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      Watch ex-Celtic star brutally mock Chelsea transfer target Dusan Vlahovic over his huge price tag

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      FANS are convinced they saw Liam Henderson mocking Dusan Vlahovic over his crazy price tag. The former Celtic and Hibs midfielder now plays for Italian side Empoli and was up against Vlahovic’s Juventus.

      Dusan Vlahovic and Liam Henderson clashed during the game
      Vlahovic has managed 23 goals in 63 appearances since signing for Juventus
      It was an embarrassing evening on two counts for Vlahovic as Juventus were smashed 4-1 by their mid-table rivals as well as taking an earful from Henderson.
      The Serbian striker has been linked with a move away from the Italian giants this summer after a disappointing start to life in Turin.
      He joined the Old Lady last January for a fee of £58.3million from Fiorentina.
      And it seems Henderson was keen to point out that he hasn’t lived up to his billing.
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      The Scotsman can be seen shouting at Vlahovic in a clip doing the rounds on social media.
      And many fans are convinced he was savagely taunting the taunting the Juve striker.
      Henderson appears to say: “Oooooh 80 million… oooooh”
      Vlahovic has been linked with a move to Chelsea this summer after Juventus’ crisis-filled season.
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      Despite not living up to expectations, Juventus are believed to want to recoup all of the money they spent on him.
      The Blues have a shocking history of centre forward signings and fans will be hoping that Vlahovic won’t be another Gonzalo Higuain, Alvaro Morata or Romelu Lukaku. More

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      Arsenal handed huge and unlikely Champions League boost after Juventus given 10-point deduction

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      JUVENTUS have been hit by a 10-point deduction – boosting Arsenal’s Champions League hopes.The Italian giants dropped out of the Serie A top four as a result of the penalty.
      Mikel Arteta has received a Champions League boost as Arsenal prepare to return to the competitionCredit: Getty
      Juventus are set to miss out on the Champions League after their points deductionCredit: Getty
      And it means that failing to beat AC Milan on Sunday will end their hope of Champions League qualification for next season – and ensure the Gunners will be in the second seeding pot for the group stage draw in August.
      The final verdict by Italian FA Court of Appeal is the latest development in a long-running saga.
      In January, Juve were found guilty of a transfer scam over three seasons, which was orchestrated by then-sporting director Fabio Paratici, who joined Spurs in 2021.
      Juventus were judged to have inflated transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.
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      That allowed the club to spend more in the market than would have been allowed under Financial Fair Play regulations.
      The Turin outfit was initially handed a 15-point deduction, when senior club figures including ex-President Andrea Agnelli and Paratici were handed lengthy bans.
      Although the points punishment was suspended last month, pending yesterday’s hearing, Paratici resigned from his role at Tottenham after his ban was confirmed.
      Prosecutor Giuseppe Chine, on behalf of the Italian FA, demanded an 11-point penalty at the start of a three-hour virtual hearing on Monday.
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      Juventus argued that the punishment should not be so severe because the breaches took place under Agnelli’s leadership of the club and that there had subsequently been a major overhaul of the board.
      But the tribunal imposed the major punishment in a verdict which the club suggested it might still appeal.
      Juventus said: “This judgment arouses great bitterness in the club and in its millions of supporters.”
      UEFA have already opened proceedings which could result in a European ban for the Italian club.
      But if Juve are not in next season’s Champions League, Arsenal will be assured of a place in the second group of seeds and avoid a potential nightmare draw in the group phase. More

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      Juventus hit with TEN-point penalty leaving club’s Champions League hopes in tatters

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      JUVENTUS have been re-hit with a points deduction.And it means they will fall down the Serie A table and out of the Champions League qualification spots.
      Juventus have had their points penalty confirmedCredit: Getty
      Juventus were initially slapped with a 15-point penalty in January after being accused of inflating transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs over three seasons to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.
      It was stated that Juve had manipulated the system to free up their spending powers in the market.
      The punishment also saw Fabio Paratici given a worldwide football ban after his involvement in the scandal
      This then prompted his resignation from Tottenham.
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      However, the 15-point deduction was reversed in April pending a new trial with the FIGC Federal Court of Appeal.
      And the findings of the latest investigation have seen Juventus impacted again.
      Before the latest developments, Juventus were second in Serie A on 69 points, one ahead of Lazio and three clear of Inter.
      However, the club have now been docked 10 points which will see them drop to seventh place.
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      This means with two games remaining in the season, Juventus will not be able to qualify for the Champions League as they cannot catch fourth-placed Inter Milan.
      The club released the following statement: “Juventus Football Club takes note of what was decided by the FIGC Court of Appeal and reserves the right to read the reasons to evaluate a possible appeal to the Guarantee Board at CONI.
      “What was established by the fifth instance of judgment in this matter, which began more than a year ago, arouses great bitterness in the club and in its millions of supporters who, in the absence of clear rules, find themselves extremely penalised with the application of sanctions that do not seem to take into account the principle of proportionality.
      “While not ignoring the need for urgency, which Juventus has never shied away from during the proceedings, it is emphasised that these are facts that still have to be evaluated by a judge.”
      AC Milan were back in fifth and are now fourth on 64 with Atalanta moring to fifth on 61 and Roma seventh on 60.
      This also saw Roma bumped up into the Europa League Conference qualification spot.
      Jose Mourinho’s men may have thought their hopes of remaining seventh were in peril after only managing a 2-2 draw at home to Salernitana.
      But Juventus than collapsed to a 4-1 loss at Empoli to cap off one of the darkest days in the club’s history. More

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      Former Man Utd star Edinson Cavani’s 10-year-old son having trials with dad’s old club

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      THE son of former Manchester United star Edinson Cavani is having trials at Napoli. The striker’s 10-year-old boy Lucas is hoping to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a footballer.
      Luca Cavani [back left] is on trial at NapoliCredit: Instagram
      Edinson Cavani played for the Italian club between 2010 and 2013Credit: AFP
      Cavani, 36, played for Napoli during a three-year stay prior to his move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2013.
      He played 138 times for the Italian side, scoring 104 goals, with his son now a big supporter of the club and potential future star of this season’s Scudetto champions.
      Cavani explained to DAZN: “He’s having tryouts, I want him to have fun and be happy because this is the meaning of sport.”
      Lucas and his 12-year-old brother Bautista were both born while the Uruguayan was at the Serie A side and their mother is his ex-wife Maria.
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      Cavani said: “They are crazy about Napoli. They were born in Naples and support Napoli. They also know all the chants.
      “Their idols are Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
      “You had to see them when Napoli won the Scudetto and didn’t win the Champions League.”
      There could be more members of the family making their way into football soon after having his third child India and fourth kid Silvestre with girlfriend Jocelyn Burgardt.
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      Cavani currently plays for Valencia in Spain after leaving Man Utd last summer after two seasons.
      Meanwhile, he has also hailed the performances of Osimhen, who has been linked with a move to the Red Devils.
      He said: “I really like his hunger, it’s incredible, he never gives up. He can become one of the strongest in the world.”
      Osimhen has scored scored 28 goals in 37 games this season.
      Napoli could reportedly refuse to sell him this summer and appear unlikely to entertain any bids of under £100million. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Rasmus Hojlund’s alarming dip in form explained by Atalanta manager

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S interest in Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund has played a part in his dip in form, his manager has revealed.The Red Devils are in the market for someone to lead the line for Erik ten Hag’s side next season.
      Rasmus Hojlund has attracted interest from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      And Danish attacker – who has been dubbed Erling Haaland 2.0 – has been the subject of rumours around an Old Trafford move as a result of his superb performances.
      But in recent months he has dropped off, with just one goal in his last seven Serie A appearances – which came at the weekend.
      And while Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini recognises there are numerous reasons for this, he insists transfer speculation has been one of them.
      Speaking to Tuttosport, he said: “The qualities are all there, at the beginning we had to get to know him but he immediately stood out for his great will to break through.
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      “He did very well after the first stop [part of the season], then he was called up to the national team and too many rumours distracted him, then there was the [abductor] injury.”
      He went on to add: “Today’s goal demonstrates his power, if he knows how to improve he can take away great satisfaction.
      “You have to know how to accept his moments, he will mature in all aspects.”
      Hojlund, 20, has contributed 15 goals and six assists in 40 appearances for Atalanta this season.
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      Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen are understood to be the leading candidates on Man Utd’s wishlist of strikers.
      But Hojlund is undoubtedly in the frame and revealed his love for the Red Devils earlier this year.
      He said: “Now that you ask, I will not hide the fact that I am a huge Manchester United fan.
      “So personally, it would be one of the biggest things for me [to sign for United], but of course that doesn’t mean that I would turn down other big clubs if the offers come at some point.”
      Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini feels Hojlund has been distracted by transfer interestCredit: Getty More

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      Napoli ‘could SACK boss Luciano Spalletti just 14 DAYS after Serie A title with Rafa Benitez lined up as replacement’

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      NAPOLI boss Luciano Spalletti could sensationally be replaced by Rafael Benitez despite winning the league, according to reports.The 64-year-old has achieved legendary status after he ended the club’s 33-year wait to be crowned Serie A champions.
      Luciano Spalletti could allegedly leave Napoli this summerCredit: Getty
      Rafa Benitez has been linked with a return to the Serie A championsCredit: EPA
      However, Spalletti’s contract expires next summer after Napoli recently triggered a 12-month extension.
      He has been expected to ink new terms following the title triumph but La Gazzetto dello Sport are claiming that negotiations with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis have frozen.
      And they also state that the pair are not even on speaking terms.
      Now various reports say that contact has been made with Benitez over a potential return.
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      It was widely-believed that Spalletti would be offered a new two-year contract worth £2.43m-a-year.
      But after having dinner with De Laurentiis last week to discuss it, discussions have now allegedly stopped.
      This latest report states that Spalletti expressed his anger over the potential sale of some of high-profile stars this summer.
      Meanwhile, Benitez had a two-year spell in charge of Napoli in 2013. 
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      The ex-Liverpool boss guided them to Coppa Italia success before leaving for Real Madrid.
      The Spaniard has been out of work since being sacked by Everton in January 2022. More

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      Ex-Man Utd flop Angel Di Maria leaves Juventus fans fuming after embarrassing howler in Europa League KO

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      ANGEL DI MARIA embarrassed himself with a wayward chip shot during Juventus’ semi-final exit from the Europa League.The Italian giants fell at the final hurdle as they were knocked out by Sevilla, losing 3-2 on aggregate.
      Damn the Di Maria miss is worse than i thought, never realized Kean was that open.I still think because Di Maria doesn’t have a right foot it’s hard for him to pass or even shoot properly from his left in this position. pic.twitter.com/FewK2p1QK4— Hannah (@JuventinaHannah) May 18, 2023

      Angel Di Maria has been known in the past for his impressive chips
      Juventus lost 2-1 on the night, but it could have been different had Di Maria put his side ahead early in the first half.
      The 35-year-old was through on goal with a golden opportunity to score and chose to try and chip the ball over Sevilla goalkeeper Bono’s head.
      The attempt was terrible and saw the ball go wayward leading to absolutely nothing.
      To make matters worse Di Maria, who endured one awful season at Manchester United, had the option to square the ball to Moise Kean in the middle, but chose to go for glory himself.
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      The squandered opportunity set the tone for Juventus’ evening as they struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just once from 17 attempts on goal.
      Juventus fans weren’t happy with Di Maria’s shocking effort and took to social media to vent their frustration with the World Cup winner.
      One wrote: “Di Maria should retire with that miss.”
      While another pointed out the option to pass to Kean, they said: “Damn the Di Maria miss is worse than i thought, never realized Kean was that open.”
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      Another fan added: “Sill being haunted by that terrible Di Maria chip attempt.”
      One other fan suggested not trying to chip the keeper would’ve been a better option.
      They said: “Dunno why Di Maria tried the chip rather than pick a corner and place the shot”
      Juventus’ exit from the Europa League now means they will finish the campaign without a single trophy. More

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      Kim Min-jae’s agent pours cold water on Man Utd transfer and says ‘there’s been no contact’ amid reports deal was AGREED

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S pursuit of Napoli centre back Kim Min-Jae is not close, according to the player’s agent.The South Korean international, 26, has shone brightly in Napoli’s defence, helping them to their first Serie A title in 33 years.
      Napoli’s star man Kim Min-jae is a long-term target for Man UtdCredit: Rex
      The Italian giants only signed Kim a season ago from Turkish side Fenerbahce in a deal worth just £15million.
      That would leave them counting a healthy profit, with the defender set to be sold for between £42m and £53m.
      According to the agent, the Red Devils have been “interested in Kim since he was in China”.
      However, Kim’s party have not received a concrete contract offer and are in no rush to conclude a deal.
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      Earlier this week, it was claimed United had submitted a colossal proposal to the star.
      Kim has made 43 appearances for Napoli in all competitions this season, scoring and assisting twice and would be a welcome addition to the United backline.
      Erik ten Hag’s side currently sit fourth in the Premier League with a drastically worse goal difference than Newcastle in third and Liverpool in fifth.
      Napoli on the other hand, boast the best goal difference in the Serie A standings – a whopping +16 above the rest of the league.
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      Napoli could be in line to sell many stars this summer with Europe’s elite hounding £115m-rated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.
      Georgian sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and midfielder Piotr Zielinski are also rumoured to be targets of top clubs in the Premier League off the back of Napoli’s impressive season.
      Arsenal will be hoping the deal can still go through as they could be in-line for a pay-day with former defender Konstantinos Mavropanos linked with a move to Naples to replace Kim.
      Arsenal have a 10 per cent sell-on clause included in the Greek defender’s contract which could land the Gunners a multi-million pound windfall should he move to Italy. More