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Antonio Conte is an Italian football manager and former player who currently manages Serie A side Napoli. As a midfielder, Conte made his mark at local club U.S. Lecce before becoming a legend at Juventus. His illustrious playing career includes five Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia, a UEFA Champions League, and a UEFA Cup. He also represented Italy in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. Conte¿s managerial journey began in 2006, leading Bari to a Serie B title. He later guided Juventus to three consecutive Serie A titles and achieved Premier League success with Chelsea.
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06/06/24 10:24Romelu Lukaku has revealed who is the best manager he has had during his career. It comes as his disastrous second spell at Chelsea could end this summer.Napoli confirm the appointment of Antonio Conte as new manager - with former Chelsea and Tottenham boss penning three-year deal with Serie A side
05/06/24 10:11The 54-year-old coach is the fourth head coach to be appointed since the departure of Scudetto-winning manager Luciano Spalletti following the 202-23 season.Antonio Conte 'could reach a deal to become Napoli coach this weekend' as the club's interest in Europa League-winning manager Gian Piero Gasperini cools 'amid new Atalanta deal'
25/05/24 07:06The former Chelsea and Inter Milan manager has been closely linked with the role at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona since April amid a torrid season for the 2023-24 Scudetto-winners.Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham stars fly to Australia to play at the MCG - and Spurs fans are FURIOUS about the trip
20/05/24 02:59Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham Hotspur stars finished fifth in the Premier League, earning them the right to play in the Europa League - but their fans soon switched from celebrating to criticising.Ange Postecoglou's pre-meditated rant was about something more significant than some Spurs fans wanting his team to lose, writes IAN LADYMAN
15/05/24 01:00IAN LADYMAN: Postecoglou's demeanour was of a man irked about something more than a handful of supporters suggested his team may wish to lose to prevent Arsenal winning the title.Antonio Conte 'reaches an agreement to become Napoli's next coach on £5.5million-per-season deal' as ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss closes in on return to the dug-out
27/04/24 09:39Conte has been out of coaching since he left Tottenham by mutual consent in March 2023 after they exited the Champions League and the FA Cup.Arne Slot has been compared to Pep Guardiola, is 'the most attack-minded coach in the Netherlands since Johan Cruyff' and 'holds all the power at Feyenoord'... what Liverpool fans can expect if he replaces Jurgen Klopp
23/04/24 17:40The Feyenoord boss has emerged as a strong contender to succeed Klopp. Slot is a cutting-edge operator with an exciting brand of football, and could prove to be a shrewd appointment.Eric Dier reveals Ange Postecoglou does NO tactical work in training... as he opens up on his experience playing under the Tottenham boss
08/04/24 21:49The defender was a key man under Mauricio Pochettino, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte while in north London, racking up 365 appearances in total for the club.Daniel Levy, your £3m bonus is obscene while you price out loyal fans, writes PAUL NEWMAN - a lifelong Tottenham supporter and season ticket holder
04/04/24 01:00PAUL NEWMAN: Just as we are told one of the most expensive season tickets in football is going up next year comes news that Levy has seen his enormous salary rise from £3.3 to £3.6millionAntonio Conte is 'the first name on Bayern Munich's list ahead of Xabi Alonso' to replace Thomas Tuchel... and the former Tottenham boss could be reunited with Harry Kane and Eric Dier at the Allianz Arena
20/03/24 01:00Antonio Conte has emerged as Bayern Munich's preferred candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel, according to reports in Italy.Juventus suffer 40-day collapse and Massimiliano Allegri is to blame, Roberto D'Aversa replicates Zinedine Zidane's headbutt and Teun Koopmeiners is becoming a star... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from Serie A this weekend
11/03/24 18:02ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Another weekend of Italian top flight action is over with Inter Milan further extending their lead at the top of the table. Mail Sport picks out 10 things we learned from the weekend.Richarlison reveals details of awkward conversation with Antonio Conte at Tottenham after he was late for a team meeting, with breakdown in communication leading to hilarious interaction between the pair
07/03/24 15:45Conte was appointed Spurs manager in November 2021, lasting 16 months until he was sacked in March 2023 after slating the club, staff and players in a press conference.YouTube influencer shares incredible POV footage of what it's like to play with Eden Hazard, Kaka and Didier Drogba in 'Match for Hope'
24/02/24 15:33A host of footballing legends were on show in Friday's star-studded 'Match for Hope' in Qatar and one of the players involved has given fans an insight into what it was like to play with them.Harry Kane has had SIX managers sacked in just over four years as Thomas Tuchel is shown the exit door at Bayern Munich (so does Gareth Southgate now have to watch out?!)
21/02/24 15:32Harry Kane has had six managers sacked since November 2019 after Bayern Munich confirmed on Wednesday that Thomas Tuchel will leave the club at the end of the season.Ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte 'wants to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich', with Italian identifying them as his 'dream club' as he eyes return to management
20/02/24 07:43Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on becoming the next Bayern Munich manager as the pressure ramps up on Thomas Tuchel. Bayern have lost their last three games in all competitions.Eden Hazard reveals the one manager he didn't like working under at Chelsea... but admits that the coach was able to get the best out of him
19/02/24 05:00The winger featured under various different managers including Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Rafa Benitez, Maurizio Sarri, Roberto Di Matteo and Guus Hiddink.Harry Kane 'deserves to win trophies', claims Antonio Conte, as the former Tottenham boss insists the England captain is 'a more complete player than before' after £100m summer switch to Bayern Munich
15/02/24 21:31The England captain became Spurs' all-time top goal-scorer in 2022-23 before departing the north London outfit in the summer, sealing a seismic £100million switch to Bayern Munich.Antonio Conte insists he 'does NOT regret' rant calling out Tottenham players' mentality and blaming Daniel Levy for their lack of silverware - as Italian says he has 'good feelings' for the club, 11 months on from his sacking
14/02/24 13:58Antonio Conte has revealed his true feelings on his infamous rant about Tottenham and his former players following a 3-3 draw at Southampton last season and admits he 'doesn't regret' anything.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Antonio Conte wants to stay in Italy after his failed stint at Tottenham... he has not shut the door on Napoli and could accept their proposal to take over this summer - but he still loves Juventus
13/02/24 16:34ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: He is currently out of work after his break up with Tottenham and has decided to return to live in Turin, to be close to his daughter Vittoria and her family.Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists AC Milan 'are happy with' Stefano Pioli despite links between the Serie A giants and former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte
03/02/24 11:32Zlatan Ibrahimovic has given his backing to current AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli, despite the club being linked with a move for Antonio Conte.Antonio Conte 'agrees to take a huge new job from next season after talks with Zlatan Ibrahimovic' - having been out of work since leaving Spurs 10 months ago
30/01/24 09:24Conte has been jobless since being sacked by Tottenham last year following a brutal tirade against his players. His clinical communication style left supporters with an icy impression.Roma appoint Daniele De Rossi as head coach just HOURS after sacking Jose Mourinho, as club legend signs deal until the end of the season with the Italian side
16/01/24 09:44De Rossi, who, though he made over 600 appearances in Roma's midfield, has limited coaching experience having worked with the Italian federation and Serie B side SPAL.Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon is in talks with Brentford over a potential loan deal - as 27-year-old Spaniard had his contract with Man United cancelled
15/01/24 00:56The 27-year-old defender made a strong start to life at Spurs after being signed from Real Madrid after he went on loan to Sevilla in 2019.Nottingham Forest appoint England U19s boss Simon Rusk as specialist set-piece coach with owner Evangelos Marinakis intent on improving Reds' effectiveness in both penalty areas
14/12/23 09:18TOM COLLOMOSSE: Rusk was manager of Stockport in 2021 and also worked with Brighton Under 23s from 2015-21, after a playing career spent largely in the lower leagues.Nottingham Forest are considering former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner as an option if they sack under-fire Steve Cooper... with the Austrian looking for a new club after leaving the Bundesliga side last season
11/12/23 09:53The 49-year-old left Eintracht Frankfurt at the end of last season and was an early contender to replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham, while Crystal Palace also showed an interest in the past.Former Spurs and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte TEASES end to his sabbatical and a return to old side Juventus... as he reveals 'you can always dream and hope'
25/11/23 10:34Former Tottenham and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte has teased a possible return to management with his old side Juventus. Conte has been without a job since leaving SpursRIATH AL-SAMARRAI: If Chelsea and Manchester City did cheat their way to glory, the Premier League must have the guts to ensure their punishment fits the crime
18/11/23 18:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: With Everton whacked to the boundary rope over financial breaches, you can only wonder how they are feeling over at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea 'could be handed a points deduction' after leaked documents revealed 'a string of payments during Roman Abramovich's tenure that may have breached financial fair play'
15/11/23 09:28The investigation revealed a series of payments worth tens of millions of pounds during Roman Abramovich 's tenure as club owner, which may have undermined financial fair play rules.RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Tottenham have handled Harry Kane's exit awfully well, but Ange Postecoglou's thin squad will be challenged when the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian Cup come around
24/10/23 17:15RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Dejan Kulusevski is certain that Tottenham's place at the top of the Premier League has been assisted by missing out on European football.Jamie Carragher argues Spurs fans would be 'delighted' with a place in the Champions League spots on Monday Night Football... and Wolves manager Gary O'Neil praises Ange Postecoglou's outlook
23/10/23 19:10Jamie Carragher has argued Tottenham fans will be 'delighted' should their side finish in the Champions League spots at the end of the season.Antonio Conte reveals he rejected 'HUGE' offer from Saudi Arabia as he plots a return to management in Italy...but reveals he regrets ever leaving Juventus
16/10/23 19:55Antonio Conte has revealed he rejected a 'huge' offer to manage in Saudi Arabia as he plots a return to coaching in Italy after leaving his post as Tottenham manager in March.Antonio Conte takes a dig at Tottenham claiming he would 'like to coach a team who has recently won' - after the Italian manager is heavily linked to take over at Napoli
14/10/23 13:20The Italian manager is currently out of work following his unceremonious exit from Spurs in March. Conte has also been heavily linked to take over at Napoli.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Rudi Garcia has damaged Napoli by bringing tension and making it clear that no player is irreplaceable... Antonio Conte is their No 1 choice to succeed him but his fiery style could cause an explosion
12/10/23 17:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Aurelio De Laurentiis is ready to hire a new coach - just months after bringing Rudi Garcia - seeking a manager who can bring more technical prowess to the Serie A team.Napoli 'to propose mutual contract TERMINATION with Rudi Garcia' after chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed he's having a 'bad time' with the manager
11/10/23 10:52While Spalletti guided them to their first league title in three decades, they have made a slow start under Garcia this season, sitting fifth in the standings - seven points off leaders AC Milan.Antonio Conte 'is keen to take over at Napoli' with the former Tottenham boss 'top of the list to replace under-fire Rudi Garcia' after poor start to the season from the Serie A champions
10/10/23 23:58Despite storming to the Serie A title last year and reaching the Champions League quarter finals, Napoli could be close to parting with a second manager since the end of the 2022-23 campaign.MATT BARLOW: Eden Hazard was the jewel of Chelsea's glittering success and the best footballer in England... so why has the playmaker quit aged 32?
10/10/23 21:30For a time, Hazard was simply the finest footballer on these shores. If one clip can encapsulate his individual brilliance, it is a goal against Arsenal on the way to his second Premier League title.How are Tottenham getting on without Harry Kane after the talismanic Spurs captain joined Bayern Munich for £100m?
09/10/23 18:03What happens when you take 30 league goals away from a team that had already slumped to an eighth-placed finish last season? For Tottenham, you get set free - at least according to the stats.Tottenham star reveals Ange Postecoglou's pre-match dressing room talk that helped Spurs battle back against Arsenal as the Australian is credited for bringing the club 'together like a family'
25/09/23 16:25Ange Postecoglou has been credited for creating a feel-good factor at Tottenham after Spurs twice rallied to come from behind against Arsenal in Sunday's north London derby.James Maddison has 'single-handedly' changed the way Tottenham play, Jamie Redknapp claims, as pundit hails performance in North London Derby
24/09/23 19:48Jamie Redknapp has hailed James Maddison's performance in the North London Derby, believing that he 'single-handedly' changes the way that Tottenham play.Antonio Conte and Nuno's sides rolled over in recent years, while Andre Villas-Boas was hit for five... Spurs managers have endured nightmare first trips to Arsenal, so can Ange Postecoglou fare any better?
24/09/23 09:41Ange Postecoglou has endured a dream start to his Spurs reign and heads into his first north London derby with optimism as they travel to Arsenal on Sunday, but the history books offer glum reading.DANNY MURPHY: This north London derby promises to be different - with Spurs' new-look attacking side ready to take on rivals Arsenal without Harry Kane... but how will Ange Postecoglou approach the must-win match?
24/09/23 00:00DANNY MURPHY: This promises to be a north London derby with a difference - Tottenham might go for it with Ange Postecoglou in charge rather than Jose Mourinho or Antonio Conte.Yves Bissouma won't even let a flat tyre be an excuse as he leads by example as one of Ange Postecoglou's biggest players in Tottenham's impressive start to the season
23/09/23 23:48JAMES SHARPE: Yves Bissouma has revealed how a flat tyre and London traffic led to Ange Postecoglou telling him how to be a leader at Tottenham .ROB DRAPER: Ange Postecoglou took over as manager of his mates' team aged 12 and won his first title... No wonder he's changed the face of Tottenham already
23/09/23 21:30ROB DRAPER: Before Ange seems a long time ago now. The dark cloud that descended over the club in the reigns of Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte- seems to be lifting.Tottenham are 'set to trigger a one-year extension' clause in Son Heung-Min's contract - in a bid to keep the South Korean at the club until 2026
21/09/23 17:38Following the summer transfer saga that surrounded Harry Kane , who had just 12 months remaining on his deal in the north London, the club will be looking to avoid a repeat in the future.Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy admits he made a 'MISTAKE' hiring Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte
21/09/23 15:54On Tuesday night, the Spurs chief sat down with Son-Heung Min and Ange Postecoglou at a fans forum to answer some questions from supporters.SIMON JORDAN: After many missteps, Spurs find a proper manager who feels like the perfect fit
20/09/23 17:00SIMON JORDAN: Perhaps Tottenham needed to hit rock bottom and suffer the darkness of Antonio Conte to see the light of Ange Postecoglou.Tottenham announce Ivan Perisic has suffered an ACL injury in 'non-contact training' and will undergo surgery in a huge blow to Ange Postecoglou's side
20/09/23 12:10The midfielder came off the bench for Tottenham and played a vital role in the club's comeback against Sheffield United on Saturday, but he will now undergo surgery and likely miss the season.Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy admits it was a 'MISTAKE' to appoint 'trophy managers' Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte as he praises 'breath of fresh air' Ange Postecoglou
20/09/23 10:11Levy received heavy criticism for his appointment of Mourinho, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino in 2019 and Conte, who went into the club after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked.Lionel Messi brands Tottenham star 'the BEST in the world' after another stunning display in fresh start under Ange Postecoglou
08/09/23 23:46Heavily-criticised under former managers Nuno Espirito Santo and Antonio Conte, the 25-year-old has flourished in a team with stronger attacking instincts and able to hold the ball for longer.Tottenham cult hero RETIRES from football at the age of 34 after going a year without a club... with the midfielder having also featured for QPR and West Brom
05/09/23 12:51The Brazilian was a regular starter for the side during his four years at White Hart Lane, and featured in a number of star-studded clashes that helped establish the midfielder as a cult hero.Loyalty gets you nowhere in football, so why should Mohamed Salah stay at Liverpool?
31/08/23 17:00IAN LADYMAN: A story goes that Ange Postecoglou took a look at midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg trying and failing to take a ball on the half turn in midfield and decided he wasn't for him.Tottenham defender Djed Spence completes £1m loan move to Leeds after making just six appearances last season following £20m switch from Middlesbrough
30/08/23 08:38In his debut season at Tottenham Spence made just six appearances and spent the second half of the campaign on loan in Ligue 1 with Rennes.Tottenham defender Djed Spence is closing in on a £1m loan move to Leeds after making just six appearances last season following £20m switch from Middlesbrough
29/08/23 15:01The 23-year-old has struggled for game time in north London after his exceptional 2021-22 campaign prompted Spurs and then-manager Antonio Conte to secure his services .Mike Dean admits he didn't step in on 'major, stupid' VAR decision to protect his 'mate' Anthony Taylor from 'grief' over a 96th-minute equaliser he should have disallowed
25/08/23 07:40The former Premier League referee was the VAR official when Cristian Romero pulled Marc Cucurella's hair before Kane scored a last-minute equaliser as Spurs drew 2-2 at Chelsea in April 2022.Richarlison has failed to fire at Tottenham so far but Harry Kane's exit is an opportunity - so how does Ange Postecoglou bring his Brazil form to Spurs?
23/08/23 19:00Richarlison is an idol to so many, a £60million spearhead of probably the biggest footballing country on the planet, who only scored one Premier League goal last season.Roberto Mancini's shock Italy exit came at the end of a worn-out relationship and an internal split - but who is best placed for the job now?
14/08/23 19:14ALVISE CAGNAZZO: The news confirmed at the weekend lifted the lid on a worn-out relationship, a stark contrast to Italy's Euro 2020 triumph, and marked the end of his five-year stint.Tottenham ACCEPT £12.9m bid for Davinson Sanchez from Spartak Moscow, but other clubs including Galatasaray remain keen on the out-of-favour defender
25/07/23 07:58The 54-time Colombian international faced the embarrassment of being booed by his own fans last season when he lasted just 23 minutes before he was subbed off during a 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth .Cristian Romero admits Tottenham were a 'divided club' and in a 'bad way' under Antonio Conte... before he praises Ange Postecoglou for changing the mood already
24/07/23 21:30Cristian Romero is the first Tottenham star to reveal how bitter divisions inside the camp sent last season into a tailspin.Tottenham flop Davinson Sanchez emerges as target for Spartak Moscow... with Russian side targeting £10m deal, six years after he joined Spurs for £42m
24/07/23 15:35Sanchez has struggled to live up to weight of his record fee and has only made more than 30 Premier League appearances in a single season once, during his debut campaign.Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma enjoying new lease of life under 'uncle' Ange Postecoglou... as he hails new boss for lifting morale and improving style after Antonio Conte's dramatic exit
19/07/23 23:06Yves Bissouma is relishing a fresh lease of life under Tottenham's new regime and hailed the avuncular leadership of Ange Postecoglu for reviving morale.Leeds close in on permanent signing of Chelsea midfielder Ethan Ampadu, who is the club's LONGEST-SERVING player - despite having made only 12 appearances for the Blues
17/07/23 11:14The 20-year-old joined the Blues from Exeter City in 2017, and has since made a mere 12 appearances during his loan-strewn career at the west London side.Cesar Azpilicueta will end his glittering 11-year Chelsea career today as he gets set to sign for Atletico Madrid on a free transfer after turning down Inter Milan
06/07/23 09:19The 33-year-old has one year left on the extension he signed with Chelsea last summer, but will be allowed to depart for nothing, calling time on his trophy-laden Chelsea career.MATT BARLOW: Micky van de Ven is tall, quick and just 22... £34m-rated Dutch defender has been compared to Virgil van Dijk and could be the ideal signing for new Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou
05/07/23 18:00MATT BARLOW: Van de Ven is 22 and recently captained the Netherlands in the Under-21 Euros. He is tall and strong with extreme pace, hence the Van Dijk comparisons, and naturally left-sided.Ange Postecoglou makes promises to Tottenham fans about what to expect under his management - as he gets to work on his first day as Spurs boss
01/07/23 09:41Postecoglou, 57, was named Antonio Conte's successor last month and has been tasked with taking Spurs up the Premier League table after a lowly eighth place finish last term.Tottenham confirm seven stars have been released by the club, including a former PSG star who was a fan favourite - plus a winger who has signed for Standard Liege
30/06/23 23:00New coach Ange Postecoglou is looking to lead the club into a new era after a turbulent campaign under Antonio Conte - who left in March before being replaced by assistant Cristian Stellini.Cristian Stellini shares his thoughts on the season 'with a THOUSAND problems' at Tottenham - as he reveals the impact of Antonio Conte's illness and the death of Gian Piero Ventrone on Spurs' turbulent campaign
14/06/23 16:03The Italian manager came to Spurs in 2021 as assistant manager under Antonio Conte, and was handed the reins after the former Inter Milan boss was fired in dramatic circumstances in March.Antonio Conte takes a thinly-veiled swipe at his old club Tottenham and accuses them of lacking ambition - insisting the club 'decided to settle for less' when he left north London
14/06/23 10:17The Italian manager, who left Spurs by mutual consent after publicly criticising his players during an explosive tirade in March, claims the club 'decided to settle for less' by letting him go.'Disappointed' Celtic insist they 'did all we could' to keep Ange Postecoglou from leaving for Tottenham as the Scottish champions begin their search for the Australian's successor
06/06/23 10:07Celtic chairman Peter Lawwell thanked Postecoglou for his brilliant contribution during his two years at Parkhead, adding the the club had tried to convince him to stay.Spurs fans continue their campaign against Ange Postecoglou becoming Tottenham manager: 'They won't respect him, they won't give him time, they won't allow him to play Ange Ball'
06/06/23 06:48Nothing but formalities stand between Ange Postecoglou taking over as manager at Tottenham next Premier League seasons, but a pocket of disgruntled Spurs fans are still rallying against himHow Ange Postecoglou went from fleeing Greece in a boat to being on the verge of coaching Tottenham: Everything you need to know about the Aussie football genius being chased by Premier League giants
05/06/23 07:28Ange Postecoglou remains a football enigma in the eyes of many, an Aussie unknown that is somehow set to fill the big shoes left under the desk at Tottenham. Here is his story...Ange Postecoglou is OPEN to joining Tottenham and would consider a formal approach after failing to publicly rule himself out of the running - although talks would only take place after the Scottish Cup final
01/06/23 17:26SAMI MOKBEL: While the opening weeks of Tottenham's search focused on Julian Nagelsmann and Arne Slot, the Parkhead boss has been a fixture on Spurs' list of candidates.Cristiano Ronaldo's EXPLOSIVE Man United farewell, managers behaving badly, the spectacular reinvention of John Stones and THAT Antonio Conte rant... Mail Sport's alternative awards for the 2022-23 Premier League season
31/05/23 21:00JOE BERNSTEIN: In what was a pulsating and entertaining campaign, there has been a title race, an intriguing battle for Europe, along with a desperate relegation scrap.Postecoglou has Celtic believing again, Amorim ended Sporting Lisbon's 19-year wait for a title and Enrique has proven he can conquer Europe... so who should Spurs go for as their next boss?
30/05/23 19:00It took Tottenham 72 days to appoint Nuno Espirito Santo in June 2021 after sacking Jose Mourinho. Less than two years later, they find themselves back where they started.The good, the bad... and the funny! Mail Sport's writers pick their best players, goals, matches and moments from a thrilling Premier League season - and make predictions for the next campaign
29/05/23 22:27Southampton, Leeds and Leicester were relegated, with Everton surviving by the skin of their teeth on the final day. While Man City won the title (again) after hauling back long-time leaders Arsenal.Romelu Lukaku and Olivier Giroud showcase their striking prowess for the Milan sides, Juventus boss Max Allegri flops AGAIN and champions Napoli drop more points as a reset beckons... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from Serie A this weekend
29/05/23 21:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: The penultimate round of fixtures in Italy's top flight for the 2022-23 season again provided plenty of goals, controversy and drama.'I don't know honestly… we will see': Dejan Kulusevski admits his Tottenham future remains uncertain as the club considers triggering £24.9m clause to make loan move from Juventus permanent
29/05/23 09:53The 23-year-old joined on an 18-month deal from Juventus in last year's January transfer window, setting the club back an initial £8.3million which included the option to buy for £24.9m this summer.Ryan Mason insists Tottenham are a 'big club' and can still attract the world's best managers despite Arne Slot snub...while Ange Postecoglou remains focussed on Celtic amid links to the Spurs vacancy
26/05/23 13:54Ryan Mason insists the Tottenham job is still an attractive one to the world's best managers after the latest setback in their search for a manager.Arne Slot signs a new long-term deal with Dutch champions Feyenoord just 24 hours after snubbing a move to Tottenham, with the north London club still searching for a new boss
26/05/23 12:31Slot held exploratory talks with Tottenham over a move to bring Slot to the Premier League next season, with the north London club still without a long-term replacement for Antonio Conte.ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Napoli romped home to their first Scudetto in 33 years but now they're at risk of implosion with manager Luciano Spalletti on his way out and stars Victor Osimhen and Kim Min-jae expected to leave this summer
25/05/23 21:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Napoli's triumph this year had the potential to open up an exceptional cycle of success but news of Spalletti's impending exit has sent fear and worry through fans.
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- Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history After France win
- Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
- Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
- Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
- Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
- Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
- Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
- Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
- De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
- Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
- Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
- Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
- 'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
- Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
- Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
- BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
- Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
- EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
- Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
- Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
- Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
- Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
- Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
- Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
- Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
- Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
- Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
- Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
- England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
- Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
- England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
- Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
- Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
- Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
- Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
- Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
- Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
- Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly' Jermain Jenas disagrees
- Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court Hitting top form
- The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
- Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
- Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
- Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville Jibe at fellow pundit
- Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016 New revelations
- Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
- Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
- The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
- They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
- Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
- Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
- Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
- Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
- England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
- Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
- Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
- Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
- Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
- Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
- Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia 'Ronaldo's was better'
- Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out Defeat for the Russian
- Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
- Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
- 'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
- How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
- Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
- Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
- England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
- Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
- Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
- Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
- Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
- Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
- Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
- German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
- Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
- EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
- England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
- EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
- Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
- Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
- Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
- Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
- Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
- Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
- 'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
- German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
- Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
- Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
- Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
- Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
- India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
- The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
- Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
- Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches Hilarious moment
- Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
- Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury Two-time champion
- Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
- Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
- Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
- Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***' Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
- Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros The attacker's partner gave birth this week
- Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
- England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
- Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
- Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
- Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
- Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
- Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
- Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
- Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
- Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
- Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
- Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
- EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
- Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
- Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
- Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group