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    Jose Mourinho could quit Roma in summer as ‘relationship with club chiefs has gone cold’ with no new contract on table

    JOSE MOURINHO’S Roma future has been cast into doubt with no new contract on the table, reports suggest.Mourinho was appointed by the Italian outfit in July 2021, but after almost two years in Rome this season could be his last.
    Jose Mourinho’s Roma future is in doubtCredit: Reuters
    This is because his relationship with sporting director Tiago Pinto has “gone cold” according to Get Football Italy.
    Mourinho wants to sort out his future during the season, but Roma chiefs are yet to open negotiations.
    The report adds Mourinho’s vision for the club is not shared with Pinto.
    The three-time Premier League winner has been insistent in demanding reinforcements at the Stadio Olimpico as he tries to guide the team into the Champions League.
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    Among the recruits he has demanded a striker, midfielder and defender.
    Mourinho’s first summer in charge saw Roma spend £111million.
    This was followed up with a modest outlay of £6.1m last summer, although a number of free transfers were brought in, including Paulo Dybala, Nemanja Matic and Andrea Belotti.
    He won favour with the fans after winning the inaugural Europa Conference League – Roma’s first European trophy – as the waterworks flowed from Mourinho.
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    They also sit just one point off of a top four spot, which would secure Champions League qualification.
    Mourinho has been linked with shock returns to both Real Madrid and Chelsea, with their respective managers futures uncertain.
    Regardless, the 60-year-old can still show his temperament.
    He fumed as Roma lost the Derby della Capitale to fierce rivals Lazio.
    Mourinho has also been sent off THREE times this season. More

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    Man Utd and Arsenal in Dusan Vlahovic transfer boost as Juventus ‘prepare for life without’ Serbia striker

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have reportedly received a huge boost in their pursuit to sign Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic.SunSport revealed last month that Erik ten Hag has made Tottenham star Harry Kane his No1 transfer target this summer.
    Man Utd and Arsenal have received a boost in the chase for Dusan VlahovicCredit: Reuters
    Kane, 29, has less than 18 months remaining on his deal and United are hoping to take advantage of the England captain’s contract situation.
    But as we stated previously, they are still anticipating a “nightmare” pursuit as Spurs chief Daniel Levy is renowned as a tough negotiator.
    That has led to Ten Hag identifying striking alternatives, and Vlahovic is among his top picks.
    Now he has received a boost as La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Juventus are “preparing for life without” the forward.
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    And it also states that they have identified potential replacements for him.
    Juve are believed to be plotting moves for either West Ham’s Gianluca Scamacca, who has struggled in the Premier league, and Galatasaray’s Nicolo Zaniolo.
    Vlahovic, 23, joined Juventus from Fiorentina back in January 2022 after snubbing the chance to move to the Premier League with Arsenal.
    Mikel Arteta’s side were desperate to bring the Serbian international to the Emirates – but he rejected them in favour of Turin – but they are still keen.
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    Vlahovic has scored eleven goals this term but has struggled for goals over recent weeks for his club.
    He has just one in his last eight appearances.
    And, after Juve’s early Champions League exit left them needing to raise funds, he could find himself as one of their stars to be sacrificed once the transfer window re-opens this summer. More

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    ‘Didn’t see him’ – Zlatan Ibrahimovic reignites feud with ex-team-mate Lukaku as they face off after fiery Milan bust-up

    KEVIN DE BRUYNE admits it was  special sharing the pitch with two of the game’s greatest goalscorers on Friday.But one of them, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, clearly still cannot stand the other, former Manchester United team-mate Romelu Lukaku.
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic reignited his feud with Romelu Lukaku during Sweden vs BelgiumCredit: AFP
    Inter Milan star Romelu Lukaku and AC Milan legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic first clashed in Serie ACredit: Getty
    Sweden star Ibra got a hero’s ovation from the Stockholm crowd as he returned to international football, aged 41, after 12 months out.
    But he was upstaged by Lukaku, who grabbed a hat-trick in Belgium’s 3-0 win in the Group F opener to make it 71 goals for his country.
    Manchester City playmaker De Bruyne, 31, is a huge fan of both.
    But a  feud between the pair that broke out in an Italian Cup quarter-final between AC Milan and Inter Milan in 2021 — when they headbutted each other and exchanged vile insults — is still simmering.
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    Asked about Lukaku’s treble, a sniffy Ibrahimovic could not bring himself to mention his rival’s name, let alone praise him.
    He said: “I didn’t see him. I didn’t get close to him here. He got situations where he should score.
    “He gets his goals, so he is happy. He wasn’t in the game much.”
    Lukaku, still on loan at Inter from Chelsea, was far more generous and conciliatory.
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    He said: “He  is a warrior. That he does what he does at his age . . . hats off. No hard feelings — just respect.”
    Red Devils captain De Bruyne is also impressed by Ibrahimovic’s 62 international goals  and 11 club league titles.
    He said: “There are only good things to say about Ibra. What he has done in his career is unbelievable.
    “But then we have Rom and he does the same things. He has 71 goals and is only 29 — where that total ends up depends on how long he wants to keep playing.”
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    Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku played together at Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
    KDB, leading the ‘Next Generation’ with Belgium’s Golden Generation now making way, added: “I may be the new captain but we have also a new system and new players.
    “On Monday it was like everything had changed for us. There were a lot of new young guys but we played really well.”
    Belgium travel to Germany for a  friendly on Tuesday, while Sweden host Azerbaijan in a qualifier tomorrow.
    Meanwhile, Ibrahimovic just missed on becoming the oldest player to feature in a Euros qualifier on Friday.
    At 41 years and 176 days — four days older than Ibra — Gibraltar’s Lee Casciaro passed the mark set by Italy legend Dino Zoff (41y 90d) in his side’s 3-0 loss to Greece. More

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    Pregnant Wag Diletta Leotta channels Pamela Anderson in red swimsuit as she shows off small bump on holiday

    NEWCASTLE goalkeeper Loris Karius’ girlfriend Diletta Leotta channelled her inner Pamela Anderson with a stunning pic on social media.TV presenter Leotta posed in a red swimsuit on the beach with her small baby bump as she expects a child with Karius and shared the image on her Instagram account.
    Diletta Leotta channelled her inner Pamela Anderson on the beachCredit: instagram
    Diletta Leotta reminded fans of Pamela Anderson from BaywatchCredit: Rex
    Diletta Leotta is a TV presenter for DAZN and dates Newcastle’s Loris KariusCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
    Diletta Leotta and Newcastle goalkeeper Loris Karius are expecting a childCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
    The 31-year-old looked very much like famous actress Anderson on her role as CJ Parker on Baywatch.
    The American sex symbol won the hearts of millions of fans across the world as part of the famous TV series where she played the iconic bombshell lifeguard.
    This comes after fans compared the Italian presenter to Anderson on social media following some pics she shared during her time in Naples.
    Fans took to the comments’ section to compliment Leotta amid her ongoing pregnancy.
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    One supporter commented: “What a beauty.”
    Another wrote: “Another curve has been added… the most beautiful!”
    A third said: “Love for children will make u more beautiful than ever.”
    This fan posted: “Karius you are my hero.”
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    And that one commented: “Excellent quality, you are beautiful beyond perfect.”
    Leotta currently covers Serie A for DAZN, while Karius plays for Newcastle in the Premier League.
    The ex-Liverpool goalkeeper has played once for the Magpies since joining the club in September.
    The 29-year-old stepped in for the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United last month with Nick Pope suspended and Martin Dubravka cup-tied.
    Leotta jetted into London to watch the German keeper in action at Wembley.
    Diletta Leotta flew to London to watch Loris Karius in action at WembleyCredit: Instagram @dilettaleotta
    Diletta Leotta received a lot of compliments on Instagram from her fansCredit: Instagram / @dilettaleotta
    Diletta Leotta and Loris Karius will soon become parentsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dilettaleotta/ More

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    Dejan Kulusevski can join Tottenham for just £31m transfer fee from Juventus as long as Spurs meet one condition

    TOTTENHAM star Dejan Kulusevski is set to join the club permanently providing they qualify for the Champions League, according to reports.The winger joined Spurs in January 2021 on an 18-month loan deal from Juventus that expires at the end of the season.
    Dejan Kulusevski could join Spurs permanently this summerCredit: Getty
    Tottenham paid £9million to have him temporarily and they already have an agreement in place to sign him for £31million.
    However, the deal only becomes possible providing Spurs finish in the top four this term, claim Calciomercato.
    The club currently sit fourth in the Premier League table but face a battle with Newcastle for the position.
    Eddie Howe’s men are just two points behind and have two games in hand.
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    There is also concern regarding Spurs’ current form as they have won just one of their last five matches.
    Additionally, the future of manager Antonio Conte is uncertain, which could prevent the team enjoying a strong finish to the campaign.
    Kulusevksi also reportedly needs to feature in at least 50 per cent of Tottenham games for the agreement to be in place come the summer, which he is set to do having played 27 games this season.
    The Swede has only found the back of the net twice this term.
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    However, he is supposedly still happy at the club and is open to staying.
    Juventus could also need to balance the books this summer amid financial pressure and Kulusevski is likely to be sold. More

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    Man Utd set to rival Arsenal for transfer of striker dubbed ‘the next Haaland’ and they have huge advantage over Gunners

    MANCHESTER UNITED are set to rival Arsenal in the race to sign striker Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.The Atalanta star has been dubbed as “the next Erling Haaland”.
    Rasmus Hojlund is wanted by a number of top clubsCredit: Getty
    He has been likened to Erling HaalandCredit: Alamy
    Man Utd supposedly have concrete interest in Hojlund and he would welcome a move to Old Trafford, giving them an advantage over potential other suitors.
    The player is a fan of the club and Sport Witness report that 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.”
    Hojlund is valued at over £30million by Atalanta, who signed him for half the price last summer from Austrian outfit Sturm Graz.
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    He scored a hat-trick for Denmark in their win over Finland on Thursday in his first international start.
    The three strikes added to the eight goals he has scored for the Serie A side this season.
    Man Utd are keen to add a new striker to their squad this summer and the 20-year-old is seen as more attainable than Tottenham’s Harry Kane or Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
    Hojlund also reportedly remains on the radar of Arsenal and Real Madrid.
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    He has been compared to Haaland not just because of their Scandinavian backgrounds, but also due to his physicality while also possessing a similar burst of pace and eye for goal as the Manchester City star.
    Pundit Mike Grella said he can be even better than the Norweigian, saying: “He can do more than Haaland. Haaland is more the type who duels with the centre-backs and just scores lots of goals.
    “Hojlund can dribble past an opponent. He can keep the ball better. Hojlund can better help the team on the edge (of the penalty area) or deeper in the pitch.” More

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    Chelsea and Newcastle in Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer blow with Napoli winger set to stay put

    CHELSEA and Newcastle will miss out on Kvaratskhelia with Napoli determined to keep him, according to reports. The 22-year-old Georgian star had been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Newcastle being tipped as a possible destination.
    Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is considered to be one of the best young players in the worldCredit: Getty
    Kvaratskhelia was also linked with Chelsea towards the end of last year.
    However, as interest grows from Real Madrid and PSG, the Serie A leaders are ready to act fast.
    According to Calciomercato, Napoli are prepared to hand the player a substantial pay rise that would see him earn £2.6m per season.
    The club would only consider his departure if they receive an offer, including a transfer fee, of more than £100m.
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    Since signing for Napoli for £8.8 million last summer, Kvaratskhelia has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists in 30 games across all competitions.
    Along with striker Victor Osimhen, the young winger has Napoli on the verge of their first Serie A title since Diego Maradona was in Naples.
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    In fact, he’s the first player – ever – to achieve both 10 goals and 10 assists, in his inaugural Italian season.
    Only four players have been more productive in Europe’s top five leagues this season: Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Osimhen.
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    Italian journalist Gianluca DiMarzio also reported: “I don’t think Kvaratskhelia can leave Napoli. He has only been there for one season and it is really unlikely that the club will sell him”.
    He added that if Osimhen, whose contract expires in June 2025, leaves, then they “do not need to sell Kvaratskhelia”.
    Osimhen leaving Napoli is a real possibility, with Manchester United the favourites to take him.
    Playing in the Champions League is likely to be a priority for the young star.
    With Newcastle in the race for the top four, and Chelsea sitting 10th in the Premier League, it seems that he should stay put. More

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    Meet Inter Milan’s sexiest fan, fitness model Amira K who strips down to lingerie and is branded ‘pure bombshell’

    MEET Amira K, a social media influencer and model with a love for Italian giants Inter Milan.Her primary passion is NFL, but she is also a big football fan.
    Amira K is a social media influencer and modelCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5GZk3rqem/?hl=en
    She is a huge sports fan and supports Italian giants Inter MilanCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5GZk3rqem/?hl=en
    Amira has over 1.2million followers on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5GZk3rqem/?hl=en
    She regularly treats her fans to racy contentCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG5GZk3rqem/?hl=en
    Amira, 28, boasts 1.2million followers on Instagram as well as 460,000 fans on Twitter.
    She regularly treats her followers to racy content, and also has an adult website where fans can sign up for exclusive content.
    But Amira is also a big lover of sports.
    Writing in a tweet about her favourite sports in particular, Amira said: “My fav is NFL btw, I also love football (soccer).”
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    Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Amira asked her followers what their favourite sports are, with one fan replying and asking who she supports.
    And Amira divulged: “I’d say I like soccer the most or football lol… my favourite team is an Italian one, called Inter Milan.”
    When Amira isn’t talking about sports, she is regularly found showing off her stunning figure on social media.
    And she often sends her followers into meltdown with her sexy snaps.
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    One wrote in response to a Valentine’s Day Insta post: “You are a pure bombshell.”
    Another said on social media: “You are beautiful.”
    A third gushed: “No one as beautiful as you.”
    And a fourth added: “Absolutely flawless.”
    Amira is half Lebanese but currently lives in Italy, which explains her love for the Serie A side.
    Inter are currently third in the Italian top-flight and going well in the Champions League.
    Simone Inzaghi’s side take on Portuguese outfit Benfica next month for a place in the Champions League semi-finals.
    The Nerazzurri also won Serie A in the 2020-21 campaign, ending a run of ten years without a trophy. More