15 minutes ago ‘Lethal’ Retegui is leading reshaped Atalanta and Serie A’s scoring charts | Nicky Bandini

A surprise signing from Genoa, the striker has immediately integrated in Bergamo thanks to his manager’s brillianceMateo Retegui is not afraid to make a snap decision. When Roberto Mancini phoned to ask if he would consider representing the Italian national team last March, the striker “didn’t have to think about it. I just said yes right away”. Born and raised in Argentina, he had never lived in Italy nor did he speak the language, yet within days he marked his international debut with a goal against England in Naples.A choice that shifted his whole life’s trajectory. Twenty-three years old and playing for Tigre on loan from Boca Juniors, Retegui was hardly at the forefront of most European scouts’ minds. He scored 23 goals across all competitions in 2022, yet domestically there were d...

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16 minutes ago Award to Elizabeth Line is a damning indictment of British architecture

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Watch as Alex and Sue Tatham - Blind Date’s first ever couple to marry - renew their vows at the same church 33 years, almost to the day, later.

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20 minutes ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta delivers update on Ethan Nwaneri plan and defends midfield performance

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20 minutes ago Full frontal nudity, THAT titillating tennis scene and bare bottoms galore: All the raunchiest moments in Rivals as fans praise new Disney+ 'bonkbuster' as a 'masterclass in storytelling' 

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27 minutes ago Poundland announces it will close ALL 800 stores for two days this December

Poundland has announced it will temporarily be shutting the doors of all 800 of its stores for two days this December.

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Marie Temara's true height has been exposed once again as she went toe-to-toe in a playful boxing skit with a woman who claims to be 'the tallest female model in the world'

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35 minutes ago A warm royal reception, sincere thanks and then... profanities screamed by Lidia Thorpe: REBECCA ENGLISH on the King's visit to Canberra that ended in huge international anger

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