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      Lukaku sent off for celebrating 95th-minute Inter Milan leveller at Juventus before two more see red in post-match brawl

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      ROMELU LUKAKU was sent off for over-celebrating his 95th-minute penalty equaliser for Inter Milan at Juventus – then two more players saw red after the final whistle.Juve scorer Juan Cuadrado and Inter keeper Samir Handanovic were dismissed in the Italian Cup semi-final first-leg flare-up.
      Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku was shown a second yellow card for this celebration towards Juventus fansCredit: AP
      Lukaku can’t believe he’s sent off for his second booking after he rejoiced over his late penalty equaliserCredit: Getty
      Juve scorer Juan Cuadrado and Inter keeper Samir Handanovic, out of picture, were also sent off in an amazing climax to the Italian Cup semi-final first legCredit: Getty
      Sub Lukaku earned his costly second yellow card for “excessive celebration” after the loan striker from Chelsea cranked up the hostile atmosphere with a silencing gesture to the home crowd.
      Yet Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri claimed after the triple-red finale: “It’s nothing, just a bit of chaos at the end of a balanced game
      “We knew it would be difficult. Although they were coming off a difficult period, they are still Inter and proved it tonight.”
      But the controversial ending underlined the pressure being felt at Inter, especially by boss Simone Inzaghi.
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      They are down to fourth – behind big rivals AC Milan – following three straight Serie A defeats.
      And it could mean Inzaghi’s future depends on Inter’s cup form.
      Apart from this domestic tie against Juve, they face Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals this month.
      Juventus and Inter had both gone close before the tie seemed to be drifting towards a goalless stalemate.
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      But then Colombia winger Cuadrado fired a long-range opener on 83 minutes and danced for joy.
      Lukaku, though, slotted a spot-kick leveller after Juve defender Gleison Bremer handled.
      But the Belgium hero paid dearly for apparently taunting the crowd by putting his finger to his lip.
      That motion of silence turned up the volume – and all three players dismissed will miss the second leg on April 26. More

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      Liverpool legend Divock Origi wanted in four-way Prem transfer return fight as Aston Villa lead race for AC Milan ace

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      DIVOCK ORIGI is a transfer target for FOUR Premier League clubs, reports claim.The Liverpool legend is being linked with a return to England just one season after leaving Anfield for AC Milan.
      Divock Origi could be in line for a return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Belgian striker Origi has started just six Serie A games this season.
      And Italian outlet Calciomercato claim there are FOUR Prem clubs “ready to knock” on AC Milan’s door in the hope of signing Origi.
      Aston Villa, Leeds, Crystal Palace and West Ham are all rumoured to be keen on the 27-year-old.
      Elsewhere, Origi has been linked with Turkish side Galatasaray.
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      But Calciomercato say Origi would “welcome” a return to the Prem over a move to Turkey.
      Everton have also been mentioned, but it’s claimed Origi’s ties to Liverpool are too strong for a switch to Goodison Park.
      Origi played 175 times for the Reds, winning the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup during his time at Anfield.
      He moved on last summer in order to pursue more regular first team football at AC Milan.
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      However, Origi finds himself behind Olivier Giroud and the returning Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the San Siro pecking order.
      And AC Milan are said to be open to letting Origi leave in the summer to save on his wages and make room for another addition up front.
      Back in January reports emerged that the club were already looking to move Origi on.
      Origi has scored two goals in 26 games in all competitions for AC Milan this season, but just six of those appearances have been from the start. More

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      David de Gea could be set for Jose Mourinho reunion with Man Utd ace available on free transfer after rejecting new deal

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      DAVID DE GEA could reunite with former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho at Roma, reports claim.The 32-year-old goalkeeper is out of contract at the end of the season.
      David de Gea is a reported transfer target for RomaCredit: Getty
      And Serie A side Roma are open to signing De Gea, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
      De Gea agreed a mammoth £375,000-a-week salary in September 2019, but given his age he is open to accepting reduced terms to stay at United.
      However, The Athletic claim the club’s opening proposal has been rejected by the stopper.
      It’s said the Red Devils are expecting to wrap up a deal, but reports in Spain claim Roma are waiting to pounce.
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      Mourinho has experience working with De Gea following his two-and-a-half year spell as Old Trafford boss.
      The pair won the League Cup and Europa League together in 2017.
      And Mourinho is not said to be convinced by his goalkeeping options in the Italian capital.
      Former Wolves star Rui Patricio, 35, is Mourinho’s current No1.
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      Roma are said to be assessing the possibility of a deal, which would require a “significant financial effort” from the Serie A side.
      Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are also rumoured to be interested in De Gea.
      De Gea has played 530 games for the Red Devils since joining from Atletico Madrid in July 2011.
      The Spaniard has been superb once again between the sticks this season, sparing United from a heavier defeat in Sunday’s 2-0 loss at Newcastle. More

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      Chelsea ready to splash £60m to beat Prem rivals to Atalanta wonderkid, and Man Utd fan, Rasmus Hojlund, 20

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      CHELSEA are leading the race to sign Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.The striker has caught the attention of several high-profile European clubs since arriving in Serie A last summer.
      Rasmus Hojlund has been dubbed the ‘next Erling Haaland’Credit: Getty
      Chelsea have ramped up their interest in Hojlung, 20, and are set to make a move this summer.
      Owner Todd Boehly appears to be a fan of the youngster and the club have already begun to work on his transfer.
      Atalanta chairman Antonio Percassi was invited to Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, report the Daily Mail.
      And it is believed the two parties discussed the possibility of Hojlund joining the Blues this summer.
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      Atalanta are reportedly demanding £60million for the Denmark international, who has established himself as one of the most promising young players in Italy.
      He has scored eight goals in 26 games for Atalanta and caught the eye of Arsenal and Real Madrid.
      Manchester United are also said to be monitoring Hojlund, who is a self-confessed United fan.
      He could be ready for his next move too as reports claim he is set to appoint a new agent in the summer.
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      The 6ft3 hitman has been dubbed the next Erling Haaland and announced himself on the international stage last month with five goals in his first two starts for Denmark.
      United are prioritising a move for a striker this summer with Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen believed to be at the top of their wishlist. More

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      Serie A match delayed after players are evacuated due to FIRE in changing rooms

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      AN ITALIAN football match was delayed due to a fire in the dressing room. The top-flight Serie A clash between Empoli and Lecce was due to kick off at 6.30pm local time.
      Firefighters were on the scene at Empoli’s stadium after the fire broke outCredit: Getty

      However, it was pushed back by an hour after a short circuit caused a small blaze in the home changing room.
      Video footage of a fire engine outside the stadium and firefighters going on circulated on social media.
      Both sets of players and coaches were evacuated to safety as the emergency services got the fire under control.
      However, the fact that the fire was electrical meant a full investigation was required before they get the green light to allow thousands of people into the 16,800-capacity Stadio Carlo Castellani.
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      Empoli stars raised the alarm when they could smell burning in the dressing room an hour before kick-off.
      DAZN report they noticed it was coming from the panels in the ceiling and was spreading quickly.
      The media only became aware of a problem when Empoli player Tommaso Baldanzi used the toilet in the press area.
      And with 20 minutes to go before the original scheduled start time, visiting Lecce players including Samuel Umtiti strolled around on the pitch in flip-flops and trainers rather than their boots.
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      Empoli and Lecce went into the game knowing a win for either side would mean a huge step towards Serie A survival with ten games to go.
      The hosts were 14th on 28 points with Lecce just two places and a point behind.
      And it was Empoli who secured a vital three points when the game finally got under way, through Francesco Caputo’s second-half penalty.
      They are now 12 points above the relegation zone with ten games to go.
      The fire was started by a short circuit in the home dressing roomCredit: Getty
      Empoli players raised the alarm when they could smell burningCredit: Getty
      Lecce staff waited on the pitch for more newsCredit: Getty More

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      Jose Mourinho shows class as he pleads with own Roma fans to stop abusing rival Sampdoria manager

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      JOSE MOURINHO was forced to plead with his OWN Roma fans to stop racially abusing the opposition manager.Roma were struggling to find the deadlock in their Serie A encounter against Sampdoria at the weekend, locked at 0-0.
      Chants racistes à l’encontre de Stankovic, Mourinho est intervenu en plein match pour calmer ses propres fans : “Je l’ai fait pour un grand homme et un grand ami. Il a des enfants et une famille et ce n’est pas beau. Nos fans sont géniaux, mais on ne touche pas à mes amis.” pic.twitter.com/tjRwprwyzY— José Mourinho Show (@Jmshow10_) April 2, 2023

      Jose Mourinho was furious at the abuse coming from the Roma standsCredit: Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazo
      Fans appeared to mock Dejan Stankovic over his heritage – but Mourinho was having none of itCredit: Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazo
      Stankovic was full of respect for Mourinho’s actionsCredit: Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazo
      Sampdoria boss Dejan Stankovic, who comes from Serbia, was fuming when his player Jeison Murillo was shown a red card.
      His protests appeared to enrage the Roma Ultras, who targetted 44-year-old Stankovic with racist abuse from the terraces concerning his heritage.
      This prompted a furious Mourinho to leap out of his dugout, and wave his hand at his own fans begging them to stop the abuse.
      And it appeared to do the trick as the Portuguese gaffer gave the thumbs up.
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      Stankovic was heartened by ex-Chelsea and Man Utd boss Mourinho’s actions, and beat his chest as a sign of respect to his opposite number.
      Speaking after the game, Stankovic told Football Italia: “I thank Jose, because I didn’t even notice, but as for the chants, I am proud of who I am. I am proud to be a gypsy.”
      And Mourinho, 60, added: “I did it for a great man and a great friend. He has kids and a family.
      “Our fans are great but my friends aren’t being touched.”
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      Stankovic was fuming when his player was sent off – which riled the Roma fansCredit: Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazo
      Mourinho gives the thumbs up after the vile chanting stoppedCredit: Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazo
      Stankovic played under Mourinho at Inter Milan, and was part of the side that won the Champions League, Serie A title and Coppa Italia in 2009-10.
      As for the game, Romas eased to an eventual 3-0 win with goals from former Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum, Paulo Dybala and Stephan El Shaarawy.
      That moved Roma into fifth spot in the table and level on points with Inter in fourth as both fight for that final Champions League spot.
      Sampdoria face a very different battle – against relegation – as they sit in 19th position. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Kim Min-jae apologises for shocking post-match interview after South Korea defeat

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Kim Min-jae has issued a grovelling apology after saying he “didn’t want to focus on his national team” following a loss with South Korea.The defender, 26, made the controversial remark following his side’s 2-1 loss to Uruguay, which came just days after a draw with Colombia.
      Kim Min-jae has issued a grovelling apology to South Korea fansCredit: Rex
      Kim has been outstanding for runaway Serie A leaders Napoli this term as they close in on a first title since the Diego Maradona-inspired 1990 team.
      That has helped transform him into a national hero back in his homeland, but his legion of fans vented their anger towards him as he seemed to have little interest in discussing South Korea’s fortunes after their recent setback.
      According to Corriere dello Sport, he said: “I am mentally tired and I only want to focus on my club at the moment, not on the national team, I have nothing more to say now.”
      However, after the comments went down like a lead balloon, Kim has since apologised on social media as he blamed injury and fatigue for his response.
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      He said: “I apologise to them and the players who were surprised by my words.
      “I had a minor injury and I have recovered. I’ve played many games and I never spared myself.
      “I collapsed mentally and had an outburst. I apologise again and ask the fans always to support us.”
      United and Liverpool are two of the clubs eyeing a move for the centre-half, who has played 35 matches for Napoli since his £15.9m move from Fenerbahce last summer. 
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      However, he recently hit back at reports that he could leave at the end of the season.
      Kim, who has a £44m release clause in his contract, said: “As you know, those rumours are not true at all. I want to focus on my team. I have many tournaments to play.
      “It’s been four years I have had these rumours. It’s uncomfortable. I wish you don’t spread those stories.
      “I cannot be bothered by transfer rumours because they aren’t true. Now I’m focusing on the team, rather than that kind of nonsense.” More

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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

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      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