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      Serie A clash CALLED OFF at last-minute due to floods as club now face losing two key players for crunch clash

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      AC MILAN’S Serie A clash with Bologna has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions.The two teams were expected to face off on Saturday at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium.AC Milan Serie A clash with Bologna has been postponed due to extreme weather conditionsCredit: RexExtreme rain and flooding have hit Bologna in recent daysCredit: GettyHeavy rain has caused landslides, flooding, road closures and some power outagesCredit: GettySchools, parks and sports centres will remain closed in the cityCredit: GettyHowever, Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore announced that the game would not be played due to extreme rain and flooding that hit the region in recent days.Lepore added that heavy rains, which started on October 19, caused landslides, flooding, road closures and some power outages in several areas.The game between Milan and Bologna will be rescheduled, but no details are known at this point.However, it will be hard finding another time to host the Serie A clash due to the league and the Coppa Italia schedule as well as the fact both teams play in the Champions League this season.Read More on FootballThat unfortunate event will have especially serious ramifications for Milan, who will be without two key players in their upcoming crunch clash with Napoli.Those are Tijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez, who were due to serve a suspension at Bologna.Instead, the Rossoneri duo will now serve it on Tuesday’s crunch clash with Napoli at the San Siro.Paulo Fonseca’s side will be hosting the Serie A leaders, who are five points ahead of the fourth-placed Milan giants.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe municipality of Bologna said in a statement that the match would bring about 35,000 people near the most critical area of the city.Schools, parks and sports centres will remain closed in the city as a precaution.Napoli fans try and fail to prounce ‘Scott McTominay’_1But Milan chairman Paolo Scaroni said: “The match is postponed because with a decision that in my opinion is incomprehensible, the mayor has prohibited the match from being played even behind closed doors.”Bologna vs AC Milan will be rescheduled at a later dateCredit: APTijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez were suspended against Bologna and will now serve the ban against NapoliCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd chaos just 24 hours before Porto clash as flight to Portugal is delayed by THREE HOURS due to severe weather

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S flight to Porto has been delayed by three hours due to severe weather.Erik ten Hag’s men have come under fire for their dismal performance on Sunday as they lost 3-0 to Tottenham at Old Trafford.Manchester United’s journey to Portugal has been disruptedCredit: GettyThe travel difficulties come just 24 hours before their Europa League clashCredit: GettyIt is a crunch game for Man Utd as they eye a first European win of the campaignCredit: GettyCaptain Bruno Fernandes was spotted boarding the flight on WednesdayCredit: GettyAnd things are not getting much better off the field as the Red Devils were hit with delays to their journey to Portugal.Man Utd are set to kick off their second Europa League game of the season against Porto at 8pm BST on Thursday evening.They were due to take off for Portugal around 3pm on Wednesday, but did not leave until 6.10pm due to foggy and rainy conditions.Ten Hag’s press conference was due to take place at 7pm but has now been pushed back to 8.30pm.READ MORE ON MAN UTDFans have also suffered delays to their journeys.It is the latest inconvenience for manager Ten Hag – who is understood to have been given two games to save his job.Man Utd’s trip to Porto will be followed up by an away game in the Premier League against Aston Villa on Sunday.They failed to win their opening Europa League match as FC Twente held them to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford.Most read in Europa LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd the defeat to Spurs extended their winless streak to three matches – a run which started with a goalless draw against Crystal Palace.But captain Bruno Fernandes will be available for the trip to Villa despite being shown a red card against Tottenham.Patrice Evra is confident Erik ten Hag can turn it around at Man UtdMan Utd were successful in appealing the decision, meaning the Portuguese playmaker escapes a three-match ban.On the pressure he is under, Ten Hag said: “I’m not thinking about it, I’m not anxious.”We created a togetherness in the summer with the ownership and the leadership.”We made this agreement, and we were all behind it. We know the strategy [is to bring in] young players in a transition period.”They also know in May in all my last six seasons there were always trophies and that is what we are aiming for.” More

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      Incredible before and after video shows AFC Wimbledon’s progress fixing huge sinkhole after Carabao Cup clash postponed

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      AFC WIMBLEDON have issued an update on the pitch restoration at Plough Lane.The Dons were forced to postpone their Carabao Cup third round clash with Newcastle on Tuesday due to flooding.AFC Wimbledon have shared an update on their pitchCredit: AFC WimbledonThe Dons raised over £100,000 for repairsCredit: AFC WimbledonWork is underway to resurface the damaged part of the pitchCredit: AFC WimbledonAdverse weather conditions in the area caused “significant damage” to both the stadium itself and the pitch.A SINKHOLE formed by the corner flag, prompting the fan-owned club to start a fundraiser to pay for the damage.Work began on the pitch yesterday morning, with significant progress made in just a matter of hours.AFC Wimbledon shared a before and after clip of the work on social media last night.Read More in FootballIt showed the first steps of the pitch being evened out to repair the huge sinkhole.Wimbledon managed to raise over £100,000 for repairs by Wednesday afternoon.Newcastle donated £15,000 following the match postponement.The fixture has been pushed back to October 1 and moved to St James’ Park.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWimbledon will receive 45 per cent of the gate revenue from it.The winner of the clash will go on to face Chelsea in the fourth round.Watch AFC Wimbledon begin work fixing sinkhole on pitch after pumping more than 100,000 LITRES of water out of stadiumThe Dons hope to return to Plough Lane for their clash with Carlisle on October 12. More

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      Serie A clash involving Champions League club POSTPONED after torrential rain as 18-word statement released

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      ATALANTA’S clash against Como has been postponed due to a torrential downpour.The Serie A clash was set to kick-off at 7.45pm – but everyone now has to come back at the same time tomorrow.Atalanta vs Como has been called off and it was no surprise in the endCredit: EPAThe ball struggled to roll in the grass leaving the officials little choiceCredit: GettyKick-off was delayed by an hour then fans were sent homeCredit: ReutersFans took shelter at the back of the groundCredit: ReutersSme braved the conditions but it was all wasted in the endCredit: ReutersA statement from league chiefs initially confirmed: “Atalanta vs Como has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions. Another pitch inspection will be carried out shortly.”The players from both clubs had gone out onto the pitch to warm-up ahead of kick-off.But the action was compared to “water polo” by one fan watching on.The referee then carried out an inspection of the pitch by rolling the ball on the surface as the two captains watched on.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe ball struggled to move, getting stuck on the waterlogged grass and huge puddles also began to appear.A second inspection was then carried out 15 minutes later, with the referee deciding the game should go ahead.But Atalanta skipper Maarten De Roon reportedly called the decision “madness” as the rain continued to fall.After another discussion, the ref postponed the game until tomorrow as supporters inside the stadium were sent home.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAtalanta are in this season’s Champions League and drew 0-0 with Arsenal on Thursday last week.As for Como, they are winless in four games since promotion from the second tier.They are managed by Premier League legend Cesc Fabregas.Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini caught throwing SANDWICH out of car at AC Milan fans who were abusing him after game More

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      English football in chaos with SECOND game suspended for bad weather as fans say ‘the game’s gone soft’

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      THE CHAMPIONSHIP match between Coventry City and Swansea was suspended for about seven minutes due to heavy rain.This is the second game this week that gets paused due to severe weather conditions as the same thing happed in the Premier League fixture between Leicester and Everton.The Championship game between Coventry and Swansea was suspended due to heavy rainCredit: RexThe Swans were 2-1 ahead against the hosts at the Coventry Building Society Arena.But referee James Linington called both sets of players off the pitch on 68 minutes when the heavens opened and rain started pouring on the ground.The game was stopped for over five minutes with fans finding their own way to deal with the bad weather.But thankfully the rain slowed down and the two teams returned on the grass to restart where they left off.Read More on FootballThe incident took place after Leicester and Everton’s clash at King Power Stadium saw the second half being delayed for the same reason.But after five minutes of waiting for the heavens to close up, match officials were forced into resuming the 3pm blackout clash.Fans were left furious after two games were suspended on the same day and stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “The games gone f*****g soft.”Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother gasped: “What?”A third wrote: “Utter nonsense.”Tottenham legend Gus Poyet explains why Ange Postecoglou can end trophy hoodoo and win Carabao Cup despite Coventry horror showThis fan said: “Utterly embarrassing.”And that one commented: “What a farce.”THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Leicester vs Everton SUSPENDED due to adverse weather as King Power Stadium battered by torrential rainfall

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      THE second half of Leicester’s Premier League clash against Everton was delayed.The next 45 was pushed back due to the thunder and lightning at the King Power Stadium.The second half of Leicester’s home tie against Everton was suspendedThe downpour ruined viewing for fans in the first halfA team were seen testing the pitch at half-timeSpectators were forced to wear disposable raincoatsReferee Darren England spoke to Steve Cooper and Sean Dyche in the tunnel.And an official was also testing the pitch by bouncing a ball on it. Both sets players were asked to remain in the tunnel as torrential train poured down over the East Midlands.Lightning also flashed over the opening half as Everton went 1-0 up after a brilliant Iliman Ndiaye finish.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut after five minutes of waiting for the heavens to close up, match officials were forced into resuming the 3pm blackout tie.Fans inside the ground could barely see the action as the thunderstorm continued.And both sets of players are completely soaked, with Everton’s white shirts almost see-through.There were fears at half-time that the game could be abandoned.Most read in FootballWhile a linesman’s headset and microphone equipment had to be checked 10 minutes into the second half.The rainstorm began before kick-offA general view from inside the groundBoth sets of players are soaked throughCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSJordan Ayew went close shortly after the restart before a drenched El Khannouss was hooked off in the 55th minute.Leicester kept on making the wrong decision in the final third before Dominic Calvert-Lewin was denied on the counter in the 65th minute.Premier League Drama: Football Kicks Off and Glamour Models!But the rain didn’t completely ruin things for the home side who equalised through Stephy Mavididi.The Foxes continue to push for a winner.The BBC weather reports shows that the rainstorm is not able to let up any time soon.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Hungarian Grand Prix fears as pit lane FLOODED less than 48 hours before first qualifying session

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      HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX preparations have been hit with a massive blow as the pit lane is flooded.The first practice is scheduled to take place this Friday at 12:30pm BST but the weather has cast some doubt on the current timetable.The Hungarian Grand Prix pit lane has been flooded just 48 hours before the eventThere is good reason to believe the Hungarian GP will go as plannedSome shocking images have shown the pit lane covered in water due to rainfall just 48 hours before the event kicks off at the Hungaroring near Budapest.Formula One fans were left in utter shock as they stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “Powerboat racing here we come!”Another commented: “Isn’t this week supposed to be a hot asf week?”Read More on F1 A third one wrote: “Is that from this week?”This fan said: “So is the race happening?”And that one stated: “I hope it will dry up just in time before the race!”However, the weather forecast has left plenty of promise ahead of the event.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt’s expected to be a hot weekend in Hungary, therefore the water could evaporate.On Friday, F1 enthusiasts can expect sunny intervals and a gentle breeze with a high of 33C.Saturday and Sunday are expected to be even sunnier with the temperature reaching 34C on race day.Lewis Hamilton makes history as he WINS thrilling British GP and breaks near three-year drought🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Scotland vs Slovakia women’s clash suspended due to rain and lightning as BBC coverage becomes unwatchable

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      SCOTLAND Women’s fixture against Slovakia had to be suspended due to a biblical downpour of rain, thunder and lightning.Pedro Martinez Losa’s side were taking on Slovakia in a UEFA Women’s Championship Qualification match at the Stadion pod Zoborom in Nitra, Slovakia.A huge downpour of rain forced Scotland vs Slovakia women to be suspendedCredit: X @BBCSportScotThe ref took players off the pitch with thunder and lightning overheadCredit: X @BBCSportScotThe visitors had taken the lead just after half-time through Claire Emslie.However, in the 58th minute with the score 1-0, adverse weather forced the game to be stopped.Referee Merima Čelik ordered the players off the pitch with visibility extremely low as rumbles of thunder and flashes of lightning were also seen.Both teams stayed inside whilst the officials periodically came to check on the pitch and how the weather was developing.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt appeared as if play would be unable to resume, with the rain so fierce that the ball was unable to bounce on the waterlogged pitch.Fortunately, after a 40 minute delay, Bosnian whistler Celik allowed play to resume.Both teams had a 10-minute warm-up before the game got back underway, though lightning could STILL be seen.Even the restart was unorthodox, with the ref resuming play with a drop ball inside the box.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollowing the restart, Emslie doubled Scotland’s lead in the 71st minute.The goal confirmed a 2-0 win for the Scots, and left them undefeated in League B Group 2 of European Championship qualifying.SunSport’s Latest Euro 2024 headlinesFollowing the result, Scotland have now won four games and drawn once in their qualifying campaign.Scotland’s final game of the group will see them host Serbia at the Wyre Stadium on Tuesday, 16 July.Top 20 UK sporting moments of the 21st century, voted by fans1.  Sir Andy Murray winning Wimbledon in 20132. Jonny Wilkinson’s last-minute drop goal for England against Australia to win the 2003 World Cup3. The Lionesses winning the Women’s Euros in 20224. Leicester City winning the Premier League in 2015/165. Sir Mo Farah’s double gold at the 2012 Olympics – 5,000m and 10,000m6. Sir Steve Redgrave winning his fifth consecutive Olympic rowing golds in 20007. ‘The Miracle of Istanbul’ – Liverpool’s comeback from 3-0 down to win the Champions League against AC Milan in 20058.  England winning the Ashes in 20059.  England’s Cricket ODI World Cup win in 201910. David Beckham’s last-minute free-kick against Greece in 2001 to secure England’s qualification for the 2002 World Cup11. Manchester City FC’s men’s team completing a historic treble in 2023 (winning the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champion’s League)12.  Sir Chris Hoy’s triple gold at the 2008 Olympics in track cycling13. Sir Lewis Hamilton winning his seventh Formula 1 championship in 202114. Emma Raducanu winning US Open title in 202115. Dame Kelly Holmes’ double gold at the 2004 Olympics for the 800m and 1500m races16. Ben Stokes’ Ashes-saving 135 not out at Headingly in 201917. Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill’s heptathlon gold at the 2012 Olympics18. Sir Bradley Wiggins’ Tour de France victory in 201219.  Ronnie O’Sullivan winning with seventh snooker World Championship in 202220.  Paula Radcliffe’s marathon world record in 2003 More