Roberto Mancini claims Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri used racist slurs towards him during a sideline exchange.
Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini has labelled Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri a "racist'' and claims he was subjected to homophobic abuse as the pair clashed on the sidelines towards the end of Tuesday night's Coppa Italia quarterfinal at San Paolo.
Stevan Jovetic and Adem Ljajic scored for the visitors in the second half in Inter's 2-0 win, as Napoli lost for only the second time since August.
Napoli's misery was compounded by the dismissal of Dries Mertens late on, earning his second yellow card…
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Stevan Jovetic scored the winner for Inter that sees the Nerazzurri reach the Coppa Italia semifinals.

Napoli welcomed Inter to the San Paolo in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday, and it was a game that many expected the home side to win.

The Nerazzurri were happy at half-time however, as while they tested Pepe Reina less than their opponents tested Samir Handanovic, they had the best of the possession and looked in control. The switch of Adem Ljajic to the Trequartista role and Stevan Jovetic playing more centrally offered signs of promise, while Geoffrey Kondogbia also exhibited some of the surging…
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Stevan Jovetic fired Inter into the Copoa semifinals.
Inter Milan booked their place in the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia with a hard-earned 2-0 victory at Serie A leaders Napoli.
Stevan Jovetic and Adem Ljajic were on target for the visitors in the second half as Napoli lost for only the second time since August.
Napoli's misery was compounded by the dismissal of Dries Mertens late on, earning his second yellow card for simulation.
The Partenopei — who are two points ahead of Juventus and four clear of Inter at the top of the table — had created…
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Eder and Roberto Soriano are being linked with a move away.
Sampdoria duo Eder and Roberto Soriano have refused to play down links with Inter Milan in the final few weeks of the winter transfer window.
Inter coach Roberto Mancini has reportedly put the pair at the top of his list of recruits, should he manage to free up room in his squad for new signings, and both suggested to Sky Sport Italia that they would be open to a move.
"I've always liked [the city of] Milan," Eder said. "Anything can happen between now and the end of January.

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Injuries have prevented Nemanja Vidic, left, from playing for Inter this season.
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic is a free agent after formally rescinding his contract with Inter Milan.
The 34-year-old Serbian left Old Trafford to join the Nerazzurri in July 2014 and made 28 competitive appearances for the San Siro side, scoring one goal.
Hernia and back injuries meant the centre-back failed to feature for Inter this season and he is now on the lookout for a new club.

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Vidic told Inter's official website: "Thanks to all the Nerazzurro family and to the Inter fans….
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Sergio Aguero and David Silva ran wild over Crystal Palace at the Etihad.

ESPN FC's Paul Mariner waxes lyrical over Man City's attacking prowess in their win over Crystal Palace.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini was delighted to see Sergio Aguero score a brace against Crystal Palace. Pablo Zabaleta will wait until to the end of the season before deciding on his Manchester City future.
Zabaleta has been linked with a move to Inter Milan to be reunited with former City boss Roberto Mancini.
But Zabaleta, who celebrated his 31st birthday with just his third Premier League start of the season in the 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace, says he will talk to the club in the summer about a possible new deal.
"At the end of this season I will have one more year left on my contract. Normally…
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Sampdoria are now in pole position to sign Andrea Ranocchia from Inter Milan.
AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani has played down talk of a move for Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia, who is now expected to sign for Sampdoria.
Ranocchia, who has also reportedly attracted the attention of Norwich and Liverpool, has already agreed terms with the Blucerchiati, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, and is set to join them this week.
He is surplus to requirements at Inter, whose coach Roberto Mancini prefers Jeison Murillo and Miranda over the Italy international at…
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Inter Milan could only draw 1-1 at Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday.
After last week's 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo, Roberto Mancini certainly did not get the reaction he wanted from his Inter Milan players, who drew 1-1 at Atalanta on Saturday.
With each side conceding an own goal, Mancini had goalkeeper Samir Handanovic to thank for ensuring Inter Milan didn't lose again.
Handanovic had made three excellent stops in the first half and he excelled further in the second half with a wonder save from Luca Cigarini. Such interventions show how vital he is to this team.
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Mauro Icardi celebrates after Rafael Toloi scored an own goal.
MILAN — Inter Milan were held to 1-1 at struggling Atalanta as their Serie A title challenge suffered another blow on Saturday.
Atalanta, loser of their last four matches, were the stronger side and Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic had to pull off some fine saves, including a stunning stop on the hour mark.
Both sides netted own goals in the first half with Inter defender Jeison Murillo giving Atalanta the lead before Rafael Toloi also turned into his own net.
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Samir Handanovic was the hero of the night keeping Inter Milan in the game and helping them draw 1-1 against Atalanta.
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