Renowned Hollywood Heavyweight Sylvester Stallone Receives Special Gift From AS Roma

Renowned Hollywood Heavyweight Sylvester Stallone Receives Special Gift From AS Roma

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:11 PM
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  • Hollywood superstar Sylvester Stallone was gifted with a customized AS Roma shirt during his holidays in Rome
  • Stallone, who has established himself as a doyenne in the movie industry, is not new to football as the movie star also supports Premier League side Everton
  • Renowned for his role in Rambo and Rocky Balboa, the 72-year-old actor, writer and director is also an artist

Sylvester Stallone received memorabilia from Serie A side AS Roma as the Hollywood superstar continues to enjoy his holiday in Italy.

Stallone, best known for his role as punch-drunk boxer Rocky Balboa, is currently stationed in Rome, Italy amid his divorce from his wife of 25 years, Jennifer Flavin.

The 72-year-old filmmaker was welcomed by Roma as the Giallorossi presented a personalized jersey to the award-winning internationally renowned actor.

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Sylvester Stallone received a specially customized shirt from AS Roma. Photo credit: @ASRomaEN @TheSlyStallone
Source: Twitter

In a photo posted on Twitter, seen by Sports Brief, AS Roma presented a memorable gift, handing Stallone a customized shirt with his name and the number 12 on the back.

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Stallone, who is spending time in Italy, first attended the Formula One Grand Prix in Monza before being given a memorable gift by Roma.

Renowned for his roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, was one of several celebrities in attendance at the F1 GP in Monza.

Who is Sylvester Stallone?

Sylvester Stallone has established worldwide recognition as an actor, writer and director.

Since he played the title role in his own screenplay of Rocky, which won the Academy Award in 1976 for Best Picture.

Aside from his extensive film career, the 72-year-old is an accomplished artist, completing paintings on canvas as well as sculpture work.

Ex-Milan star Kevin-Prince Boateng set to make movie debut with Sylvester Stallone

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana international Kevin-Prince Boateng is ready to star in his debut acting role with Hollywood superstar, Sylvester Stallone.

In an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della sera, Boateng revealed that the movie will centre around his life after football and stated his intentions to work on the acting project with the movie star.

Boateng said: "A friendship has been formed with him and I'm working on a TV series inspired by my life, but not about football.”
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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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