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      Trial of TV model accused of making false rape claim against France star suspended after no-show by lawyer

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      THE TRIAL of a TV model accused of making a false rape claim against AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez was suspended today after a no-show by her lawyer.Luisa Kremleva’s brief called in sick at the last minute, alleging a “medical emergency”, ahead of her court appearance in Malaga after public prosecutors demanded a two-year prison sentence on conviction.The trial of TV model Luisa Kremleva was suspendedKremleva is accused of making a false rape claim against AC Milan ace Theo HernandezThe Russian-born beauty is understood to have been made aware of her lawyer’s health problem beforehand and opted to stay away so she didn’t have to face waiting media.It was not immediately clear this afternoon when the long-awaited trial, which well-placed sources said today had been suspended on a previous occasion when Kremleva said she was undergoing treatment in her homeland, will now go ahead.French international Hernandez, whose club sides have included both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, was told he wouldn’t be needed to testify by video-conference from Italy after the trial suspension.A court official said outside the courtroom, about an hour after the hearing was due to get underway: “There won’t be a trial today.Read More on Football“The defence has asked for a suspension because of an emergency medical issue.”Another insider said: “Kremleva’s lawyer called in sick at the last moment. The court only found out this morning.”Public prosecutors allege the real estate boss’ daughter, who forged a name for herself on Spanish TV reality and dating shows between modelling assignments, made up the rape after she and Hernandez had “consensual sex” in a Porsche Cayenne outside glitzy Marbella nightclub Olivia Valere but then refused to go home with her.They claim in a three-page indictment seen by Sun Online which forms the basis of the allegations against her that she acted out of revenge.Most read in FootballShe was charged with perjury in relation to the “non-existent rape” following her arrest in January 2020 on a warrant after she failed to answer a court summons.We can reveal investigators took just two days to provisionally archive her rape claim after she made her police statement in June 2017.Full indictment reportThe public protection indictment states, referring to the Milan footballer and the female model by their initials or simply the initial of their first names: “In the early hours of June 4 2017 the accused was in Olivia Valere nightclub where she had arranged to meet up with T.B.F.H.“He was in the same venue in a VIP area with a group of friends.“About 4am both left with the intention of having a sexual encounter and went to a vehicle parked in the car parking area which a friend of T was using and had full sex which L consented to before returning to the nightclub.“L subsequently tried unsuccessfully to persuade T to stay with her and go home with her and ended up fighting with the women who were part of T’s group before returning to her home alone about 8am.“From there, out of revenge and to take advantage of T being well-known, she requested the presence of police and claimed she had been the victim of a sexual assault and wanted to report it.”Outlining how she had been taken to hospital for a routine medical examination before making a formal written statement in the afternoon. the indictment added: “She maliciously stated that after initially agreeing to having sex with T, she changed her mind and despite making it clear she didn’t want to continue, T continued and forced himself on her before injuring her by pushing her out of the car and making her fall on her knees.Phone message“She hid from investigators the fact that she had fallen to the ground accidentally and then again in the course of the fight with T’s female friends.”The falls are thought to have been recorded by Olivia Valere’s CCTV cameras, which also showed her returning with Hernandez to the nightclub after the “consensual sex” she claimed was a rape.Investigators are also believed to have obtained a phone message Kremleva sent the footballer around 6.15am, after the alleged rape, asking him repeatedly when he was going to go home with her.Attacking left-back Hernandez, capped 35 times by France at senior level, was never arrested before a court dismissed her claim and police started preparing a case against her.In a newspaper interview after the ‘rape’ investigators subsequently dismissed Kremleva insisted: “I have proof of the attack which are on my backside and knees.“I would love it if Theo apologised. It’s the least I deserve.”Her mum Mila went on Spanish TV after news of her January 13 2020 detention broke to claim: “My daughter is not under arrest. She went to pick up a court notification.“With time the truth is going to come out.”The model subsequently wrote on social media: “I have not been arrested. I have not been convicted of any crime. The truth will come out.”READ MORE SUN STORIESShe privatised her Instagram at the start of the month after it emerged a date had been set for her trial.As well as a two-year prison sentence Kremleva is also facing a possible POUNDS 12,000 fine if she is eventually convicted, although two-year jail sentences are normally suspended in Spain for first-time offenders. More

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      Mario Balotelli arrives to join 12th club of rollercoaster career on free transfer and end footballing exile

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      PREMIER LEAGUE icon Mario Balotelli is on the verge of joining Serie A side Genoa.The 34-year-old has been without a club since leaving Turkish outfit Adana Demirspor four months ago.Mario Balotelli is on the verge of joining GenoaCredit: GettyThe striker arrived in Italy on Sunday nightCredit: XHe greeted fans outside his hotelCredit: XTo prepare for his return, Balotelli has trained individually over the last few months.And now he is ready for what could be his final stint in football.The striker has agreed to pen a seven-month contract with struggling Italian side Genoa.He will join the club as a free agent until the end of the 2024-25 campaign.Read More in FootballTransfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims he only wanted to join Genoa following extensive talks with manager Alberto Gilardino.Balotelli arrived at Hotel Melia in Genova late on Sunday night.The former Italy international appeared thrilled as he met with a group of supporters.His medical is expected to take place on Monday morning.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSGenoa will be the 12th club of Balotelli’s professional career.He made his debut with local side Lumezzane in 2006 before sealing a move to Inter Milan.Mario Balotelli shows off skills in brilliant gameThe striker then went on to play for Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool, Nice, Marseille, Brescia, Monza, Adana Demirspor and Sion.He was also capped 36 times by the Italian national team and scored 14 international goals. More

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      Mario Balotelli, 34, closes in on shock Serie A return after four months unemployed

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      MARIO BALOTELLI is closing in on a major Serie A return after spending the last four months as a free agent.Balotelli, 34, has been without a club since his departure from Adana Demirspor in June, after seven goals and one assist in 16 appearances last season.Mario Balotelli is closing in on a return to Serie A with GenoaCredit: GettyBalotelli has been a free agent for four months after leaving Adana DemirsporCredit: GettyBut the striker now looks set for a return to elite football after three years out in the wilderness playing for Demirspor in Turkey and Sion in Switzerland.According to transfer insider Nicolo Schira, the ex-Italy international has been training in his bid to regain match fitness.And it looks like the Manchester City cult hero has impressed Genoa club chiefs, who are keeping a close eye.Read More on FootballSchira claims the former Liverpool star is now awaiting the “final green light” to put pen to paper with Alberto Gilardino’s side.And the Italian is “very excited” about a possible return to the Serie A.Balotelli has experienced tremendous success in Italy as he burst onto the scene with Inter Milan in 2007 at the age of 17.The centre-forward went on to amass a total of 28 goals and 15 assists during his three-year stint at Inter.Most read in FootballThat led to a lucrative move to City where he spent three turbulent years that saw him racking up 30 goals in 80 appearances as well as numerous on and off-field run-ins.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThat included setting his own house on fire by letting off fireworks in his bathroom and the infamous ‘Why always me’ shirt celebration against Manchester United.But will remain in City folklore for setting up Sergio Aguero for his famous league-winning strike against QPR in 2012.Former Premier League bad boy Mario Balotelli takes up new sport as he ‘calls out former UFC champion’Balotelli moved to his beloved AC Milan in 2013 where he spent one year and registered 18 goals as well as eight assists in 41 appearances.A Premier League return soon followed to Liverpool but he couldn’t meet expectations and was loaned back to Milan in 2015 after only four goals in 28 games at Anfield.Stints at Nice, Marseille, Brescia and Monza soon followed as his star status started to dwindle.Balotelli also amassed 14 goals in 36 caps with Italy and shone bright during Euro 2012 as he helped his national team reach the final. More

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      Serie A clash CALLED OFF at last-minute due to floods as club now face losing two key players for crunch clash

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      AC MILAN’S Serie A clash with Bologna has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions.The two teams were expected to face off on Saturday at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium.AC Milan Serie A clash with Bologna has been postponed due to extreme weather conditionsCredit: RexExtreme rain and flooding have hit Bologna in recent daysCredit: GettyHeavy rain has caused landslides, flooding, road closures and some power outagesCredit: GettySchools, parks and sports centres will remain closed in the cityCredit: GettyHowever, Bologna Mayor Matteo Lepore announced that the game would not be played due to extreme rain and flooding that hit the region in recent days.Lepore added that heavy rains, which started on October 19, caused landslides, flooding, road closures and some power outages in several areas.The game between Milan and Bologna will be rescheduled, but no details are known at this point.However, it will be hard finding another time to host the Serie A clash due to the league and the Coppa Italia schedule as well as the fact both teams play in the Champions League this season.Read More on FootballThat unfortunate event will have especially serious ramifications for Milan, who will be without two key players in their upcoming crunch clash with Napoli.Those are Tijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez, who were due to serve a suspension at Bologna.Instead, the Rossoneri duo will now serve it on Tuesday’s crunch clash with Napoli at the San Siro.Paulo Fonseca’s side will be hosting the Serie A leaders, who are five points ahead of the fourth-placed Milan giants.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe municipality of Bologna said in a statement that the match would bring about 35,000 people near the most critical area of the city.Schools, parks and sports centres will remain closed in the city as a precaution.Napoli fans try and fail to prounce ‘Scott McTominay’_1But Milan chairman Paolo Scaroni said: “The match is postponed because with a decision that in my opinion is incomprehensible, the mayor has prohibited the match from being played even behind closed doors.”Bologna vs AC Milan will be rescheduled at a later dateCredit: APTijjani Reijnders and Theo Hernandez were suspended against Bologna and will now serve the ban against NapoliCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans moan ‘this is so sad’ after finding out which pair they sent scouts to watch in Serie A clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED allegedly sent a representative to watch two Serie A stars in action at the weekend – but fans are not satisfied.The scout flew to Italy on Sunday for Napoli’s clash with Empoli.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was being watched by a Man Utd scoutCredit: ReutersAlessandro Buongiorno is also a target for the Red DevilsCredit: GettyAntonio Conte’s side clinched a 1-0 win thanks to a penalty from Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.The 23-year-old was one of two players on United’s radar during the match, Italian outlet Tutto Mercato claims.Centre-back Alessandro Buongiorno was also being watched by the scout.However, several Man Utd fans are not excited by the prospect of potentially signing both stars – especially Kvaratskhelia.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOne person took to social media to write: “Watching the wrong players.”Another commented: “Stop this! United don’t need another LW!”A third said: “We already have Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho for the LW. Go for proper RW and a ST.”While a fourth wrote: “This is so sad. You are sending representatives to watch Kvaratskhelia. Send representatives to watch Harry Kane, Messi, Ronaldo ffs the guy is in top 5 wingers in Europe just buy him.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDespite some claims that signing Kvaratskhelia would be unnecessary, other fans believe he would strengthen the squad.One person said: “Khvicha is one of the main ingredients to turn us to a serious consistent team again.”Erik ten Hag slams reports he’s set to be sacked as ‘fairytales’ but admits Man Utd ‘have a mountain to climb’ While another suggested: “Would be a fantastic signing heir to the #7.”Man Utd have endured one of their worst starts to a Premier League season.The Red Devils currently sit 12th in the table with 11 points from eight games. More

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      Italy legend Francesco Totti teases Serie A return aged 48 after 7-YEAR retirement as he says ‘clubs have contacted me’

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      ITALY legend Francesco Totti has teased a potential return to professional football.The 48-year-old retired from the game back in 2017 after spending his entire career with Roma.Francesco Totti has teased a return to professional footballCredit: GettyThe 48-year-old retired in 2017 after spending 24 years at RomaCredit: ReutersHe scored 307 goals and provided 207 assists in 785 appearances for the Serie A giants.The ex-playmaker is now considered one of the greatest Italian footballers of all time.But despite calling time on his career seven years ago, Totti has not completely ruled out a return to the beautiful game.In fact, he is keeping the door wide open.Read More in FootballSpeaking at a recent event, Totti revealed: “Some Serie A teams have contacted me.”I admit that they made me think a little, a little crazy. It would be difficult, but in life you never say never.”There are players who have played many years after the end of their career.”It also depends on where you play, with all due respect, but if I were to return to Serie A I would have to train really well.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAccording to Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, Totti also recently said: “Given the current level of Serie A, I could easily make an impact on the field.”However, he would not entertain a move to Roma’s rivals, Lazio.Inside stunning future stadium of football giants that includes impressive feature that will be the largest in EuropeThe Italian continued: “Lazio? I wouldn’t have even considered it.”I’d be ready in two to three months. I’m still playing at 48. Half an hour, twenty minutes. If I had to do something crazy, I’d do it in Italy, not abroad, but it’s crazy.”When you turn the page you never know what awaits you. It wasn’t my choice, but in that moment it has to be experienced differently from the context.”Maybe that’s also why I’ve had that thing inside me. It’s true that there’s a beginning and an end to everything.” More

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      Juventus forced to clarify after official account announces Arda Guler transfer from Real Madrid

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      JUVENTUS have been forced to clarify a tweet put out by the club’s official account announcing the signing of Arda Guler.Supporters of the Italian giants were thrilled when the club appeared to make the shock transfer of the Turkish superstar.Juventus have clarified a statement put out about Arda GulerCredit: INSTAGRAM @ardagulerThe Italian club appeared to announce the Turk as a new signingCredit: xGuler, 19, is viewed as one of the most promising youngsters in European football thanks to his performances at Fenerbahce.He earned a big-money move to Real Madrid and has slowly worked his way into the squad after overcoming some injury issues.The apparent transfer would have been a huge coup for Juventus if they had pulled it off.A tweet put out by the club’s official account claimed that the player had joined.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA statement read: “Welcome to Juventus, Arda Guler.”The rising star of football is now part of the Juventus family.”Ready to make history on this new journey?”This was accompanied by a picture of the attacking midfielder walking on the tarmac at an airport.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUnfortunately for fans of the Serie A outfit, the news is totally untrue.The club has revealed that the X account was hacked and confirmed that no deal for Guler has been done.Football royalty including Kaka, Seedorf and Rivaldo unite for legends match Guler has been struggled for game time at Real MadridCredit: GettyA club statement wrote: “Our Juventus English account has been compromised.”Please ignore the false information being published on this account.”We are working on the issue.”So far this season, Guler has made three appearances from the bench under manager Carlo Ancelotti.He remained on the bench during Real Madrid’s win over Celta Vigo on Saturday.He is a full international with TurkeyCredit: Getty More

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      Former Champions League defender scores FIVE goals in just 34 minutes on sensational debut for non-league team

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      ROMA hero Kostas Manolas scored FIVE goals in just 34 minutes on his debut with a Greek non-league club he surprisingly joined after leaving Serie A.Manolas, 33, made a name for himself in Italy and Greece, which led to interest from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea throughout his career.Kostas Manolas scored five goals on his debut for Greek non-league side PannaxiakosCredit: Getty – ContributorManolas made a name for himself at Serie A with Roma and stood out in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty – ContributorThe centre-back burst onto the scene with Olympiacos and the Greek national team, whom he helped reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time ever in 2014.The defender joined Roma 10 years ago where he scored eight goals in 206 appearances.The ex-AEK Athens star also helped the Italian giants reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2018 with a sensational goal in a famous 3-0 win over Barcelona at the Olimpico.After brief stints with Napoli, Emirati outfit Sharjah and Salernitana last season, Manolas made the decision to relocate to his homeland of Naxos with his family.Read More on FootballThat led to him joining local club Pannaxiakos, who compete in the fourth division, after a few training sessions with them during pre-season.The ex-Greece international received a hero’s welcome and many within the club see him as the man that will lead them to the third division.And Manolas honoured their faith in a stunning debut, despite playing out of a position as a CENTRE-FORWARD against Marpissaikos on Sunday.According to Sport24, the ex-Napoli star started for the Cycladic outfit and scored a staggering five goals.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe versatile defender led his new team-mates to a stunning 12-1 win over Marpissaikos.That led to manager Giorgos Mostratos hauling him off after just 34 minutes in the first half.Kostas Manolas returns to LaLiga club Olympiacos to a hero’s return Manolas’ move to Pannaxiakos has been described across Greek media as the “transfer of the year”. More