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Gennaro Gattuso tells his own Hajduk Split player to 'F*** OFF' in hilarious moment during press conference as notorious hot head gives advice for handling the media
07/08/24 17:06
Gattuso is known for his fiery temperament and has been embroiled in several heated confrontations both on and off the pitch. The Italy and AC Milan legend addressed the media alongside former West Brom and Nottingham Forest loanee Filip Krovinovic ahead of a Europa Conference League qualifier against Slovakian side Ruzomberok on Thursday and did not hold back. Krovinovic was asked a question by a journalist but Gattuso, looking to offer cheeky advice on how to handle the media, butted in to make his surprise statement. Clearly in a hurry to leave, he then told the midfielder to rush his answers. Several reporters burst into laughter after Gattuso's one-liner, which was spoken in English, and even Krovinovic was unable to stifle a giggle before he took questions....read
West Ham are offered a late deal to sign Marseille winger Ismaila Sarr on loan - with Hammers duo Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma close to leaving
01/02/24 20:28The Hammers are on the market for a new forward with the departures of Pablo Fornals and Said Benrahma set to be announced before Thursday's deadline.Kenan Yildiz makes history as Juventus' youngest ever scorer, Jose Mourinho is like a cat with nine lives - and meet the Scottish star leading Bologna's European dream... TEN THINGS WE LEARNED in Serie A
24/12/23 19:00ALVISE CAGNAZZO: Kenan Yildiz made history at just 18-years-old after becoming Juventus' youngest goalscorer in the club's history. Mail Sport covers 10 things we learned from Serie A.Marseille appoint Gennaro Gattuso as their new manager with Italian set to be in charge for Europa League clash against Brighton after replacing Marcelino in charge of the Ligue 1 giants
28/09/23 07:28Olympique Marseille have appointed Gennaro Gattuso as their new manager, with the former tough-tackling midfielder moving to Ligue 1 after coaching in Serie A and LaLiga.'He'd lost it and I was there to face him… I'd NEVER back down, but I wasn't going to react': Joe Jordan recalls the night a furious Gennaro Gattuso went for him after Spurs beat AC Milan at the San Siro 12 years ago
14/02/23 01:25It was the last time Tottenham met AC Milan at the San Siro, and a night when Italian rage came up against Scottish granite.PETE JENSON: Valencia were third in the all-time LaLiga table not long ago - now the Spanish giants are in a relegation battle, have 40,000 fans set to protest and are suffering after a string of daft sackings... how did it go so wrong?
11/02/23 15:42PETE JENSON: 'Lim go home' is what it says on all the banners and placards held aloft at every Valencia home game. And he is - in Singapore, not in Valencia where the proud club he owns is in crisis.'I'm not proud': Gabriel Paulista apologises for WILD challenge on Vinicius Junior that saw him receive a red card during Valencia's 2-0 loss to Real Madrid, admitting it was 'never his intention to hurt the Brazilian'
03/02/23 19:04After a goalless first half at the Bernabeu, Los Che went 2-0 down in the opening ten minutes of the second term, with two quick-fire goals from Marco Asensio and Vinicius putting the hosts in a commanding lead.Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti suggests 'even Pep' Guardiola will get the sack one day... as head coach reflects on Gennaro Gattuso's departure from Valencia ahead of LaLiga clash
01/02/23 13:38PETE JENSON: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti joked that even Pep Guardiola will get the sack one day if he stays in football management.Valencia SACK Gennaro Gattuso after seven months in charge with the Spanish side lying 14th in LaLiga after three defeats in four matches - as Peter Lim searches for his 11th boss in just nine years as owner
30/01/23 18:46The Italian had lost three of his last four league games and leaves by mutual consent having taken charge of just 22 matches, six fewer than Gary Neville, who Lim dismissed in 2016.Don't get on his bad side! Valencia boss Gennaro Gattuso lashes out and PUSHES a camera out of his face while talking to fans at the airport... before the fiery Italian apologises for losing his cool hours after his side's latest defeat
30/01/23 13:41The incident occurred minutes after Gattuso and his Valencia side touched down at Manises airport in Valencia on Sunday, with a number of the club's fans there to greet the team and offer words of support.Carlo Ancelotti and Gennaro Gattuso enjoyed a trophy-laden spell at Milan but now have 'personal problems' stemming from their stints as Napoli managers - the duo meet in the Spanish Super Cup tonight in a Saudi Arabian backdrop of little fanfare
11/01/23 14:58PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Carlo Ancelotti and Gennaro Gattuso were like footballing father and son at Milan but there was no playing happy families when the former spoke about the latter.Gennaro Gattuso 'thwarts robbery at his Spanish property during Valencia's match with Cadiz, thanks to high-tech security system and TWO guard dogs he bought following a spate of attacks on high-profile footballers' homes'
08/01/23 15:49Gennaro Gattuso thwarted an attempted robbery on his home thanks to a high-tech security system and his guard dogs that took down the wannabe criminals.Valencia manager Gennaro Gattuso EXPLODES after Mouctar Diakhaby receives a second yellow on the bench... as the furious boss kicks a drinks container before staring down the defender
08/10/22 11:30Explosive footage has emerged of Valencia manager Gennaro Gattuso reacting furiously after Mouctar Diakhaby was sent off for a second bookable offence whilst on the bench.Valencia manager Gennaro Gattuso bizarrely claims he saw the VIRGIN MARY during AC Milan's infamous Champions League final collapse against Liverpool in 2005
05/09/22 11:15The midfielder was playing for the Italian side in the European showpiece as they went 3-0 up but succumbed to a second-half comeback from the Reds, before losing on penalties.Ex-Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani is on the brink of joining LaLiga side Valencia as manager Gennaro Gattuso calls the Uruguay veteran 'not a normal player' and hails his 'incredible mentality'
29/08/22 00:09Uruguay striker Cavani spent almost two years at United before leaving Old Trafford when his contract expired at the end of the 2021/22 season and is now set to join Liga team Valencia.Atletico Madrid DON'T need Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid and Barcelona have it tougher than ever to keep their squads happy while Gennaro Gattuso is winning over Valencia fans already... 10 things we learned from the opening weekend of LaLiga
16/08/22 14:44PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Barcelona fell flat against Rayo Vallecano despite £126million (€150m) spent in the summer and Unai Emery's Villarreal impressed winning 3-0 away.LALIGA PREVIEW - Big-spending Barcelona and Real Madrid should tear up the division again with Simeone's Atletico and Emery's Villarreal the most likely to challenge... and Valencia could face a relegation dogfight
12/08/22 11:29PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: The two juggernauts of Spanish football used to roll over the rest of their rivals and dominate the domestic competition.Arsenal outcast Lucas Torreira 'has an agreement to join Valencia', his agent reveals, and says the player will have 'an important meeting' over the move... but claims Mikel Arteta wants to keep him in north London
13/07/22 16:13The midfielder has spent the last two seasons out on loan - at Atletico Madrid and Fiorentina respectively - and has not appeared to be in the plans of manager Mikel Arteta, with his future placed in huge doubt.'Let's experience this season with passion!': Gennaro Gattuso announces his arrival as Valencia manager amid angry opposition of his appointment over historic controversial comments about women and homosexuality
09/06/22 10:32The Italian, 44, has been confirmed as the LaLiga's side latest boss after Jose Bordalas was sacked in June, with fans furiously criticising the club's decision to bring him in.Valencia 'are set to announce arrival of Gennaro Gattuso as their new manager this week'... despite furious opposition from fans over his historic controversial comments about women and homosexuality
05/06/22 23:51Former AC Milan and Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Valencia, despite supporters recently protesting against his appointment.Valencia fans follow the lead of Tottenham supporters a year ago by rallying against appointing Gennaro Gattuso as their new boss... with angry fans getting #NoToGattuso trending over historic controversial comments against women and homosexuality
04/06/22 17:18Valencia's supporters are angry at the prospect of appointing Gennaro Gattuso, who is reportedly a leading candidate to replace Jose Bordalas at Mestalla this summer, as their new manager..Gennaro Gattuso will meet with Valencia chief Peter Lim in Singapore today as the ex-AC Milan midfielder closes in on a return to management... despite current boss Jose Bordalas still occupying the Mestalla hot-seat
01/06/22 10:47The former AC Milan and Italy midfielder has been out of work since leaving Napoli last year, where he collected his first piece of silverware as a coach by winning the 2020 Coppa Italia.Andrea Pirlo reveals former AC Milan team-mate Gennaro Gattuso once ate a SLUG for a €10,000 bet during their their time together at the San Siro
26/04/22 08:04The Italian duo played in the same midfield at Milan for ten years from 2001-2011 and while taking part in Juventus' All or Nothing docu-series as manager, Pirlo told an amusing tale about Gattuso.CHRIS SUTTON: The blame for Nuno Espirito Santo's Tottenham sacking lies at Daniel Levy's door... part of me feels for the Portuguese but Antonio Conte is an upgrade
01/11/21 22:30CHRIS SUTTON: Now Nuno Espirito Santo has gone, sacked after 17 games in charge. But the Portuguese manager should never have been appointed by Daniel Levy in the first place.Newcastle 'consider appointing former AC Milan and Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso as their next manager following talks with super agent Jorge Mendes'
30/10/21 00:00Reports in Italy claim super agent Jorge Mendes has been 'pushing' for the former Milan and Napoli boss to take over at the Magpies.Gennaro Gattuso breaks his silence on failed Tottenham appointment after fierce fan campaign sparked U-turn from the club... and he hits out at social media giants for allowing 'malicious' comments he could not defend and insists he is 'not that person'
19/07/21 11:25The phrase 'No to Gattuso' was trending on Twitter after controversial historic comments made by Gattuso on women in football, same-sex marriage and racism were brought to light.Matt Doherty will hope to rediscover his sensational Wolves form while Tanguy Ndombele can enjoy a fresh start after Ryan Mason snubs, but Dele Alli faces another fight for a midfield spot... the winners and losers as Tottenham appoint Nuno Espirito Santo
02/07/21 16:32Tottenham have finally ended their search for a new manager, appointing former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo. But who are the players that will benefit from his rival? And who will lose out?Sorting Harry Kane's future is the No 1 priority but getting the best out of Matt Doherty, winning fans over and building a strong relationship with Fabio Paratici will be crucial - Nuno Espirito Santo's to-do list after taking charge at Tottenham
01/07/21 20:00The Portuguese, 47, arrives as the club's ninth choice manager to take the gig, and the softly-spoken former goalkeeper has plenty on his plate as he sets about getting Spurs back up the table.Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis slams 'bulls***' 2022 World Cup in Qatar, insists he WASN'T in favour of the European Super League and NEVER wanted to sack Gennaro Gattuso in explosive first interview in five months
01/07/21 11:33ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: De Laurentiis gave an explosive interview as he spoke to the press for the first time since Napoli underwent a media blackout following 4-2 loss to Atalanta in February.Tottenham are snubbed by ANOTHER manager! Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui rejected a 'dizzying' offer to take over in north London, reveals his club's president as Daniel Levy's chaotic search for Jose successor continues
23/06/21 13:27They have flip-flopped between candidates over a chaotic process, holding talks with Mauricio Pochettino, Antonio Conte, Paulo Fonseca and Gennaro Gattuso, but are yet to appoint anyone.Daniel Levy's NIGHTMARE search for a new Tottenham manager has been filled with incompetence and desperation... they are lurching from one candidate to another and have no one to blame but THEMSELVES
19/06/21 09:27OLLIE LEWIS: Sixty three days have passed since Daniel Levy ended Jose Mourinho's tenure and the Spurs chairman remains as far from appointing a new manager than he had been that April morning.Tottenham even considering Gennaro Gattuso as their manager points to a confused identity... deciding against Paulo Fonseca may prove to be wise but Fabio Paratici must make right decision and end chaotic saga
18/06/21 21:33TOM COLLOMOSSE: That 'Tottenham' and 'Gennaro Gattuso' were even being mentioned in the same sentence suggests everything is not as it should be in the white half of north London.Andros Townsend thinks Tottenham should give Ryan Mason the manager's job on a full-time basis as the approach of Gennaro Gattuso shows that the club are getting desperate
18/06/21 16:44Townsend played alongside Mason at Tottenham and England and thinks his former team-mate showed enough at the back end of the season to stay on for at least one more year.Who do desperate Tottenham turn to now?! Roberto Martinez, Julen Lopetegui, Eddie Howe and Nuno Espirito Santo among the possible candidates as manager search goes on after Paulo Fonseca talks collapsed and club opted against Gennaro Gattuso
18/06/21 11:30With just a couple of weeks until the start of pre-season, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and new managing director Fabio Paratici appear no closer to finding Jose Mourinho's permanent successor.'Our club is a f***ing joke... I feel like I'm attached to a yo-yo': Spurs fans FUME at Daniel Levy over pursuit of Gennaro Gattuso as talks with ex-AC Milan and Napoli boss break down just hours after widespread backlash from supporters
18/06/21 07:52Supporters rallied to send chairman Daniel Levy a unanimous verdict against the appointment of the fiery Italian, whose historic sexist, homophobic and racist remarks did not sit well with fans.Tottenham decide NOT to hire Gennaro Gattuso as manager after holding brief talks with the Italian with Daniel Levy forced to look elsewhere AGAIN for a successor to Jose Mourinho
18/06/21 06:22Tottenham's club's managerial search took a surprise twist on Thursday after they aborted their attempts to appoint Paulo Fonseca at the last minute and opened talks with Gattuso.England talisman Harry Kane claims he has become a 'better player' since the 2018 World Cup... and insists his uncertain Tottenham future will not distract him during Euro 2020
17/06/21 21:37MATT HUGHES: Tottenham's failure to secure a replacement for Jose Mourinho two months after his dismissal has vindicated Kane's fears about the club's direction.Gennaro Gattuso emerges as the shock favourite to replace Jose Mourinho as Tottenham manager, with the odds PLUMMETING from 999/1 to 4/6... as talks with Paulo Fonseca come to an instant halt
17/06/21 16:01Tottenham's talks with former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca are now off, with Gennaro Gattuso emerging as the shock candidate to replace Jose Mourinho.Tottenham's move for Paulo Fonseca COLLAPSES, as Daniel Levy turns to Gennaro Gattuso having been rejected by a string of targets and after Italian quit Fiorentina, just 23 DAYS into the job
17/06/21 14:45Paulo Fonseca's appointment seemed imminent with his contract verbally agreed but now reports in Italy suggest Spurs are unwilling to meet Fonseca's pay demands.Gennaro Gattuso quits as Fiorentina manager just TWENTY-THREE DAYS after he was appointed, in a fall-out over transfers as he tried to ship in a string of Portuguese players linked with his agent Jorge Mendes
17/06/21 05:31The 43-year-old Italian, who was recently sacked by Napoli, has left Fiorentina just two weeks after accepting the job due to a dispute over transfers with club owner Rocco Commisso.Luciano Spalletti is BACK in Serie A as ex-Inter boss is appointed Napoli's new manager after Gennaro Gattuso was axed for missing out on Champions League qualification
29/05/21 09:29The 62-year-old has been out of work since being axed by Inter Milan in May 2019 despite leading them to a Champions League spot in his two seasons at the club.Gennaro Gattuso's in at Fiorentina, but with a French champion tipped to replace him, a furious Antonio Conte looking for a job and owners CANCELLING meetings after sleepless nights, the madness of Serie A's managerial rollercoaster is just getting started
27/05/21 19:00With Gennaro Gattuso having already started the Serie A managerial merry-go-round, Sportsmail takes a look at the names that could be appearing on benches up and down Italy come next season.Fiorentina appoint Gennaro Gattuso as their new manager, just two days after the Italy hero was axed by Napoli for missing out on the Champions League
25/05/21 15:27Gattuso's Napoli exit was announced by club owner Aurelio de Laurentiis on Twitter on Sunday after a 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona consigned them to the Europa League next season,Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis confirms boss Gennaro Gattuso's exit on TWITTER at full-time as side blow top four spot and Champions League hopes with draw to Hellas Verona
23/05/21 22:54Gattuso's side dropped out of the Champions League places on the final day of the season hen they could only muster a 1-1 draw at home to mid-table Hellas Verona.Massimiliano Allegri 'ready to accept offer to replace Gennaro Gattuso at Napoli after rejecting Tottenham... but former Juventus boss will only take the job if Real Madrid are no longer interested in him'
22/05/21 16:21Current Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso's relationship with president Aurelio De Laurentiis has been tense for several weeks and is now seen as beyond the point of repair.Fiorentina 0-2 Napoli: Lorenzo Insigne spot-kick and Lorenzo Venuti own-goal pile the pressure onto Juventus for Champions League qualification going into Serie A final day
16/05/21 12:31Napoli have placed Juventus in danger of missing-out on Champions League qualification, beating Fiorentina to put themselves a point ahead of the Turin side with a game remaining.Napoli 5-1 Udinese: Gennaro Gattuso's men take big step towards Champions League qualification as they move four points clear of fifth-place Juventus with huge win at Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
11/05/21 23:49Napoli climbed into second place in Serie A and moved a step closer to Champions League qualification with a thumping 5-1 win at home to Udinese on Tuesday evening.Spezia 1-4 Napoli: Victor Osimhen scores twice as Gennaro Gattuso's side jump from fifth to second place in the Serie A table to put pressure on the sides around them in fight for the Champions League places
08/05/21 14:55Napoli romped to a 4-1 victory over Spezia to jump three places to second in the fight for Champions League qualification. Atalanta, Juventus and AC Milan all play on Sunday.Napoli 1-1 Cagliari: Gennaro Gattuso's side concede injury time equaliser and drop vital points in Champions League race after Nahitan Nandez's strikes for the away side
02/05/21 15:01Nahitan Nandez scored a 94th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw for relegation battling Cagliari and dent Napoli's Champions League qualification hopes on Sunday.Napoli are 'considering, Christophe Galtier, Luciano Spalletti and Vincenzo Italiano as replacements for Gennaro Gattuso' with manager having endured a 'difficult' relationship with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis
01/05/21 08:57Gattuso has had a difficult relationship with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis since his criticism of the team, with the manager unhappy about reports linking other coaches to his job.Juventus 'would be wrong twice' to sack Andrea Pirlo now after putting their faith in a rookie coach last summer, says Fabio Cannavaro, as ex-team-mate insists 'the blame can't only be his if players make mistakes'
06/04/21 10:27Pirlo is on the brink of being sacked by Juve chairman Andrea Agnelli after Sportsmail reported this week that the club are set for a major squad overhaul along with the backroom staff.Jorginho WOULD consider a return to Napoli if he leaves Chelsea this summer but is enjoying 'special moment' under Thomas Tuchel, claims midfielder's agent
24/03/21 16:11The 29-year-old Italy international joined the Blues in 2018 from the Italian outfit to link up with Maurizio Sarri and has recently been linked with a return to the Stadio Maradona.AC Milan 0-1 Napoli: Hosts suffer major blow to their Serie A title hopes as they slip nine points behind Inter as under-fire Gennaro Gattuso picks up huge win against his former club at the San Siro
14/03/21 22:04Matteo Politano's strike on 49 minutes was the difference as Napoli move fifth, while Milan slip nine points behind the leaders and must now turn their attentions to the Europa League.Joe Cole claims Patrick Vieira was one of his toughest rivals, admitting he used to 'bounce off him' - and reveals he thought he 'made it' after ex-Arsenal man asked for his shirt... only to find out midfielder wanted it for a club CHEF!
12/03/21 18:59Cole and Bridge opened up about the toughest players they lined up against, which revealed a hilarious anecdote involving a young Cole with Gunners midfield talisman Vieira.Maurizio Sarri and Jorginho 'could be reunited at Napoli this summer', with Serie A side keen to bring back their old boss to replace Gennaro Gattuso and Chelsea star's agent admitting move would be a 'wonderful idea'
11/03/21 09:44The pair enjoyed three years together in Naples before Sarri left to become Chelsea boss in 2018 and paid £50million to bring the midfielder to Stamford Bridge with him.Massimiliano Allegri turned down Arsenal and Chelsea jobs as well as rejecting Real Madrid due to 'serious family problems' involving his mother, reveals ex-Juventus manager's friend
10/03/21 16:06Massimiliano Allegri left Italian champions Juventus in May 2019 after leading them to a fifth straight Serie A title, and has not returned to management since.'United have progressed but it isn't enough... any more is going to cost a LOT of money': Old Trafford and San Siro hero Joe Jordan on his old clubs, why he was nicknamed The Shark in Italy and THAT time he was almost headbutted by Gattuso
06/03/21 22:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Jordan was an iconic player for both Manchester United and AC Milan supporters, even though the clubs were in reconstruction mode at the time.Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne storms off the pitch shouting 's*** squad' after his team conceded a penalty equaliser in the 95th minute to draw 3-3 at Sassuolo and leave them five points off a Champions League spot
04/03/21 08:39Footage shows a livid Insigne walking down the tunnel at the full-time whistle and angrily shouting something back towards the pitch with reports in Italy claiming he said 's*** squad'.Gennaro Gattuso looks like a boxer who is clinging to the ropes waiting for the final bell... his future at Napoli looks bleak after their Europa League exit, with beloved ex-manager Maurizio Sarri waiting in the wings
26/02/21 23:32ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: Thursday was another blotch on Napoli's season. They were dumped out of the Europa League last 32 by Granada, piling pressure on Gennaro Gattuso.How's ZLAT for a blockbuster draw?! Manchester United are paired with AC Milan in the tie of the Europa League last-16, while Arsenal face an Olympiacos reunion and Tottenham take on Dinamo Zagreb
26/02/21 10:58Zlatan Ibrahimovic thrived in his two years at Old Trafford as he went on to score 29 goals in 53 games following a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain and he will relish his return to Manchester.Gennaro Gattuso RAGES at Granada for time-wasting tactics and lack of 'respect' in Napoli's shock Europa League last-32 exit... with under-fire boss insisting 'if an Italian team played like that, they'd get SLAUGHTERED'
26/02/21 06:17Defeat increases the pressure on Gattuso's position but rather than focus on his own perilous situation he turned the attention to Granada and what he felt were disrespectful tactics.Manchester United must stop one of Europe's brightest young attackers, Gareth Bale can help Spurs break an unwanted streak and Kasper Schmeichel will be out for revenge against Slavia Prague... SEVEN things to look out for in the Europa League
18/02/21 13:47The Europa League returns on Thursday evening with a host of eye-catching matches, and no fewer than five British teams involved. Here, Sportsmail looks at the main talking points.Napoli 1-0 Juventus: Bianconeri miss out on chance to close the gap to leaders AC Milan after Lorenzo Insigne scores from the spot to easy pressure on manager Gennaro Gattuso
13/02/21 18:59Insigne scored just after the half hour mark, after Giorgio Chiellini was judged to have caught Amir Rahrmani in the face. The result gives boss Gennaro Gattuso a boost amid calls for his sacking.Gennaro Gattuso and Andrea Pirlo were close friends at all-conquering AC Milan but the Juve man could get the Napoli boss SACKED this weekend after a north v south Serie A clash ALL of Italy is looking forward to
12/02/21 10:48ALVISE CAGNAZZO IN ITALY: As two greats of a once all-conquering AC Milan side get set to face off, Sportsmail looks at the talking points ahead of the big game in Italy this weekend.Defiant Gennaro Gattuso unconcerned by rumours he is one game from the SACK at Napoli after being dumped out the Coppa Italia... even though they face Serie A holders Juventus next!
11/02/21 07:17Gattuso's Napoli won the Coppa Italia last season - a key achievement in him being handed a three-year deal by maverick charman Aurelio De Laurentiis. But recent results have caused worry in the boardroom.Atalanta 3-1 Napoli: Gian Piero Gasperini's side to face Juventus in Coppa Italia final... after knocking Gennaro Gattuso's holders out thanks to Matteo Pessina double
10/02/21 21:38Atalanta beat Napoli 3-1 on Wednesday night to progress through to the final of the Coppa Italia. Atalanta will face Juventus in the final after they beat Inter Milan 2-1 on aggregate.Gennaro Gattuso has led Napoli to cup glory and they are still in top-four contention, yet he could be out of a job in two games' time... it is no surprise his anger his bubbling over, with Walter Mazzarri and Rafa Benitez being lined up to replace him
10/02/21 16:18While Gennaro Gattuso has delivered an undeniable improvement at Napoli, his critics are still not convinced. They are sat in sxith, some way off the title race, and the pressure is on the boss.Napoli confirm Kalidou Koulibaly and Faouzi Ghoulam have tested positive for coronavirus in further blow to Gennaro Gattuso's injury-hit side
06/02/21 00:47Koulibaly is asymptomatic but has been placed in isolation after a positive test, with the Senegalese centre-half joining Algerian left-back Ghoulam on the sidelines due to Covid-19.Napoli 4-2 Spezia: Kalidou Koulibaly's back-heel finish sparks first-half blitz and ease the pressure on coach Gennaro Gattuso as hosts book cup semi-final against Atalanta
28/01/21 23:18Defending champions Napoli scored four times in the first half to beat Spezia 4-2 on Thursday night and reach the semi-finals of Coppa Italia.Napoli insist they have 'total confidence' in Gennaro Gattuso despite boss coming under pressure after loss to Verona... amid reports president Aurelio De Laurentiis called Rafa Benitez to discuss a return to the club
28/01/21 12:05After the 3-1 defeat to Hellas Verona on Sunday, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis asked for a meeting with sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli to discuss Gennaro Gattuso's position.Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis 'has called Rafa Benitez to discuss a return to the club' with boss Gennaro Gattuso under pressure amid difficult season... and decision on Italian's future 'will be made this week'
26/01/21 09:39Napoli are among those who are interested in Rafa Benitez's services, having won the Supercoppa under his tutelage in 2014. Napoli's president has reportedly called Benitez to discuss a return.Napoli catch Verona napping as Hirving Lozano strikes after just NINE SECONDS to score their fastest ever Serie A goal
24/01/21 15:43Gennaro Gattuso's title challengers scored their fastest ever Serie A goal on Sunday as Mexican winger Hirving Lozano found the net after just nine seconds away. at Hellas Verona.Sir Alex Ferguson called him the 'most gifted' player he ever worked with and Jose Mourinho says coaching him was the HIGHLIGHT of his career... what all of Cristiano Ronaldo's club bosses have said about him after he became the leading scorer in history
20/01/21 21:25Cristiano Ronaldo has made history once again by becoming football's all-time leading goalscorer with the 760th strike of his illustrious career against Napoli on Wednesday.Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso insists Premier League has 'far worse problems than Italy' in handling of the Covid crisis - and accuses English top flight of 'constantly criticising us'
15/01/21 06:44The former AC Milan and Italy star hit out at the English top flight after a number of games have been postponed due to outbreaks of the virus. In contrast, Serie A have not suffered as badly.Juventus 'interested in bringing out-of-favour Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik to the club for free in the summer'... but Gennaro Gattuso's men want £15m as Marseille and Atletico Madrid circle
09/01/21 11:39Milik has not featured for Napoli this season under Gattuso and Juventus are keen to snap up the Pole as a free agent in the summer, with Milik now able to sign a pre-contract agreement with any team.Gennaro Gattuso 'reaches agreement with Napoli to extend his contract until 2023... but he may be forced to sell star man Kalidou Koulibaly due to Covid cost-cutting'
05/01/21 10:58Talks over a new contract for former AC Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso were put on hold before Christmas after Napoli suffered back-to-back defeats by Inter Milan and Lazio.'Don't consider it as if he went to Ibiza to the disco': Napoli star Victor Osimhen defended by his agent despite testing positive for Covid-19 after partying in Nigeria at Christmas... as Italian side fine the £45m striker
05/01/21 10:51Napoli forward Victor Osimhen tested positive for coronavirus after his trip to Lagos, where he had flouted social distancing rules and partied with his family without wearing a mask.'I want to die where I lived, on a football pitch': Emotional Napoli boss Gennaro Gattuso opens up on his auto-immune disease that has left his eyelid drooping as he admits 'only a crazy person would keep going' in his job
24/12/20 08:31The Napoli boss revealed he has been living with Ocular Myasthenia - which weakens the eye muscles and eyelids - for the last ten years after his side's 1-1 draw with Torino on Wednesday night.'In England and Scotland they tell refs to f*** off all the time!': Gennaro Gattuso rages at Italian referees being oversensitive after Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne was sent off for swearing at officials
17/12/20 08:31The Napoli boss was wearing an eye patch over his glasses due to a serious eye condition that flares up occasionally. Gattuso was left fuming after Lorenzo Insigne was sent off on Wednesday.After a miserable decade without a Scudetto, AC Milan are BACK! Zlatan Ibrahimovic's leadership, the composure of Simon Kjaer and Stefano Pioli's mentality shift has the Rossoneri dreaming of supremacy again
16/12/20 15:20AC Milan had become something of a footballing purgatory since winning Serie A in 2010-11 under Massimiliano Allegri. But they no longer feel sorry for themselves because now they can compete.
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- Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa loses his head once again as striker is sent off for fighting in reserve team match in Brazil
- Ivan Toney denied winning start at Al-Ahli as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr score 99th-minute equaliser, after star was presented with special shirt
- Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek breaks silence on nightmare spell at Old Trafford as he looks to rebuild his career at LaLiga side Girona
- Arsenal star Declan Rice reveals his surprising second career as England midfielder shares details of his secret hobby
- Eddie Hearn reveals when Anthony Joshua will retire from boxing before bid to become a three-time world heavyweight champion against Daniel Dubois
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- Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates reaching one BILLION followers across all social media platforms, as he tells fans 'we'll keep making history together'
- Kate Abdo's new husband Malik Scott opens up on their stunning wedding... and reveals what her 'work husband' Thierry Henry said about it
- EXCLUSIVEWhy Jadon Sancho is set to 'smash it' at Chelsea: KIERAN GILL uncovers the real story of the nutmeg king of Kennington
- Man United legend's son, 17, signs his first professional contract in Serbian first division as he looks to emulate his father's titanic career in the game
- England coach Ashley Cole 'set to leave Birmingham to focus full-time on his Three Lions role' after Lee Carsley's impressive start
- Jude Bellingham reveals Carlo Ancelotti cracked a brutal joke over his brother Jobe that left the Real Madrid superstar sweating: 'F**k that!'
- PSG REFUSE to pay Kylian Mbappe almost £50m in unpaid wages and bonuses despite LFP ruling - with explosive saga now set to be settled in court
- Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on life with his five children, who ALL 'have my personality - and don't speak to him for days if they lose at padel!
- EXCLUSIVEGeorge Mills lifts lid on relationship with ex-footballing father Danny and how Covid derailed his bid for success at the summer Olympics
- David Beckham and wife Victoria 'will take private jet to attend former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral' in Sweden on Friday
- Man City launch a FOURTH kit - co-designed by lifelong fan Noel Gallagher - inspired by Oasis' debut album Definitely Maybe
- Erling Haaland in mourning as he pays tribute to his 'chief fixer uncle' who helped shape his career, after visiting hospital bed before he died aged 59
- Alejandro Garnacho risks the wrath of Erik ten Hag and LIKES Instagram post referencing Ronaldo's criticism of the Man United boss
- Rob Burrow is honoured at National Television Awards after motor neurone disease battle as the Rugby League legend's widow presents gong
- Enzo Fernandez banned from driving and slapped with a £3K fine - after Chelsea vice-captain failed to identify driver of speeding Porsche
- Rico Lewis reveals what Pep Guardiola would think of his new England role after Man City teenager starred at left back in win over Finland
- Revealed: The 'detailed consent forms footballers in Spain are using for sexual activity' after a concerning rise in rape and assault allegations
- Former Premier League captain cuts ties with his father in explosive public row after his claim the player's wife had cast 'black magic' on him
- Martin Odegaard undergoing further tests on ankle injury with Arsenal facing nervous wait over the length of his lay-off ahead of pivotal games against Tottenham and Man City
- Paul Pogba's brother and five others 'will face trial' in £11m extortion plot that targeted the France World Cup winner - more than two years after ex-Man United star was kidnapped and held by armed men
- Erik ten Hag's Man United transfer business savaged by Dutch legend who criticises Matthijs de Ligt signing and warns boss he needs 'a lot of wins' to avoid sack
- Former Man City and Real Madrid striker Robinho 'fails with appeal to reduce prison sentence' after serving the first six months of his nine-year punishment for gang rape
- Jurgen Klopp 'was in talks to take huge international team job' after their disappointing end to continental tournament - just weeks after his emotional exit from Liverpool .
- Cristiano Ronaldo launches new attack on Erik ten Hag, saying he's said things 'you cannot say' as Man United boss
- Emiliano Martinez SLAPS a camera, Cristian Romero hits back at Colombia fans and Lionel Scaloni has his say after Argentina's shock defeat
- Andre Onana is mobbed by hundreds of Ugandan fans as Man United keeper leaves stadium separate from Cameroon team after draw with Zimbabwe
- Barcelona and Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal says Premier League star is the one player he would love to play alongside
- Matthijs de Ligt is taken off at half-time after 'unacceptable' mistake in Netherlands' draw with Germany as Man United defender's international break goes from bad to worse
- Alice Campello is involved in awkward photo gaffe after her split from long-term partner Alvaro Morata - as fans spot how she is cutting the Spain captain out of her life
- EXCLUSIVEDouglas Costa reveals the real reason he joined OnlyFans and what content he intends to make - and explains why ex-team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could join him on the platform
- Kevin De Bruyne spotted with his wife looking glum after he vowed to 'quit' Belgium - but Man City star refused to answer questions on outburst
- Finland star with a bizarre fish-themed Wayne Rooney tattoo - which he admits isn't very good - set to make his Wembley debut against England
- Kicking it up a notch! Tyson Fury copies Oleksandr Usyk with unconventional training methods as Gypsy King takes part in karate session ahead of Saudi Arabian rematch
- Simone Biles returns to gymnastics practice as Olympics hero gears up for arena tour
- Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
- Revealed: Lionel Messi receives his LOWEST rating in 16 years for EA Sports FC 25 with Virgil van Dijk, Martin Odegaard and Harry Kane all ranked above all-time great
- Spurs flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'
- Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with star still looking for a new club
- YouTube prankster Jarvo releases new footage of pitch invasion that saw him line up alongside England stars for the national anthem
- Netherlands camp is rocked by row between Wout Weghorst and Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber - as Ronald Koeman has to separate the pair
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Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland as he nets 901st goal of his career
- Harry Kane salutes 'inspirational' Cristiano Ronaldo and insists he has no plans to slow down before becoming the TENTH man to earn 100 England caps
- Erik ten Hag gets back to winning ways one week after Man United's brutal loss to rivals Liverpool... as under-fire boss returns to old club for testimonial
- Klopp describes his return to Dortmund as a 'dream come true' after coaching legends team as former Liverpool boss opens up on his life outside of football
- After anthem furore, admissions of self-doubt and a confident win... this weekend taught Lee Carsley what it REALLY means to manage England
- The 'real reason' Leny Yoro decided to REJECT Real Madrid and join Man United - before being struck by horror injury
- The era of Alexander-Arnold is here: Liverpool star finally has an England manager who will give him the platform for international success, writes SAMI MOKBEL
- Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir retires from Team GB as the 45-year-old admits 'it's an age thing' - but still plans to compete internationally
- Emma Raducanu looks glum as she tries to go under the radar during a stroll in London - two weeks after the British star's tearful US Open exit
- Jack Draper should be proud despite US Open semi-final loss... he showed his true colours but the hard work starts now, writes DAN EVANS
- Lee Carsley awkwardly takes a seat in the wrong dugout in first blunder as England interim manager ahead of Nations League clash with Republic of Ireland
- Declan Rice REFUSES to celebrate scoring England's opener in Dublin after former Republic of Ireland midfielder nets from close range
- The incredible statistic where Aryna Sabalenka has outperformed most men at the US Open - including Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic
- Watch the moment Wayne Rooney rolls back the years with stunning curling free kick against Celtic at Old Trafford in legends game
- Colombian athlete who had his teeth modified to resemble FANGS wins shot put gold in Paris... as he insists that 'Paralympic sport' has to be a show
- Man City midfielder Rodri reveals Diego Simeone taught him to 'play like a B******' and 'make opponents miserable' during his time at Atletico Madrid
- Emma Hayes reveals what she would have done after leaving Chelsea if she was paid like Jurgen Klopp - as she highlights gender discrepancy in game
- Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori suffers FREAK injury while playing for Italy with £42m man forced off against France - handing Arteta a scare
- Charles Leclerc CRASHES his £314,000 Ferrari in Monaco as viral video shows F1 ace driving into another car while cruising around his home nation
- Jack Draper VOMITS on court after battling hard in his second set against world No 1 Jannik Sinner in US Open semi-final Struggling mid-match
- EXCLUSIVE'It means everything!': How San Marino achieved their 'once-in-a-lifetime joy' of a first competitive win - and why it's just the beginning
- Jack Draper sheds light on unusual pre-match ritual ahead of US Open semi-final against world number one Jannik Sinner Relying on routine
- Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals: Six teams, countless records and some iconic strikes along the way Landmark achievement
- Aston Villa 'DOUBLE price of disabled parking space tickets in latest financial blow to fans' - after supporters' club disputed European ticket prices
- Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clash in heated Man United manager debate - as former Red Devils man defends Erik ten Hag AGAIN
- 'Big up?': Steve McClaren learns Jamaican patois during training session - with less embarrassing results than his Dutch accent
- Emiliano Martinez performs crude World Cup celebration AGAIN - as goalkeeper uses replica Copa America trophy to recreate Golden Glove gesture
- Marc Cucurella reveals a Chelsea team-mate attempted to clear the air between him and Erling Haaland after Spaniard's Euro 2024 chant
- Fans claim Cristiano Ronaldo is the 'best to ever do it' after the Portugal star became first player in football history to score 900 GOALS
- Vince McMahon documentary trailer drops to unveil it WILL address sex trafficking claims among other WWE scandals Anticipated viewing
- Conor McGregor lays out bizarre Ireland Presidency plans as the UFC star insists he 'is the only logical choice' despite having no political experience
- Heimir Hallgrimsson is the dentist who dumped England out of Euro 2016 with Iceland - now, he's looking for another Three Lions upset as Ireland boss
- Inside Jack Draper's friendship with Jannik Sinner: From doubles partners to emotional text messages as pair prepare for US Open semi-final showdown
- Jack Draper hilariously mocked for bizarre reason at US Open after racing into the semi-finals without dropping a set Brit wonderkid
- Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in decider
- Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and 400m hurdler Karsten Warholm go head-to-head in a brilliant 100m sprint exhibition
- Paralympic sprinter proposes to his girlfriend following 100m race in Paris, after his first wife was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident
- Victor Osimhen is 25, prolific in Serie A for Napoli and desperate for a Premier League move with Chelsea admirers... so why has he ended up in Turkey?
- Dani Carvajal breaks his silence on the furore around Spain players chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' following their Euro 2024 win over England
- Ralf Schumacher's heartbroken ex-wife says she will KEEP his famous surname in spite of him, despite it causing her 'pain' after she 'wasted' years
- Chelsea fans are left in awe as Jadon Sancho trains with Blues for the first time since move from Man United Forward also seen taking Maresca advice
- Cristiano Ronaldo hilariously imitates iconic Lionel Messi line directed at former Man United star following Argentina's ill-tempered 2022 World Cup win
- Meet the armless Paralympics archer, 17, who went viral after taking the perfect bullseye using just her feet Incredible dexterity
- Fans joke that Federico Chiesa 'noticed the leaking roof 'at Old Trafford as clip emerges of new Liverpool signing Taking in the sights
- England squad pictured in good spirits ahead of new boss Lee Carsley's first match against Ireland Back 49 days after Euros final heartbreak
- Revealed: Spain captain Alvaro Morata's divorce from wife Alice 'was caused by an argument ON THE PITCH after beating England in final'
- Ivan Toney cuts hilariously awkward figure as Al Ahli fans debut new chant for £40m England star after Brentford departure Latest Saudi signing
- Olympic marathon runner who was set on fire is fighting for her life: Father speaks from hospital to reveal she had split from ex-boyfriend 'attacker'
- Tennis stars' most shocking moments with ball kids including Tim Henman's Wimbledon default and Novak Djokovic putting one on the verge of tears
- Amadou Onana arrives for Belgium duty in shirt reading 'Andre is not even my name mate' following awkward viral moment with reporter
- Napoli exile Victor Osimhen is mobbed by fans as he lands in Turkey to complete loan move to Galatasaray - after talks over switch to Chelsea collapsed
- Luis Suarez fights back tears as he confirms his retirement from international football ahead of final Uruguay match on Friday
- Nick Kyrgios openly offers to coach Coco Gauff amid calls for her to fire Brad Gilbert following US Open defeat
- Ronaldo reveals when he plans to retire from international football as 39-year-old Portugal star hints it 'won't be a difficult decision' when the time comes
- United icon urges Marcus Rashford to LEAVE Old Trafford if he has any hopes of saving his career... as he describes the England star's downfall as 'sad'
- Micah Richards slams Declan Rice's sending off as 'one of the WORST decisions' as he fumes the Arsenal star shouldn't have been punished in Brighton draw
- Arne Slot is shining as Jurgen Klopp's successor at Liverpool, Man United's cracks continue to show, and which surprise package could push for Europe? FIVE THINGS we have learned so far
- Trent Alexander-Arnold taunts Man United fans with mocking gesture after Liverpool's huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford Happy England star
- Pitch-side microphone reveal former Arsenal man Danny Welbeck's sneaky unseen role in Declan Rice being sent off against Brighton
- Casemiro's wife hits back at critics of the Man United star with defiant Instagram post after her husband was hauled off at half-time in Liverpool defeat
- Luke Littler breaks down in tears as he reveals tragic loss of family friend in emotional post-match interview after devastating defeat
- Chelsea unveil Jadon Sancho at Stamford Bridge moments before Sunday's clash with Crystal Palace... after ex-Man United star seals Old Trafford exit
- Newcastle's Premier League clash against Tottenham DELAYED in the first half as linesman suffers 'random' injury and is replaced
- Sol Bamba's wife, Chloe, delivers heartbreaking statement on her husband's 'unfair fight' after ex-Cardiff and Leeds defender dies aged 39
- Danny Simpson keeps his Premier League medal after the ex-Leicester football star's first Misfits Boxing fight ends in a split draw
- Jamie Carragher left in hysterics at Old Trafford with ex-Liverpool man delighting in Gary Neville's ultimate commentator's curse
- Get your elbows out! McLaren boss Zak Brown reveals the secret recipe Lando Norris must follow if he is to snatch title glory from Max Verstappen
- Mikel Arteta reveals he was 'amazed' Declan Rice was sent off in Arsenal's draw with Brighton - but Fabian Hurzeler insists it was a'clear red'
- Serial prankster waves sex toy in face of Sky reporter on live deadline day coverage, forcing broadcast to halt and journalist to move location
- Unai Emery slams England for sending Morgan Rogers to the 'second team' after he was left out of senior squad and called up to the Under 21s