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      Ex-Tottenham target suffers sickening leg break and is rushed to hospital for surgery as rival fans clap him off pitch

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      GENOA star Ruslan Malinovskyi was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation after suffering a horror ankle break.Malinovskyi, 31, started for Alberto Gilardino’s side in the 2-0 loss to Venezia at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium.Malinovskyi broke his ankle in a match against VeneziaCredit: RexGenoa star Ruslan Malinovskyi suffered a horror injuryCredit: RexMalinovskyi’s injury left the entire stadium in a state of shockCredit: EPAAnd the playmaker went down with a shocking leg break in the 50th minute.The Ukraine international’s team-mates and the Venezia players were left in a state of shock while the Genoa physios rushed on to the pitch.The Genoa star received a warm applause from both sets of fans as he was stretchered off on Saturday.Malinovskyi was rushed to hospital as he dislocated the joint and fractured the fibula of his right ankle.Read More on FootballThankfully the operation went very well and the attacking midfielder shared a picture of himself giving the thumbs up from his hospital bed.Genoa tweeted on Sunday: “Player Ruslan Malinovskyi underwent surgery on his right ankle this morning. “The operation, performed by Prof. Federico Santolini and his team, was a complete success. “The player is doing well and will begin rehabilitation at the Club’s facilities in the coming days.”Most read in FootballMalinovskyi used to be a top target for Tottenham as former manager Antonio Conte was keen to sign him in 2022.Spurs were said to have made contact with Atalanta, when he used to play in Bergamo.Premier League managers’ salaries revealed Nottingham Forest and West Ham were also keeping tabs on the Ukrainian.However, a Premier League move never materialised and Malinovskyi instead went to Marseille on loan in 2023.The versatile midfielder’s move to L’OM became permanent a few months later but ultimately joined Genoa.The ex-Shakhtar Donetsk star has amassed a total of four goals and three assists in 36 appearances with the Serie A side.Malinovskyi received a warm ovation from both sets of fans as he was stretchered offCredit: EPA More

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      ‘Going to put flowers on his seat’ – First picture of Irish Liverpool fan killed in Milan amid tributes for ‘top lad’

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      THIS is the first picture of an avid Liverpool fan who tragically died in a road accident in Milan, Italy, on Tuesday.Philip Dooley, who lived in Liverpool but was originally from Ireland, was visiting the Italian city when he was struck by an oncoming car while crossing the A4 highway near the airport in Bergamo.Philip was a lifelong Liverpool supporterCredit: SOCIAL MEDIALiverpool players wore a black armband during the match in tribute to the fanCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe 51-year-old fan was trying to cross the highway to reach the NH Hotel, where he was staying around 1am local time.Local media have reported that he had tickets to a Liverpool match in his pocket when he was discovered, after reportedly landing at Orio al Serio airport at 11.53pm on the flight from Manchester.Ahead of their opening Champions League clash vs AC Milan on Tuesday night, the club paid tribute to the Irishman by wearing black armbands.A social media post read: “We will wear black armbands this evening in tribute to supporter Philip Dooley, who tragically lost his life following a road traffic accident in Bergamo in the early hours of the morning.”Tributes have been pouring in for tragic Phillip following his untimely death, with the Merseyside club leading the way.Liverpool FC said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our supporter Philip Dooley, following a road traffic accident in Bergamo in the early hours of this morning.”Philip was a lifelong Liverpool fan who had travelled to Italy to be at tonight’s Champions League game against AC Milan.”Our staff in Milan are working with the local police and consulate, and continue to provide support to other fans impacted by this devastating incident.Most read in Football”The thoughts and prayers of everyone connected to the club are with Philip’s family, friends and fellow supporters at this extremely difficult time.Liverpool icon Ron Yeats passes away”Rest in peace, Philip.”Friends and fellow fans who knew Phillip have also taken to social media to share their condolences, with one telling how they plan to “put some flowers on his seat” at the stadium in tribute. One said: “Top man and massive support to my family. You will be sorely missed. YNWA.”Another said: “Absolutely devastated tragic loss Philip Dooley. Thoughts are with all his family & friends. From Robbie, Paula & everyone at the 12th man YNWA.”Liverpool FC player Jamie Carragher responded to this post by sharing a red heart emoji.Another friend shared: “Phil was a friend of mine, from the row in front of me on the Kop, would see him at aways too and always get a hug off him. “Top lad. Going to put some flowers on his seat on Saturday. RIP Phil.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Irish Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the case and stands ready to provide consular assistance.A spokesperson added: “As with all consular cases, the department does not comment on the detail of individual cases.” More

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      Roma brutally sack club legend Daniele De Rossi just FOUR games into new Serie A season

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      DANIELE DE ROSSI has been sacked by Roma just four games into the new Serie A season.The club legend returned as interim boss in January following Jose Mourinho’s exit.Roma have sacked club legend Daniele De Rossi just four games into the new seasonCredit: SplashHe made over 600 appearances as a playerCredit: ReutersDe Rossi ended up leading Roma to a sixth-place finish, as well as the semis of the Europa League.And he was only handed a contract to become head coach on a full-time basis in June.But a dismal start to the new season saw Roma pick up just three points from their opening four Serie A matches.Indeed, the capital club are yet to win a single game so far after three draws and one defeat.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDe Rossi, who won two Italian Cups as a Roma player, was also sent off for dissent in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Genoa and given a one-game touchline ban.But he won’t get the chance to serve it after being brutally axed by Roma’s owner Dan Friedkin.The American businessman took over in 2020 and has now seen three managers during his time in the chair.After now-AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca quit in 2021, Friedkin turned to Jose Mourinho to revive Roma’s fortunes.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Special One led them to their first-ever European trophy with victory in the 2022 Conference League final.Mourinho also reached the Europa League final a year later, where Roma lost on penalties to Sevilla.Italy legend Danielli De Rossi slides over beer-soaked table in wild dressing-room celebrations after beating EnglandBut six months later he was sacked after a bust-up with the hierarchy.Club legend and fan favourite De Rossi was then hired as interim boss at the start of the year in a bid to lift spirits.The 41-year-old spent almost his entire career at Roma, playing 616 times in 18 seasons before a brief spell with Boca Juniors in 2019.De Rossi, who also won 117 caps for Italy and played a key role in their 2006 World Cup win, had previously been his national team’s assistant.And his only managerial spell had come in a sixth-month stint at Serie B side SPAL.But a few tweaks to Roma’s system saw De Rossi get the best out of misfiring stars like Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini.The capital club then climbed the table to finish sixth in Serie A.Daniele De Rossi’s career statsPlaying career:Roma, 2001-2019: 616 games, 63 goalsBoca Juniors, 2019-2020: 7 games 1 goalItaly, 2004-2017: 117 games, 21 goalsTrophiesCoppa Italia x2, Supercoppa Italia (Roma)World Cup, U21s Euros, Olympic Bronze (Italy)Managerial careerSPAL, 2022-2023: P17 W3 D6 L8Roma, Jan 2024-Sept 2024: P30 W14 D9 L7And they also reached the semis of the Europa League, where they lost 1-0 to eventual German champions Bayer Leverkusen.But Roma’s new season got off to a poor start as they drew 0-0 at Cagliari.They were then defeated 2-1 at home to Empoli before another stalemate at Juventus.Sunday saw them held to a 1-1 draw at Genoa, who netted an equaliser in the 96th minute.And with Roma’s Europa League campaign kicking off next week, as well as a home Serie match against Udinese, De Rossi was given his marching orders on Wednesday morning.It now remains to be seen who Roma move for as a replacement.Former Inter Milan and AC Milan title winner Stefano Pioli was linked with De Rossi’s job earlier this month.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he has reportedly agreed a deal to take charge at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi side Al-Nassr.Other Italian managers looking for work include ex-Chelsea and Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri, as well as former Juventus gaffer Max Allegri. More

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      Fans say ‘Zlatan Ibrahimovic is genius’ after icon’s hilarious comment live on Amazon Prime’s Champions League coverage

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has achieved the near impossible – by voicing as much outrageous swagger off the field as he showed on it!Amazon Prime viewers labelled the strike legend a “genius” with his cheeky description of his new role at AC Milan.Zlatan Ibrahimovic entertained Gabby Logan, Frank Lampard, Daniel Sturridge and Clarence Seedorf on Amazon Prime as AC Milan hosted LiverpoolCredit: GettyIbrahimovic warmly greeted his former Milan team-mate SeedorfCredit: GettyIbrahimovic was at the San Siro to see Liverpool pull off a 3-1 Champions League comeback win.But he took centre stage – in more ways than one – when chatting to Amazon’s sporting crew on the famous pitch.Presenter Gabby Logan and Chelsea all-time great Frank Lampard were on the left of the 122-cap Swede.Daniel Sturridge and Dutch icon Clarence Seedorf were on the right – but with all four looking up to the 6ft 5ins star in the middle.READ MORE TOP STORIESLogan then asked Ibrahimovic for his “official title” at Milan.And although he’s commonly known as a “senior advisor” the ex-Manchester United, Juventus, Inter and PSG frontman delivered a much grander assessment.Ibra responded: “I’m the boss and the rest work for me. This is how it works.”Given his famous self-belief, some might think the 42-year-old’s next comment even hinted at him having super-powers.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe added: “I’m invisible. I’m visible, so I’m all over the place.”That prompted Amazon Prime to post a clip of the exchange, along with the jokey claim: “Just Zlatan being Zlatan.”Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsIbrahimovic has indeed stamped his mark on Milan after returning in December last year to an off-field position at a club he twice played for. Ex-Liverpool forward Divock Origi and French left-back Fode Ballo-Toure were banished from the first-team set-up over the summer.Ibra said at the time the duo were “not part of our plans”.He added starkly: “They will be part of the youth team as they’re not included in our project.”With such straight-talking, no wonder Ibra reckons he’s in charge.And many fans appeared to love his smiling confidence on Amazon Prime.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Big Ibra is a genius,” claimed one.And there’s at least one middle-aged marvel from Malmo who will not be disagreeing with that verdict…! More

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      AC Milan 1 Liverpool 3: Reds suffer huge early scare but put Forest woes behind them with dominant Champions League win

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      NOBODY could have blamed boss Arne Slot for thinking “suits you, sir” after this scintillating comeback triumph.Early disaster turned into a San Siro stroll, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk powering in headers to turn the game around — the first time two Liverpool central defenders have scored in a Champions League game.Liverpool beat AC Milan with an impressive Champions League displayCredit: RexLiverpool won their first Champions League match under Arne SlotCredit: GettyLiverpool ace Ibrahima Konate equalised after AC Milan’s openerCredit: GettyLiverpool star Virgil van Dijk turned the game around with a headerCredit: RexDominik Szoboszlai sealed Liverpool’s first three points in the Champions LeagueCredit: GettyDominik Szoboszlai added an elegant third to help turn his manager’s 46th birthday into a back-slapping celebration.It is Milan fashion week with models strutting their stuff on catwalks across the city.Slot arrived amid sudden doubts about whether he is right to be trying to give his players a makeover after succeeding Jurgen Klopp.He sees the new style he is fashioning as one that can make the side Premier League champions again and maybe, again, overlords of Europe in a different garb of a more cautious, possession– based game.Read More on FootballThat approach was suddenly left with tattered holes in it during last Saturday’s 1-0 win by Nottingham Forest.Slot’s side were flat and mainly uninspired, failing to unzip a rearguard action designed to frustrate and hustle.Callum Hudson-Odoi’s brilliant strike put the cap on the defeat that left Slot as shocked as anyone.After three straight wins without conceding a goal to start his reign the Kop — yet to fully throw its voice behind him — were asking serious questions.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYet while Slot wants less of the attacking chaos of Klopp’s regime and more control, this was more like a throwback to the German’s heavy metal vibesAlthough the night could hardly have got off to a worse start for him.Kate Abdo makes HUGE announcement live on CBS Sports for Champions League return as Carragher makes ANOTHER awkward jokeHe made two changes following the Forest defeat, Cody Gakpo in for Luis Diaz and Kostas Tsimikas replacing Andy Robertson. By the third minute the Greek left-back will have wished his boss had not bothered as Milan took the lead.He was left stranded by a lighting raid down his flank, ignited by Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.His quick clearance was pounced up by Christian Pulisic, with two team-mates powering alongside him.Konate panicked and was drawn out of position while Pulisic, one of four former Chelsea players in Paulo Fonseca’s line-up charged inside.Before Alisson knew what had hit him the American attacker had fired across the goal and into the far corner.Pulisic was joined in celebration by his ex– Stamford Bridge team-mates Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Alvaro Morata and Fikayo Tomori while the stadium’s famous Curva Sud went wild.Poor startSlot and his team had the blues at the point for they were all over the place and their near-4,400 travelling fans, stuck high up in the gods, were fretting once again.But gradually Liverpool gained a foothold in the game, encouraged by centre-half Strahinja Pavlovic who made a pig’s ear of playing out from the back.His side survived as Slot’s men swarmed but they were still level by the 23rd minute and the equaliser could not have been simpler either.Trent Alexander-Arnold clipped in a free-kick from the left, up leapt Konate and completely unguarded headed home. Suddenly Slot’s men were in business again, the kind that had produced that stunning three-game start to the season.Diogo Jota tore into the box and sent a right footer wide when he should at least have tested Maignan.Mohamed Salah hit the woodwork with a reflex strike and soon after, slightly off balance, another effort cracked off the junction of bar and post.Reds fight backThis was seven-times Champions League winners against the six of Liverpool but it was the Reds who were finding their rhythm and above all their confidence again.Jota broke clear to find Salah. There was more majesty from Anfield’s Egyptian King this time only for Maignan to fingertip wide. But Liverpool grabbed the lead on 41 minutes, Tsimikas swung the corner in from the right, and Van Dijk nodded in.Seconds before the break it would have been three but for Maignan brilliantly turning aside a real bullet from Gakpo.Frenchman Maignan was forced off after a nasty collision with Tomori as Jota swooped in for the kill.READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool finished the showdown with 23 shots — 11 on target — and two of those against the woodwork.And just to underline their superiority, Szoboszlai contributed a gliding finish in the 67th minute in the victory that was first about substance but in the end was about real style, Slot’s or not.Liverpool picked up a big win thee days after losing to Nottingham ForestSzoboszlai impressed for Liverpool against AC Milan More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as top target joins Mason Greenwood at Marseille on free transfer after two months unemployed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Adrien Rabiot has joined Marseille on a two year-deal. The 29-year-old will link up with former Old Trafford attacker Mason Greenwood after his Juventus contract expired this summer.Long-term United target Adrien Rabiot has been without a club since MayCredit: AFPRabiot has since signed for Ligue 1 side Marseille this weekCredit: OM_OfficielReports in July suggested that United were planning on holding talks with the midfielder.But they eventually pulled out of the race to seal his signature.Rabiot has now joined Marseille as a free agent until 2026.It’s a move that sees him return to Ligue 1 after five years away from the French top flight. He could make his debut when Marseille, who sit second in the table, travel to rivals Lyon on Sunday night. He joins Greenwood, Neal Maupay and Emile Hojbjerg, who all signed this summer under new boss Roberto De Zerbi.Greenwood has made a fast start to his Marseille career after completing a £30m move, scoring five goals in his first four games and winning the club’s Player of the Month for August.Rabiot, meanwhile, started five of France’s six games at Euro 2024, missing only the quarter-final win over Portugal through suspension.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFrench agent Bruno Satin, who has worked alongside the likes of Paul Pogba, Sergio Aguero and Ibrahima Konate, believes Rabiot should be playing for one of the ten best teams in Europe.Satin claims Rabiot’s move to Atletico Madrid failed last month because mum Veronique Rabiot made demands over her son’s position in the team.Mason Greenwood to switch allegiance to JamaicaSatin told RMC Sport when asked about Rabiot joining Marseille: “It’s the result of the incompetence of the people who accompanied him there.”He is advised by his mother and it shows that it is good to be accompanied by professionals.”Because if he had been accompanied by a pro, he would be in a European top ten club and what’s more, he was free.”He won the Serie A title with Cristiano Ronaldo in 2020Credit: ReutersThe midfielder came through the PSG academy before going on to make 227 appearances for the side in all competitions.He opted for a Serie A move with Juventus in 2019 and won the league title at the end of his debut campaign.He scored 22 goals in 212 appearances during his time in Turin. READ MORE SUN STORIESOn his Marseille move Rabiot said: “At first it seemed unlikely, but after talking a lot with Medhi, we reached an agreement.”I also spoke with the coach. The project really spoke to me. A city that lives for football, it makes you want to play and win.” More

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      Forgotten Liverpool icon left to rot in reserves after being banished by Zlatan Ibrahimovic

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      DIVOCK ORIGI’S career remains in limbo after the ex-Liverpool striker was banished to AC Milan’s reserves.The Anfield cult hero will not face his former side when the Reds meet Milan in tonight’s Champions League group stage. Divock Origi spent seven seasons with Liverpool but left for Milan in 2022Credit: GettyHe has since failed to shine during a loan move Nottingham ForestCredit: GettyOrigi netted in an epic 4-0 win over Barcelona in 2019Credit: AFP or licensorsOrigi spent seven seasons with Liverpool, playing over 100 times for the club. He enjoyed a pivotal role in the famous comeback win over Barcelona in 2019, netting what was later voted by fans as the club’s greatest goal in its 130-year history. Origi would go on to score in the Champions League final that season against Spurs, cementing his cult status on Merseyside. But in recent seasons, the Belgian’s eye for goal has deserted him since leaving for Milan in 2022. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOrigi has netted just twice for the Rossoneri and was shipped out to Nottingham Forest on loan last season. He remained shot-shy during his time at the City Ground and received a frosty reception on his return to Italy. Origi was banished to the youth team by Milan’s senior advisor and former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Ibra said in July: “Divock Origi and Fode Ballo-Toure are not part of our plans. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”They will be part of the youth team as they’re not included in our project.”Origi was demoted to Milan Futuro, the team’s Serie C under-23 side. How much every Premier League club earns in shirt sponsorsHe hasn’t appeared for the team this season and reportedly trained on his own over the summer. Origi signed a four-year deal in Milan and his contract runs through to 2026.Despite rumours of a Prem return over the summer, no move materialised. He will now be forced to watch Tuesday’s San Siro showdown from the stands. New Champions League formatEach club will play eight matches in the opening phase – against seeded opposition, in a system designed to ensure that teams play opponents of similar difficulty.The top eight teams in the “final” table will automatically go through to the last 16, where they will be joined by the eight play-off winners of ties between the sides placed ninth to 24th in the table.Despite there being just eight matches in the opening phase, European matches will be spread over 10 midweek slots.The new Champions League format also sees the implication of two additional qualifying spots.They will be awarded to the nations that are top of the “country coefficient” chart each season.And reports suggest he could even have his contract terminated by Milan to leave on a free.Liverpool arrive in Italy on the back of a shock 1-0 loss to Forest at the weekend.READ MORE SUN STORIESMilan meanwhile have made a poor start to the new Serie A season.They currently sit 10th with just one win from their opening four matches. More

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      Erling Haaland could break outrageous Cristiano Ronaldo record in Champions League… but MUST score vs Inter Milan

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      ERLING HAALAND is on course to shatter one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible goal scoring records.But the Norwegian ace MUST score against Inter Milan in the Champions League first.Erling Haaland is one goal away from breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s recordThe former Real Madrid star is the currently the fastest player to 100 goalsWhile Ronaldo has many more records protected for now, Haaland could become the new fastest player to bag 100 goals for a European club.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner currently holds the record after reaching a century of goals in just 105 games for Real Madrid.Haaland currently sits on 99 City goals after just 103 appearances.This means he has ONE more game remaining to beat Ronaldo to triple digits.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd Manchester City host Serie A champs Inter on Wednesday.If Haaland fails to score then he could equal Ronaldo’s record in Sunday’s mouth-watering Prem clash against title rivals Arsenal.With Haaland close to gaining Ronaldo’s title, Pep Guardiola joked that he’d be fine if the striker didn’t improve his game, as long he keeps scoring.Guardiola told the Manchester Evening News: “He can evolve but if you tell me in the next 100 games he scores another 99 goals, for me it’s fine.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”As much games as he plays in this club, he will improve naturally. I played 11 years as a professional and I scored 11 goals. This guy scored nine in four. He can equal me in one game.”Haaland has started City’s new Prem campaign in sensational form, scoring nine goals in just four games.Fans ask ‘how can you not love him?’ after Haaland’s blunt eight-word response to reporter’s fantasy football questionThis included back-to-back hat-tricks against Ipswich and West Ham.And the post denied him three consecutive hat-tricks in City’s 2-1 win over Brentford at the Etihad on Saturday.He set a new record by eclipsing the eight goals in four games netted by Wayne Rooney for Manchester United in the 2011-12 season.Should Haaland score once against Inter, he will tie Juventus icon Alessandro Del Piero on 42 Champions League goals.Two goals would see him go level with Neymar on 43.And three would equal that of respective Chelsea and Liverpool legends Didier Drogba and Mohamed Salah with 44.Meanwhile, Ronaldo became the first player ever to score 900 career goals in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia fortnight ago. More