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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
      He is now chairman of the Fifa referees committeeCredit: AFP More

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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

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      Leeds ‘set to beat Arsenal to Weston McKennie transfer as Juventus ace agrees personal terms ahead of £30m move’

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      LEEDS have reportedly agreed personal terms with Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie.The 24-year-old has also caught the eye of Arsenal, who are targeting more cover in midfield.
      Weston McKennie is closing in on a move to LeedsCredit: Getty
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta revealed the league leaders want to bring someone in before the deadline after an injury to Mohamed Elneny.
      But it’s Leeds who appear to be in pole position for his signature after positive discussions with Juventus on Thursday.
      Talks between the two clubs will continue today, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The Premier League club are keen to get the deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the USA international.
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      And Sky Sports claim Leeds are ready to pay £25million plus add-ons for McKennie.
      Juve, recently docked 15-points over a transfer scam, value McKennie at £30m.
      A move to Elland Road would see McKennie link up with his US team-mates Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, as well as American boss Marsch.
      The midfielder joined Juventus on loan from Schalke in 2020 before his move became permanent a year later.
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      McKennie has scored 13 goals and provided five assists in 96 appearances across all competitions for the Italians.
      He has been a regular in Juventus’ side this season, starting 13 of their 16 games in Serie A.
      The midfielder has also been capped 41 times by his country, and impressed with his performances at the World Cup in Qatar. More

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      Jose Mourinho given cake and standing ovation by Roma players for 60th birthday… and picks one player to have a slice

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      JOSE MOURINHO was spoilt rotten on his 60th birthday by his Roma players.But the Special One picked out just one player to have a slice of his cake.
      Jose Mourinho was given cakes for his 60th birthdayCredit: Getty
      The silver one blew out the candles in front of his players and staffCredit: Getty
      He hands the slice to Lorenzo Pellegrini in the changing roomCredit: Getty
      The chocolate cake had a picture of the Special One’s faceCredit: Getty
      A video posted on Roma’s Twitter account shows the entire Roma squad and coaching staff giving Mourinho a wonderful standing ovation in the changing room.
      The smiling silver fox – decked out in his club tracksuit with socks and sliders – clearly appreciated the touching gesture as his colleagues clap and chant.
      Mourinho is seen walking over to the middle of the room to blow out the two candles on the chocolate cake adorned with his face before heading back towards the door.
      He then returns to pick up the large knife and cut a perfectly-executed slice.
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      The Portuguese boss expertly carries the sponge and icing on the blade – making it look very much like a piece of cake as he balances it perfectly.
      And Mourinho heads straight to Lorenzo Pellegrini in the corner and hands it over to his captain, just as he did last year on his 59th birthday.
      In doing so, though, he completely snubs wantaway star Nicolo Zaniolo, who is standing directly next to his skipper.
      Zaniolo looks set to leave the Stadio Olimpico with Newcastle, Manchester United and Tottenham all interested in landing the 23-year-old midfielder.
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      Rick Karsdorp receives a similar treatment from his manager.
      Karsdorp has not featured for Roma since his boss accused him of betraying the team with his attitude.
      Mourinho waves as he soaks up the adulation.
      But when he is asked to do a speech, the ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss responded in classic fashion.
      He says: “What speech? Let’s go to work, we have a game on Sunday, come on.”
      Roma face runaway leaders Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
      Luciano Spalletti’s side are 12 points clear at the top of Serie A at the half-way point.
      Roma know a win could give them a glimpse of launching a shock surge for the title.
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      The Europa Conference League winners are fifth on 37 points alongside Lazio and Inter Milan, with AC Milan just ahead of 38 and sixth-place Atalanta on 35.
      As revealed by SunSport, Roma want to sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea to bolster their attack and end the Moroccan’s Stamford Bridge struggles. More