European football's governing body UEFA says players from the 12 major clubs could face international exile while calling splinter league "a cynical project... founded on the self-interest of a few clubs".
Juventus had chances to win the tie but the game went into extra time and the drama was far from over, as Porto drilled home a free-kick in the 115th minute to spark wild celebrations amongst the players and coaching staff.
Inter remain four points ahead of second-placed Milan, who got back to winning ways in Rome after consecutive league losses including last weekend's derby defeat.
CR7 is the undisputed holder of several records, the leading scorer for Real Madrid and his country, and above Lionel Messi in the Champions League goalscoring charts.
Milan launches straight onto the attack from kick-off, with Turkish midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu setting up forward Rafael Leao to slot home the rapid opener.
State-run RAI television, where Rossi worked as a sportscaster, said he had been diagnosed with an incurable illness.
Tuesday's action in the Champions League saw Erling Braut Haaland, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes all get among the goals.
With the victory over Spezia, Juventus end a run of three consecutive draws to move to third place in Italy's Serie A football league.
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo shot back at Italy's sports minister by denying that he broke the coronavirus protocol adopted for the country's football after returning from international duty while positive for the disease.
The 35-year-old Juventus striker will miss Wednesday's UEFA Nations League game against Sweden but is "well, has no symptoms and is in isolation", the Portuguese federation says.
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A goal up after winning February's first leg, French side Lyon will face Manchester City at the final tournament in Lisbon after drawing 2-2 on aggregate and going through on away goals.
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