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      Juventus ‘promised to pay Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo £17m as secret documents leaked with Italian club investigated’

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      JUVENTUS allegedly promised to pay Cristiano Ronaldo £17million during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to bombshell secret documents.The Italian giants confirmed their players would take significant salary reductions when the world went into lockdown.
      Juventus allegedly agreed to pay Cristiano Ronaldo £17m in secret documentsCredit: PA
      Andrea Agnelli, left, and Pavel Nedved, right, are both being looked into by the Italian financial policeCredit: Getty
      That included the squad agreeing to waive four months of wages from March 2020.
      But La Gazzetta dello Sport state the club are being investigated amid claims they falsified documents including balance sheets in 2019, 2020 and 2021.
      And it is suggested the investigators are aiming to prove the salary cuts did not happen.
      Meanwhile, the report adds 16 Juventus officials – including president Andrea Agnelli, vice president Pavel Nedved and now-Tottenham chief Fabio Paratici – are being probed for their potential involvement.
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      Guardia Di Finanza, the Italian financial police, are currently digging to find private documents and agreements between the club and their players during the three-year period.
      However, Gazzetta claim they have already sourced a secret document signed by Ronaldo and Juventus, which emerged from wiretaps of some of the Old Lady’s directors last December.
      Those wiretaps allegedly made reference to a “famous document that should not have theoretically existed”.
      It is alleged the agreement – possibly omitted from official audits – vowed to pay Ronaldo £17m, even if he left the Turin-based team.
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      La Stampa, another Italian newspaper, reported on Monday that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was approached for a comment by prosecutors but refused to talk.
      Juventus were cleared of the accusation by the Sporting Justice earlier in 2022.
      The club – dumped out of the Champions League by Benfica – reiterated on Tuesday: “Salary reductions agreed with footballers in March 2020 would have been negotiated once competitions resumed and stadiums were reopened.”
      Ronaldo left Juventus for Manchester United in August 2021 in a £19.7m move on a deal initially worth around £480,000 per week.
      That has since dropped to £360,000 following the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League this season.
      He is expected to leave the Red Devils in 2023 – either when his contract expires or if a club makes an offer for him in the January window.
      As revealed by SunSport, Napoli want to bring Ronaldo back to Italy but his mammoth salary could be a problem. More

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      Chelsea lining up January transfer for Man Utd target Adrien Rabiot and may offer Hakim Ziyech to Juventus in swap deal

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      CHELSEA are set to make a winter swoop for Adrien Rabiot in order to beef up their midfield, it’s been claimed.The Juventus ace was on the verge of joining Manchester United in the summer after the two clubs agreed a fee for the midfielder.
      Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Adrien Rabiot in JanuaryCredit: REX
      Graham Potter is reportedly willing to offer Juve Hakim Ziyech to land Rabiot
      Rabiot was on the verge of leaving Manchester United in the summerCredit: REX
      The Red Devils, however, pulled out of a deal for the 27-year-old due to his sky-high wage demands.
      But Rabiot’s reported contract demands have reportedly not put off new Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
      Calciomercato claim the west Londoners are weighing up bringing the former Paris Saint-Germain man to Stamford Bridge in January.
      And it’s claimed they could be rivalled for the France international’s signature by their Premier League rivals Newcastle.
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      Potter is said to be willing to offer winger Hakim Ziyech to Juve in order to land his man.
      The Old Lady could very well accept the player-plus-cash deal as they’re reportedly already looking for a successor for Angel di Maria.

      But Juventus are said to be working on a new contract for Rabiot, who recently said of his future: “There was a lot of talk.
      “But I’ve always been focused both in training and in the game. The renewal? I don’t know.
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      “At the moment, there are other things to think about.
      “I’m focused on the pitch and doing well for the team, to get them out of the difficult and then we’ll see what happens.
      “Honestly, I’m not even thinking about the World Cup. I think it’s the same thing for the others. We need to stay focused on the club.”
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      Chelsea will be back in action on Tuesday night, travelling to Austria for their fifth Champions League Group E match against RB Salzburg.
      Rabiot and his Juve team-mates will also be in action on Tuesday, facing Benfica in their penultimate Group H match.
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      Franck Ribery breaks down in tears as Bayern Munich legend says goodbye to Salernitana before retirement aged 39

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      FRANCK RIBERY broke down in tears after bidding farewell to the Salernitana crowd and his football career.The former Bayern Munich winger announced his retirement this week.
      Franck Ribery broke down in tears as he waved goodbye to the Salernitana crowdCredit: Getty
      The winger announced his retirement this weekCredit: Getty
      Ribery had a glittering 22-year career and won the Champions League and Bundesliga nine timesCredit: Getty
      A knee injury has forced Ribery to hang up his boots, meaning his final game came against Roma in August.
      At the end of Salernitana’s win over Spezia on Saturday Ribery came out on to the pitch wearing a Salernitana shirt.
      The fans began to chant his name which caused the Frenchman to cry.
      He put his hands to his face to try and compose himself but looked visibly upset.
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      Some supporters also held up photos of the 39-year-old as he walked around the pitch saying goodbye.
      Ribery announced the end of his 22-year career earlier this week, saying: “The ball stops. The feelings inside me do not.
      “Thanks to everyone for this great adventure. 🙏🏼.”
      The former France international played for nine clubs including Marseille, Fiorentina and Galatasaray.
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      He was most successful at Bayern where he won Bundesliga nine times between 2008 and 2019 and won the Champions League in 2013.
      The veteran also represented France 81 times and finished with a runners-up medal at the 2006 World Cup. More

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      Ronaldo reveals pizza is his guilty pleasure as Man Utd star shares tips on how to stay in shape over 30

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’s guilty pleasure is a pizza shared with his son.The football star is renowned for his impeccable condition that has seen him rule as one of the most physically dominant players in the world.
      Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his guilty pleasure is a pizza shared with his sonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Man Utd star shows off his physique with Cristiano JrCredit: The Mega Agency
      He was spotted out enjoying a reasonably priced meal with his proud mum Dolores Aveiro last year after she travelled to England to watch his second debut for Manchester United.
      But Ronaldo has admitted in the past that even he is a sucker for a cheat meal, with the Portugal legend opting for a pizza to avoid a ‘boring’ life.
      He told YouTube channel ChrisMD: “The key is to take care of your body, train, do your recovery and eat properly.
      “Although sometimes I do eat pizza with my son, otherwise it would be boring.”
      CR7 claimed in 2018 that he has a ‘biological age of 23’ – and wants to continue playing into his 40s.
      Apart from the occasional treat with his boy, Cristiano Jr, Ronaldo sticks to a strict diet and has implemented Pilates-based routines that focus on resistance work to strengthen his core.
      Post-match exercise has also become a huge part of his regime, as the Portugal skipper heads straight to the swimming pool after a game.
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      But when Ronaldo first came to England, signing for Manchester United for the first time in 2003, he arrived with motivation having been called “too skinny” earlier in his career.
      He revealed: “It’s true, I was skinny. I had no muscle.
      “So I made a decision at 11 years old, I knew I had a lot of talent, but I decided that I was going to work harder than everybody.
      “I started sneaking out of the dormitory at night to go work out. I got bigger and faster.
      “I would walk onto the field, and the people who used to whisper, ‘Yeah, but he’s so skinny,’ now they would be looking at me like it was the end of the world.”
      Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford at the end of the summer transfer window, 12 years after leaving for Real Madrid.
      Ronaldo’s top tips

      Hard work: Motivation to be the best is key – which Ronaldo’s five Ballons d’Or prove.
      The world is your gym: Don’t limit yourself to exercising in one place. Complete your routine at home in the morning or at night.
      Booze ban: No more wild nights out if you want to stay so sculpted.
      You are what you eat: Balanced diet with plenty of protein to fuel your workouts is best. Sugary foods are worst.
      Ronnie says relax: Downtime at home with family and friends is a must, as well as plenty of sleep.

      And as one of the highest-paid footballers in the world, he can afford luxuries like a Cryotherapy chamber – for muscle regeneration to help him continue at the top of his game.
      The £50,000, walk-in piece of kit works miracles on the body, with Ronaldo having one installed in 2013 after hearing it had worked well for ex-Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery.
      Standing in the chamber for around three minutes, liquid nitrogen freezes Ronaldo to between minus 160 and minus 200 degrees Celsius.
      Cryotherapy beats muscle soreness and reduces swelling, inflammation or sprains – allowing the Red Devils forward to be ready for the next match or training session sooner.
      It helps him recover from his five high-intensity workouts a week, which includes a lot of sprinting.
      Though the Portuguese poster-boy insists all you need is a bedroom and spare time to get in shape.
      He said: “We do a lot of sprinting drills in training and they can be incorporated into your workout whether you are in the gym or outdoors.
      “Try and add it to every workout you do. Fit in exercise wherever you can.
      Here’s what Cristiano Ronaldo eats on a daily basis
      “You can do an abs workout in your bedroom when you wake up in the morning or before you go to bed.
      “If you get into a routine then it makes it easier as it will become a habit.”
      Ronaldo is not a vegetarian and he does not eat a plant-based diet, but does limit his meat intake because of the higher fat content.
      Fish is a key part of his diet with Lisbon speciality Bacalhau a Braz – a mixture of braised cod, onions, thinly sliced potatoes and scrambled eggs – one of his favourites.
      Ronaldo has said: “I eat a high protein diet, with lots of whole grain carbs, fruit and vegetables, and avoid sugary food.
      “Eat regularly. If you train regularly it’s important to keep energy levels high to fuel your body for better performance.
      “I sometimes eat up to six smaller meals a day to make sure I have enough energy to perform each session at top level.”
      It’s a far cry from the skinny teenager he once was, pictured here with Portugal U21s in 2003Credit: AFP
      Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United in 2004 without the muscle-bound frame we see todayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo had bulked up towards the end of his first spell with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Cristiano Ronaldo’s favourite food is Lisbon dish Bacalhau a Braz – a mixture of cod, onions, thinly sliced potatoes and scrambled eggsCredit: Instagram, @cristiano
      Cristiano Ronaldo, with Cristiano Jr, says downtime with the family is crucialCredit: Instagram @cristiano
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      ‘Out for four years?’ – Robbie Fowler pokes fun at Sky Sports after embarrassing Ciro Immobile injury gaffe

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      ROBBIE FOWLER could not resist a tongue-in-cheek pop at Sky Sports after they accidentally ruled Ciro Immobile out of the 2026 World Cup.Italian forward Immobile suffered a hamstring injury playing for Lazio in their goalless draw with Udinese on Sunday.
      Ciro Immobile has been sidelined due to a hamstring injuryCredit: Rex
      Robbie Fowler spotted a huge error by Sky Sports News as they reported the injury
      He was forced off in the 29th-minute and now media reports in his homeland are claiming it was a “medium-grade” tear.
      The 32-year-old now looks set to be out of action until at least the start of 2023.
      However, Sky Sports slipped out when reporting the news by forgetting that the Azzurri star and his nation failed to qualify for this year’s World Cup in Qatar.
      They reported: “Lazio striker Ciro Immobile a doubt for World Cup after medium-grade hamstring injury.”
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      Eagle-eyed Liverpool legend Fowler, 47, quickly spotted the error and shared a screenshot of the Sky Sports News ticker.
      And along with tweeting the snap, he wrote: “Must be some injury… out for 4 years?”
      His followers soon joined in the fun, with one commenting: “Immobile for 4 years!”
      Another wrote: “That’s a long time to be Immobile.”
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      Roberto Mancini’s Italy men were ever so impressive during Euro 2020 and gained plaudits for their performances.
      The Italians ended up winning the tournament, lifting the trophy at Wembley after beating England on penalties.
      But, just a year since the final, Italy are not taking part in the 2022 World Cup.
      Now they must wait until the next tournament, which will be held in 2026 across 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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      Immobile has scored six goals in seven Serie A appearances for Lazio this term and currently sits joint-top in the race for the Golden Boot.
      His team are fifth in the top-flight but now face seven matches in just three weeks in all competitions before the tournament gets underway in Qatar next month. More

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      AC Milan ace Hernandez’s ‘house burgled while wife and baby son are indoors’ just days after Juventus’ Di Maria targeted

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      THEO HERNANDEZ has become the latest Serie A star to have his house burgled. It comes after Juventus’ Angel Di Maria saw his home broken into earlier in October.
      Theo Hernandez pictured with wife Zeo CristofoliCredit: Splash
      Hernandez’s wife and child were present when the break-in occurredCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/CjLAtQMjjHq/?hl=en
      According to a report from Italian outlet Repubblica, a gang of thieves entered the home of the AC Milan star while he was absent from the property on Tuesday night.
      However, it is understood Hernandez’s wife, Zoe Cristofoli, and their six-month-old son were present during the ordeal.
      Once inside the robbers are said to have forced her to open a safe.
      Repubblica have reported that while the full amount is yet to be revealed, the sum is likely to be worth in the thousands of euros.
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      Thankfully, Hernandez’s family are not thought to be physically hurt – although they are shaken up.
      Investigators in Milan have since spoken to Cristofoli and are now looking into the details.
      Initial findings indicate the plan was well-organised, with the perpetrators waiting until Hernandez had left his home before climbing over the fence and breaking in.
      Ex-Manchester United star Di Maria was also targeted by thieves this month, with one of the suspects being arrested following an alarm sounding.
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      Di Maria has also been a victim of break-ins during his spells at United and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Specialised thieves are understood to frequently target luxurious homes in Milan, Turin and Naples. More

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      Jose Mourinho hails his Inter Milan Treble hero Dejan Stankovic as new Sampdoria boss’ side lose 1-0 to Roma

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      JOSE MOURINHO has hailed Dejan Stankovic after his Roma side edged past Sampdoria.Stankovic, 44, was a member of the Inter Milan squad that won the treble under the Portuguese boss.
      Mourinho shared a Instagram post hailing his former player
      Stankovic won the treble with Inter Milan under Jose
      But he could not defeat his former gaffer when his bottom-placed side came up against Mourinho’s Roman giants.
      The visitors won 1-0 thanks to a ninth-minute Lorenzo Pellegrini penalty.
      The ex-Manchester United manager, 59, heaped love onto student and “young bro” Stankovic after the match.
      He added a photo to his Instagram of the pair hugging after the game.
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      Inter arguably had the greatest season in their history with the duo, winning Serie A for the FIFTH consecutive season in 2009–10.
      They followed up with the Coppa Italia and the Champions League – the only Italian team to ever achieve the treble.
      But Stankovic’s Sampdoria side are struggling to lift themselves from the bottom of the nation’s top flight.
      Elsewhere, 13th-placed Fiorentina draw away to Leche.
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      Meanwhile, Frank Lampard has claimed he could learn the same amount from a League One manager as two-time Champions League winner Mourinho.
      The Everton boss has admitted football has moved on since Jose taught him the ways at Chelsea.
      Toffees gaffer Lampard played for Mourinho between 2004 and 2007, as well as the 2013-14 season.
      Speaking to Mike Calvin’s BT Sport podcast, Lamps revealed: “People ask me who were the managers that inspired you?
      “And as much as Jose Mourinho did, and I’ll always answer that, it was 20 years ago, nearly.
      “So for me to talk about an effect Jose Mourinho had on me 20 years ago is not necessarily relative to what’s now.
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      “I can learn as much as I can, and this is no disrespect, I’ll always say Jose because he changed my career.
      “But I could learn as much by listening to a podcast of a manager working in Division One now as I can from some of that from 20 years ago.” More

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      Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino favourites to replace Juventus’ Max Allegri with Italian giants ready to axe boss

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      JUVENTUS are set to sack manager Max Allegri with Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino favourites to replace him, according to reports. The Italian giants have had a poor start to the season, sitting eighth in the league table and on the brink of being knocked out the Champions League.
      Massimiliano Allegri is in his second spell at JuventusCredit: MAX ROSSI
      Juventus may have to convince Antonio Conte to leave SpursCredit: Reuters
      Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the Juventus jobCredit: AFP
      Allegri could be axed due to a number of disappointing performances, with the relationship between him and club president Andrea Agnelli being tested, claim Gazzetta dello Sport.
      Reports suggest he could be dismissed at the end of the season if not during.
      There have also been rumours some of the players have lost faith in Allegri, who had to get a police escort to his car after one shock defeat to stop angry fans confronting him.
      Conte, who played for Juventus and managed the club from 2011 to 2014, taking them to three Serie A titles, is linked with a move back to Turin and replacing him.
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      The Tottenham boss is considered by Juve as a “master at dealing with adversities”.
      Conte has been in charge in North London for nearly a year and has only ever stayed at one club longer than two seasons.
      Juve are also considering Pochettino as a potential option with the Argentine still looking for a new club since departing PSG.
      The ex-Spurs boss is considered as a top candidate by Agnelli.
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      Juventus have weighed up making a moving for former Real Madrid gaffer Zinedine Zidane but he is supposedly not interested as he is happy to wait for the France national team job.
      Thomas Tuchel has also been linked with the job after his brutal sacking from Chelsea but Conte and Pochettino remain the frontrunners.
      Allegri needs to turn results around and faces city rivals Torino at the weekend with crucial Champions League ties versus Benfica and PSG approaching. More