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    Sasha Attwood could join the glamorous Serie A Wags including former Miss Italy with Jack Grealish linked with AC Milan

    JACK GREALISH could be the latest British export trying his luck overseas.The Man City midfielder, 27, has been linked with a sensational move to AC Milan.
    Man City ace Jack Grealish could be headed to Serie ACredit: Tim Stewart
    Girlfriend Sasha Attwood could join Grealish on his Italian adventureCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
    He would join fellow England stars Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Chris Smalling in Serie A.
    And going with him on his Italian adventure would be his glam Wag Sasha Attwood.
    If the stunning model does, she will be in incredible company with Serie A boasting an army of glamorous Wags.
    Sam Cooke
    Smalling met gorgeous Page 3 girl Sam Cooke in 2013, and they were soon lighting up the gossip pages with pictures of them on holiday in Barbados.
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    Three years later the pair were engaged, and they enjoyed an epic wedding in 2017 attended by teammates including Wayne Rooney, Luke Shaw, Phil Jones and Sam Johnstone.
    The nuptials took place in the idyllic setting of sun-soaked Lake Como in Italy, in what was a dream ceremony.
    In 2019, the couple became proud parents of a baby boy called Leo Asher, after Sam revealed she went through a 39-hour labour.
    Chris Smalling met Sam Cooke back in 2013
    Cooke is a former Page 3 model
    Jessica Melena
    Brunette beauty Jessica, 32, is the wife of Lazio ace Ciro Immobile.
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    The pair met in 2012 when Immobile was on loan at Serie B Pescara.
    It was virtually love at first sight.
    After bumping into each other at a restaurant, the pair were living together within a week – while Jessica fell pregnant with the first of their two daughters six months later.
    They married in 2014 in Buccianico, Jessica’s hometown in the province of Chieti.
    Glam Jessica Melena is married to Italy ace Ciro ImmobileCredit: Instagram @jessicamelena
    Jessica Melena shows off her incredible bikini bodyCredit: Instagram @jessicamelena
    Agustina Gandolfo
    Gandolfo, 26, is a model and girlfriend of Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez.
    The blonde bombshell was introduced to the Inter Milan star by stunner Wanda Nara, the on-off other half of Mauro Icardi.
    She has since grown her own brand as a fitness and healthy lifestyle expert – boasting almost one million followers on Instagram.
    Gandolfo also runs her own restaurant in Milan called Coraje.
    Augustina Gandolfo shows off her enviable curvesCredit: Instagram @agus.gandolfo
    Argentine beauty Gandolfo dates World Cup winner Lautaro MartinezCredit: Instagram @agus.gandolfo
    Lucia Bramani
    Psychology student Lucia began dating Federico Chiesa back in March.
    Not much is known how the 21-year-old met the Juventus forward.
    But, rather unsurprisingly, she is also a model for the prestigious Elite agency.
    Bramani has 120,000 followers on Instagram, who are fascinated by her epic lifestyle.
    Model Lucy Bramani is Federico Chiesa’s new girlfriend
    Chiesa and Bramani celebrated Christmas together
    Rachele Risialti
    Rachele Risaliti hasn’t been shy about her relationship with midfield ace Gaetano Castrovilli.
    Sharing a snap on Instagram of the couple locked in a passionate embrace, Rachele posted the comment “miss you” as Castrovilli rushed off to take part in the Euro 2020 build-up last year.
    Born in Prato, Italy, Rachele, 27, rose to fame after being crowned Miss Italia 2016.
    And she’s been a keen supporter of her Italian beau, sharing pics of herself with pal ­Benedetta Quagli, who used to date Chiesa.
    Rachele Risaliti is a former Miss ItaliaCredit: Instagram @rachele_risaliti
    Risaliti dates Gaetano CastrovilliCredit: Instagram @elcastro10
    Nif Brascia
    21-year-old stunner Nif dates Everton’s on-loan star Moise Kean, who is starring at Juventus.
    She was born in Thailand, and is a Muay Thai champion.
    Nif reportedly met the international striker in a Milan nightclub in 2019.
    But the pair like to keep their romance under wraps.
    Nif Brascia is a kickboxing expertCredit: Instagram @nifbrascia
    Moise Kean and Brascia have been dating since 2019
    Leah Monroe
    Since moving to Roma last year, Monroe has been a permanent fixture – cheering him on at the Olympic Stadium.
    The 22-year-old vlogger from London isn’t afraid to share her secrets, including the time she underwent plastic surgery.
    Monroe filmed her lip filler experience at a Harley Street surgeon, admitting it was the first time she went under and she was petrified.
    She has almost 125,000 followers on Instagram, with her latest post revealing they were expecting their first child.
    Leah Monroe is a popular beauty vloggerCredit: Instagram @leahmonroe_
    Monroe dates England striker Tammy AbrahamCredit: Instagram @leahmonroe_
    Zoe Cristofoli
    Tattoo lover Cristofoli, 26, is the girlfriend of AC Milan star Theo Hernandez.
    She and the defender share a son called TJ.
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    The stunner has a love of ink, with her body a canvas for it.
    While she also runs her own parlour Ink Studio Lagrange in Turin.
    Zoe Cristofoli is a tattoo-obsessed Wag
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    What happened to AC Milan prodigy Hachim Mastour and where is he now?

    Former YouTube sensation, Hachim Mastour, seemingly had the world at his feet when he signed for AC Milan at the age of 14.Since then, his career has been a stark warning to any young players, highlighting just how quickly this dream can be taken away from you.
    Mastour signed for AC Milan from Reggiana at the age of 14.Credit: Getty
    What happened to AC Milan prodigy Hachim Mastour?
    It is the age old argument when it comes to professional football, natural talent versus application.
    Many current pros will recall tales of young footballers they have played with who had immense talent but failed to make the grade at the top level.
    When Hachim Mastour shot to viral fame ten years ago, a YouTube video entitled ‘The best 14-year-old footballer in the world’, amassed just under six million views.
    In the footage, he is seen dancing past players with no one seemingly able to get the ball from him as it appears to be glued to the skilful footballer’s feet.
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    This led to a flurry of Europe’s biggest teams suddenly scrambling scouts to Italy to get the lowdown on the player.
    For Mastour, a career that seemed to have no limits of what he could achieve, took a very different route.
    Where is Hachim Mastour now?
    Mastour is currently plying his trade at Renaissance Zemamra, who play in the Moroccan Second Division (Botola Pro 2).
    They sit top of the table this season, as of December 28, 2022, five points clear of second-placed Stade Marocain.
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    Despite being born in Italy, the forward opted to play for Morocco due to his parents’ nationality, becoming the youngest player to play for the Atlas Lions in 2015.
    Returning to parents’ homeland, Mastour is now playing in the Moroccan League hoping to resurrect his career at the ripe old age of 24.
    Who has Hachim Mastour played for?
    After spending four years at Reggiana in their youth academy, Mastour signed for AC Milan for €500,000 in 2012.
    In the 2013/14 season, manager Clarence Seedorf promoted him to the Milan first team for the final game of the season.
    He would have became the club’s youngest ever player to feature in a Serie A game but did not come off the bench in the game against Sassuolo.
    Milan then loaned him out to Malaga, a move which was not to work out for the youngster with the Spanish side cancelling the loan agreement.
    Then sent out to PEC Zwolle, he returned to AC Milan after the loan where he had a year left on his contract.
    Sadly for the youngster, the most notable incident in his time in Milan is when manager Gennaro Gattuso threatened to “knock his teeth out”
    In September 2018, Greek Superleague club Lamia signed him on a free transfer but a disappointing stint of six goalless appearances in seven months saw them terminate his contract by mutual consent.
    Mastour signed a three-year contract with Serie C side Reggina in October 2019 where he went on to make ten appearances for them before being loaned to Carpi in the same league.
    On January 14, 2021, he scored his first professional goal in a 5-1 defeat against Sambenedettese.
    After being without a club since July 2021, he signed for Moroccan side Renaissance Zemamra on June 28, 2022.
    Mastour managed to score on his debut in a 3-1 win over Jeunesse Ben Guerir in Botola Pro 2.
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    Arsenal and Man Utd fans in hilarious transfer tug-of-war over Rafael Leao as they keep changing star’s Wikipedia

    RAFAEL LEAO is at the centre of a hilarious transfer tug-of-war between Manchester United, Arsenal, Coventry City and non-league FC Clacton… according to Wikipedia.The AC Milan winger, 23, has attracted plenty of transfer attention from the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and the Red Devils.
    Rafael Leao could be on his way to the Premier League very soonCredit: Getty
    The AC Milan ace had his name and club edited on WikipediaCredit: Wikipedia
    The hacker suggest Leao now plays for Coventry CityCredit: Wikipedia
    And according to one cheeky fan, a secret transfer was sealed to take Leao to Old Trafford this morning.
    The prankster managed to edit the Portugal star’s Wikipedia page to say he had joined United in 2022 but is yet to make an appearance for his new club.
    However, they made a slight error by suggesting he made the switch in 2022 – because the transfer window does not open until January 1, 2023.
    The page was quickly corrected back to restoring Leao as an AC Milan, much to the delight of the San Siro faithful.
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    But that was by no means the end of the drama as his page was still edited to add Leao’s nickname as Betinho.
    That came after his compatriot and third-tier player was somehow named on the Premier League website in the United squad as their new No11.
    The blunder caused much hilarity of social media – and even Betinho saw the funny side as he joined in with the fun.
    And in a further twist, the hacker managed to change Leao’s employers to crisis-club Coventry with a superb return of nine goals in just six Championship matches.
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    Leao also had very brief stints with Arsenal, Nepali side Manang Marsyangdi Club, Exeter City and even Essex Senior League side FC Clacton as the brilliant battle raged on for the £86million-rated star.
    Leao, though, remains at AC Milan for now.
    Reports suggest City may be willing to offer Jack Grealish in a swap transfer to land the former Lille ace.
    However, the 27-year-old’s £300,000-per-week Etihad wages may well put Milan off.
    Leao is focused on his return to action with Milan on January 4 – but admitted he may well be open to a switch and has been enjoying watching Arsenal a lot this term.
    Asked about a possible transfer to a new league, the ex-Lille ace said: “Yes, in the future.
    “But now, I’m 100 per cent focused on Milan.
    “I’m at a top club and I’m under contract. I also like the city.
    “I’ve seen a lot of games this year, I like Arsenal, I think they play very well.”
    AC Milan chief executive Paulo Maldini is confident his club do not have to sell from a financial perspective – but admitted every player has a price tag.
    The former defender said on Leao: “He is a player of the highest level.
    “But not only him, also others have received offers.
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    “If they show up anyway we have to see how to do it even if we don’t need to sell, our financial accounts are okay.
    “But the players that cannot be sold now no longer exist.”
    The winger made the shock move from Serie A to the Essex Senior League
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    Chris Smalling ‘given contract ultimatum by Roma’ as ex-Man Utd star linked with transfer bids from Juventus and Inter

    CHRIS SMALLING has been offered a two-year contract extension by Roma, according to reports.The former Manchester United defender joined the Italian outfit, initially on loan, from the Red Devils in 2019.
    Chris Smalling has been offered a new contract by RomaCredit: Getty
    He has excelled in Serie A, becoming a key man at the back for the Italian side.
    Smalling, 33, is set to be out of contract at the end of the current campaign.
    Roma want to keep the experienced centre-back at the club – but without giving him a pay rise.
    According to Corriere dello Sport, Smalling has been offered a two-year contract on the same terms that he’s on now.
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    He is claimed to have been offered around £3million-a-year for two seasons – with the former England international wanting a rise to £3.5m.
    An extra year on his current terms appears likely to be triggered, with a clause stipulating that his deal will be automatically extended if he plays in 50 per cent of Roma’s matches this season.
    He has featured in every match thus far both in Serie A and the Europa League.
    Despite Roma’s reluctance to raise his salary, Smalling isn’t short of interest from elsewhere.
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    Reports earlier this month claimed that Inter Milan and Juventus were both keen on a move for Smalling.
    While Tottenham have also been linked with a move for the veteran defender.
    Roma have underwhelmed in Italy so far this season and sit in seventh place in the league table.
    They have more Europa League football to look forward to in the second half of the campaign, having drawn RB Salzburg in the next round.
    The Serie A side won the inaugural Europa Conference League last term.
    Smalling, 33, has performed well in ItalyCredit: AP More

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    Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 41, shows off incredible ripped physique as AC Milan star posts Christmas message from boxing ring

    ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC proved he is still a physical beast as he showed off his ripped body.The AC Milan striker took the term Boxing Day very literally as he stepped into the ring on the day after Christmas to post the photo.
    Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still in superb shape at the age of 41Credit: Instagram @iamzlatanibrahimovic
    Ibra looked shredded in his boxing gloves as he tensed his grater-like abs, powerful pecs and bulging biceps for the camera.
    And in typical Zlatan fashion, he could not resist a cheeky message.
    The giant Swede captioned the Instagram post for his 57.1million followers: “Merry ChristmaZ to you and your wives! Ciao.”
    The image has been liked by more than 1.9m people – and plenty jumped into the comments to praise Zlatan’s body.
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    MMA fighter Paulo Costa wrote: “Looking amazing and sharp.”
    Another replied: “The guy is 41, how can he even be in a shape like that?”
    And a final user asked: “A fighting career after football?”
    Zlatan is somehow still going on the pitch despite turning 41 in October.
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    The striker scored eight goals for AC Milan last year as he helped the Rossoneri win Serie A.
    However, he has not played this season after undergoing surgery on his knee.
    Zlatan and wife Helena Seger were spotted looking unimpressed at the World Cup final in Qatar earlier in December.
    That came after the ex-Manchester United man posed for an all-star photo alongside 2018 winner Paul Pogba, retired UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov and tennis great Novak Djokovic.
    Ibrahimovic sat with Paul Pogba and Emmanuel Macron at the World Cup finalCredit: EPA More

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    Serie A introduces bizarre new rules including ban on green away kits and limit of one striped strip per club

    SERIE A is set to introduce a new rule that will ban football clubs from using certain kits.The new regulations will stop clubs from being able to use green away kits, as well as limit teams to having just one striped kit.
    Serie A clubs will be limited on the use of green in their kitsCredit: Getty
    Clubs will also have to provide three different goalkeeper kit optionsCredit: AFP
    The decision to bring in the rule by the Italian league has been decided in order to help with virtual advertising.
    During the televising of matches, some players in green kits had been “disappearing” from the picture.
    Clubs will also have to design their away kits to be very different from home strips.
    If the home kit is predominantly dark, the away will have to be light and vice versa.
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    If strips are striped or checkered, then the alternative shirt will not be able to have any of the same colours on it, except in small details.
    The rule will come into place for the start of the 2023-24 season and will be mandatory from the 2024-25 campaign.
    The colour green will still be allowed on the club’s home strips, so Serie A side Sassuolo will be able to keep their traditional kit.
    Many clubs also have traditionally had stripes on their jerseys, with league giants AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus all boasting the style.
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    However, from now, if they want to keep their traditional home shirts, then their alternates will not be able to have stripes.
    With the new rules, clubs will also have to make sure goalkeepers have three different options in order to avoid clashes.
    The ban was attempted in 2021, when Serie A tried to outlaw green kits, but it was not successful then.
    At that time, the argument was that television companies complained that the players wearing green blended in with the grass. More

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    Arsenal ‘pushing’ to sign France ace Adrien Rabiot from Juventus after move to Man Utd fell through

    ARSENAL are allegedly “pushing” to sign Adrien Rabiot from Juventus next month.The midfielder, 27, has shone over recent weeks as he helped France to reach a second-consecutive World Cup Final.
    Arsenal are readying a move for Adrien Rabiot next monthCredit: Getty
    Unfortunately for him and his compatriots there was heartbreak in store as they were defeated 4-2 by Argentina in the showpiece on Sunday.
    However, big things could still be on the horizon for Rabiot as he appears to be finally closing in on a move to the Premier League after his failed switch to Manchester United last summer.
    Repubblica are claiming Arsenal are now pushing to sign Rabiot in the January transfer window.
    The playmaker’s contract expires in June and he is allowed to discuss terms with teams outside of Italy from January 1.
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    But rather than lose him for nothing, Juventus are more likely willing to offload him for a cut-price fee mid-season.
    And it appears the opportunistic Gunners are ready to pounce to try and bolster their midfield.
    Mikel Arteta’s team were left decimated by injury towards the end of last season which led to them missing out on Champions League football.
    Now, with his squad sitting top of the Premier League, he is determined not to let the same happen again and he eyes reinforcements to continue their title charge.
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    Rabiot ended his nine-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, which included a loan spell at Toulouse, to join Juventus.
    After winning Serie A in his first season, he has only managed to add the SuperCoppa and Coppa italia to his trophy cabinet since.
    Meanwhile, five-point leaders Arsenal return to domestic action with a home clash against West Ham on Boxing Day. More

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    Newcastle and Leicester hit with transfer blow as Napoli and Inter join race for Morocco World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi

    NEWCASTLE and Leicester have been joined by Napoli and Inter Milan in the race to sign Moroccan World Cup hero Azzedine Ounahi.Alongside Sofyan Amrabat, Ounahi, 22, played a crucial role in the Atlas Lions’ sensational World Cup campaign in Qatar.
    Azzedine Ounahi shone for Morocco during their brilliant World Cup runCredit: Getty
    He helped Morocco all the way to the semi-finals, beating Spain and Portugal along the way.
    They were eventually knocked out by France in the last four, before Croatia beat them to third place.
    Following his international success, Ounahi is now eager to leave Ligue 1 side Angers in search of a new challenge – although his contract is not up until June 2026.
    The French club officials are willing to accept any suitable offer for the midfielder in January, but they want him to remain in France on loan until the end of the 2022-23 season.
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    Leicester are reportedly prepared to offer up to £39.5million.
    The Foxes are at risk of losing star man Youri Tielemans on a free transfer in June, so signing a new midfielder during the upcoming window will be crucial.
    Ounahi’s impressive performances have also attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs including Newcastle, Leeds and West Ham.
    However, according to Foot Mercato, Napoli and Inter Milan have now joined the race to sign him.
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    Ounahi is believed to be “leaning towards” a move to one of the Serie A giants.
    Both Napoli and Inter are still in the Champions League and will expect to seal a place in next year’s competition.
    Napoli currently sit top of the table, eight points clear of second-place AC Milan.
    They are believed to be eyeing up Ounahi as a replacement for German midfielder Diego Demme.
    Meanwhile, Inter sit fifth in Serie A after a difficult start to the campaign.
    But they did qualify out of a Champions League group including Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
    Simone Inzaghi’s men were then drawn against Porto in the last-16, while Napoli will face Eintracht Frankfurt. More