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      Barcelona’s unrecognisable XI from last visit to Inter Milan three years ago, with NO players remaining in Xavi’s squad

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      BARCELONA travel to Inter Milan in a blockbuster Champions League clash on Tuesday night.The Catalan giants have kicked off their European campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Bayern Munich and a 5-1 win over Viktoria Plzen.
      Griezmann is still contracted to Barcelona but on loan at Atletico MadridCredit: AFP
      How Barcelona lined up the last time they faced Inter Milan at the San Siro
      Rakitic left Barcelona for Sevilla at the end of the 2019/20 campaignCredit: Reuters
      Inter have also lost to Bayern and beaten Plzen, so the clash at the San Siro promises to be a pivotal one when it comes to both sides’ Champions League hopes.
      It is three years since these two European giants faced off, with Barcelona going through a huge squad rejuvenation in that time.
      Despite their financial crisis, players have continued to move in and out of the Nou Camp at a frightening pace.
      And SunSport have identified that ALL 11 players who started away at Inter Milan in December 2019 are no longer at the club.
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      In goal was Brazilian keeper Neto – who is now plying his trade at Bournemouth.
      The back three consisted of Clement Lenglet, Samuel Umtiti and Jean-Clair Todibo.
      Todibo joined Nice last year, while Umtiti and Lenglet are out on loan at Lecce and Tottenham respectively.
      Left wingback Junior Firpo is now at Leeds, while right wingback Moussa Wague joined Croatian side Gorica in the summer.
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      Ivan Rakitic is now at Sevilla after leaving Barcelona in 2020.
      Arturo Vidal and Carles Alena are also no longer with the Spanish giants following transfers to Flamengo and Getafe.
      Then up front, Barcelona played the pair of Antoine Griezmann and Carles Perez.
      Griezmann has since gone back to Atletico Madrid on loan, while Perez joined Celta Vigo, before being loaned to Jose Mourinho’s Roma.
      That Barcelona team did get the job done in 2019 as they beat Inter Milan 2-1 at the San Siro.
      In fact, Inter have not beaten Barca in any of their previous five meetings – a run which stretches back to the 2009/10 Champions League semi-finals.
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      On that occasion, Inter won the first leg 3-1 before losing the return fixture 1-0 – a result which was enough to see them progress through to the final.
      The Italian giants then went on to beat Bayern Munich 2-0 in the final and lift the trophy for a third time. More

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      How Zlatan Ibrahimovic met stunning girlfriend Helena Seger in furious row over AC Milan star’s badly parked Ferrari

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      AC MILAN star Zlatan Ibrahimovic met his long-term partner when she confronted him about his bad parking.Helena Seger, 52, has been with the Swedish legend for two decades and she has revealed the unusual way they met.
      Helena Seger has been with Zlatan Ibrahimovic for 20 yearsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Seger met Ibrahimovic due to him double parking his sports carCredit: AFP
      The couple have two kidsCredit: Getty
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a big fan of supercarsCredit: Getty
      The model claims she furiously went over to Ibrahimovic, 41, to tell him to move his car that was blocking her vehicle in and it was love at first sight.
      She told Elle magazine: “He had parked his Ferrari badly in a car park in Malmo. He had done so in a way that prevented my Mercedes from coming out.
      “Quite gruffly, I told him to move it right away. And yes, he saw something that he liked.”
      Both her and the former Manchester United star are known for their sometimes fiery personality and dedication to their profession.
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      Seger said: “It’s not easy to live with him, but I admit it, it isn’t with myself either.
      “I think I like Zlatan because I stand up to him, I too have an important background and I have built my career with a lot of sacrifice.”
      The couple have two sons – Maximilian, 16, and Vincent, 14 – but despite Ibrahimovic and Seger being together since 2002 they are not married.
      She lifted the lid on why they haven’t tied the knot: “Getting married could disturb my sense of independence.
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      “I don’t want to be labelled simply as the wife of a player, or the winner of a beauty contest.
      “I think people don’t know how much I have studied, worked and fought.”
      Seger is a model and also manages her business portfolio with reports suggesting she is in charge of a real estate company in Italy.
      Ibrahimovic won the Serie A title last season with AC Milan but he is yet to feature this campaign as he is out with a bad knee injury.
      There has been claims it could force him into retirement but the 14-time league winner dismissed speculation saying: “I am arrogant, zero fear. I’m well, I’m working every day to come back.
      “You will surely see it. When I come back, I will be heard, you can count on it. I will do it with violence.”
      Helena Seager and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have chosen not to get marriedCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea loanee Ethan Ampadu sets incredible unwanted Serie A record during Spezia’s clash at Lazio

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      CHELSEA ace Ethan Ampadu broke the history books for the wrong reason while out on loan at Spezia. The Welshman set a new all-time Serie A record during his side’s 4-0 defeat to Lazio.
      Ethan Ampadu had a nightmare game versus LazioCredit: Getty
      He gave away the fastest penalty in the league’s history bringing down Ciro Immobile after just 39 seconds.
      Ampadu dived in to bring down the Italian striker – but at least saw Immobile miss his spot kick.
      The on-loan Blue was booked for the foul and then subbed off after 66 minutes.
      The penalty broke the record for earliest ever given – surpassing the 42 seconds it took for Napoli hero Marek Hamsik to be fouled by AC Milan’s Mattia De Sciglio in 2015.
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      Immobile’s day improved despite the missed penalty as Lazio cruised to victory rising to third in the league table – helped by an inspired Sergej Milinkovic-Savic performance as he netted twice.
      Ampadu, 22, is on loan at Spezia, who narrowly avoided relegation last season.
      He also spent the previous campaign with Venezia as they finished bottom of Serie A in 2021/22.
      Ampadu has had a difficult time in Italy having played 33 times for the two clubs picking up 13 yellow cards and two reds in that period.
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      The versatile player can feature at centre-back, defensive midfield and even right-back on occasion.
      He will be hoping to make the Wales squad for the World Cup later this year having won 37 caps for his country.
      Ampadu has been on the books of Chelsea since 2017 and he has played 12 times for the Blues.
      Before his spells in Italy he spent time on loan at RB Leipzig and Sheffield United. More

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      Jose Mourinho posts hilarious snaps from Roma bus as banned boss watches win over Inter on TV in the San Siro car park

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      JOSE MOURINHO is the gift that keeps on giving.The Portuguese gaffer has documented his day watching Roma play against Inter Milan from the team team BUS outside the San Siro.
      Jose Mourinho watched Roma’s clash with his former side Inter Milan from the team busCredit: https://www.instagram.com/josemourinho/?hl=en
      Mourinho was serving a touchline ban after being sent off in the defeat to Atalanta earlier this monthCredit: https://www.instagram.com/josemourinho/?hl=en
      Jose Mourinho later snuck into the away team dressing room to celebrateCredit: https://www.instagram.com/paulodybala/?hl=en
      At one point Mourinho ventured outside the bus to pester his staffCredit: https://www.instagram.com/josemourinho/?hl=en
      Mourinho was sent off for storming onto the pitch in the 1-0 defeat to Atalanta last time out, meaning he had to serve a touchline ban for Saturday’s game.
      That meant the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss had no choice but to put his feet up and watch the action unfold from the team bus.
      And, in true Mourinho style, the 59-year-old kept fans updated on Roma’s 2-1 comeback win with a selection of hilarious posts.
      Federico Dimarco put the home side ahead, but goals from Paulo Dybala and ex-Manchester United man Chris Smalling have Mourinho and Co a valuable three points.
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      The manager uploaded a video of himself exhaling in frustration at having to watch on from the car park.
      Clearly being trapped on the coach was too much for him, as Mourinho hilariously said in a later video: “I’m going to die here.”
      At one point he ventured outside to pester staff and show fans his surroundings – with loads of kit laid out on the side of the road next to the bus.
      Despite being unable to bark instructions from the side of the pitch, he made sure to show his appreciation for his team.
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      Mourinho said in Italian while watching on: “Well done guys, great football.”
      The Roma boss finished off his ‘day in the life’ video with a post of himself celebrating madly alongside his bus drivers.
      Although it appears the Roma gaffer did manage to sneak his way into the dressing room to join in the celebrations.
      Roma goal scorer Dybala posted a picture on Instagram from inside the away changing room after the game – with Mourinho cheekily featuring in the snap.
      Chris Smalling scored the winner for Mourinho’s sideCredit: AP More

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      Chelsea exile Romelu Lukaku shows off ripped physique and six-pack as he poses in Calvin Klein underwear

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      CHELSEA exile Romelu Lukaku showed off his toned physique as he modelled for Calvin Klein. The Inter Milan striker left Stamford Bridge on loan in the summer after a frustrating year back in the Premier League.
      Lukaku looked in good shape as he posed for Calvin KleinCredit: Instagram / @calvinklein
      The striker has previously been criticised for being out of shapeCredit: Instagram / @calvinklein
      While injury has hampered him back in Italy, he started the season looking back to his best.
      And the photoshoot with Calvin Klein will lift hopes of Inter fans that he is ready to rumble on his return.
      The 29-year-old looked ripped on the fashion brand’s Instagram story as he posed in their micro stretch underwear.
      The black briefs are the only clothing on show as Lukaku showed off his strapping stature and six-pack.
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      Lukaku becomes just the latest football superstar to model the Calvin Klein briefs, with Tottenham ace Son Heung-min also stripping off for the fashion brand.
      The Belgian has previously been criticised during his spells in England for his weight and Lukaku has even hit back at his detractors on occasion.
      Inter even reportedly put him on a diet after he returned to the San Siro.
      He appeared to be back to his best as he scored in the Nerazzurri’s opening Serie A game of the season as they beat Leece.
      But Lukaku has missed several games after a thigh strain and has missed major clashes against rivals AC Milan and Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
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      He will be hoping to be back for a huge clash against Jose Mourinho’s Roma on Saturday.
      He is beloved by Inter fans after his superb two seasons at the club where he notched up 47 league goals in 72 Serie A games.
      It represents a sharp contrast to his time at Chelsea, when he clashed with the manager, fell out with the fans and consistently struggled to find the net after his £97.5m move. More

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      Paul Pogba reveals yellow stripe across ENTIRE FACE as new haircut leaves old Man Utd pal Jesse Lingard ‘in shock’

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      PAUL POGBA went to great lengths to pull off a new look that shocked his former Manchester United team-mate Jesse Lingard.The Juventus star paid a trip to his trusted barber A-Star, who cut his hair for much of his stay at Old Trafford.
      Paul Pogba paid a trip to his favourite barber Ahmed Alsanawi, aka A-StarCredit: @paulpogba
      The Juventus star looked pleased with his fresh trimCredit: @paulpogba
      Pogba’s new look was praised by his ex-team-mate Jesse LingardCredit: @paulpogba
      A-Star transformed the midfielder’s barnet and had him looking sharp with a fresh shape-up.
      The barber also applied a stripe of bleach across Pogba’s WHOLE face to create a blond streak which started at the top of his head and reached his chin, also cutting through his eyebrow and moustache.
      Pogba, 29, shared a quick clip of his haircut on Instagram alongside the caption: “No limit for the new look yeassirr! 🙌🏾🔥.”
      After A-Star was finished Pogba jokingly put him in a headlock and began giving him a noogie, and the barber did not look too pleased.
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      Lingard replied in the comments to poke fun at the ex-United star, joking that Pogba was a bully.
      He said: “Shock A-Star getting bullied again! Fresh trip PP.”
      Lingard is another regular client of A-Star, aka Ahmed Alsanawi, who is a favourite amongst Premier League stars.
      The likes of Eden Hazard and John Terry have all been happy customers in the past, with his shop in Chessington, Surrey a hotspot for Chelsea players in particular.
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      Even global superstars Kylian Mbappe and David Alaba have enlisted Alsanawi’s services previously.
      Pogba must also rate his skills highly as he has travelled from his base in Turin to visit A-Star. More

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s tattooed buttocks twitch as he undergoes electrotherapy in bid to return from injury

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC showed off some hidden artwork as he underwent electrotherapy on his BUM.The AC Milan superstar, 40, is fighting his way back to fitness after suffering what many assumed would be a career-ending knee injury last season.
      The AC Milan star showed a unique injury recovery treatmentCredit: Instagram
      Zlatan describes getting tattoos as being ‘like a drug’
      He insists he has no plans to retire yet – and showed fans the lengths he is going to to get back on the pitch in an Instagram post this week.
      But his 55 million followers got a little more than they bargained for when he shared the risque video.
      The clip shows Ibrahimovic’s backside covered with tattoos as he receives the treatment.
      And his bum can be seen twitching as he is given multiple electric shocks directly to the area.
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      In his autobiography, the star describes having tattoos is “like a drug” as he shows off some new ink.
      Zlatan has a giant lion head across his back and messages to God across his front.
      The AC Milan striker is thought to not be ready to take to the pitch again until the new year.
      But this has not impacted the longevity of Ibrahimovic’s career as he dismissed retirement talk.
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      He told Gazzetta dello Sport: “I am arrogant, zero fear. I’m well, I’m working every day to come back.
      “You will surely see it. When I come back, I will be heard, you can count on it. I will do it with violence.
      “Patience is needed, that’s the key now. I’m not going to retire, I’m coming back and I won’t give up.
      “If I see a player stronger than me, I’ll stop. But I haven’t seen him yet.”
      Ibrahimovic also announced his MOVIE debut recently.
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      He when shared the trailer for the upcoming Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom on Twitter.
      Zlatan has landed the role of Roman centurion Oneofus in the latest film adaptation of the French classic. More

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      Chelsea star Christian Pulisic ‘in transfer talks with Juventus with Blues set to demand £31m for winger’

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      CHELSEA winger Christian Pulisic is in talks over a move to Juventus, according to reports.The American has become a frustrated figure at the Blues with his game time limited.
      Christian Pulisic is reportedly wanted by JuventusCredit: Getty
      Pulisic fell out with Thomas Tuchel during the German’s time at the club and now reportedly wants a move away despite him being sacked.
      Juventus have held preliminary discussions with the player’s agent, who has made it clear Pulisic wants to leave at the end of the season, claim Calcio Mercato.
      They also report that Chelsea value him at £31million.
      It is unclear whether he has a way back into the team under Graham Potter, the ex-Brighton boss did sub him on in the one match he has took charge of so far.
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      The 24-year-old has another two years on his contract at Stamford Bridge and the club don’t plan to let him go for a cut price despite his relationship with the club becoming difficult.
      Pulisic has featured eight times this season and is yet to score or assists but he has only made one start and not played over 60 minutes in a game this campaign.
      Cheslea signed him back in 2019 for a fee reported of around £58million from Borussia Dortmund.
      He has gone on to play 123 times for the club scoring 25 goals.
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      Pulisic is expected to be a key man for the USA at the World Cup in Qatar later this year and he will get the chance to prove his doubters wrong against England in the group stage.
      As for Juventus, they have begun the season poorly and could need a new spark in attack as pressure builds on manager Max Allegri.
      The Turin based side see Juan Cuadrado and Angel Di Maria’s contract expire at the end of the season and therefore adding Pulisic to the squad may be necessary and Wolves’ Adama Traore. More