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      Thierry Henry calls for dramatic Champions League rule change after Barcelona and Inter Milan’s six-goal thriller

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      THIERRY HENRY has claimed he’d like to see the away goals rule return after Barcelona and Inter Milan’s goal-laden Champions League semi-final.Inter Milan were millimetres away from securing an historic win in the first leg after former Arsenal and Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan was flagged offside after scoring late in the second half.Thierry Henry has called for the away goal rule to be reinstatedThuram’s clever flick gave Inter Milan the lead after just 30 secondsCredit: GettyThe semi-automated offside showed just how close Mkhitaryan came to giving the visitors the lead going into the second leg at the San Siro next week. Barcelona twice fought back to restore parity in the match and were behind within the first minute after Marcus Thuram’s clever back-heeled flick left Wojciech Szczesny rooted.Then Denzel Dumfries doubled the visitor’s lead with an acrobatic overhead kick following a corner. But only minutes later Lamine Yamal came to life and pulled one back for Barcelona. Read more football newsThe 17-year-old Yamal was electric all match, and Ferran Torres pulled Barcelona level before half-time. Against the run of play, Dumfries scored his second to put Inter ahead once more, but a thunderous strike from Raphinha pegged back the visitors once more.After a breathless display from both sides, Henry suggested that Inter Milan should have perhaps deserved more for their effort.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSpeaking about the away goals rule, Henry said: “I know it’s been like that for a very [long] time, and we have to accept it.Most read in Football”But off air I was talking to Jamie [Carragher], and I was like, ‘how can you score three goals away from home and you don’t have an advantage?”Absolute cinema’ – Kate Abdo dubbed ‘real talent’ after showing off incredible Spanish in Lamine Yamal interviewBut Yamal’s strike brought the hosts back into the gameCredit: Alamy”Away goals for me were massive, you score three goals away and you still don’t have an advantage 0-0 at home.”The rule was scrapped by Uefa in 2021, but gave added weight to goals scored by visiting teams, acting as a tiebreaker in the case that knockout ties ended level on aggregate.During his time as Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger argued that the away goals rule had too much weight and it encouraged the home team to take fewer risks.Without the rule, this semi-final will go to extra-time and penalties if the teams cannot be separated, meaning Inter’s three away goals go unrewarded. The winner will proceed to the Champions League final, with Henry admitting he was surprised by this Inter Milan performance.The French icon said: “I didn’t think that Inter Milan was going to perform how they did for how they played recently.”You have to give them a lot of credit for matching up what Barcelona gave them, coming strong in the game. To be honest, I didn’t expect that.” More

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      Former Napoli star, 23, jailed after being found guilty of taking part in armed carjacking

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      FORMER Napoli starlet Nathaniel Amoah has been sent to prison – after being found guilty of taking part in an armed carjacking.The Dutch defender, 23, spent the 2020-21 season with the current Italian league leaders.Former Napoli starlet Nathaniel Amoah has been sent to prisonHe rubbed shoulders with ex-Chelsea ace Kalidou Koulibaly and Belgium star Dries Mertens at the Serie A club.Amsterdam-born Amoah went on to play for Norwegian club Egersund, plus Belgian sides Patro Eisden and Tongeren.But a court in the Belgian city Kortrijk handed the right-back a two-year prison sentence on Monday morning.Amoah was also fined £2,800 for his part in stealing a hired Mercedes from a motorist last July.Read More on FootballHis accomplice, named only as Yasser A., received identical punishments.  The 28-year-old is also a Dutch citizen.Prosecutors told the trial: “A man wearing a balaclava threatened to use a weapon in order to force the driver to hand over the keys of his rented car.”The incident took place at an Esso petrol station at Marke, near Kortrijk in western Belgium.The stolen car war discovered at nearby Wevelgem an hour later, and the two men were arrested later that day.Most read in FootballThe trial heard Amoah and Yasser were found with five mobile phones, the balaclava and the clothing seen in security camera footage of the robbery.Amoah’s lawyer Gregory Everaert claimed: “The CCTV images showed that he was walking round the parking area, but he did not approach the [victim’s] car.”Amoah has previous convictions for theft in the Netherlands.  He has been without a club since leaving Patro Eisden two summers ago. More

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      Scott McTominay breaks Man Utd legend Denis Law’s 63-year record as kilt-wearing fans flood streets of Naples

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      FANS flocked to the streets of Naples wearing kilts as Scott McTominay broke a 63-year record previously held by Denis Law.McTominay and Law, both formerly of Manchester United, have been surprise Scottish hits in Italian football, more than 60 years apart.Scott McTominay scored twice for Napoli against TorinoCredit: RexMcTominay has been a star signing since arriving in ItalyCredit: AFPFans have fallen in love with McTominay so much that they pay tribute to him by wearing kiltsCredit: GettyMcTominay, 28, scored his 10th and 11th goals of the Serie A campaign as Antonio Conte’s side beat Torino 2-0. Ironically, Law scored 10 goals from Torino back in the 1961-62 season, and his record has stood for over 60 years. McTominay’s goals were the spark for hoards of Napoli fans to storm the Neapolitan streets, with many dressed in classic Scottish kilts to hail their hero.Law tragically passed away earlier this year aged 84.Read more FootballBut McTominay has since picked up the Scottish goalscoring path that his predecessor paved for him.McTominay has been a staple and a revelation in Napoli’s midfield since his £25 million move from United last summer, netting 12 goals in 30 appearances in the Italian top flight. His 11-goal haul has him joint-eighth in the top goalscorer charts, equal with Roma’s Artem Dovbyk, and just one off Lautaro Martinez. Napoli now lead Inter Milan at the top of the Serie A table after Simone Inzaghi’s Champions League semi-finalists stuttered in their title defence, falling to a shock 1-0 home defeat by Roma. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKScott McTominay has become a huge star in NaplesCredit: RexNapoli fans on the streets of the Italian cityCredit: RexMatias Soule, the former Juventus star, netted the winner for Claudio Ranieri’s visitors, who are chasing Champions League qualification themselves with four games to play. They sit two points off Juve in sixth, with surprise package Bologna occupying fifth. As for Napoli, they travel to Lecce next, before hosting Genoa. Their penultimate game has them go to Parma, before their season finale at home to Cagliari. Man Utd legend Denis Law was a huge hit in TorinoCredit: AlamyScott McTominay delights Napoli fans as he’s spotted speaking Italian for the first time More

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      Man City close in on Juventus left-back Andrea Cambiaso in transfer that could hand Arsenal huge pay day

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S hopes of signing Juventus full back Andrea Cambiaso have been boosted as the Serie A giants close in on a replacement.And the transfer merry-go-round could lead to a multi-million pound windfall for Arsenal.Manchester City have been linked with Juventus full back Andrea CambiasoCity pursued Italy international Cambiaso, 25, during the January transfer window before cooling their interest.But Etihad chiefs are expected to try again in the summer for Cambiaso, who can play on both flanks.And reports in Italy claim Juventus have identified former Gunner Nuno Tavares as a top target.Left back Tavares, 25, is currently on loan from Arsenal at Lazio, with an obligation to buy for just over £5m and a 40 per cent sell-on clause.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLazio are ready to complete the permanent deal and then immediately cash in on the Portugal international.Tavares had a brilliant start to the season, racking up eight assists in Serie A by the end of October.Injuries have interrupted his campaign since and Lazio will struggle to find anyone willing to meet their reported asked price of £34m.But if they sell Tavares, 40 per cent of the proceeds will be added to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s transfer kitty.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSJuventus are also looking at Club Brugge defender Maxim De Cuyper, who has previously been linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.Meanwhile, City still have a chance to win silverware next month after a disappointing campaign by their standards.Pep Guardiola’s side reached their third-straight FA Cup final after beating Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday.Pep Guardiola aims sly dig at rivals Man Utd hours after their heroic Europa League comeback More

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      Serie A clash postponed after Lecce physiotherapist dies suddenly at 38 with team left ‘deeply shocked’

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      LECCE’S Serie A match against Atalanta is set to be postponed following the tragic death of their physiotherapist Graziano Fiorita aged 38.Fiorita had been with the team at a training camp in Coccaglio when he passed away.Lecce physiotherapist Graziano Fiorita has died aged 38Credit: US LEECEThe Italian side have expressed their shock at Fiorita’s sudden passing and have confirmed that they will travel back to Lecce – with tomorrow’s match to be called off.A club statement read: “U.S. Lecce is deeply upset to announce that Graziano Fiorita has suddenly passed away.”The physiotherapist, who has been in the Giallorossi ranks for over 20 years, was with the first-team at the Coccaglio training camp.”The team will return to Lecce immediately, as tomorrow’s game against Atalanta will be postponed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”In this moment of deep pain and total disbelief, the club can only huddle around his wife, Azzurra, children Carolina, Davide, Nicolo and Riccardo, his mother Francesca and all members of his family.”Fiorita had been a mainstay at Lecce for more than two decades, with his father Fernando having previously served as a team masseuse.Atalanta have also posted a message of condolence on social media.It reads: “Atalanta BC joins the family and @OfficialUSLecce in mourning the sudden passing of Graziano Fiorita, physiotherapist of the Salento club.”Most read in FootballFour Serie A matches scheduled for Easter Monday were postponed following the death of Pope Francis aged 88.The games were instead played on Wednesday. World leaders pay tribute after death of Pope FrancisNone will take place this Saturday either, due to the late Pope’s funeral.Six matches are scheduled to go ahead on Sunday, with a further three next Monday.It remains to be seen where Atalanta against Lecce will be fit into the schedule.Both sides have five matches remaining – with Atalanta seven points off top spot and Lecce and battling the drop in 17th. More

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      Incredible plan to replace world famous football stadium by burying it UNDERGROUND in bizarre £1.5billion scheme

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      AN incredible new plan to replace Milan’s world famous football stadium by burying it underground has been unveiled.The £1.5billion scheme is backed by Italian football giants AC Milan and Inter Milan who currently share the iconic San Siro grounds.An incredible plan to replace Milan’s iconic football stadium by burying it underground has been unveiledCredit: IONThe plan would see a new stadium constructed entirely below street levelCredit: IONInter Milan and AC Milan currently share the San Siro stadiumCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe new underground stadium was designed by architect Davide Bruno who presented the idea during the Il Foglio a San Siro event.It would see a brand new football stadium constructed entirely below street level.And the stadium would replace the San Siro grounds and would be shared by the Italian rivals Inter Milan and AC Milan.Plans for the grounds include the construction of luxury hotels and restaurants, as well as event spaces.read more on milanAnd that’s not all – the stadium would have its own metro station and multi-storey car park to make travel to and from the grounds as smooth as possible. While Milan’s players are scoring goals underground, those who don’t care for the sport can enjoy the new park above it.Plans for the park include 20,000 Trees, 500,000 Flowers and more than four miles of slopes and pedestrian paths.The proposed project would take between four and five years to complete, according to Bruno.Most read in FootballAn AC Milan fan account called Homeofmilan posted the news on Instagram and asked fans what they thought.Fans clashed in the comments with many slamming the idea as unrealistic while others praised its creativity.Kyle Walker gives brutal seven-word warning to Chelsea flop Joao Felix during AC Milan loss One angry Instagram user wrote: “I have seen many stupid things in my Life. But this is one of the most stupid ideas I have seen.”Another shot back: “A lot of people will hate on this idea but it’s honestly so cool and exactly what you should want for an urban development.”Inter Milan and AC Milan had previously considered redeveloping the iconic San Siro Stadium, but neither team considered the proposal viable.The clubs also considered knocking it down to build a new stadium but a local heritage commission found the site to have “cultural interest”, meaning it couldn’t be demolished. Officially known as the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, the grounds have homed AC Milan since 1927 and Inter from 1947.If the plans for the new stadium go ahead, it will be the first soccer arena built in Italy since 2011.Juventus opened their 40,000-seater Allianz Stadium in Turin in 2011.The plan would cost £1.5billionCredit: IONThe San Siro Football Stadium has been the joint home ground of Inter Milan and AC Milan since 1947Credit: Alamy More

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      More Serie A matches postponed including huge clash in title race as Pope’s funeral schedule confirmed

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      THE SERIE A have announced the postponement of more matches following the Pope’s death.Pope Francis died of a stroke and coronary failure on Easter Monday at the age of 88 after weeks in hospital with breathing problems.The Serie A have announced the postponement of three more matches following the Pope’s deathThe matches were postponed as they were scheduled for Saturday, which is when Pope Francis’ funeral takes placeIt was then announced that all of Monday’s fixtures would be moved out of respect to the pontiff and played on Wednesday.And now football chiefs announced that Saturday’s Serie A fixtures will also be suspended due to Francis’ funeral.There were three games scheduled for that day: Como vs Genoa, Inter Milan vs Roma and Lazio vs Parma. The match between Inter and the Giallorossi posed as the most crucial encounter with the former neck and neck with Napoli at the top of the table tied on points.Read More on FootballThe aforementioned matches are now expected to take place on Sunday instead. Pope Francis’ funeral will be held in St Peter’s Square, Roman Catholic cardinals decided on Tuesday.And the ceremony will be attended by several world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.The Pope was a massive football fan and watched his home country Argentina win the World Cup in 2022.Most read in FootballFifa president Gianni Infantino issued a statement saying he was “deeply saddened” by the pontiff’s death.Infantino posted on instagram: “I was privileged enough to spend some time with him on a couple of occasions, and he always shared his enthusiasm for football and stressed the important role our sport plays in society. Pope Francis is laid out in open coffin at The Vatican for key ceremony“All the prayers of the whole football world are with him.” More

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      Football matches postponed in Italy following death of Pope Francis and Serie A games on Easter Monday called off

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      ALL football matches in Italy have been postponed after the passing of Pope Francis.A Serie A statement confirmed the top flight would postpone all games on Easter Monday.The Serie A has postponed all games after the death of Pope FrancisCredit: APAs confirmed by the Vatican on Monday morning, the late Pope passed away at the age of 88.Four top flight games in Italy were scheduled to commence today, starting with Torino v Udinese at 11:30 UK time.A league statement released shortly after the announcement said: “Following the passing of His Holiness, Lega Nazionale Professionisti Serie A can confirm that today’s league games in Serie A and Primavera 1 have been postponed. “The date of the rearranged fixtures will be announced in due course.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe other top flight games affected by the decision today were Cagliari v Fiorentina, Genoa v Lazio and Parma v Juventus.There were also three games in the Primavera 1 – Italy’s development league – which were also hit by the postponements.It is currently unclear when the games will be rearranged.The late Pope had suffered from chronic lung disease and had part of one lung removed when he was younger.Most read in FootballHe was admitted to hospital on February 14 for a respiratory issue that developed into double pneumonia.His Holiness had been in hospital for 38 days. The day before his death, he had emerged on Easter Sunday to bless thousands of people in St Peter’s Square in a Popemobile tour.The Vatican statement on Pope Francis’ death said: “At 7:35 this morning (local time), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.” More