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‘Football has moved on.’

The 39-year-old is still going strong.

Jude could be joined by a familiar face in Madrid.

The Italy boss says the 20-year-old ‘has everything’.

‘He’s played with great maturity.’

The Frenchman spent time in charge of Ineos-owned Nice.

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance The Independent says Ireland and New Zealand played out the greatest Rugby World Cup quarter-final of all time, which ended with 37 phases of Irish agony, and yet it took just 24 hours for that game to be bettered by France and South Africa. It may not have been quite 37 phases, but France’s own final stand – desperately, fruitlessly searching for that decisive score to overcome the inevitable as the clock turns red – ended the same, heartbreaking way. French bodies dropped to the turf in despair, almost…

Steve Borthwick hails ‘written off’ England after reaching World Cup semi-final The Independent says England head coach Steve Borthwick hailed his players’ composure and resilience after they repelled a thrilling Fiji fightback to book a place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. Fiji tied the game after scoring two converted tries in four second-half minutes, but skipper Owen Farrell kicked a late drop-goal and penalty to see England home 30-24. England will now face holders South Africa in the last four in what will be a repeat of the 2019 final, after the Springboks beat hosts France in their quarter-final…

Dupont upset with referee after France’s Rugby World Cup exit to South Africa The Guardian says Antoine Dupont questioned the performance of the referee, Ben O’Keeffe, following France’s shattering quarter-final exit from the Rugby World Cup at the hands of the defending champions South Africa. “There’s a lot of disappointment and frustration,” said the France captain. “When we watch the match again, there are probably things that will make us even more frustrated. “I don’t want to be a bad loser and moan about the refereeing. But I am not sure the level of refereeing was up to what was…

Telegraph Sport – Now bring on the Boks This is Owen Farrell’s England team now – the fly-half debate is over Farrell is perhaps the most reliably polarising player England have ever possessed but against Fiji he delivered under maximum strain THE TELEGRAPH SPORT SAYS Owen Farrell is drawn to decisive moments like a moth to a lantern. And so when mortal dread coursed through England with 13 minutes left, their poise knocked by two quickfire Fiji tries, the captain sensed his cue. One battering run by Maro Itoje set up Ben Earl to clear the ball from the back…

Star Sport – Ruckin’ Marvels England rugby fans dressed as admirals ejected as bodies sent flying in violent fight DAILY STAR SAYS A violent fight broke out in the stands during England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over Fiji. Fans dressed up as admirals were seen scrapping with others inside the Stade Velodrome midway through the match on Sunday (October 15). Punches were thrown before one man was lifted up and sent flying down two rows, landing on unsuspecting spectators who were oblivious to the ugly scenes behind them. Those involved were reportedly ejected by French stewards for their unacceptable…

Express Sport – Owen just bootiful England vs Fiji: Rugby World Cup updates as Steve Borthwick’s men book place in semis EXPRESS SPORT SAYS England booked their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Sunday as they defeated Fiji 30-24 in the last eight. Steve Borthwick’s men dominated the majority of the match in Marseille but almost blew their chance to progress after Fiji launched a second half comeback. England scored the first try of the game midway through the first half as Manu Tuilagi crashed over following good work from the forward pack. And a second try of…

Mirror Sport – Captain Fantastic England book place in Rugby World Cup semi-final with narrow win over Fiji MIRROR SPORT SAYS To the list of England’s bloodied sporting heroes, add Marcus Smith. Yes, yes, ‘hero’ is really, really pushing it, considering his performance was nowhere near faultless. This was only his second start at full-back – for club or country – and you could tell. On more than one occasion, Smith was caught in two minds and put his own team in a spot of trouble. But the young man so often accused of being unable to tackle never took…

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Antonio Conte was sacked by Spurs last season (Picture: Getty)

Antonio Conte has no intention of returning to management with a team without a recent track record of winning.

The 54-year-old was sacked by Tottenham earlier this year following the spectacular disintegration of his relationship with the club’s board, fans and even his own players.

Conte became an instant hit at Spurs after he unlikely masterminded Champions League qualification during his first season but after failing to secure a number of key transfer targets he was unable to build on that early success.

With Napoli head coach Rudi Garcia apparently on the verge of losing his job, Conte has been linked with a move to the reigning Serie A champions but distanced himself from that potential vacancy earlier this week.

Speaking at festival organised by La Gazzetta dello Sport on Friday night, meanwhile, Conte insisted he had no intention of taking on a rebuilding project as and when he joins his next club.

Antonio Conte has been linked with a move to Napoli (Picture: Getty)

‘When I come back, it will be very hard for everyone else… I will be ready to give battle,’ he said.

‘After Tottenham, I promised to dedicate time to family, it’s a lifestyle choice — one day, I’d like to coach a team that has recently won.’

Napoli’s hopes of retaining the Scudetto have been hit following a mediocre start to the new season which sees them in fifth place, already seven points behind leaders AC Milan.

Despite a poor run of form, ex-Napoli skipper Kalidou Koulibaly believes the under-fire Garcia deserves more time to turn things around.

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‘Garcia is a great coach and he needs time to adapt, just like other coaches did in the past,’ Koulibaly said in an Instagram live interview.

‘The players are with him, I spoke to two or three of them and they confirmed that to me.

‘They just need to keep working and everything will go well. I hope for him that the club has patience to let him get on with the job.’

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