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      Ex-Chelsea star-turned-boss on course for QUADRUPLE after his team wins two trophies in ten days in first year in charge

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      CHELSEA icon Hernan Crespo has taken Qatar by storm with his sights set on a stunning QUARDUPLE. Crespo, 47, is less than a year into his first season in charge of Qatari side Al-Duhail.
      Hernan Crespo is aiming for a QUADRUPLE in his first year in charge at Al-DuhailCredit: Rex
      His side won the Qatar Cup on ThursdayCredit: Rex
      Which followed on from their victory in the Qatar Stars CupCredit: Rex
      Crespo himself looks quite different from his playing days at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      A 2-0 win over arch rivals Al-Sadd in the Qatar Cup now makes it two from two for Crespo after his team also beat Umm Salal in the Qatar Stars Cup in March.
      The Argentine is no stranger to winning to trophies thanks to his playing days.
      And it seems he has been unable to shake the itch, now chasing a clean sweep of domestic trophies in Qatar.
      With just one month of the season to go, Crespo’s side sit at the top of the Qatar Stars League with a two point lead having played a game less than second place Al-Arabi.
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      Al-Duhail also find themselves in the quarter-finals of the Emir of Qatar Cup.
      The match will see them take on Al-Sailiya on Monday.
      After winning his first trophy last month, Crespo said: “We achieved the first title, but there are still other titles and we will all compete with full force.”
      However, dreams of a quintet were crushed when Saudi-Arabian champions Al-Halil crushed the Qatar league leaders 7-0 in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League.
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      Prior to arriving in Qatar, Crespo’s coaching career had seen him enjoy stints in Italy, Argentina and Brazil.
      He won the Copa Sudamericana with Defensa Y Justica in 2020 before adding the Brazilian Paulista title with Sao Paulo in 2021.
      Crespo’s playing career saw him win league titles and cup across three different countries, including the Premier League, Serie A, Uefa Cup, Italian Cup, Copa Libertadores and the Community shield. More

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      Former Inter Milan star reveals he told Mourinho ‘f*** you’ when he left for Real Madrid – for hilarious reason

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      FORMER Inter Milan star Marco Materazzi has revealed that he told Jose Mourinho “f*** you” when left for Real Madrid.The Portuguese manager had guided the club to an iconic treble in the 2009/10 season.
      Inter Milan hero Marco Materazzi was left fuming when Jose Mourinho left the clubCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Jose Mourinho quit Inter Milan and joined Real MadridCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Inter lifted the Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League but Mourinho did not stay at the San Siro.
      The ex-Chelsea and Man Utd boss knew the 2-0 win in the European showpiece over Bayern Munich was his final game in charge and he attempted to sneak away from his players without saying goodbye.
      Materazzi would not let Mourinho do that, explaining: “I told him ‘f*** you’ because he was leaving me with [Rafael] Benitez.”
      The Spaniard took over and lasted just six months in charge of Inter before he was sacked.
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      Matterazzi had a fantastic career, winning five Serie A titles at Inter.
      The centre-back played a total of 276 games for the club across ten years at the club.
      He also won the World Cup with Italy in 2006 and the 49-year-old was the man headbutted by Zinedine Zidane in the final.
      Mourinho went on to manage Real Madrid for three seasons, winning one LaLiga trophy.
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      He now finds himself in charge of Roma in Serie A.
      However, he has been linked with a sensational return to the Premier League. More

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      Tottenham record transfer Tanguy Ndombele aims parting shot at axed Antonio Conte as he drops hint over future at club

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      TANGUY NDOMBELE has fired a parting shot at Antonio Conte. Conte was sacked by Tottenham last month following an explosive press conference.
      Tanguy Ndombele has fired a parting shot at Antonio ConteCredit: PA
      And dropped a hint on his Tottenham futureCredit: Rex
      Ndombele fell out of favour under the Italian and was shipped out on loan by the club, landing at Serie A league leaders Napoli.
      On his time in London, Ndombele told French outlet So Foot: “It wasn’t easy in London.
      “[I had] Too many physical problems, everything went too fast and I didn’t really understand where I was.
      “I think I have given more to Tottenham than to Napoli, but the season we are experiencing allows me to be looked at with different eyes.”
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      The 26-year-old has appeared 34 times for Napoli this season, though many of his appearances have come from the bench.
      At Spurs he has played 91 matches, scoring 10 goals and adding nine assists.
      But Ndombele was critical of how Conte handled his situation before he left, blasting: “There was no other solution with Tottenham and I’m happy to have chosen Naples.
      “With Conte I had no choice. I would have liked to prove my worth on the pitch but I was on the edge of the group. I was told from the first day of training camp with the team [I was not in plans].”
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      Regardless, he remains open to having a future at the North London club.
      He added: “I don’t know what my future will be, many fans are asking me to return to Tottenham but the clubs will decide and Napoli have an option to buy.
      “I don’t mind being on loan here, but sometimes I see players being treated more like goods than people.”
      Ndombele arrived at Tottenham for a club record of £65million in 2019 under fan-favourite Mauricio Pochettino.
      However, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy criticised their purchase of Ndombele after the club’s 2022 financial results were released.
      He said: “We have felt, and continue to feel, the financial impact of supporting player purchases which have not worked out as planned.
      “We have taken steps to improve this area of operations and we believe the recent transfer windows reflect this.” More

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      Referee sprints into crowd to perform CPR on ill fan on her DEBUT.. with 28-year-old official also medical student

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      AN Italian referee desperately tried to save a fan’s life after they fell ill in the crowd, according to reports.A supporter was taken ill in the closing stages of Thursday’s Serie D match between Vastogirardi and Avezzano.
      Thursday’s Serie A match between Vastogirardi and Avezzano was halted due to a medical emergency for a fanCredit: YOUTUBE
      Referee Cristiana Laraspata ran over to the stricken fan and performed CPRCredit: YouTube
      The stricken fan was eventually taken to a nearby hospitalCredit: YOUTUBE
      The officials and players were quickly alerted of the emergency, which prompted ref Cristiana Laraspata to stop the match.
      And she bravely ran to the crowd and provided medical treatment for the fan.
      Laraspata – who is a medical student – immediately gave the stricken fan CPR.
      But, according to Gazetta Regionale, her efforts were in vain as the fan tragically passed away.
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      The man – who has yet to be identified – is said to have passed on shortly after arriving at a nearby hospital.
      In an interview with Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, Laraspata – who was making her Serie D debut – said of the incident: “They were endless moments.
      “For a moment the gentleman even seemed to have recovered.
      “I did everything to save him ”
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      Nicola Favia – the president of the Puglia Regional Referee Committee, said of Laraspata’s bravery: “She experienced a baptism on a day she will never forget.
      “I felt calm as she was sorry for what happened, the unfortunate fate of this person is certainly a more important aspect than the sporting context in which he found himself.
      “Cristiana represented a positive example, an always valid message: life before each game.
      “We must say that she was cold and waiting for official help she was the first to rush from the field to the grandstand to operate the first intervention.
      “She was making her debut in Serie D ”.
      The fan tragically passed away shortly after arriving at the hospitalCredit: YouTube More

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      How Chelsea could line up under Jose Mourinho next season with club ‘making contact’ with former boss

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      THIRD time may be a charm for Jose Mourinho after he was linked with the Chelsea job. Having been at the club twice before, Mourinho has reportedly been contacted to take over the reins for a third time once Frank Lampard’s caretaker spell comes to an end in the summer.
      Jose Mourinho is reportedly linked with the Chelsea jobCredit: Getty
      This could see the likes of Tammy Abraham return to the clubCredit: Getty
      Since his last stint at the club, three-time Premier League winner Mourinho has managed Manchester United, Tottenham and is now at Roma – though reports suggest this could change in the summer.
      The Portuguese boss still holds a fiery temperament, but may have evolved in his liking for players.
      And should he be picked up by Chelsea again, it begs the question of how the Blues might line up.
      One plausible theory is him using his Roma connections to overhaul Chelsea’s misfiring attack.
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      Tammy Abraham and Paulo Dybala could be the major signings under Mourinho – with Leonardo Spinazzola coming in at left back and Ilan Meslier in goal
      Ex-Blues star Tammy Abraham could make his return to Stamford Bridge, partnering with Paulo Dybala just off of him.
      Dybala, 29, would be a surprisingly cost-effective option for Chelsea in the transfer market, with a reported release clause for foreign clubs of just £10.5million (€12m).
      Despite the presence of Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella, Mourinho may also opt to bring in a fresh face in Leonardo Spinazzola, owing to the Englishman’s injury issues and Cucurella’s poor form.
      A transfer for a new goalie may also be sanctioned in order to upgrade on Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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      This could see Leeds stopper Illan Meslier brought in, with Brentford’s David Raya an alternative.
      Mourinho may even opt to use most of what he will inherit, particularly if Chelsea’s finances take a hit if they fail to qualify for Champions League football next season.
      Mykhailo Mudryk has already been compared to club legend Eden Hazard, so it well within the realm of possibility for Mourinho to use his talents in a similar way.
      A Thiago Silva led back-line would also give Mourinho the experience he likes in defence, while the likes of Benoit Badiashile and Enzo Fernandez patrol the areas around him.
      Mason Mount could be given a new lease of life in a more structured system, with Mourinho also convincing Mateo Kovacic to stay.
      Christopher Nkunku’s arrival is an open secret, and his creative ability may be make him instrumental as he drifts inside while Reece James bombs on with Abraham the team’s focal point in attack.
      A transfer ban could see Mourinho utilise the talent already in the squad – but topped with Tammy Abraham
      However, if Mourinho wanted to go for a very classical team, it could see him recruit Man Utd and Roma favourite Chris Smalling with Nemanja Matic joining him for the FOURTH time.
      And what’s to say fan-favourite Hazard can’t make a triumphant return to Stamford Bridge following his issues at Real Madrid.
      Eden Hazard and Nemanja Matic may return with Chris Smalling joining Mourinho again in a very classic XI More

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      Lewis Hamilton becomes latest star to support Lukaku after racist abuse at Juventus as F1 legend follows Mbappe

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      FORMULA ONE star Lewis Hamilton has become the latest star to show his support to Romelu Lukaku after he was on the receiving end of racist abuse. The Inter Milan striker was the subject of vile chants from Juventus fans in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg that finished 1-1 on Tuesday.
      Romelu Lukaku was targeted by racists during Inter Milan’s clash with JuventusCredit: AP
      Lewis Hamilton has rushed to support Romelu LukakuCredit: EPA
      Kylian Mbappe has also showed his solidarityCredit: Getty
      Lukaku scored his team’s equaliser and celebrated by putting his fingers on his lips in front of the home supporters.
      He consequently got a second yellow card for the “excessive celebration” and was sent off.
      The Belgian has since released a statement explaining what happened and demanding an apology from Juve and action from the authorities.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton took to his Instagram story and posted a picture of Lukaku shushing the racist fans.
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      The seven-time world champion has been the victim of disgusting slurs in the past.
      Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet was slapped with a £780,000 fine for his racist and homophobic remarks.
      Hamilton is not the first huge sports star to show their support for Lukaku after Kylian Mbappe expressed his solidarity with him.
      The Paris Saint-Germain ace wrote: “2023 and still the same problems. But we’re not going to let it keep happening.”
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      Mbappe suffered racism after France were knocked out of the European Championship in 2021.
      It led to him questioning whether he should retire from playing for the national team.
      Romeulu Lukaku’s gesture sparked a brawl between playersCredit: Getty More

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      Watch Serie A star ‘fake injury’ so team-mate Amrabat can break his Ramadan fast in Fiorentina win

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      FIORENTINA star Sofyan Amrabat was given the opportunity to break his Ramadan fast thanks to a team-mate’s antics during their 1-0 win over Inter Milan.Luca Ranieri went down in stoppage time seemingly feigning injury to allow the midfielder to break his fast.
      Amrabat breaking his fast during Fiorentina’s 1-0 win over Inter MilanCredit: https://twitter.com/SerieA_EN/status/1642907196445868040
      Fiorentina’s Luca Ranieri ‘fakes’ injury to allow Amrabat to break RamadanCredit: https://twitter.com/HareketHaberr/status/1642783402959990784?ref_src=twsrctfwtwcamptweetemb
      The Moroccan was seen kneeling on the sideline drinking water and eating a banana in the second minute of stoppage time after Ranieri went down and called for attention.
      The Fiorentina defender was seen holding his legs after no apparent contact and called the physios on.
      Devout Muslim Amrabat, 26, is taking part in Ramadan which lasts a month and involves no eating or drinking during daylight hours.
      Amrabat came on as a substitute in the second half but helped the Viola close out a famous win over defending champions Inter.
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      Whilst Amrabat was grateful for the pause in proceedings to break his fast the Premier League is one of the only leagues to stop the game to allow players observing Ramadan to do so.
      During Monday’s game between Everton and Tottenham referee David Coote stopped the game in the 26th minute to allow Everton’s Amadou Onana, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Idrisa Gueye to take on water.
      The win meant that Fiorentina are now 9th and ten points behind Inter in fourth.
      Amarabat has made 38 appearances in all competitions this season for Fiorentina but has yet to score.
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      He has been linked with a move to the Premier League following his strong performances at the World Cup.
      Manchester United reportedly tried to sign the midfielder in January but ended up agreeing a loan deal for Bayern Munich’s Marcel Sabitzer instead. More

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      Sergio ‘Bobo’ Gori dead at 77: Tributes paid to Inter Milan and Serie A legend after illness battle in hospital

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      SERIE A legend Sergio ‘Bobo’ Gori has died at the age of 77. The tragic news comes after a two-week spell in hospital in his home city of Milan.
      Sergio Gori, right, during his time at JuventusCredit: Getty
      Gori, left, won four Serie A titlesCredit: Getty
      He passed away in hospital after a two-week battle with illnessCredit: Rex
      Gori won four Serie A titles playing with Inter Milan, Juventus and Cagliari.
      He is one of just six players to have won the league with three different Italian clubs.
      The Italian attacker is best remembered for his time with Cagliari, in which he lifted the club’s only league title in 1969/70.
      He scored 33 league goals from 166 appearances during his six-year spell there.
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      Gori also won back-to-back titles at Inter in 1965 and 1966 while also winning the European Cup and Intercontinental Cup in 1965.
      He would add a fourth Scudetto to his CV with Juventus in 1977.
      Gori was also a member of the Italy squad which came second at the 1970 World Cup.
      However, his one appearance at Mexico 70′ would only be added to on two more occasions later that year.
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      Vicenza, Verona and Sant’Angelo were the other clubs who Gori represented throughout his career.
      Cagliari paid tribute on Twitter by saying: “Today we mourn one of our Heroes, capable of making our Earth great. Forever grateful, hello Bobo.”
      Verona joined the tributes by saying: “Hellas Verona FC expresses deep condolences for the death of Sergio #Gori, yellow and blue footballer in the 1977-78 year, rallying around his family in this moment of grief.” More