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DIEGO SIMEONE is not letting a knee operation get in the way of his summer plans.The Atletico Madrid boss went under the knife at the end of the season.Diego Simeone is on holiday in IbizaCredit: SplashWife Carla Pereyra soaks up the sunCredit: SplashSimeone had knee surgery earlier in the summerCredit: SplashHis model wife donned a brown bikiniCredit: SplashDiego Simeone made it into the water with a bit of helpCredit: SplashAnd he has been snapped enjoying a dip while wearing a knee brace in Ibiza.Simeone, 54, looked in decent shape despite his injury as he was helped into the water.He was alongside wife Carla Pereyra, 36, who donned a tiny brown bikini.The Argentine lovebirds tied the knot in 2022READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSimeone has two children – daughters Francesca and Valentina with model Carla.While he has three sons – including Argentine international Giovanni – with first wife Carolina Baldini.Last year, Simeone joked that players only having sex four times a month could not play for him.He was told about a study that claims the average Spaniard has sex 56 times a year.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAn incredulous Simeone said: “How many? 56? 56 a year! “How many are a month? Four a month? Four a month no.Meet the ten Wags ready to stun at Euro 2024″With four times a month you can’t play in my team.”Atleti finished fourth in LaLiga last season as surprise package Girona took third behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.So Simeone will have plenty of work to do when he returns to pre-season.He is expected to be walking without help by then but might have to take it easy – not something he is known for.Carla Pereyra looked content to chat outside the waterCredit: SplashThe glamorous model married Simeone in 2022Credit: GettyThe couple have been going to Ibiza for yearsCredit: Splash News More

KYLIAN MBAPPE is now officially a Real Madrid player.The 25-year-old’s Paris Saint-Germain contract expired on Sunday, meaning his new deal with Los Blancos becomes active today.Fans are currently unable to buy a Kylian Mbappe shirt from the Real Madrid websiteCredit: ReutersHowever, fans can buy an Endrick shirtCredit: GettyMbappe announced his move to Spain last month, penning a five-year deal with the LaLiga giants.However, fans are currently unable to purchase a shirt with his name on.Those that have attempted to personalise a shirt with his name have been greeted with a message that reads: “This player’s name and number is not available for personalization at the moment. Please stay tuned for updates!”Other variations – including Kylian Mbappé, K. Mbappé, K-Mbappé and Kylian – are also unavailable.Read More on FootballMbappe’s shirt number will likely be revealed when he is officially presented as a Real Madrid player on July 16.However, fans are able to purchase personalised Endrick shirts.The 17-year-old Brazilian signed for Los Blancos in December 2022 but is not permitted to formally join until his 18th birthday, which is later this month.Like Mbappe, he is yet to be handed a shirt number.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRonaldo and Marcelo are among several names that cannot be printedCredit: EPAZidane shirts have also been made unavailable – even though Zinedine’s son plays for Real MadridCredit: AFPKylian Mbappe ‘snaps up £15m mansion in Beckham’s old neighbourhood’ next door to Real Madrid legend and Hollywood starBy Gerard CouzensKYLIAN MBAPPE has reportedly splashed out more than £15million on a mansion in Madrid.The French superstar, whose drawn-out transfer to Real Madrid has finally being confirmed, is said to have finalised the purchase late last month.Respected Spanish daily La Razon says the house he has bought is in the exclusive Madrid suburb of La Moraleja, where David Beckham spent most of his time living when he was in the Spanish capital.And it says his neighbours will include former Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos and his stunning model wife Pilar Rubio as well as Hollywood star Richard Gere and his Spanish publicist wife Alejandra Silva.La Razon said Mbappe had considered the gated estate of La Finca where Jude Bellingham lives and Cristiano Ronaldo still owns property as an option.But it reported the 25-year-old, who threw an extravagant party for 250 guests at a stylish Italian restaurant a short walk from the Eiffel Tower, ended up opting for La Moraleja a 15-minute drive from Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex because it was “more comfortable.”Read more on Mbappe’s property hunt.Real Madrid have also banned several other names from being printed on the new home shirt.Fans are also not able to buy Zidane shirts – even though club legend Zinedine Zidane’s son, Theo, still plays for Los Blancos.Kylian Mbappe reveals how he is adapting to mask as France star says it’s ‘like wearing 3D glasses’Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo are both unavailable, as well as [David] Beckham, Kaka, [Iker] Casillas, Marcelo, [Karim] Benzema, Casemiro, [Ferenc] Puskas, Roberto Carlos and Sergio Ramos.Some players who have never appeared for the club are also banned, including [Lionel] Messi, [Erling] Haaland, Neymar, Ronaldinho, Pele, Maradona, [Kevin] De Bruyne, Iniesta, [Harry] Kane and Fernando Torres.In addition, a huge list of insults and swear words in both English and Spanish have been made unavailable on the official Real Madrid website.Who is Euro 2024’s sexiest star?EURO 2024 has something for everyone from stunning goals, thrilling matches… and the continent’s biggest hunks, writes Jack Figg.Several stars have lit up the group stages with their skills on the pitch – but others are also catching the eye for their looks.But who is the sexiest?Thankfully AI boffins have carried out an analysis on the facial attractiveness of all players at the tournament.And it’s bad news for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions who are the fourth UGLIEST in the competition – one place below Scotland.In fact it’s England’s group rivals Serbia who have fans swooning the most – boasting an average score of 77.90/100 with defender Strahinja Pavlovic deemed their most attractive.While Turkey defender Mert Muldur has been ranked as the tournament’s BEST-LOOKING player.But who is England’s sexiest star, and who makes the Euros’ hunkiest XI? Read our full story.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More

AN abandoned football stadium in Spain has been stripped of the rights to host games at the 2030 World Cup.Spanish giants Valencia had planned to move into the 80,000-seater Nou Mestalla Stadium ahead of the 2009/10 season.The Nou Mestalla Stadium in Valencia has been abandoned for 15 yearsCredit: GettyThere was hope it would be open in time to host Euro 2030 games but the RFEF will now not consider itCredit: GettyThe 80,000-seater stadium was set to look like thisCredit: YouTubeIt was dubbed the “world’s greatest football stadium” ahead of its completion.But 15 years later, it still remains closed.Valencia ran into financial trouble at the time, racking up debts of £350million.They also struggled to find a buyer for the old Mestalla Arena and were denied a £90million bank loan.Read More on FootballThe La Liga side subsequently had to abandon plans to move into the new ground.And the Nou Mestalla Stadium was left unused as a result.There had been hope that it could finally be used at the 2030 World Cup – which will be held across Spain, Portugal and Morocco – but Cadena SER claim the RFEF will no longer consider it as a potential venue.Prior to the RFEF’s decision, Valencia’s Mayor, Maria Jose Catala, revealed she was hopeful the Nou Mestalla would eventually open.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSValencia still play at the older Mestalla StadiumCredit: AlamyShe said: “The demands are not going to be lowered nor are the deadlines going to be accelerated.”We are talking about a future Mestalla field that should last for decades and this circumstance concerns a series of matches for, at most, a month.Inside the ten stunning Euro 2024 stadiums including historic final venue”We are not going to compromise the future of the new field to being a sub-venue or hosting a World Cup match.”Because that is not going to condition our level of demand and we are not going to accelerate any deadline either.”If it arrives and can host the 2030 World Cup it will be great for Valencia and if not, it won’t be possible. We are not going to condition it.”Madrid (both the Bernabeu and Wanda Metropolitano), Barcelona (both the Camp Nou and Espanyol’s Cornella El Prat stadium), Bilbao, Zaragoza, Seville, Malaga, Gran Canaria, La Coruna and San Sebastian are now expected to be announced as the host cities.It is reported that Vigo will be given more time to prove it can host matches. More

MALAGA fans turned the local airport into a sea of blue as they celebrated promotion.The fallen giants secured an immediate return to the Spanish second tier on Saturday.Malaga fans turned the airport into a sea of blue as they celebrated promotionCredit: X@SegundaSpanishLos Albicelestes drew 2-2 away to Gimnastic after extra-time to seal a 4-3 aggregate victory.Following promotion, fans back home swarmed Malaga airport as they celebrated into the early hours of Sunday morning.Footage from the airport showed a sea of blue as supporters welcomed the players home.Fans chanted, clapped and waved flags during the triumphant scenes in Andalusia.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMalaga’s promotion was sealed in dramatic fashion following a 2-1 win in the first leg last weekend.Trailing 1-0 at the end of normal time, the visitors then conceded at the start of extra-time to fall behind on aggregate.Forward Dioni pulled one back during the second half of extra-time, though.However, the match appeared destined for penalties before Antonito’s stoppage time winner clinched promotion.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMalaga dropped into the third tier 12 months ago following five years outside La Liga.Their relegation from the top flight in 2018 ended a 10-year stint which included a run to the Champions League quarter-finals.Watch moment fuming fans greet baffled random man at airport and hand him ‘new signing’ shirt in protest aimed at clubA side including Julio Baptista and Isco made the last eight before a controversial defeat to Borussia Dortmund.Malaga had also made the quarter-finals of the Uefa Cup a decade earlier, beating Leeds during their 2002/03 European campaign.EURO 2024 LIVE: KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM GERMANY More