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      Udinese vs AC Milan SUSPENDED due to ‘racist chants’ as keeper Mike Maignan storms off pitch and is consoled in tunnel

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      AC MILAN’S Serie A clash against Udinese was suspended after reports of vile racist chanting towards Mike Maignan.The alleged chants came from Udinese fans, prompting AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan to report the abuse to the referee.
      Mike Maignan reported the alleged racist chanting to the refereeCredit: Reuters
      Maignan walked off the pitch with his team-matesCredit: Getty
      Maignan was consoled by team-mates in the tunnel
      After ten minutes Maignan returned to the pitch to resume playCredit: Reuters
      Maignan then walked off the pitch with his team-mates with ref Fabio Maresca suspending the game.
      The 28-year-old could be seen being consoled by team-mates in the tunnel while the match was stopped.
      Play resumed after ten minutes as Maigan re-emerged.
      An AC Milan statement following the chants said: “There is absolutely no place in our game for racism: we are appalled.
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      “We are with you, Mike.”
      A statement from Serie A added: “SERIE A CONDEMNS ANY FORM OF RACISM.”
      The French international has been a goalkeeper for Milan since 2021.
      He has played 92 times for the Rossoneri, winning the Serie A title in 2022.
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      Mike Maignan and his AC Milan team-mates walked off the pitch briefly following abuse directed at the goalkeeper from the stands.We all are with you, Mike! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ER2PnXs7pt— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) January 20, 2024

      Maignan has also been named in the Serie A Team of the Season in each of his two full seasons in Italy.
      Italian football has been plagued by disgusting racist chanting issues in recent years.
      In November, Serie A slapped Fiorentina with a suspended one-match stand closure for racist chanting directed towards three Juventus players
      Ex-Barcelona star Samuel Umtiti walked off the pitch in tears after being subjected to racist chanting from Lazio fans while at Lecce last season.
      On-loan Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku was also subjected to disgraceful racist abuse during Inter Milan’s Coppa Italia draw with Juventus last April.
      Juventus were ordered to partially close their stadium as a consequence of the chants.
      Another match involving Juventus saw their league game against Atalanta in May stopped due to racist chanting aimed at Dusan Vlahovic.
      Maignan’s side were leading 1-0 at the time of the sickening incident, through Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s goal.
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      However, immediately after the game resumed, they were pegged back and Udinese took the lead in the second half through Florian Thauvin.
      But Luka Jovic levelled late on before Milan got a dramatic winner in injury time as Noah Okafor made it 3-2. More

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      Forgotten ex-Premier League star Moise Kean set to land stunning transfer that will see him return to Champions League

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      FORMER Everton ace Moise Kean is set to leave Juventus and join Atletico Madrid, reports suggest.Kean underwent a hapless four-year stint at Goodison Park where he managed a mere four goals and two assists in 39 appearances.
      Moise Kean is set to join Atletico Madrid on loan from JuventusCredit: Getty
      Ex-Everton ace Kean also received bids from Fiorentina and Monza but preferred AtleticoCredit: Getty
      The striker failed to stand out at the Toffees and was sent out on loan twice to Paris Saint-Germain and Juve, who signed him back on a permanent deal last year.
      However, the 23-year-old has fallen down the pecking order in Turin with the emergence of 18-year-old wonderkid Kenan Yildiz.
      And according to Sport Mediaset, the Italy international is now moving to Atletico on a surprise loan move during the January transfer window.
      Kean is “very close” to completing the move and joining Diego Simeone’s side.
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      In fact, the two clubs have already reached an agreement and are working on the final details to complete the deal in the next few days.
      Kean is looking for more minutes and Atleti could offer him Champions League football as they are set to face Inter Milan in the Last 16.
      And the LaLiga giants can also help him seal a place in Luciano Spalletti’s Italy side ahead of Euro 2024.
      The Italian received offers from Fiorentina as well as Monza but ultimately opted for a bigger challenge at Atletico.
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      Kean is expected to discuss his future with Juventus upon his return in the summer with his contract running out in 2025.
      The forward started out at the Bianconeri’s academy in 2010 and was promoted to the first team seven years later.
      The ex-Everton ace has since registered a total of 22 goals and three assists in 115 appearances across two stints with the Old Lady. More

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      ‘Crazy scenes’ – Fans flabbergasted after seeing incredible aerial picture of Italian Super Cup being played in Saudi

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      FANS have been left stunned after seeing how many fans attended the Italian Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia. Napoli put aside their recent troubles in Thursday night’s 3-0 win over Fiorentina in Riyadh.
      Fans are in shock to see the attendance at the Italian Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia
      Napoli secured a ticket into the final with a 3-0 win against FiorentinaCredit: Getty
      It is not unusual for the competition to move around the world and showcase Italian clubs to other countries, with China, Libya, the US and Qatar all among former hosts.
      This is the third time that Saudi Arabia has held the tournament.
      And this season is the first time that the Italian Super Cup has been contested with a four-team format, but it doesn’t appear to have captured the imagination of the Saudi Arabian public.
      Napoli will face the winner of Friday’s other semi-final, between Inter Milan and Lazio, in the final at the same stadium on Monday night.
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      An ariel image of the King Saud University Stadium has gone viral as fans are flabbergasted at how empty the ground was.
      As one fan said: “Crazy scene, this should go back to Italy.”
      While an angry supporter added: “F****** disgrace.”
      A third then put: “Imagine watching your team go on a cup run into the final only to be told it’s being played in Saudi, how gutting for the genuine fans.”
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      Despite the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema playing in the Kingdom the crowds have been embarrassing low in the Gulf State and the Saudi Pro League this term.
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      Al-Riyadh, who sit 15th out of 18 teams in Saudi’s top tier, has hosted two matches with less than 150 people watching this season.
      Meanwhile, a crunch relegation clash between Abha and Al-Hazm saw just 1.2 per cent of the stadium filled – 257 fans out of a possible 20,000.
      More than half the teams in the league have an average attendance of less than 10,000 people.
      The influx of star players has not translated into Saudi locals attending matches.
      Smallest attendances in Saudi Pro League this seasonThe five smallest attendances in the Saudi Pro League this season are as follows:

      Al-Riyadh vs Al-Khalee – 144
      Abha vs Al-Hazm – 257
      Al-Riyadh vs Al-Hazm – 264
      Al-Wehda vs Al-Khaleej – 447
      Al-Feiha vs Al-Ettifaq – 610 More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Chris Smalling hits back at Jose Mourinho in defiant statement after fallout with former Roma manager

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      CHRIS SMALLING has hit back at Jose Mourinho after the manager was sacked by Roma. Smalling has been out of action since the start of September with a knee injury, playing just three times this season.
      Chris Smalling publicly hit back at Jose MourinhoCredit: Getty
      And he was criticised by Mourinho in November and his ability to play through pain was questioned.
      But Smalling returned fire at his former boss in a defiant statement.
      He replied: “Since signing for AS Roma in 2019, my commitment and loyalty to the club has never wavered.
      “The minute I stepped foot in Roma, I instantly felt at home. Roma is my home, and the relationship I have built with AS Roma fans is something I cherish dearly.
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      “For that reason I wanted to jump on here to address some of the rumours that I have seen circulating over recent months.
      “Let me start by clarifying that I have never asked to, nor even contemplated, leaving this great club.
      “Speaking openly, the last few months have proved to be some of the most frustrating of my career.
      “There are things in this game and in life that we can control, and others we simply can’t. This injury has been one thing that we couldn’t. 
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      “No footballer wants to spend their days in a treatment room, and this period of time away from my team-mates has challenged me, with setback after setback.
      “I have, and will always, put the needs of my team-mates first, but the absolute priority for the medical team is to guarantee that I can play a significant role in the latter part of the season and for seasons to come.”
      Mourinho’s outburst led to speculation that Smalling was ready to leave Italy in the winter window.
      The Special One said at the time: “Regarding Smalling, the injury is very much there.
      “There are also regular people like us, who aren’t high-performance athletes, who have a greater pain threshold.
      “Maybe I can sleep fine with toothache, maybe you struggle. That’s how it is. Smalling isn’t capable of playing through pain.”
      But the centre-back – who also worked with Mourinho at Manchester United – may now get the last laugh.
      The Portuguese was sacked by Roma earlier following a poor run of results. More

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      Jose Mourinho’s agent ‘offers manager to former club’s hated rivals’ after Roma sacking

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      JOSE MOURINHO’S agent Jorge Mendes has put his name on the table to be Xavi’s replacement at Barcelona.The former Real Madrid manager was brutally sacked by Roma on Tuesday.
      Jose Mourinho left Roma’s training ground once and for all on MondayCredit: EPA
      Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid President Florentino Perez pose with his named shirtCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Mourinho, 60, was dismissed after leading the club to back-to-back European finals.
      The self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ was relieved from his duties with the club sitting ninth in Serie A.
      It was the sixth sacking of his career, following fall-outs with clubs including Tottenham, Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid.
      But now his agent is eyeing up a shock move for the veteran boss to take over at Madrid’s fierce rivals Barcelona.

      The Catalans sit fourth in La Liga and were thrashed 4-1 by bitter rivals Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.
      While Barca have confirmed their commitment to manager Xavi, the situation could become unsustainable.
      CEO Joan Laporta might consider bringing someone else in if Barca continue to slide down the table or lose to Napoli in the Champions League.
      Mourinho spent three seasons at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, and won the Copa del Rey, the La Liga title and Super Cup.
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      Spanish news outlet El Nacional reported that Mourinho’s complicated past with Barcelona would prevent the club from considering his agent’s proposal.
      One big controversy being his 2011 physical altercation with Tito Vilanova, who was then Barca boss Pep Guardiola’s assistant.
      Following Lionel Messi’s winner, a brawl broke out as Mourinho poked Vilanova in the eye at the Camp Nou.
      Potential candidates to replace Xavi include his fellow ex-Barca teammates Thiago Motta and Rafa Marquez.
      Mourinho was part of many bitter El Clasico show downsCredit: AFP or licensors
      He had several on-field disputes with players such as Lionel MessiCredit: AFP More

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      Jose Mourinho breaks silence on Roma sacking in ten-word statement after ex-Man Utd & Chelsea boss leaves club in tears

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      JOSE MOURINHO has broken his silence after being sacked as Roma manager.It comes after he was spotted leaving the Roma training ground fighting back tears on Tuesday.
      Mourinho looked shellshocked as he left the Roma training ground on MondayCredit: EPA
      In a statement, Mourinho took to Instagram to thank Roma fans for his time in the eternal city.
      The manager posted a video montage of his best moments while in charge of the club and wrote: “Sweat, blood, tears, joy, sadness, love, brothers, history, heart, eternity.”
      Roma fans flooded the comment section of Mourinho’s post thanking him for his time in charge of the club.
      One fan wrote: “Mister [coach] not even when my ex left me I was so hurt 💔.”
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      Another said: “Thank you for what you did Mister, you woke up a city and we won’t forget. We hope to see each other again one day ❤️”
      A third commented: “I’m not crying, I got conference league in my eye 😢”
      The outpouring of grief from Roma fans represents the complicated relationship Mourinho had with Romanisti.
      Despite poor results in the league, which saw him finish sixth twice in his two full seasons in charge and leaving with the club in ninth, Mourinho still enjoys a good relationship with Roma fans.
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      The “Special One” won the inaugural Europa Conference League during his first season in charge and finished runner up in the Europa League in his second.
      He has also endeared himself to Roma fans by playing many academy graduates during his time in Roma, 13 in total.
      But the club’s owners have backed Mourinho to the tune of £688million and haven’t necessarily seen a return on that investment in the league – despite his success in European competition.
      Eye-achingly dull football combined with poor results of late were leading to a crossroads given Mourinho’s contract was up at the end of the season.
      And the club’s owners will have bought themselves some goodwill from the fans by appointing Roma legend Daniele De Rossi as Mourinho’s replacement.
      He is perhaps the only man that could have settled the anger of Roma fans that have taken Mourinho to their hearts. More

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      Jose Mourinho lined up for first ever international job after brutal Roma sacking as fans joke ‘let’s make it happen’

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      JOSE MOURINHO has been sacked by Roma after a two-and-a-half-year stint at the Serie A club.But the 60-year-old could already be lined up with a new role and his first-ever international job.
      Fans have lined up Jose Mourinho with first ever international roleCredit: Rex
      Roma have sacked Mourinho after two-and-a-half yearsCredit: AFP
      Mourinho has been sacked for the sixth time in his careerCredit: PA
      After a chaotic spell at the Stadio Olimpico, Mourinho’s time in the Eternal City has come to an end.
      The former Tottenham boss struggled in Serie A, finishing sixth twice in his two full seasons in charge.
      But Roma are currently ninth in the table this campaign and have decided to part ways with the veteran boss, who has been sacked for the sixth time in his career.
      However, one fan is hoping to get everyone behind a brand new job for the Portuguese manager.
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      And it would be Mourinho’s first international role – as manager of the San Marino football team.
      The fan tweeted: “José Mourinho is fired and San Marino is searching for a new manager. Let’s make it happen.”
      San Marino are currently the lowest-ranked Fifa-affiliated national football team (211).
      And the fan account that posted the new job role for Mourinho even called the national squad, “the unluckiest football team in the world.”
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      San Marino’s last goal was against Finland in November in a Euro 2024 qualifier – which they lost 2-1.
      They have only ever won once, defeating Liechtenstein 1–0 in a friendly match on 28 April 2004.
      Now supporters are liking the idea of the former Chelsea boss in the new outfit.
      One said: “San Marino winning the World Cup 2026, we will be there.”
      Another added: “We need to manifest so hard, you can’t spell 2024 without San Marino so it will be surely our year.”
      A third then put: “Please do this The Special One 🙏.”
      Mourinho was axed by Roma after a dismal spell of form coupled with ill-discipline on the touchline.
      The club’s American owners, Dan and Ryan Friedkin, were said to be “highly unhappy” with results under Mourinho this campaign.
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      And Roma legend Daniele De Rossi is now set to take over.
      De Rossi will take charge until June, with his contract including an option to renew based on achievements and results. More

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      Roma announce club legend as new manager just hours after sacking Jose Mourinho

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      ROMA have announced their new boss just hours after sacking Jose Mourinho.The Italian giants have agreed a deal to bring club legend Daniele De Rossi in as the new boss.
      Jose Mourinho was sacked by Roma on TuesdayCredit: Rex
      Daniele De Rossi is has been brought in to replace himCredit: Getty
      Mourinho was dismissed by Roma on Tuesday after a dismal spell of form coupled will ill discipline on the touchline saw the Giallorossi sitting ninth in Serie A.
      And with recent performances leading to booing from fans at the Stadio Olimpico, execs at Roma appear to be leaning on nostalgia to improve the mood in the Italian capital.
      The club have announced the appointment of De Rossi as the new head coach.
      The deal is valid until the end of the season with reports suggesting there is an option to extend his contract further should things work out.
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      De Rossi made over 600 appearances for Roma over an 18-year spell with the club.
      His management history offers less experience with the former midfielder only taking charge of 17 matches as manager.
      The 40-year-old was the boss at Italian third division side SPAL, but was sacked after achieving just THREE wins in his time as gaffer.
      However he achieved success prior to his time with the Serie C outfit when he worked as an assistant coach for the Italian national team.
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      De Rossi was part of Roberto Mancini’s team that guided Italy to success at Euro 2020.
      Speaking to the official Roma website, De Rossi explained that there is a big job ahead of him at the club.
      He said: “I would like to thank the Friedkin family for entrusting me with the responsibility of manager of Roma.
      “For my part I know no other path other than that of application, daily sacrifice and the need to give everything I have inside to face the challenges that confront us.
      “The challenges are waiting between now and the end of the season”
      “The emotion of being able to sit on our bench is indescribable, everyone knows what Roma is for me, but the work that awaits all of us has already taken over. 
      “We have no time, no choice: being competitive, fighting for our goals and trying to achieve them are the only priorities that my staff and I have given ourselves.”
      De Rossi made over 600 appearances for Roma as a playerCredit: Getty
      He was an assistant coach for the Italian national team when they won Euro 2020Credit: Getty More