Como Vs Inter Milan Cristian Chivu Considers Changing Nerazzurri FormationInter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu is reportedly looking to change his formation for Tuesdays Coppa Italia showdown against Como.According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old could switch from a traditional 3-5-2 setup to a 3-4-2-1.Cristian Chivu had vowed to alter Simone Inzaghis trademark formation upon his arrival last summer.However, he has had to stick with a 3-5-2 this season after Inter failed to sign Ademola Lookman in the summer.Despite being forced to shelve his tactical overhaul for most of the campaign, Chivu is on the verge of hoisting the Serie A title.Cristian Chivu to Roll Out 3-4-2-1 Formation in Como vs Inter Milan ClashGENOA, ITALY DECEMBER 14: Cristian Chivu, head coach of Inter (right), celebrates with Andy Diouf of Inter after the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Luigi Ferraris Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Simone Arveda/Getty Images)With Ange-Yoan Bonny and Lautaro Martinez ruled out with injuries, Chivu finds himself strapped for attacking alternatives.Indeed, Francesco Pio Esposito and Marcus Thuram remain the only senior options at his disposal.Therefore, the former Parma boss is ready to change his setup, with Esposito reportedly set to lead the line tomorrow.Meanwhile, Davide Frattesi and Andy Diouf could return to the starting lineup.

Richmond great Jack Riewoldt has criticised Zach Merrett, saying he would have no trust in him as a teammate, following the Essendon stars off-season trade request.

They could have crumbled. The pressure was well and truly on, the score 1-1, the nerves jangling around the Emirates once again.

A social media post from the Premier League that appeared to ridicule Tottenham Hotspur has been removed following backlash from supporters and intervention from club officials.The post, which was published on the league's X account after Spurs suffered a 2-1 loss to Fulham on Sunday, was taken down on Monday morning.It featured footage of goalkeeper Vicario sending a free-kick wayward, accompanied by mocking captions and a crying laughing emoji.Tottenham officials are believed to have expressed their displeasure directly to Premier League bosses after the post attracted widespread criticism online, according to the Daily Mail.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe offending content included the captions "Just how the play was drawn up" and "An interesting free-kick from Vicario" alongside the video clip of the Italian stopper's wayward set-piece.Social media users swiftly condemned the competition for poking fun at one of its member clubs, arguing it was an inappropriate look for the league's official account.The Premier League's X profile serves as the competition's primary public voice and boasts 44.9 million followers.The post accumulated hundreds of thousands of views before its removal, amplifying the embarrassment for both the league and the north London club during an already difficult period.Spurs officials raised eyebrows at the post and communicated their concerns to those running the competition, according to reports.The prevailing sentiment was that whilst the club accepts scrutiny given what has been a deeply underwhelming campaign, it should not have to endure such mockery from the very league in which it participates.LATEST SPORTS NEWS:10 talking points from the Premier League including Ramadan row, Arsenal art form and weird Sunday quirkLeeds United's potential punishments after fans booed Ramadan break during Premier League match with Man CityF1's best-paid drivers as Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton eye Australian Grand Prix gloryThe view among many was that "banter" of this nature from the competition's official mouthpiece crossed a line, regardless of Tottenham's on-pitch struggles.The incident represents an unwelcome sideshow for a club already grappling with significant challenges, adding to the sense of crisis surrounding the north London outfit as they battle to avoid the drop.Tottenham currently find themselves four points above the Premier League's relegation zone following Sunday's result, which extended their losing streak to four matches.The defeat also stretched their winless run in the league to 10 games, with head coach Igor Tudor labelling striker Raul Jimenez a "cheat" in a furious post-match assessment."It's a complicated situation, a lot of problems," Tudor said."We need to find the voices inside each of us. We need more personality. We need more will to react."The 47-year-old Croatian, who took charge last month after replacing Thomas Frank, acknowledged that Fulham deserved their victory and consistently outworked his players."I have a sensation that Fulham players (are) always running and even with the brain," he added. "They arrive before us."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.

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LAS Rome et la Juventus ont partag les points lissue dun match fou (3-3), dimanche, marqu par un but somptueux de lattaquant portugais Francisco Conceiao et une remonte turinoise.

Geelong forward Shannon Neale has revealed he thought he was seriously hurt in a knee-on-knee ruck contest, and says the AFLs new ruck rules will mean he has to alter the way he goes about his centre-bounce work. Meanwhile, Hawthorn will appeal Jai Newcombes one-match ban.

IPL 2026 preparations commenced in Chennai with MS Dhoni joining Ruturaj Gaikwad and the Chennai Super Kings squad for their first practice session. Dhoni's playful antics during nets brought laughter, while Gaikwad showcased sharp batting. New signings and domestic players participated as the franchise unveiled their new jersey.