right-back Gary Neville.
      Yet the club’s handling of situation was also labelled “horrible” by the ex-defender who now works as a Sky Sports pundit.
      Greenwood’s Old Trafford exit was described as “inevitable and right” by the BBC’s Match Of The Day presenter and ex-England captain Gary Lineker.
      But football clubs more widely were urged by women’s charities to do better when dealing with such allegations.
      Lifelong United fan Rachel Riley last week said she would no longer support United if they let Greenwood come back.
      The Channel 4’s Countdown co-host and Strictly Come Dancing contestant later welcomed his departure but accused United of having “handled this appallingly”.
      Greenwood’s last United appearance was in a 1-0 Premier League win against West Ham United on January 22 last year.
      He was charged in October last year by the Crown Prosecution Service and was due to go on trial this November.
      But the case was withdrawn on February 2 after his alleged victim as well as 12 further witnesses declined to co-operate.
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      The player born in Bradford in West Yorkshire has been at United since age six and hit 35 goals in 129 matches for the club.
      He was given an England debut – and solitary cap – by manager Gareth Southgate in September 2020, as a late sub against Iceland.
      All charges against the ex-England striker were dropped in FebruaryCredit: EPA
      Celebrity fan Rachel Riley had threatened to quit supporting United if he stayed More