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      Famous European stadium named after football legend could be DESTROYED with 10,000 seats too dangerous to use

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      A FAMOUS European stadium named after a football legend could be destroyed after 10,000 seats were deemed too dangerous to use.The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona was known as the San Paolo before being renamed in honour of Argentina legend Diego Maradona in December 2020.The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona could be destroyed with 10,000 seats unsafe to useCredit: GettyThe famous arena plays host to Italian giants NapoliCredit: GettyAnd after building work first started in 1948, it has been the home of Italian giants Napoli since 1959.The stadium has since undergone several renovations, first in 1990 and again in 2019.The Stadio Maradona now holds 54,725 supporters.But before the last renovation, it held even more with a capacity of 64,000.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn entire ‘ring’ of 10,000 seats had to be closed off from supporters due to vibrational problems when metal fencing was replaced by glass.And Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is now reportedly looking to increase numbers to boost income.The Serie A giants will look at ways they can fix the closed ring.But De Laurentiis’ real dream is said to be the construction of an entirely new stadium.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIt could go hand-in-hand with several other sporting upgrades in the area, including a new sports hall and improved public transport.But that would mean the Stadio Maradona would be demolished entirely.Inside Man City’s £300MILLION new stadium upgrade with futuristic Etihad project to rival AnfieldThe space would then be used for a new arena plus various area upgrades.And Gaetano Manfredi, the mayor of Naples, has already given the green light if De Laurentiis opts for a demolition job. More

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      ‘Next Diletta Leotta’ sends pulses racing with busty display all in red as fans call DAZN presenter a ‘fairy tale’

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      ELEONORA INCARDONA saw red for vibrant conduct as the colourful TV presenter dazzled fans yet again.The DAZN host oversaw coverage of second-placed Napoli against leaders Inter Milan in Serie A.Eleonora Incardona was in Naples for a huge clashCredit: Instagram / @eleonoraincardonaShe flashed a brolly despite little sign of rainCredit: Instagram / @eleonoraincardonaEleonora has been dating Torino ace Samuele RicciCredit: Instagram / @eleonoraincardonaOne fan called her scarlet look ‘breathtaking and enchantingCredit: Instagram / @eleonoraincardonaBoyfriend Ricci has six Italy caps and was once linked with ArsenalCredit: GettyShe shared pitchside snaps of herself in a crimson skirt-and-jacket suit, with a matching red top underneath.And her 1.1million Instagram followers appeared to believe her display was a bright as the dramatic 1-1 draw on the field.Incardona is dating Torino’s Italy midfielder Samuele Ricci.And although she might be impartial as a broadcaster, her army of admirers have no such worries in sharing their adoration for the 35-year-old.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne fan called her a “fairy tale” while another went with “Red Queen”.And she’s regularly described as the “next Diletta Leotta” – a reference to her fellow DAZN presenter.But Leotta had one eye on the German second tier this weekend rather than the Italian top flight.That’s because she was in the stands at Schalke as her husband, ex-Liverpool keeper Loris Karius, made his debut for the fallen giants – after 371 days without playing a single game.Most read in FootballLeotta has 9.1m Instagram admirers – but Incardona’s rise cannot be dismissed, even if she did show red to her fans.One follower said the Italian was “breathtaking and enchanting”.Sports presenter and ex-Premier League Wag Diletta Leotta stuns in see-through top for live TV broadcast Another told her: “You are simply divine, gorgeous Eleonora.”Meanwhile, there was also a fairy tale on the pitch – in the finale.Federico Dimarco curled a brilliant free-kick opener for Inter.But after ex-Manchester United stars Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay almost levelled, on-loan Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing finally slotted a late equaliser.Billing might not have been in the red of the Cherries – but off the field Incardona more than made up for that.A glimpse into the life of the social media hit… Eleonora shows off her trendy side hereCredit: Instagram @eleonoraincardonaEleonora is in a romance with an Italian footballerCredit: InstagramTorino star Samuele Ricci and Eleonora went public in 2024Credit: Instagram @eleonoraincardonaEleonora was once engaged to Diletta Leotta’s stepbrotherCredit: Instagram More

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      ‘Even his AC Milan team-mates avoid him’ – Chelsea loanee Joao Felix branded ‘disaster’ by Italian press

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      CHELSEA loanee Joao Felix is reportedly being iced out on the pitch by his AC Milan team-mates.Felix has endured a torrid first month on loan in Italy and was even branded a “disaster” after Milan’s 2-1 defeat to Bologna.Joao Felix has reportedly been iced out on the pitch by his AC Milan team-matesCredit: GettyThe Italian press has laid into the Chelsea loanee after AC Milan’s recent lossCredit: GettyFelix played 61 minutes in his side’s 2-1 away defeat to Torino on Saturday before being replaced by Riccardo Sottil.And Italian outlet Corriere della Sera described the Portuguese forward as “the worst on the pitch” after Milan’s second consecutive loss.Felix joined Milan on loan from Chelsea on deadline day during the January transfer window.But his form has been largely abject since scoring a delicate chip inside 12 minutes on his debut for the club.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSThe once £113million player (from Benfica to Atletico Madrid) has failed to score or assist in his five subsequent appearances, despite starting every game.And criticism reached an all-time high following his below par performance against Bologna.Corriere della Sera wrote: “He is neither seen nor heard. He doesn’t make a single move, even his team-mates avoid him.” The result leaves Milan seventh in the table, eight points adrift of the top four.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFelix loan move came about despite only joining the Blues permanently in the summer, penning a deal until 2031.Just five months ago Chelsea paid £45m to sign him from Atletico Madrid.Enzo Maresca urges Chelsea fans to show trust after BlueCo protest With the club currently missing out on European qualification, Italian journalist Fabio Ravezzani has slammed Felix on social media.In a post on X, Ravezzani wrote: “Everything is going wrong at Milan.”Joao Felix is ​​as handsome as he is useless, Malick Thiaw is no better than Fikayo Tomori and taking off Rafael Leao, unless he is injured, is foolish.” Manager Sergio Conceicao has won eight of his 15 matches in charge across all competitions.He was unable to keep Milan in the Champions League last week, though.The seven-time winners were knocked out by Feyenoord, losing 2-1 on aggregate to the Arne Slot’s former Dutch side.If nothing else changes, Felix is set to return to Chelsea in the summer. More

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      Lautaro Martinez facing ban for BLASPHEMY as Inter Milan star says ‘this accusation bothered me a lot’

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      LAUTARO MARTINEZ is reportedly facing a ban for BLASPHEMY, according to sensational reports.It comes after the FIGC Federal Prosecutor found evidence of this blasphemy during Inter Milan’s 1-0 defeat to Juventus.Lautaro Martinez has been accused of blasphemyCredit: RexThe Argentinian World Cup winner is accused of using a blasphemous phrase after the defeat.The proof was only found days after the FIGC prosecutor opened an investigation.FIGC chief Giuseppe Chinè asked DAZN for all the images recorded during the episode and in the end found incriminating audio to confirm the blasphemy.However, the 27-year-old is unlikely to actually be hit with a ban.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLGazzetta dello Sport explains the sport judge could not intervene in the aftermath of the game as there was no audio evidence of the act.Martinez now has one week to decide how to respond.One option is to face a sports trial in the Federal Court and risk a one-game ban.The other pathway is to agree a plea bargain and get a fine.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSIt is reported his club will likely push for the second option, even if he denies the claim.Martinez has said of the accusation: “I have never blasphemed, never. Watch as Lionel Messi is FLOORED by his own team-mate as fans demand ‘someone check his passport, he’s not Argentinian'”I try to teach respect to my children too, this accusation bothered me a lot.”Martinez has scored 16 goals in 35 games this season. More

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      AC Milan boss ready to quit without compensation just two months after joining – despite already winning a trophy

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      AC MILAN manager Sergio Conceicao has furiously threatened to QUIT the club after just two months in charge.Conceicao took over at the San Siro in December after replacing Paulo Fonseca.AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao has furiously threatened to quit the clubCredit: RexAnd he has already led Milan to Italian Supercup glory – beating arch rivals Inter 3-2 in the final. But their league form has dipped with Conceicao winning just eight and losing five of his 16 games in charge. Milan sit eighth in the league and recently lost 2-1 to Bologna – leaving Conceicao considering his future. He said: “Every day, people talk about my situation and it’s not fair.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”I know what I want, I know what I can do, I see a lot of people talking about me but the situation is simple. “If I have to leave, they tell me ‘you’re no longer needed’, I take my suitcase and leave without asking for a single Euro more. “I don’t come from nowhere. I have almost 100 games in the Champions League, I have won 13 trophies, but every day, they like to talk about me. “Coaches criticise me on match day. I have a family, I have people close to me and they see a lot of bad things about me and it’s not fair. Sorry for the outburst.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMilan – also knocked out of the Champions League – took the lead against Bologna through Rafael Leao. But goals from Santiago Castro and Dan Ndoye condemned the Serie A giants to defeat as Conceicao hit out at referee Maurizio Mariani. Cole Palmer left bemused as Chelsea star is asked about fighting giant chicken wingHe fumed: “There was a blatant handball in the first goal. All the incidents that are negative for us become decisive for the result. “We have to keep working, see what we did well. There are also our mistakes, obviously. “In general, we are connected to the game, we know where to attack and press. “When we are in the game and we do what we prepare, we create and arrive at the last 30 metres with ease and quality, but then incidents happen, sometimes through our fault and sometimes through the fault of others.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton admits Italian racists made him think twice about joining Ferrari after suffering sickening abuse in past

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      LEWIS HAMILTON admits Italian racists made him think twice about moving from Mercedes to Ferrari.Italian football has been plagued with racism problems, with ex-Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku suffering sick monkey taunts while playing for Inter Milan and Roma.Lewis Hamilton has admitted he thought twice about joining FerrariCredit: AlamyThe 40-year-old has expressed concerns over Ferrari’s lack of diversityCredit: AFPAnd Hamilton, F1’s only black driver, confessed: “It definitely crossed my mind when I was thinking about my decision.”It’s often such a small group of people that set that trend for many. “I don’t think it’s going to be a problem.”Hamilton, 40, was racially abused during his days in karting and also targeted by Spanish bigots in 2008.READ MORE ON F1But now he has been fired up by F1 pundits attacking his name, like former team owner Eddie Jordan, who branded Ferrari’s decision to axe 30-year-old Carlos Sainz for the Brit as “suicidal”.Hamilton told Time Magazine: “I never reply to any of the older, ultimately white men who have commented on my career and what they think I should be doing.”How you show up, how you present yourself, how you perform slowly dispels that.”But Hamilton has expressed concerns over Ferrari’s lack of diversity.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIn 2020, he started the Hamilton Commission to increase black representation in UK motorsport.Mercedes launched their own diversity initiative and began hiring staff from under-represented groups.Lewis Hamilton and Charles LeClerc arrive on red carpet at F1 02 car launch in styleBut Hamilton said: “Now I’m going back to the beginning of my time with Mercedes, where it wasn’t diverse.”Ferrari, along with every other F1 team,  signed a Diversity and Inclusion charter in November.Yet boss Fred Vasseur said: “It’s not politically correct but first is performance. “I’m keen to go into the  direction of diversity and so on but I want to build up the best team.” More

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      Maurizio Sarri reveals he ‘exchanged notes’ with former Chelsea star as he hints at return to management

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      MAURIZIO SARRI could be set for a return to management as he revealed family issues have kept him away from the dugout.The Italian revealed that he recently exchanged notes with his former Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas.Maurizio Sarri could be set for a shock return to managementCredit: GettySarri won the Europa League during his one year in charge of ChelseaCredit: Kenny RamsayCesc Fabregas now manages Como in the Serie ACredit: Action ImagesSarri has been out of the dugout since resigning from Lazio halfway through the season in March 2024.He joined Lazio in 2021 and led them to second place in Serie A in the 2023-24 season.That was the club’s best league finish since they won the title in 1999-2000.But the 66-year-old has revealed that his personal life has stopped him from returning despite being approached by several suitors.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe told Corriere della Sera: “It hasn’t been a good period due to some family issues. “I’ve received many offers in this period, from different continents, even from Arabia. “But nothing has yet made me make that internal click.” He added: “I would like a big project, that will rekindle the spark in me. Otherwise I will remain still. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Me close to Milan in January? I will not answer. I will say that I have received proposals that have not made me waver at the moment.”Sarri also revealed that before he joined Napoli in 2015 he had a positive conversation with AC Milan chiefs but didn’t hear from them again.Ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri could be in line for Arsenal and Tottenham jobs if Mikel Arteta is sacked after flop seasonThe former Prem boss admitted there’s one thing he doesn’t miss about football.He said: “I miss the adrenaline of football. I like everything about this sport – except the transfer market. “I have watched and studied many games in this period. Fabregas’ Como intrigue me.”He was a player of mine at Chelsea and we recently exchanged notes.”Sarri spent just one season at Chelsea after replacing Antonio Conte in 2018.But he left Stamford Bridge after just a sole season, winning the Europa League with Fabregas in 2019.READ MORE SUN STORIESFrank Lampard would replace Sarri, who went on to join Juventus.With Juve, he won the league title but again his reign lasted no more than a full season after he was sacked in October 2020. More

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      Shocking scenes as ace defies team orders, is confronted by team-mates, scores penalty but then gets hooked IMMEDIATELY

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      UDINESE star Lorenzo Lucca caused chaos and enraged his team-mates last night by insisting on taking a penalty over their designated taker.And despite converting the first-half spot kick, Lucca was IMMEDIATELY hooked by his manager.Lorenzo Lucca was determined to take Udinese’s penaltyCredit: Serie ALucca’s stubbornness prompted a frustrated reactionCredit: Serie AThe striker was booked during the incidentCredit: GettyThe Italian side were taking on Lecce in Serie A.When they were awarded a penalty shortly after the half hour, a bizarre scene followed.Captain and designated taker Florian Thauvin was ready to take the spot kick.But Lucca, 24, refused to give the French World Cup winner the ball.READ MORE FOOTBALLSeveral of his team-mates, including former Manchester United and Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, angrily pleaded with Lucca to back down.The striker did not, however, and was even booked during the unusual incident.When his team-mates finally relented, Lucca made no mistake in converting the penalty.But his colleagues, still fuming, refused to celebrate with him.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLucca, 24, went on to convert the penaltyCredit: SplashThe Italy international was substituted just minutes laterCredit: RexManager Kosta Runjaic then hooked Lucca off just moments after he converted and replaced him with Iker Bravo.The forward looked miffed as he exited the pitch.Conference League last 16 draw sees Chelsea face Copenhagen And after Udinese’s eventual 1-0 win, he could be seen not smiling as the team took a celebratory picture together.After the match, Runjaic told DAZN: “We have clear hierarchies with penalty kicks.”I didn’t like the discussion, they were talking for a long time, he made the decision independently and I preferred to take him off the pitch after he took the penalty anyway, which he shot very well.”It is also not the first time that two players on a team have argued over who gets to take a set-piece. We will definitely talk about this during the week.”I made this choice because I don’t like those who don’t respect the rules, so I had to take measures. However, this will all be solved in training and we will focus on our next match.”Lucca, who was capped by Italy for the first time last year, has taken six penalties across his senior career, scoring three and missing three.Thauvin, meanwhile, has scored 13 spot kicks, missing six.Lucca, in the middle of the photo at the back, did not smile for a celebratory post-match pictureCredit: X @Udinese_1896 More