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      World’s sexiest referee Claudia Romani risks Instagram red card as she strips to tiny dress and thong to flash bum

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      CLAUDIA ROMANI risked an Instagram red card as she posed in a ref-themed dress.The former whistler donned the tiny outfit on the beach for her latest social media snaps.
      Claudia Romani posed in a red-themed outfitCredit: Splash
      Claudia risked an Instagram ban with this cheeky snapCredit: Splash
      The 41-year-old smiles in the sunshineCredit: Splash
      Claudia has previously modelled for Playboy, GQ and Cosmopolitan.
      But in these snaps she paid homage to her former profession, officiating.
      The 41-year-old became a Serie A and Serie B-licensed official in 2014.
      She caused a stir, however, when she posed in an AC Milan shirt two years later.
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      Claudia has since returned to modelling, having initially ditched it to try her hand at reffing.
      In her latest beach snaps she produced a variety of poses, bending over in one picture while smiling in her shades in another.
      She has amassed 1.3million Instagram followers.
      Claudia recently showed off her AC Milan allegiance on Instagram in recent weeks.
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      Claudia is a former Serie A and Serie B-licensed refCredit: Splash
      She has previously modelled for Playboy and CosmopolitanCredit: Splash
      She showed off her colours ahead of their Champions League semi-final clash with rivals Inter.
      The former ref will have been left disappointed, however, after her side were beaten by their city foes.
      Claudia has since revealed her NBA fandom of the Miami Heat, and will have been delighted when Erik Spoelstra’s men booked their place in the Finals by beating the Boston Celtics in Game 7 earlier this week.
      Claudia is a big AC Milan fanCredit: Splash
      She has previously gotten into hot water for displaying her Milan allegianceCredit: Splash News More

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      Tammy Abraham set to spark Premier League transfer scramble with Roma forced to sell ex-Chelsea ace to avoid rule breach

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      ROMA are reportedly ready to sell Tammy Abraham to avoid Financial Fair Play sanctions.The Serie A side had hoped to win the Europa League and qualify for the Champions League and claim the riches that would have followed.
      Tammy Abraham could reportedly be sold by Roma this summerCredit: Getty
      He has scored 36 goals in his two season in ItalyCredit: Getty
      However, defeat to Sevilla in a penalty shootout left the plans in tatters.
      And now Roma are set to spark a transfer scramble for Abraham by listing him on the transfer market, according to The Telegraph.
      The Italian outfit will accept a transfer for the “right price” in an attempt to “break-even” a rule that they had already broken and been fined for by Uefa.
      Roma signed Abraham, 25, for £34million from Chelsea in 2021, and the report claims that the club is optimistic about recouping a large portion of that fee.
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      The English striker has experience on the national stage with England as well as in the Premier League and the Championship.
      In his two years in Italy, he has managed to notch 36 goals.
      However, this season has been less fruitful for the striker, as he has only netted nine times in all competitions.
      Abraham will not be short of suitors from the Premier League as he proved to be quality striker at the level.
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      Clubs such as West Ham, Everton, Crystal Palace and Tottenham could all be on the hunt for a new striker this summer.
      And if Abraham is available for a reasonable fee for Premier League sides, it would seem an attractive option.
      Abraham has previously admitted that he is happy in Italy, as he said on Uefa.com: “I’ve become more confident and have learnt a lot about myself.
      “At Chelsea, I was known as ‘the academy player’, and I think coming here I’ve realised it’s time to bring out my personality and show the world what I can do.
      “It’s been an amazing experience learning about a different culture and seeing a different area of life.
      “It’s something I’ll treasure even more looking back when my career has finished.”
      If he is still happy to continue his career in Italy, then he could look for a club in Serie A, such as Inter Milan.
      The Italian giants are set to lose Romelu Lukaku once his loan spell expires while Edin Dzeko is approaching retirement and Abraham could be a smart move. More

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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville deletes tweet brutally slamming Jose Mourinho’s Roma following Europa League final loss

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      GARY NEVILLE has deleted his tweet that slammed Jose Mourinho’s Roma as a “disgrace” after their defeat in the Europa League final.The Serie A side were defeated by Sevilla on penalties after the two sides could not be separated during 120 minutes of action.
      Gary Neville’s deleted tweet branded Roma as a ‘disgrace’Credit: Getty
      After the Europa League final, Jose Mourinho slammed referee Anthony TaylorCredit: Alamy
      Roma lost the shootout 4-1 as Argentine World Cup hero Gonzalo Montiel scored the decisive penalty after the game ended 1-1 after Gianluca Mancini’s own-goal cancelled out Paulo Dybala’s opener.
      The Italians came under fire for playing a cynical brand of football as well as players continuously surrounding British referee Anthony Taylor to try and force decisions.
      Taylor waved away protests for two Roma penalties – while he also ordered Montiel’s crucial spot-kick to be retaken after encroachment from Roma and former Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio.
      Mourinho was fuming with the decision and lashed out at the official after the game, branding him a “f***ing disgrace” while in the stadium car park.
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      However, Neville claimed that Mourinho and Roma only have themselves to blame as he tweeted: “Roma were a disgrace” on Thursday morning.
      The tweet, however, has since been deleted, and Neville has not provided any further comment on the fixture.
      Taylor dished out 13 yellow cards to players and also handed one to Mourinho, who also made his feelings clear in his post-match interview.
      He told Sky Sports Italia: “Each of us react in a different way, one cries, another doesn’t, but the truth is we are all very sad.
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      “We return dead tired, dead with feeling it is unjust.
      “It was an intense, masculine, vibrant game with a referee who seemed Spanish. It was yellow, yellow, yellow all the time.
      “The injustice is shown by the fact Lamela should’ve had a second yellow, he didn’t, and he converted a penalty in the shoot-out.
      “What I said is we either leave here with the Cup or we leave dead. Well, we’re dead.
      “We’re dead tired physically, dead tired mentally, dead because we think it is an unjust defeat with lots of incidents that are debatable.”
      Ahead of the game, Sevilla paid tribute to former goalkeeper Sergio Rico, the stopper has been hospitalised after a horse-riding accident. More

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      Ruben Loftus-Cheek ‘AGREES’ AC Milan transfer as they prepare £13m bid after Chelsea star waved goodbye to fans

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      RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK has reportedly agreed a move to Serie A giants AC Milan.The Chelsea star will be allowed to leave the club as new manager Mauricio Pochettino rebuilds.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek has reportedly agreed to a move to AC MilanCredit: AFP
      Loftus-Cheek, 27, has given the green light to a switch to Italy, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
      The report claims that Milan are planning for RLC to replace Ismael Bennacer, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury which will probably keep him out of action until the end of the year.
      It is said that the clubs are in negotiations over a price for the midfielder, with Chelsea wanting £21million.
      However, Milan’s opening bid is much lower at £13m, though the San Siro giants are believed to be willing to raise their offer to £17.2m.
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      After Chelsea’s final home game of the season Loftus-Cheek appeared to wave goodbye to the club’s fans.
      His contract is set to expire at the end of next season.
      He made 25 appearances for the Blues in the recent campaign but only managed one assist and no goals.
      Loftus-Cheek was one of the many players in the squad that underperformed as they crumbled to a 12th-placed finish in the Premier League.
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      Milan are looking for reinforcements this summer after a fourth-placed Serie A finish.
      The club have already reportedly sealed deals to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Daichi Kamada and Atalanta’s Marco Sportiello on free transfers.
      Loftus-Cheek came through the academy at Chelsea and has made 275 appearances for the club, scoring 19 goals and providing 29 assists.
      He won the Premier League title in 2016/17 and the Europa League in 2018/19.
      He also has a Super Cup winners medal from the Blues’ triumph in 2021. More

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      Inside Lautaro Martinez’s star-studded Lake Como wedding with Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez and Argentina team-mates

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      LAUTARO MARTINEZ has been preparing for Inter Milan’s Champions League final against Man City in style.That’s by getting married at Italy’s famous Lake Como while surrounded by star guests including Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez and other Argentina World Cup winners.
      Lautaro Martinez married partner Agustina Gandolfo at the weekendCredit: Instagram @lautaromartinez
      The Inter Milan star hopes to add a Champions League trophy to his World Cup next monthCredit: Instagram @lautaromartinez
      Argentina Prem stars Emi Martinez, Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister attendedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs15yiLK4st/
      Martinez met partner Agustina Gandolfo shortly after joining Inter in 2018.
      The pair have a daughter together, with Nina born in February 2021.
      And they decided to tie the knot at the weekend after Martinez’s whirlwind season for club and country.
      The striker first helped Argentina land their third World Cup with victory over France in Qatar.
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      Martinez also scored 21 league goals to see Inter finish runners-up in Serie A behind runaway winners Napoli.
      He netted both Inter’s goals as they beat Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia final.
      And next will lead the line on June 10 when Inter battle Man City for their first Champions League trophy since 2010.
      But even Martinez’s growing medal collection this season could not match the glitz of his glamorous wedding.
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      The happy couple exchanged vows at an outdoor ceremony at Italy’s Lake GardaCredit: Instagram @giuli.gandolfo
      The pair were all loved up as the party moved indoorsCredit: Instagram @lautaromartinez
      Martinez and friends got wild and wacky as the fun beganCredit: Instagram @lucasesperon3
      The ace and Agustina welcomed friends and family to Lake Garda at the weekend for a stunning bash.
      They dazzled guests in their wedding finery at a decadent ceremony and after-party.
      And Martinez was joined by numerous football pals including former teammate Achraf Hakimi and Inter legend Javier Zanetti.
      But it was his Argentina friends who made up the bulk of attendees.
      Chelsea star Fernandez was joined by Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister and Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez for the luxury event.
      There were also appearances from compatriots Nico Gonzalez, Joaquin Correa and Nicolas Tagliafico.
      The stunning venue was attended by many guestsCredit: Instagram @lautaromartinez
      The pair were all smiles as they cut the wedding cakeCredit: Instagram @alessandro_pera
      Mac Allister was in good form along with Argentina star Nico GonzalezCredit: Instagram @juanitotora
      And several Inter team-mates like Danilo D’Ambrosio, Samir Handanovic and Stefan de Vrij turned up too.
      However, there was no sign of Lionel Messi, who was seen at a Coldplay concert in Barcelona on Sunday.
      Martinez’s guests enjoyed a beautiful outdoor reception before the newlyweds said their vows on a raised altar.
      The party then started indoors, with Martinez swapping his suit for a casual white T-shirt before dancing with his pals.
      Meanwhile, Agustina stunned as she ditched her wedding dress for a short skirt before cutting a cake with her hubby.
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      Guests also stayed full by enjoying a delicious menu consisting of foods like veal, lamb and tarte Tatin – a baked French pastry with caramelised fruit.
      And the festivities now behind him, Martinez is sure to be fully focused on bringing home the bacon when Inter face City in Istanbul next month.
      Augustina and Martinez share a daughter togetherCredit: Instagram @floriotero
      PSG star Achraf Hakimi was in attendanceCredit: Instagram @achrafhakimi
      Aston Villa ace Martinez showed off the surroundings alongside his wifeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs15yiLK4st/ More

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      Arsenal’s pot for their Champions League return CONFIRMED… thanks to goal from their former star Olivier Giroud

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      OLIVIER GIROUD may have left Arsenal in 2018 but his latest goal for AC Milan helped out his former club.Giroud was on target as AC Milan beat Juventus 1-0 – a result that secured his side Champions League football next season and means Juve cannot qualify.
      Giroud’s goal for AC Milan helped his former side Arsenal outCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s side have now been confirmed in Pot two for the Champions League drawCredit: Getty
      As a result, Arsenal’s chances of having a successful return to the competition have been boosted as they will now be in Pot Two for the draw.
      Uefa use their coefficient system to determine the seedings for European competition with the Gunners sitting 23rd.
      It looked like the Gunners were going to be in Pot Three and potentially be drawn in a group of death.
      But, with Juventus failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League Mikel Arteta’s side’s place in Pot Two was confirmed.

      The Italian giants were eighth in the coefficient rankings but fortunately for Arsenal they missed out – with a 10 point deduction in Serie A playing a huge part.
      By being in Pot Two it now means that Arsenal can only face one of Europe’s big hitters in the group stage.
      As of now, Barcelona, Napoli, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica and Feyenoord could all be visiting the Emirates, as well as the winners of the Europa League out of Roma and Sevilla.
      Giroud could make a return to north London as AC Milan sit in Pot Three thanks to their win over Juventus.
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      The Frenchman joined Arsenal from French side Montpellier in 2012 and made 180 appearances for the club, scoring 73 goals in the process.
      The 36-year-old joined London rivals Chelsea where he won the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup.
      He joined Milan in 2021 and has so far scored 23 goals in 61 appearances, winning Serie A in the process.
      Arsenal have been out of the Champions League for six years and fans can now once again be excited to compete in the biggest competition in club football. More

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      I was the club GARDENER before dramatic first-team call-up led to career with Inter Milan and Argentina national team

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      FROM pruning hedges to preening international stars, this is one incredible footballing journey.One special day in 1993 saw this Argentina legend receive the most unlikely of first-team call-ups.
      This striker was part of a stunning Inter Milan team in the early 2000sCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Banfield were left shockingly short in the forward department, and the reserves just weren’t up to scratch.
      Manager Oscar Lopez decided on a real novel idea – give the local GARDENER a shot at the big time.
      The 6ft 2in forward swapped his shears for shin pads, and the rest as they say, is history.
      He went on to make 65 appearances for Banfield before making the move to Argentinian giants River Plate.
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      A goal-laden spell at Feyenoord was followed by three years at Bologna before the star REALLY hit the big time when Italian giants Inter Milan swooped in.
      They are believed to have paid around £8m for his signature.
      He went on to score 75 goals in 197 games in all competitions for the Nerazzurri between 2003-2009 before joining Lazio where he retired in 2010.
      It is of course Julio Cruz!
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      Julio Cruz became a cult hero with fans at Inter MilanCredit: Getty
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      Now 48 years old, Cruz won four Serie A titles with Inter and will go down as one of their modern heroes.
      Despite his imposing style, Cruz was versatile and often played on the wing or as an attacking midfielder.
      The Santiago del Estero-born star won 22 caps for Argentina between 1997 and 2008, scoring three goals. He played at the 1997 Copa America and the 2006 World Cup.
      Away from football, he opened a charity in his name in 2015.
      He became somewhat of a cult hero during his years at Inter – and recently revealed he was deemed “unsellable” by one ex-president.
      Cruz also won 22 caps for Argentina, scoring three goalsCredit: Getty
      Speaking to CalcioNapoli24, Cruz said: “My agent, Jorge Cysterpiller, told me many times that he wanted to take me to Napoli, but president Massimo Moratti never wanted to let me go.
      “He’s a president I cannot say anything against; he was more than a president, he invested time and money for many years, winning with a great team.
      “Luciano Spalletti also wanted me several times, at Roma and Zenit St Petersburg, but Moratti didn’t want me to leave and in those years we made history with Inter.”
      He was part of an envious striker department that included Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Adriano, Obafemi Martins, Alvaro Recoba, and Hernan Crespo.
      Speaking about his time playing with Zlatan, Cruz added: “We had fun, we won a championship playing in pairs.
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      “Everyone said we were incompatible but that year we scored a lot of goals.
      “I don’t remember why he took the No8 shirt, but he never asked me for the No9.” More

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      Luciano Spalletti to leave Napoli as owner confirms title-winning manager’s plans for next season

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      NAPOLI manager Luciano Spalletti will stand down as manager, the Serie A club’s owner has confirmed.Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed the 64-year-old asked to take a sabbatical, which he could not refuse.
      Luciano Spalletti will stand down as Napoli bossCredit: Getty
      Spalletti still has one year left on his current deal, but asked to leave at the end of the current campaign.
      De Laurentiis said he could not stand in the way of the former Inter boss after he guided Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990.
      “Spalletti told me that a cycle has come to an end and he asked me to leave because he wants a sabbatical year. I will respect his choice despite the contract,” De Laurentiis said.
      Recently, Spalletti revealed he had not received an extension to his deal that expires in 2024.
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      The decision to take a sabbatical reportedly stems from a clause in his contract that forbids him from managing anyone next season.
      Spalletti’s stock could not be higher, after landing the league with Napoli 33 years after their last triumph.
      They did it playing some of the best football in Europe, while having to make cuts to their squad last summer.
      The likes of Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens and Kalidou Koulibally were all moved on as the squad was rebuilt.
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      Man Utd target Kim Min-jae and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were brought in, and proved to be pivotal in their success.
      Napoli now face a difficult task in appointing his successor.
      According to reports in Italy, they are targeting Antonio Conte, Rafa Benitez, Jurgen Klopp and Roberto De Zerbi. More