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      I’m Italy’s ‘most beautiful footballer’ and I won’t stop posting sexy bikini pictures if it helps grow the women’s game

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      AGATA Centasso, who has been dubbed “Italy’s most beautiful footballer”, has said she won’t stop posting snaps on Instagram as she believes it can grow the beautiful game.Centasso, 29, is a midfielder and vice-captain of Serie B side Venezia.
      Agata Centasso is the vice-captain of Serie B side VeneziaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/agataisabelva/?hl=en
      She regularly posts bikini pics on her InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/agataisabelva/?hl=en
      Centasso has said she stays active away from the football pitchCredit: https://www.instagram.com/agataisabelva/?hl=en
      Agata balances posting about football with sharing bikini snaps with fansCredit: https://www.instagram.com/agataisabelva/?hl=en
      She often posts about her love of the gameCredit: https://twitter.com/AgataCentasso/status/1609541114939465728
      She balances her footballing commitments with her job as a support worker at a community centre for young people with special needs.
      Centasso has garnered a sizeable Instagram following of late, as fans admire both her skills and her looks.
      She currently has 56,000 followers on the app.
      After the attention she has gained of late, she sat down to speak to Italian outlet Gazzetta to discuss her career and Instagram game.
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      Gazzetta asked her about her Instagram, where she regularly poses in a bikini as well as showcases her football skills.
      She said on the growth of her social media following: “I’m happy: I see it as an opportunity because it allows me to make my sport better known.
      “I want to help increase the visibility of women’s football.”
      Speaking about how she got into football, Centasso said: “The interest in sport has not been inherited from the family. 
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      “At home they pushed me towards music, dance, the piano. But I wanted to run. So, as a child, I approached basketball.”
      The midfielder said she abandoned basketball at the age of 20 as she “started playing football with conviction.”
      Football interflows into her personal life as her partner is footballer Andrea Migliorini.
      He is currently playing for Serie D side Lavello, but the 34-year-old also played for Centasso’s Venezia in 2012 and 2013.
      The highest level he reached was with Serie B side SPAL before he moved to Venezia in 2012.
      Centasso often shares her holiday snaps on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/agataisabelva/?hl=en
      The Italian beauty often visits exotic locationsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/agataisabelva/?hl=en
      In her dating life, she dates fellow footballer Andrea MiglioriniCredit: https://www.instagram.com/agataisabelva/?hl=en More

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      Ballon d’Or winner, 49, completes incredible 158-mile challenge to honour bet on league champions

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      WORLD CUP and Ballon d’Or winner Fabio Cannavaro has completed a 158-mile ride that he pledged to do if Napoli won the Serie A title.The Italian, 49, grew up in Naples and came through the club’s youth system.
      Fabio Cannavaro cycled from Rome to Naples after Napoli won the Serie A titleCredit: Instagram
      Cannavaro was a product of Napoli’s academyCredit: Instagram
      He rode the 158-mile distance with a group of friendsCredit: Instagram
      The huge ride took him just under seven hoursCredit: Instagram
      He went on to play 68 times for the first-team, before going on to star for Parma, Inter Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid.
      His crowning moment came at international level in 2006 when he captained Italy to World Cup glory – a feat he received the Ballon d’Or for later that year.
      But he always remembered his roots and insisted he would ride from Rome to Naples if his hometown team claimed the scudetto.
      Napoli had not won a league title since 1990 before this season – when Diego Maradona led them to the Serie A crown.
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      But that wait for an Italian championship came to an end last month when Luciano Spalletti’s men cantered to the title.
      Napoli finished the season 16 points clear of second-place Lazio, with the triumph sparking jubilant celebrations in Naples.
      And Cannavaro was a man of his word as he rode the 158 miles [254 kilometres] from Rome to Naples in under seven hours in honour of Napoli’s title win.
      Speaking on Instagram, he said: “Rome-Naples the return…. and paid scudetto bet 💙💪🏻👍 254km , 6h 55m 37 [km/h] average ✈️✈️✈️✈️.”
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      Cannavaro, who was sacked as manager of Serie B side Benevento in February, rode the huge distance with a group of friends.
      And it’s safe to say the 23mph he averaged shows just how fit he remains more than a decade after hanging up his boots.
      Since retiring from playing, Cannavaro has coached in the Middle East, China and Italy.
      Cannavaro came through at Napoli in the early 1990sCredit: wwwcontrolucepixcom More

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      Chelsea and Inter Milan meeting to discuss potential SIX-PLAYER mega transfer swap including stars Lukaku and Onana

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      CHELSEA and Inter Milan are reportedly meeting to discuss SIX potential transfers in the summer window.SunSport revealed earlier this week that the Blues could seek to sign keeper Andre Onana in a swap deal with Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly going the other way.
      Romelu Lukaku is keen to stay at Inter Milan following his loan spellCredit: Getty
      Andre Onana is being heavily linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      And according to Calcio Mercato, Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio flew to London on Wednesday for discussions with the Premier League club.
      Lukaku, 30, was on loan at Inter from Chelsea last season and is keen to remain in Italy.
      But he still has three years left on his Stamford Bridge contract, so any move will not come cheap.
      As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Koulibaly, 31, is another linked with a move to Inter following a difficult first campaign in West London.
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      Kalidou Koulibaly endured a poor first year with ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Denzel Dumfries could be on his way to Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      And Mauricio Pochettino is understood to be in the market for a keeper despite Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy both fighting for the No1 spot.
      Cameroonian Onana, 27, has enjoyed a sensational campaign with Inter and is thought to be Chelsea’s first-choice signing in between the sticks.
      Wingback Denzel Dumfries, 27, is another Inter star linked with a move to the Blues, although Chelsea are not understood to be seeking out wide-right defenders as they already have Reece James and recently signed Malo Gusto from Lyon.
      But going the other way, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Trevoh Chalobah are thought to be Inter targets as Ausilio lands in England to begin negotiations.
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      Trevoh Chalobah is a target for Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      It is widely understood Chelsea need to sell players this summer to deflate their huge 33-man squad.
      And due to Financial Fair Play regulations, they also need to balance the books after spending £600million on players across the last two transfer windows.
      A number of players are being linked with a Stamford Bridge exit.
      Mason Mount is in talks to join Manchester United, while N’Golo Kante looks set to move to Saudi Arabia.
      Mateo Kovacic has received interest from Manchester City, Christian Pulisic is being monitored by AC Milan, Newcastle are in for Conor Gallagher, and Arsenal are pursuing Kai Havertz.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been linked with a move away from Chelsea for some timeCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea ‘to offer outrageous FIVE players in sensational swap transfer to sign £68m-rated Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic’

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      CHELSEA are ready to name as many as FIVE players in a swap deal for Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, reports in Italy say. Incoming Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is set to prioritise signing a star striker this summer.
      Dusan Vlahovic is linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      It comes amid the news that Juve are also being forced to sell players in a bid to balance their books.
      Vlahovic – who has 23 goals in 62 games with the Italian giants – is believed to be unsettled with the Old Lady.
      And according to Gazzetta, Chelsea discussed signing the forward in a meeting with Juve director Giovanni Manna.
      It is further claimed manager Massimiliano Allegri was informed that the Blues are willing to include players in the package.
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      Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Trevoh Chalobah, Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly are all believed to have been offered.
      Chelsea look likely to sell both Kai Havertz and Lukaku this window to make space for a new No9.

      Lukaku – who has spent the past year on-loan at Inter Milan – previously revealed that he was unhappy at Stamford Bridge.
      So he could seal a permanent transfer before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off and has held talks for a move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
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      Meanwhile, Havertz has been linked with both Arsenal and Real Madrid.
      Juventus value Vlahovic at £68million and club chiefs are desperate to sell him this summer.
      The Serbian joined the club in a £62m transfer from Fiorentina in January last year, but he struggled with just 10 league goals last season.
      Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz could be sold by ChelseaCredit: Reuters More

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      Chelsea set for talks with Juventus over £68m striker with Italian giants needing to sell

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      CHELSEA are set to open talks with Juventus over the potential transfer of Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.New Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to sign a new striker this summer, with Romelu Lukaku and Kai Havertz expected to move away.
      Chelsea are set to open talks with VlahovicCredit: Getty
      Lukaku – who has spent the past year on-loan at Inter Milan – previously revealed that he was unhappy at Stamford Bridge, so he could seal a permanent transfer before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off.
      Meanwhile, Havertz has been linked with both Arsenal and Real Madrid.
      With Chelsea in desperate need of a new frontman, Pochettino has set his sights on Juventus ace Vlahovic.
      And according to Italian football journalist Rudy Galetti, the Blues are expected to open talks with the Serie A side over a potential transfer.
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      Juventus value Vlahovic at £68million and club chiefs are desperate to sell him this summer.
      The striker joined the club in a £62m transfer from Fiorentina in January last year, but he struggled to find his form.
      Some Chelsea fans are now doubting if he will be an upgrade from Lukaku.
      One person tweeted: “Vlahovic has flop written all over it, not even scored that many this season either. I’d rather give Lukaku another go until we can go for Toney when his ban is up.”
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      While another added: “Is Vlahovic even really much of an upgrade on Lukaku?”
      The Blues are set to let go of several first team players this summer in order to make way for more signings.
      Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic are on the verge of joining Manchester United and Manchester City respectively, while N’Golo Kante’s move to Saudi Arabia has been all but confirmed. More

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      Fans convinced Christian Pulisic has dropped MAJOR hint about transfer with Chelsea keen to ship £58m flop

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      FOOTBALL fans believe they know where Christian Pulisic is going following his latest Instagram post.The Chelsea star, 24, has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge amid a difficult season with the club.
      Christian Pulisic is being heavily linked with a move away from ChelseaCredit: Rex

      He registered just one goal and two assists in 30 appearances for the Blues during the 2022/23 campaign.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, AC Milan are interested in agreeing a deal for the American forward.
      It is understood he has the “green light” to seek a switch away from West London.
      And there are other clubs in the race for the ex-Borussia Dortmund man.
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      But football fans are convinced Milan will land Pulisic after studying his latest social media post.
      He has linked up with the US national team for their games against Mexico and Jamaica later this month.
      And a photo he shared with his American training top on showing the red and black colours of AC Milan.
      He then added the caption: “⚫️🔴US.”
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      In response, one follower replied: “AC Milan confirmed with that caption.”
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      Another added: “Welcome to AC Milan ⚫🔴.”
      A third said: “Those are AC Milan colours 👀👀.”
      While a fourth responded: “You’re definitely going to Milan!!”
      Pulisic joined Chelsea from Dortmund for £57.6million in January 2019.
      He has contributed 26 goals and 21 assists in 145 appearances for the Blues, winning the Champions League, Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.
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      Chelsea transfer target Mike Maignan posts cryptic Instagram message in pointed dig at current club AC Milan

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      CHELSEA transfer target Mike Maignan has posted a cryptic Instagram post in a pointed dig at current club AC Milan.The French goalkeeper has been strongly linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
      Mike Maignan has appeared to aim a dig at current club AC MilanCredit: Alamy
      Mike Maignan shared a cryptic Instagram post after Paolo Maldini’s exit
      Maignan’s future at Milan is currently up in the air following a turbulent few days at the San Siro.
      The dismissal of technical director and club legend Paolo Maldini after four years in the role has angered several key players.
      Theo Hernandez, Sandro Tonali, Rafael Leao and Maignan are all reportedly disgruntled by the decision, with sporting director Ricky Massara also leaving.
      Maignan now appears to have made his feelings known in a cryptic social media post featuring Maldini.
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      He shared a pair of images from his Milan unveiling in 2021, showing the Frenchman holding his shirt and signing his contract next to Maldini.
      Alongside the images, he wrote: “Sempre Milan”, meaning “Always Milan”. He also placed a question mark on the “I” in Milan.
      Football Italia report that Maldini had been set to offer Maignan a new deal prior to his departure.
      His exit has now thrown the 27-year-old’s future into doubt, despite him still having three years left on his current contract.
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      The disruption comes as a boost for Chelsea, who have Maignan at the top of their list of goalkeeping targets.
      Maignan caught the eye in his second season in Italy, conceding just 27 goals in 29 appearances across all competitions.
      Mauricio Pochettino wants to sign a new number one this summer, with Andre Onana and David Raya also identified as targets.
      Current Chelsea stoppers Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy were less than impressive last term, leaving doubts over their ability moving forward.
      Mike Maignan is one of Chelsea’s top summer transfer targetsCredit: Getty More

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      Serie A in shock rebranding with league given NEW NAME as boss claims Italy has had best top flight in world for decades

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      THE Serie A CEO has confirmed that the top division in Italy will adopt a new name abroad.Boss Luigi De Siervo has discussed their plans to grow the overall stature of Serie A through a number of different avenues.
      The Serie A has been rebranded – with a new name abroad for next seasonCredit: Getty
      Italian football has enjoyed something of a resurgence in recent years, with four different winners in the last four consecutive campaigns.
      This season, Italian teams reached the finals of all three European club competitions – Inter in the Champions League, Roma in the Europa League and Fiorentina in the Conference League.
      And now bosses want to build on that success by creating a more attractive brand to investors.
      Speaking to AS, De Siervo said: “Our league abroad will be called ‘Serie A: Made in Italy’. We have begun the journey to regain international leadership.

      “Funds have started to deal with Italy because we are the league with the most potential, having been the best for decades”.
      The 54-year-old added: “We have to improve the stadiums, but the beauty of our cities and the history they bring is unique.
      “It’s not just a league, it’s a country. Italy is a dream for many people, beyond football”.
      The CEO also spoke about the importance of TV rights and revenues.
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      He said: “Piracy costs us about €1 billion every three years. We’ve finally got a law that we had been asking about for 3 years.
      “Parliament passed it unanimously. We have confidence in the new platforms that can close IP addresses in half an hour”.
      He also discussed the league’s fight against racist abuse in stadiums.
      He declared: “No tolerance. The 170 fans who insulted Lukaku will never again enter a stadium”.
      This comes as both Serie A and La Liga have been criticised for their handling of racism towards players. More