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      Napoli fan spotted on Flightradar after appearing to come up with incredible way to celebrate title above jubilant city

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      ONE Napoli fan appears to have taken celebrating the club’s first Serie A title for 33 years to new heights… literally.It seems one sky-high supporter marked the historic occasion by creating a flight path in the shape of the club’s crest.

      There were wild scenes in Naples after Napoli won Serie A for the first time since 1990Credit: AP
      One fan went to extreme lengths to celebrate the triumphCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Napoli fan’s stunning tribute to Serie A title winnersCredit: Flightradar24
      Flight tracking site Flightradar24 posted a snap of a plane’s path above the city on Tuesday afternoon.
      After taking of from a local airfield, the plane headed out over the Gulf of Naples.
      From there it proceeded to fly in a pattern that perfectly formed the Napoli badge.
      It then returned from where it took off after 1 hour and 38 minutes in the skies above the city.
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      After seeing the apparent flightpath on Twitter, fans were left stunned at the lengths the person went through to celebrate the historic Serie A triumph.
      One wrote: “This guy is an absolute genius.”
      Another said: “Someone actually flew a plane in a flight path that created the Napoli crest. This stuff is unreal.”
      A third added: “Pretty fancy flying!”
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      And a fourth gushed: “Epic.”
      Napoli sealed a first Scudetto triumph since 1990 with a 1-1 draw at Udinese last Thursday.
      The title triumph sparked wild scenes, with thousands of fans packing the streets of Naples to let off fireworks and flares.
      Reported Manchester United target Victor Osimhen netted the equalising goal against Udinese that sealed the title.
      Osimhen then scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Napoli beat Fiorentina 1-0 in their first home game since winning the Scudetto.
      Napoli celebrated their Scudetto triumph on Sunday in their first home match since sealing the titleCredit: Rex More

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      Why do AC Milan and Inter Milan play in the same stadium?

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      ITALIAN rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan meet in a Champions League semi-final clash.Both sides will play both legs in the prestigious San Siro stadium, a home both sides share.
      AC Milan and Inter Milan share the San SiroCredit: GETTY
      But why do AC Milan and Inter Milan share the San Siro?
      Why do AC Milan and Inter Milan play in the same stadium
      The San Siro was constructed in 1926 and was the first home stadium of AC Milan.
      During that time, Inter would play their home games in the smaller Arena Civic.
      It wasn’t until 1947 that both sides called the San Siro their home ground.
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      They ground share for many reasons including a lack of alternatives in the city of Milan and simply the convenience for both sets of fans to get to the stadium.
      The San Siro is located in the centre of Milan, making it easily accessible for fans of both sides.
      To avoid fixtures clashing, the two teams never have home games on the same day.
      Is the San Siro going to be demolished?
      Reports in Italy claimed that the San Siro is going to be demolished in 2024.
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      The demolishing of the iconic stadium is thought to pave the way for a new modern £1billion stadium.
      However, last year a senior official in Italy’s culture ministry Vittorio Sgarbi said that the “San Siro will not be torn down”.
      He told II Giorno: “I am convinced that the stadium should not be demolished, not so much for its architectural value as for the importance as a symbol and for the protection of memory.” 
      When is AC Milan vs Inter Milan?

      AC Milan vs Inter Milan will take place on Wednesday, May 10th
      Kick off will be at 8pm GMT
      The San Siro will play host More

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      Chelsea could take lead in Osimhen transfer race with huge swap deal as Napoli keen on Blues outcast

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      CHELSEA could be given a boost in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen as Napoli are monitoring Blues winger Christian Pulisic. Osimhen has been electric for the Serie A champions and is wanted by many of Europe’s elite clubs.
      Victor Osimhen has netted 56 times and registered 14 assists in just 97 appearances for Napoli
      Chelsea are reportedly amongst the the teams looking to sign the Nigerian and could have a good chance attracting him to Stamford Bridge.
      According to The Mail Online Napoli are interested in signing Chelsea outcast Pulisic, paving the way for a potential swap deal.
      Pulisic has fallen out of favour at Chelsea and failed to make the impact he was ecpected to since his £55million move from Borussia Dortmund.
      The London club have had a disappointing season despite spending almost £400m on new signings.
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      Napoli reportedly want £130m for Osimhen, who has netted 23 league goals this season.
      The figure could be too high for Chelsea with growing concerns around the club about Financial Fair Play.
      The possibility of a swap deal would make the deal more affordable for Chelsea and more attractive for Napoli despite Chelsea being unable to offer Champions League football next season.
      It has also been reported that Romelu Lukaku could be considered as part of a swap deal with the £100million striker returning to London from his loan at Inter in the summer.
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      Manchester United have also been heavily linked with a move for Oshimen with the 24-year-old a good fit for Erik ten Hag’s team.
      The former Lille striker spoke about his future following Napoli’s historic league title securing night against Fiorentina.
      He said: “I feel like a leader and I never give up. Future? Now I want to enjoy this historic moment, this is not the time to think about my future.” More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘to sign ex-£40m Arsenal target on free transfer’ as Roma build for potential Champions League campaign

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      JOSE MOURINHO is closing in on signing Houssem Aouar on a free transfer.The Lyon playmaker, 24, was a long-term target for Arsenal and Liverpool.
      Houssem Aouar looks set to be joining Roma from Lyon for freeCredit: Getty
      Both Premier League clubs were heavily linked with a £40million-plus move, especially to the Emirates way back in 2018.
      However, he stayed put with his boyhood French club – racking up 231 appearances – although just 16 of those have come this season as he was frozen out amid speculation over his future.
      But according to Sky Italia, Aouar has reached an agreement to join Roma when his Lyon contract expires this summer.
      The deal is said to just need signatures before being completed.

      That will come as a blow to Real Betis and even Manchester United, with both clubs said to be interested and monitoring the situation.
      But Aouar looks set to join the Giallorossi and work under Mourinho at the Stadio Olimpico.
      Roma – who still have hopes of rising up from seventh to qualify for the Champions League – were first interested in the midfielder last summer.
      Aouar joined the Lyon academy aged 11 in 2009 and made his senior first-team debut in February 2017.
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      He was handed the No8 jersey as a teenager ahead of the 2017-18 season and was nominated for the Golden Boy award the following year.
      Aouar forced his way into the 2019-20 Champions League Team of the Season as Lyon knocked Juventus and Manchester City out on the way to the semi-finals.
      He earned one senior cap for France in a friendly in October 2020 – after twice pulling out of the squad with injury and Covid.
      However, in March 2023 he switched international allegiance to Algeria, the homeland of his parents – and admitted he “regretted” playing for France.
      Jose Mourinho is hoping to get the Italian side into the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty More

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      Atalanta vs Juventus stopped due to racist chants towards Dusan Vlahovic… before striker silences crowd with late goal

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      THE Serie A match between Atalanta and Juventus was stopped after racist chanting could be heard from the crowd. Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic was the victim of sickening chants from Atalanta fans at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, northern Italy.
      Dusan Vlahovic shushed the crowd after racist chanting aimed towards himCredit: Getty
      It came following his stunning late goal against AtalantaCredit: Getty
      Dusan Vlahovic silences the crowd in Bergamo! 💥A top finish and no mercy with the celebration either… 🤫 pic.twitter.com/3wGouFdY2y— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 7, 2023

      Reporters in Italy said the crowd were chanting “gypsy s***” towards the 23-year-old.
      In response, referee Daniele Doveri stopped the game.
      However, the shocking chants then came back stronger following the restart.
      Serbian striker Vlahovic then silenced the crowd with a stunning late goal deep into stoppage time to add to Englishman Samuel Iling-Junior’s first-half effort.
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      Following his goal, the former Arsenal transfer target aimed a shushing gesture to the crowd.
      Vlahovic was then given a yellow card for his celebration.
      Italian journalist Leonardo Bertozzi slammed the procedure after the chants – before questioning whether a caution should have been given to Vlahovic.
      He wrote on Twitter: “The protocol (when followed) is inefficient and the lack of severe punishment is practically an invitation to repeat these cases…
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      “Is it worth stopping the game and ignoring the context of the outburst afterwards?”
      This echoes sickening scenes last month when Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku was sent off following his shushing celebration after being on the end of racist chants from Juventus fans.
      Comments made by Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini following the incident were also slammed as “disgusting” by journalist Marco Giordano.
      Gasperini told Sky Sport after the game: “Fighting racism? Yes, but we need to differentiate: we too have players like [Mario] Pasalic or [Berat] Djimsiti.
      “We don’t need to lump everything together.”
      Both Atalanta stars Gasperini named in his interview, like Vlahovic, hail from the Balkans. More

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      Juventus want to offer Man Utd outcast Mason Greenwood fresh start in Italy and hope Paul Pogba can help seal transfer

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      JUVENTUS are ready to offer Mason Greenwood a fresh start in Italy.The Turin giants have made it clear they are very interested in giving the Manchester United striker a route back to top-level football.
      Juventus are hoping to land Man Utd misfit Mason GreenwoodCredit: AFP
      Juve will use ex-team-mate Paul Pogba to sound out a long-term loanCredit: Getty
      They have sounded out Greenwood’s camp.
      And Juventus hope a long-term loan deal can be agreed this summer.
      Milan and Roma are also keen on signing Greenwood.
      There have also been noises about a move to Turkey too.
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      But Juve hope having Paul Pogba in the squad will sway things their way.
      Greenwood’s alleged rape and assault charges were dropped in February. 
      He has not featured for United since January 2022.
      And the forward is currently training alone away from their Carrington base.
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      Greenwood, 21, still has two years left  on his £75,000-a-week contract.
      And United fear they will struggle to attract a serious fee if they opted to sell.
      That makes a long-term loan his likeliest chance of a move.
      But that’s only as long as the club Greenwood joins covers his wages. More

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      AC Milan star Theo Hernandez runs length of pitch to score stunning goal as he is labelled ‘world’s best full-back’

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      THEO HERNANDEZ was dubbed the world’s best left-back following his latest stunning solo goal.The AC Milan defender, 25, stunned team-mates, opponents and fans alike with his brilliant effort against Lazio.
      Theo Hernandez went on a stunning run from the edge of his own boxCredit: Getty
      He let fly with a rasping strike into the top cornerCredit: Getty

      Hernandez collected the ball from his goalkeeper Mike Maignan’s roll out just before the half-hour mark in today’s Serie A clash.
      The pink-haired Frenchman then burst into a marauding run, sprinting past Sergej Milinkovic-Savic with ease.
      He then motored into the Lazio half and raced towards the goal, drifting infield.
      After steadying himself in space, Hernandez picked his spot and let fly with his left foot into the top corner from 25 yards out, giving Ivan Provedel no chance in the Lazio goal before performing a celebratory dance.
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      The finish put AC 2-0 up at the San Siro, with Ismael Bennacer opening the scoring on 17 minutes.
      And that is how it finished in a major boost to the Rossoneri took a big step towards Champions League qualification.
      Supporters watching on from home were in awe of the wondergoal from Hernandez – which was very similar to his superb effort against Atalanta last year.
      One said: “Theo Hernandez is insane, what a goal. Best left-back in the world.”
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      Another wrote: “GOAL OF THE SEASON. Theo Hernandez the best left-back in the world.”
      A third added: “Theo Hernandez is the best left-back on the planet, what a ridiculous goal.”
      A fourth typed: “What a special player. Theo Hernandez is world-class.”
      And AC Milan commented: “New @TheoHernandez coast-to-coast just dropped.”
      Hernandez came through the Atletico Madrid academy alongside his brother Lucas – now at Bayern Munich – before joining city rivals Real in 2017.
      He made 23 first-team appearances for Los Blancos and then had a year on loan at Real Sociedad before completing a permanent switch to AC Milan in 2019.
      The pink-haired Frenchman was in the mood to danceCredit: Getty
      Goalkeeper Mike Maignan was delighted with his assistCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans go wild as club ‘enquire into Napoli sporting director’ in potential boost to Osimhen transfer chances

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have gone wild after being given a huge boost in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen.That’s after the Red Devils reportedly made an enquiry to hire Napoli sporting director Christian Giuntoli.
      Man Utd have made an enquiry for Napoli transfer guru Christian GiuntoliCredit: Getty
      United are also hoping to land Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summerCredit: AFP
      United boss Erik ten Hag has made no secret of his desire to sign a world-class striker this summer.
      And 27-goal Osimhen fits the bill perfectly after firing Napoli to their first Serie A title in 30 years.
      It’s believed Napoli want an eye-watering £150million to sell their star player.
      But United could look to smooth the path by first landing Napoli’s highly-respected transfer guru Giuntoli.
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      The Italian has been hiring and firing in Naples since 2015, building exciting projects for managers including Maurizio Sarri and Carlo Ancelotti.
      But Giuntoli’s work over the past few years finally paid dividends this term, with the likes of Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia playing key roles in Luciano Spalletti’s dominant title victory.
      United are said to be impressed by Giuntoli’s work, and they have now opened initial talks with Napoli over bringing him to England.
      The super scout is out of contract in 2024.
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      And Tuttomercatoweb claims United are eager to find out whether Giuntoli is interested in a new challenge abroad.
      Before Napoli, he enjoyed success as Director of Football with Italian minnows Carpi, helping them win several promotions while making huge profits on player sales.
      Giuntoli famously discovered striker Kevin Lasagna while he was playing in Serie D, signing the eventual seven-time Italy international for only £20,000.
      Just months later, Giuntoli sold Lasagna to Serie A side Udinese for £4million, sealing his reputation as a bargain hunter and master negotiator.
      And United fans were left excited by the claims, with one saying: “I am here for this.”
      Another declared: “If he found Kvaratskhelia then bring him in.”
      One added: “Please make this true.” More