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'That is all fake news!' - Cancelo insists he's happy at Juventus following Instagram controversy

The defender has backed Bianconeri coach Massimiliano Allegri after a social media like sparked reports of a row at the Serie A champions

Joao Cancelo has called a recent Instagram controversy "fake news" after appearing to like a comment criticising Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri.

Cancelo joined Juventus from Valencia in the summer of 2018, having previously played in Serie A while on loan with Inter.

He has featured 32 times for the club this season as Juventus have gone on to win the Italian top-flight title.

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But the defender recently made headlines after appearing to like an Instagram comment calling for the club to sack Allegri in the wake of a Champions League exit against Ajax.