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      Abandoned 30,000-seater Olympic stadium could become new home of Euro giants as mayor gives approval to £332m plan

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      AN ABANDONED 30,000-seater Olympic stadium could become the new home of a European giant after a £332million revamp project was given the green light.Stadio Flaminio is situated in Rome and was built for the 1960 Olympic Games.An abandoned 30,000-seater stadium could become the new home of a football giantCredit: GettyThe Stadio Flaminio is situated in Rome and was built for the 1960s OlympicsCredit: GettyIt showed a number of events and sports including rugbyCredit: GettyHowever, years of disrepair and decay saw the arena end up completely abandoned.As well as athletics, it had also been used for rugby and even music concerts.And the Stadio Flaminio’s decline into obscurity left locals upset.However, in 2021, the president of a Serie A football club put forward a plan to rebuild the stadium to its former glory.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe proposed to revamp the arena into a modern-day 40,000 seater behemoth.And now the dream is on for his top-flight team to make it their permanent home.The president who is the driving force behind Stadio Flaminio’s rebuild is none other than Claudio Lotito.He is one of the biggest names in Serie A football.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnd Lotito is chief supremo of none other than Lazio.The capital club currently ply their trade at the Stadio Olimpico.Inside iconic abandoned stadium that hosted England matches before falling into disrepair when club went bust The stadium is now completely abandonedCredit: YouTube @Nome PredefinitoIt has fallen into a state of disrepairCredit: YouTube @Nome PredefinitoA plan to rebuild the stadium has now been approved by Rome’s mayorCredit: YouTube @Nome PredefinitoYet Lotito hopes once Stadio Flaminio is complete, Lazio could end up playing there full-time.His plan, which is expected to cost £332m, is now off the ground after being approved by Rome’s mayor.Roberto Gualtieri said: “I think the Flaminio stadium project is beautiful and worthy of support.”As well as repairing the pitch and stadium itself, Lazio president Lotito also plans to transform the surrounding area into a multi-sport facility.There are amazing plans to house an Olympic-sized swimming pool under the stadium — as well as an ice rink and four tennis courts.While the field itself would also be used for women’s football and rugby matches, with the prospect of the Italian national team returning there one day.Lazio president Claudio Lotito is the driving force behind the projectCredit: GettyLazio currently play at the Stadio OlimpicoCredit: Getty More

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives Kyle Walker transfer update with AC Milan set to choose Man City star over Marcus Rashford

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC has confirmed Kyle Walker’s switch to AC Milan is moving closer.The Italian giants are first in the queue for the wantaway Manchester City defender.AC Milan senior advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirmed Kyle Walker’s switch is moving closerCredit: GettyWalker has expressed his desire to leave Man City during the January transfer windowCredit: ReutersMilan have reportedly ended their pursuit of Manchester United star Marcus RashfordCredit: GettyIbrahimovic, a senior adviser at Milan, said: “When someone like Walker is on the market, there is going to be a lot of interest. “Everyone knows he’s a great player, he’s done big things at Manchester City and England.”City boss Pep Guardiola revealed a week ago that Walker, 34, wanted to quit for a new challenge abroad.And Ibra confirmed age was no stumbling block, adding: “Walker doesn’t go against our strategies.Read More on Football“He is strong, he is a leader, he dominates the dressing room.“We are checking what is possible.”Andrea Cambiaso has been lined up as Walker’s replacement.And Cambiaso’s club Juventus have been linked with Milan’s England centre-back Fikayo Tomori.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesBut Ibrahimovic insisted: “He is our player, he is happy at Milan.”This comes after reports suggesting Milan have abandoned their pursuit of Manchester United wantaway star Marcus Rashford.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferSerie A rules only allow clubs to register one non-EU player per year and the Rossoneri prefer Walker.The Man City star has won a staggering six Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies, four League Cups and the Champions League ever since his move to the Etihad from Tottenham in 2017.The full-back has amassed a total of six goals and 23 assists in 319 appearances.However, the England international has struggled for minutes this season with only 18 appearances under his belt. More

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      Ex-Everton and Barcelona star Gerard Deulofeu may never play again with horror injury ‘beyond biology’

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      GERARD DEULOFEU has heartbreakingly admitted his career may be OVER due to the knee injury that blighted his time with Udinese.The Spain international has suffered multiple setbacks – including infected cartilage – since he tore his ACL in November 2022.Gerard Deulofeu suffered a horror knee injury in November 2022Credit: GETTYThe former Barcelona and Everton man has suffered numerous setbacks over the last two yearsCredit: INSTAGRAM@GERARDDEULOFEUThe setbacks have led to the mutual termination of his contract with UdineseCredit: GETTYAnd the 30-year-old has agreed to terminate his contract with the Serie A side, which he announced in an agonising social media post.The former Barcelona and Everton star said in a video: “I tore my anterior cruciate ligament two years ago against Napoli.”But [I] recovered and was able to play against Sampdoria despite the tear.”The bad news arrived after that match, when I knew I’d need surgery.“After that operation, I got an infection in the cartilage.”That is tough to get over, because the bones grind up against each other and it goes beyond a normal injury.“I have been fighting for two years against something that goes beyond biology.”Despite his repeated setbacks, Deulofeu is refusing to give up hope of one day returning to the pitch.Most read in SportGerard Deulofeu is refusing to give up hope of playing football againCredit: EPAHe said: “I feel better now than I did a few months ago, but we’ll see what happens.“I have always had an incredible rapport with Udinese and it means so much to me that they supported and waited for me.Leighton Baines praises Everton response after victory on ‘difficult day’ “If I do return to football one day, it will be with this jersey, for all that the club and its fans did to support me.“We have agreed to terminate the contract, but the relationship and support remain special.”Deulofeu joined Udinese in October 2020 following a two-season stint with Watford.The Spaniard leaves the club with a record of 16 goals and 13 assists in 63 appearances. More

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      Pictures that got Lazio falconer sacked emerge after club axed him for boasting about penis implant online

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      EXPLICIT photos showing why Lazio sacked their falconer following penis implant surgery have emerged.The Serie A giants axed Juan Bernabe after he shared naked pics online displaying the prosthetic device.Juan Bernabe shared his delight after the surgeryCredit: TwitterThe falconer showed a clip as he recovered from the opCredit: TwitterBernabe had the op as he ‘likes to have sex once or twice a day’Credit: TwitterA smiling Bernabe also gave a thumbs-up sign from a hospital bed.He later explained his delight at the “wonderful operation” to “increase my sexual performance because I am very active”.Bernabe said that a video of the surgery results were only posted on his private profile.But Lazio responded to the “shocking” clip and “the statements that accompanied them” by axing him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBernabe apologised but then reportedly locked himself in the club’s training ground in protest at the decision to dismiss him. He was a popular sight at every home game controlling the club mascot – an eagle.Lazio said they were “aware of the shared pain the loss of the eagle will cause to fans” but described the bird as “an historic symbol” that could no longer be “associated” with Bernabe.He responded by saying he was “truly sorry and saddened towards the Italian people” for his “human error” in sharing certain images.Most read in FootballLazio axed Bernabe but said the loss of the eagle will be a ‘shared pain’Credit: GettyHe also told Spanish radio station La Zanzara why the surgery had been so important to him.Bernabe explained: “I did it to perform like when I was young. My erection is natural but with this device I press a button that allows me to perfectly control both the erection and the time.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I only published it to inform people about the surgery. For me, nudity is normal because I grew up in a naturist family and with an open mind, I do not understand what the relationship of my photo is with pornography.”Everyone likes sex. I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t take drugs, but I like sex like all men, and men always try to have greater sexual capacity. Top 10 highest-paid Premier League stars”I am a very active man and I live with a partner, but I go out with other women. “The woman who is with me knows this because she understands that, for me, sex is a necessity, she has a very open mind. I would like to have sex once or twice a day.” More

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      Man Utd ‘open talks with Napoli over Alejandro Garnacho transfer with player keen to leave as club demand £60m’

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      NAPOLI are in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, reports say. The Italian side are in the market for a winger and have been tracking Garnacho’s situation this season. Napoli are in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyAccording to The Mirror, United are in talks with Napoli but rejected a £40million offer for the Argentine. The Serie A leaders are on the verge of losing Khvicha Kvaratskelia to PSG in a £70m transfer. And Garnacho – believed to be ready to leave Old Trafford – is their No1 target to replace Kvaratskelia. But it is claimed United are holding out for £60m for their homegrown star. READ MORE ON MAN UTDGarnacho came through United’s ranks and has 23 goals in 116 appearances since making his debut in 2022. But this season he has been at loggerheads with manager Ruben Amorim – who dropped the forward for the Manchester derby in December. Garnacho has since returned to United’s squad but was challenged to raise his levels by boss Amorim. Amorim said: “He has talent and he needs to learn to play in a different position. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He needs to play better inside. He improves a lot in the recovering position when he doesn’t have the ball. “But by doing that, sometimes he’s not in the right place to make transitions like he was in the past.Ruben Amorim warns Man Utd stars he’ll learn more about them vs Southampton than against Arsenal and Liverpool“I prefer to defend and then build up with all the team to reach the final third. He’s finding the best way to play in this system. “He’s improving during training and he started the last game against Arsenal. “Let’s see against Southampton and I think he’s changed the way he sees himself.”Garnacho joins Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo as academy products facing uncertain futures. Rashford is yet to play since revealing he is ready for a “new challenge” in December.And as the winter window draws closer to closing, still no developments have been made for a move. READ MORE SUN STORIESThat is despite his reps meeting with AC Milan in Italy and others like Borussia Dortmund remaining linked. Mainoo meanwhile attracted attention from Chelsea and Bayern Munich amid reports he has not extended his contract – set to expire in 2017 – as of yet. Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford have both attracted transfer attentionCredit: Getty More

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      Kyle Walker’s AC Milan transfer could see forgotten England ace sold to Juventus

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Kyle Walker continues to be intensely linked with a move to AC Milan during the January transfer window.SunSport understand Walker, 34, is being lined up for a sensational loan move to Milan’s fiercest rivals Inter Milan.Manchester City star Kyle Walker continues to be linked with AC MilanCredit: GettyIf Walker leaves Man City for Milan then Fikayo Tomori could go to JuventusCredit: GettyHowever, Gazzetta report that the Rossoneri are still keeping tabs on City’s wantaway defender.The same source adds, though, that if the full-back joins Sergio Conceicao’s side then another England international could have to make way.And that is none other than Fikayo Tomori, who has been linked with another one of Milan’s biggest foes: Juventus.Juve are keeping tabs on Tomori, 27, after 19 appearances across all competitions this season.Read More on FootballConceicao’s outfit are keen on a permanent deal for Walker, whose Etihad contract runs out in 2026.And Milan are willing to offer a long deal by spreading his €6million (£5m) salary he has guaranteed in the Premier League over more time.Walker has dramatically asked to quit Man City for a move abroad but a transfer to the red side of the San Siro doesn’t appear very likely.That is because Inter are leading the chase for the right-back as representatives for the player have been in contact with the Serie A giants and a deal is being thrashed out.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesWalker’s desire to leave was announced by manager Pep Guardiola after last week’s 8-0 mauling of Salford in the FA Cup.Guardiola revealed he was left out of the third-round clash after informing the club of his wish to leave.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferWalker has seen his game time getting limited this season with only 18 appearances across all competitions under his belt. More

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      Lazio falconer who shared explicit photos after penile implant ‘locks himself in training ground in sack protest’

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      LAZIO’S exhibitionist falconer has reportedly locked himself in the club’s training ground in protest after he was sacked.Juan Bernabe was a much-loved part of the Serie A side, having brought out their eagle mascot Olympia on matchdays since 2010.Lazio axed their falconer Juan Bernabe after he shared explicit snaps online after undergoing surgeryCredit: GettyBut his time at Lazio ended earlier this week after he shared explicit photos online.The 56-year-old underwent surgery for a penile implant to “increase his sexual performance” and revealed the results to his followers on social media.Lazio sacked him as a result – but the saga is far from over.Reports from Corriere dello Sport claim Bernabe has locked himself in his room at the club’s Formello training ground and is refusing to leave.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spaniard wants to apologise to Lazio president Claudio Lotito in a desperate attempt to win his job back.Bernade has released a statement, saying: “I want to apologise as a man for what happened, I am truly sorry and saddened towards the Italian people. “Above all, for the parents of minors. My goal was different and they must recognise my mistake. “I apologise to the Lazio fans, who have suffered so much because of me. I apologise to the club and to the President of Lazio.Most read in Football”I hope that when he speaks to me tomorrow he can take into account that children like Olympia a lot, because Olympia is the symbol of Lazio. “I am the one who matters the least. I did what I could in 15 years at Lazio, now I have ruined everything because of a human error. Football icons’ strange hobbies“I take the consequences because I am a man and I am here to pay. I remain calm about what is going around me, I have two children to raise and what they are saying about me is out of context. “Talking to friends brings tears to my eyes, it’s a difficult time for me. I don’t understand the people who brutally insult me. “They don’t understand that in life you can make mistakes. I made a mistake, please forgive me.”Bernabe, who claimed he is from a “family of nudists”, had opened up on the surgery, saying: “The operation does not make me a porn star, I had a health issue. “As for the president? He is not upset about the photos, he is a man too.“I put the video on my private profile so it’s a private thing. If people then circulate it what can I do?”My conscience is clear, I published it only to let people know about the surgery.“I’ve never regretted anything, let alone doing it for something that has a medical purpose.“I had the surgery to increase my sexual performance because I am very active. I need to ejaculate whenever I have free time.“A wonderful surgery, I had it to be as good as I was when I was young. My erection is natural but with this device I press a button that allows me to perfectly control both the erection and the timing.“Everyone likes sex, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t take drugs, but I like sex like all men and we men always try to have a greater sexual capacity.“I would advise people to have this procedure because previously I relied daily on pills to increase my sexual potency.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Being able to control my erection is a step forward for my life. When I have free time I always want to have sex. I would like to do it at least once or twice a day.”Lazio said in a statement: “It is not possible to be associated, especially with the historical symbol of the eagle, with a subject that has made the continuation of the relationship inadmissible.” More

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      Lazio sack falconer after he gets penile implant ‘to increase sexual performance’ and shares explicit pictures

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      LAZIO have sacked their club falconer after he shared explicit pictures of his penile implant on social media.Juan Bernabe had been with the Italian giants since 2010, sending an eagle soaring around the Stadio Olimpico on match days.Bernabe has worked at a number of clubs across EuropeCredit: GettyThe Spaniard, who previously worked with Benfica and Ludogorets, was a fan favourite thanks to his bond with club mascot Olimpia.But Bernabe’s time at Lazio has now been cut short after he shared explicit images online.The 56-year-old underwent medical treatment for a penile implant and revealed the results to followers on social media.His intimate posts caused uproar among Lazio’s hierarchy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBernabe had previously been suspended by the club in 2021 after singing a pro-Mussolini song.And with the club sitting fourth in Serie A, a decision was then made to end all links with him.An official statement read: “Lazio, shocked to see the photos and images of Juan Bernabeu, announces that it was ended, with immediate effect, all relations with this individual, given the seriousness of his behaviour.“The Company is aware of the pain, shared by all, that the loss of the eagle in the next home games will cause to fans.Most read in Football“But it believes it’s not possible to be associated, especially with the historical symbol of the eagle, with a subject that has made the continuation of the relationship inadmissable.”Addressing his sacking, Bernabe responded: “The operation does not make me a porn star, I had a health issue. As for the president? He is not upset about the photos, he is a man too.”Che Adams and Billy Gilmour show off their Italian with Serie A cult heroPrior to his exit, Bernabe revealed he had the implant to “increase his sexual performance” and had no regrets over his behaviour.He said: “I put the video on my private profile so it’s a private thing. If people then circulate it what can I do?”My conscience is clear, I published it only to let people know about the surgery.“I’ve never regretted anything, let alone doing it for something that has a medical purpose.“I had the surgery to increase my sexual performance because I am very active. I need to ejaculate whenever I have free time.“A wonderful surgery, I had it to be as good as I was when I was young. My erection is natural but with this device I press a button that allows me to perfectly control both the erection and the timing.“Everyone likes sex, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t take drugs, but I like sex like all men and we men always try to have a greater sexual capacity.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I would advise people to have this procedure because previously I relied daily on pills to increase my sexual potency.“Being able to control my erection is a step forward for my life. When I have free time I always want to have sex. I would like to do it at least once or twice a day.” More