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      AC Milan 2 Sassuolo 5: Serie A champs thumped in fiery game with ELEVEN yellow cards in blow to Champions League hopes

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      SERIE A champions AC Milan were thumped 5-2 in a fiery home game with Sassuolo that dealt their Champions League hopes a blow. Tempers flared in Milan with 11 yellow cards shown, seven to the hosts and four for the visitors.
      AC Milan were thumped 5-2 in a fiery home gameCredit: EPA
      The title holders are fourth in the league with 38 points, one ahead of Lazio and Roma, who play later on Sunday.
      Milan are still in a Champions League qualification spot but have a game in hand over their rivals.
      Meaning whoever wins between Lazio and Roma will leapfrog them while both have a better goal difference.
      Olivier Giroud thought he had given Milan the lead in the eighth minute, but his celebrations were cut short after being ruled offside by VAR.
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      Sassuolo’s first goal came against the run of play after 19 minutes when Domenico Berardi sent a cross into the box and an unmarked Gregoire Defrel tapped in.
      Davide Frattesi doubled the lead two minutes later when he hammered a low shot into the net.
      Giroud pulled one back for Milan in the 24th minute, heading Davide Calabria’s cross into the top corner, but Berardi quickly restored Sassuolo’s two-goal lead.
      Ante Rebic had a good chance to get a goal in first-half stoppage time, but Sassuolo keeper Andrea Consigli saved his volley.
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      Their woes continued in the second half when Armand Lauriente converted a penalty two minutes after the interval, and Matheus Henrique added the fifth 11 minutes from time.
      Milan had their second goal ruled offside by VAR in the 54th minute when a set piece found an unmarked Rebic inside the box, who tapped it in the net.
      Divock Origi grabbed Milan’s second goal with a well-placed strike from the edge of the box in the 81st minute.
      It leaves the Italian giants winless in four league matches, beaten in their last two.
      And they also came away with the unwanted record of conceding four goals in successive Serie A games for the first time in their history.
      AC Milan sunk to defeat against SassuoloCredit: Getty More

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      Weston McKennie travelling to UK to seal Leeds transfer from Juventus after verbally agreeing deal

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      WESTON MCKENNIE has travelled to the UK to complete his transfer to Leeds, according to reports. Leeds are set to beat the likes of Arsenal and Nottingham Forest to the American’s signature.
      Weston McKennie is closing in on his Leeds transfer from JuventusCredit: Rex
      After agreeing personal terms earlier this week, Juventus have now come to an agreement with Leeds over a transfer fee.
      McKennie, 24, is travelling to England today to undergo his medical, according to The Athletic.
      The deal between the two clubs will see McKennie initially join on loan.
      The Whites will then have the option to make the deal permanent in the summer for £30million including add-ons.
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      Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed McKennie would not be involved in the Bianconeri’s Serie A clash with Monza.
      Asked if the midfielder could play, Allegri said: “Absolutely not. There are transfer rumours around him.
      “I think the two clubs already have an agreement. It would be useless to have him tomorrow.”
      Leeds have a strong American contingent at Elland Road.
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      USMNT duo Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson played alongside McKennie at the Qatar World Cup.
      Manager Jesse Marsch is also from the US, while the San Francisco 49ers have an increasing stake in the club which is set to see them take majority control in January 2024.
      McKennie will be the club’s third signing of the window after spending a club-record £40m on Maximilian Wober and Georginio Rutter from RB Salzburg and Hoffenheim respectively.
      And the pair were both involved in the FA Cup win over Accrington, with the team being praised for their “classy” gesture after the game.
      Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams looks set to rekindle his international partnership with McKennie at club levelCredit: AP More

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      Kim Kardashian sends fans wild as she’s spotted wearing retro Roma jersey in LA… and Serie A giants have responded

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      KIM KARDASHIAN has shocked football fans after she was snapped wearing a retro AS Roma shirt.The TV personality was snapped wearing the shirt while out in LA.
      Kim Kardashian rocked the retro AS Roma jersey while with Tristan ThompsonCredit: Rex
      She was joined by ex-partner and NBA star Tristan Thompson.
      The jersey she is wearing is Roma’s 1997/98 home shirt made by Diadora, worn by the likes of icon Francesco Totti and Brazilian World Cup legend Cafu.
      The club’s official Twitter account also shared the picture along with the caption: “😎 Mamma mia, Kim! 💛❤️”
      And the club’s supporters loved the picture as one commented: “Boooooommmmm 😍.”
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      A second wrote: “Kim K is a Jose [Mourinho] fan.”
      A third said: “I love Kim now.”
      A fourth added: “Woke up to Kim K wearing a 97/98 Roma shirt (one of my favorites). What a time to be alive ⚽️.
      A fifth joked: “Am I the only one laughing at the fact that the sponsor says: Ass-italia?
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      “Couldn’t be the more perfect choice, right?”
      Roma are currently in a good run of form under manager Jose Mourinho, having won three of their last five games in Serie A.
      The capital club is currently in 5th spot and are only behind city-rivals Lazio in the hunt for a Champions League spot. More

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      ‘Unfortunately Nicolo Zaniolo is staying’ – Jose Mourinho breaks silence on Roma star’s dramatic transfer twist

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      JOSE MOURINHO has confirmed that “unfortunately” he expects Nicolo Zaniolo to stay at Roma this month.The 23-year-old has made it clear he wants to leave the club – but on Friday he reportedly snubbed a move to Bournemouth.
      Nicolo Zaniolo looks set to stay at Roma this monthCredit: Getty
      Zaniolo made it clear he wanted to leave Roma, but reportedly snubbed a move to BournemouthCredit: Getty
      The Cherries were claimed to be willing to pay around £26million to sign the playmaker.
      But Sky Sports Italia claim Zaniolo refused to take part in negotiations with the Premier League club, leaving Roma furious.
      He now seems set to stay at the club this month, despite making it clear he wants to leave, with Tottenham and AC Milan reportedly not willing to match Bournemouth’s offer.
      And Mourinho has spoken for the first time since the latest twist in the saga.
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      When asked how he would handle the situation, he said: “Zaniolo has been saying for a month that he wants to leave. Unfortunately, it looks like I was right.”
      The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Spurs boss added: “I say unfortunately, because the player has been saying for a month that he wants to leave.
      “If a player tells everyone he no longer wants to wear the Roma jersey, I have to say unfortunately.
      “When a player tells you, the club and his team-mates: ‘I don’t want to wear the Roma jersey, I don’t want to play, I don’t want to go back to training…’ I have to say unfortunately.
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      “The ideal situation is for the player to be happy.
      “I said that I expected him to stay, but as things stand today, I have to add unfortunately to that sentence.”
      Zaniolo will not be part of the squad for Sunday’s huge meeting with bitter rivals Napoli.
      Mourinho and Co are fifth in the Serie A table going into the game with the league leaders.
      Zaniolo has played 128 times for Roma, and has been capped 11 times by Italy. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Chris Smalling stuns Jose Mourinho with Roma transfer request as contract rebel targets Inter Milan move

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      ROMA defender Chris Smalling has reportedly handed in a transfer request in an attempt to force a move to Inter Milan.The 33-year-old, who joined Roma from Manchester United in 2019, has entered the final six months of his contract.
      Smalling has reportedly handed in a transfer requestCredit: Getty
      Although the Serie A giants have offered him a one-year extension, Smalling has made it clear that he does not want to remain at the club.
      And according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, he is eager to move on before the January transfer window closes.
      The defender has reportedly submitted a transfer request in an attempt to force a move away.
      Inter Milan are known to be interested in signing the former England international.
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      Simone Inzaghi is at risk of losing two key defenders in the summer, with Milan Skriniar and Stefan de Vrij both out-of-contract.
      And he sees Smalling as the ideal replacement should either man depart the San Siro.
      Inter had been expected to make a free transfer swoop for the defender at the end of the season, but an agreement could be made as soon as next week if Roma choose to let their man go.
      Smalling has made 121 appearances for Roma since joining the club from Man Utd in 2019.
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      He also played a crucial role in the club’s Europa Conference League triumph last season.
      As a result, he has established himself as one of Jose Mourinho’s key players. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘interested’ in shock return to struggling Chelsea with Roma boss desperate to come back to Prem

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      JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly in line to be in charge of Chelsea at the start of next season. The shock claim comes with Mourinho said to be growing frustrated at a lack of financial backing by Roma chiefs.
      Jose Mourinho won three Prem titles with ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Mourinho took over as Roma boss in July 2021, tasting success with the inaugural Europa Conference League as the Italians lifted their first-ever European trophy at the end of last season.
      However, the Daily Mail report the ex-Chelsea boss is “interested” in taking over for a third time, with the Stamford Bridge gig his “ideal” scenario.
      The main factor causing three-time Prem winner Mourinho to want to leave the Serie A behind is said to be a lack of financial backing to facilitate a title push.
      Roma currently sit level on points with Inter Milan and Lazio and are only separated on goal difference – putting them fifth in the table following Juventus’ 15-point penalty.
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      Since his arrival in 2021 – 11 years since his famous treble win with Inter – the club have allowed Mourinho to bring a number of big names.
      These include but are not limited to Nemanja Matic, Paulo Dybala, Andrea Belotti, Tammy Abraham, Rui Patricio and Georginio Wijnaldum on loan – plus a cake he was given for his 60th birthday earlier this week.
      In the four transfer windows he has been given, Roma have spent just under £120million, but £112m of this sum was spent in the first season.
      In fact, the Mail’s report indicates Mourinho is “eager” to take any job in England next season due to his preference to work in the Premier League as well as his family still living in the English capital.
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      The Blues have struggled this season under Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter, with the latter recently overseeing a run of form which saw them win just once in 10 games.
      But owner Todd Boehly has thrown his weight behind the former Brighton boss with a number of signings as he aggressively overhauls the squad.
      The latest signing Chelsea are set to welcome is Lyon full-back Malo Gusto, though he will remain in France for the remainder of the season after the reported £26m move is finalised.
      In the meantime, SunSport has revealed Potter took his under-fire squad for a team bonding exercise at an army base in Hampshire.
      The club were knocked out of the FA Cup after being thrashed 4-0 by Manchester City, with Arsenal being the next scalp claimed by City after a 1-0 win last night. More

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      Legendary football referee unrecognisable in incredibly rare throwback pic with flowing boy band hair do

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      ONE of football’s all-time great referees looks unrecognisable in a rare throwback picture.The legendary official was in charge of the 2002 World Cup final.
      A throwback shot of this legendary referee shows him with flowing locksCredit: Sky Sports
      He was also the man in the middle for the 1999 Champions League final – when Manchester United famously scored twice in added time to beat Bayern Munich 2-1.
      A throwback shot of the former ref is reported to have featured in a 2020 documentary on his life by Sky in Italy.
      It shows him with long flowing locks, although the date of when the picture was taken is unknown.
      But the snap of the now 62-year-old came before he developed alopecia aged 26, according to the Daily Star.
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      The condition saw him lose all of his facial hair.
      And the man in question is none other than iconic Italian official, Pierluigi Collina.
      Collina is recognised as one of football’s great refereesCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      The Italian spent 14 years reffing in Serie ACredit: AP:Associated Press
      Born in Bologna, he spent 10 years refereeing internationally as a Fifa listed referee.
      Collina also spent 14 years taking charge of games in Serie A, making his debut in 1991.
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      For six straight years from 1998-2003, he was named “The World’s Best Referee” by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics.
      After hanging up his whistle in 2005, Collina stayed involved in football.
      He is now chairman of the Fifa referees committee.
      Collina retired from refereeing in 2005Credit: AP:Associated Press
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      Man Utd ‘want Federico Chiesa transfer but face £90m fight for Juventus and Italy winger from arch-rivals Liverpool’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly interested in signing Juventus star Federico Chiesa.The Italian winger is valued at £90million however it is believed that there is a host of European clubs looking at him.
      Federico Chiesa is a reported target of Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils want have been monitoring the situation at the Serie A club after the Italian giants were given a huge 15-point penalty for orchestrating a transfer scam over three seasons.
      This could lead to a move for Chiesa, according to Calcio Mercato.
      The Old Trafford side could see the Italy international as an upgrade on Jadon Sancho.
      Should they sign Chiesa, it would free up in-form Marcus Rashford to become a specialised striker and play through the middle.
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      Although United will have to fight off competition from Liverpool.
      The same source has suggested that the Reds view the 25-year-old as a potential replacement for star attacker Mohamed Salah.
      Chiesa has recently recovered from an ACL injury that he picked up last year.
      And is starting to look capable of replicating his best form, having scored for the first time this season against Monza in the Coppa Italia.
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      Juventus face a battle to qualify for the Champions League next season and miss out on the financial benefits that the competition brings due to their points penalty.
      The Turin-based side is 14 points off the pace of Lazio and Inter Milan, who sit on 37 points in 3rd and 4th place respectively.

      Juventus’ new CEO Maurizio Scanavino had admitted that the club is trying to appeal the penalty.
      He said: “We consider this sentence absolutely unjust and unfair.
      “In the coming days we await the reasons, which should arrive by the end of the month, but we will certainly appeal to CONI [Italian Federation of Football] to support our positions, which are very solid and clear, and which had already been successfully accepted in the ordinary process.
      “The club is already organizing the defence and the appeal to CONI for a sentence that inevitably influences – and immediately – also the club’s transfer market.” More