MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – With Michael Olise considered out of reach and Mateus Fernandes reportedly preferring a move to Tottenham, where he would be likely to enjoy more playing time, Real Madrid have turned their attention to Enzo Fernández.

According to Spanish newspaper As, the 25-year-old Argentine midfielder from Chelsea is José Mourinho’s preferred choice to reinforce Real Madrid’s midfield. Despite reports from England suggesting interest in Bouaddi, the young Moroccan midfielder who has impressed at the World Cup and whom Lille value at no less than €70 million, “The Special One” has reportedly urged the club to pursue Fernández, who offers both quality and experience.

However, Chelsea’s recent sale of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid has helped balance the club’s finances, reducing the need for further departures. The Blues paid Benfica €120 million for Fernández and would reportedly only consider selling him for a nine-figure fee, particularly given that the former River Plate player is under contract until 2032.

For his part, Fernández has never hidden his desire to wear the famous white shirt of Real Madrid. In recent months, he openly stated that he would like to live in Madrid, to the extent that then-Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior reportedly left him out of the squad for a couple of matches.

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NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – “I have nothing to say about Juventus. Why should I?” said Alexander Sorloth, the Atlético Madrid striker who has recently been linked with the Bianconeri, when asked about his future following Norway’s victory in the World Cup.

Asked whether he will play for Juventus next season, Sorloth replied: “There’s nothing to say. No comment.”

His remarks were reported by the Spanish newspaper As.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – You never forget your first love. And so, 42-year-old defender Thiago Silva is returning to Fluminense once again. The Brazilian—formerly of AC Milan—has signed a deal running until December 31, 2026. This marks his third stint as a professional at the Rio de Janeiro club, where he first started out in the youth ranks between 1998 and 2000. Thiago Silva previously wore the Fluminense jersey from 2006 to 2009 and from 2024 to 2025. Now, another adventure awaits at “his” club. “Some stories never end,” the Rio de Janeiro club wrote on its social media channels to celebrate the latest return of the defender.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Argentine forward Julian Alvarez has stated that he wants to leave Atletico Madrid to “realize my dream.” The 26-year-old striker—as reported by the BBC—has reportedly attracted interest from Barcelona and PSG, while Los Colchoneros rejected a €150 million offer from rivals Real Madrid earlier in June. Alvarez is currently competing with Argentina at the World Cup; after recovering from an ankle injury, he came off the bench in the first two matches of Group J against Algeria and Austria. “I spoke with the people at Atletico I needed to speak with, and a transfer is the best thing for everyone. I want to realize my dream,” Alvarez declared after Argentina’s World Cup victory over Austria. “Now isn’t the time to talk about it, but I can’t hide it either. I try to be an honest person.”

Alvarez moved to Atletico Madrid from Manchester City for over €94 million in the summer of 2024 and scored 49 goals in 106 matches—in addition to providing 17 assists—for Diego Simeone’s team. After scoring 17 goals in his first La Liga season, the former River Plate forward netted only eight in the 2025–26 campaign. He scored 10 goals in the most recent Champions League, helping Atletico reach the semi-finals, where they were defeated by Arsenal.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela reaffirmed Malta’s opposition to any EU-wide taxes, insisting that fiscal sovereignty must remain the responsibility of individual member states.

Addressing parliament following last week’s European Council summit in Brussels, Abela said Malta would not accept bloc-level taxes aimed at financing the European Union’s next long-term budget.

His comments come as EU leaders begin negotiations on the upcoming budget framework, with proposals including gambling taxes and digital levies under discussion. Member states remain divided between the Friends of Cohesion group, which includes Malta, and countries opposing increased cohesion spending.

Abela stressed that cohesion policy should continue promoting development, progress and competitiveness across the EU. He noted that Malta coordinated its position with other Friends of Cohesion countries ahead of broader budget talks.

The prime minister said reforms linked to the EU budget should reflect citizens’ aspirations and national interests, adding that changes must be agreed through dialogue rather than imposed.

On energy, Abela highlighted Malta’s stability, citing a new LNG supply agreement with BP, while noting that high energy prices remain a concern across Europe.

He also called for a measured EU response to global economic challenges, urging the bloc to remain open to international trade.

Addressing migration, Abela said tangible progress had been achieved after 18 months of discussions among member states. He welcomed the adoption of the revised Return Regulation and called for its swift implementation with adequate funding.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – In less than two months, the city of Basra has made remarkable progress in the field of open-heart surgery. At Al-Sayyab University Hospital, operated by GSD–GKSD under the leadership of Chairman Kamel Ghribi, 33 highly specialised and complex cardiac procedures have been successfully performed.

The achievement marks a significant step toward localizing advanced medical care within Iraq, allowing patients to receive treatment in their own country while generating savings of up to $50,000 per procedure.

The milestone has received strong institutional support. Basra Governor Asaad Al-Eidani visited the hospital to check on the well-being of six children whose surgeries were successfully completed. He was accompanied by Dr. Hanan Al-Fatlawi, Professor Bahaa Al-Araji, and the Director General of the Basra Health Department.

To ensure the long-term sustainability of the programme, Professor Tammam Youssef is leading an intensive training initiative for five Iraqi surgeons and medical residents. The goal is to perform 200 pediatric cardiac surgeries and 120 adult procedures by the end of 2026, transforming Al-Sayyab Hospital into a globally recognised centre of excellence and laying the foundations for a stronger healthcare future in Iraq.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Moving forward with Vincenzo Montella. Having returned to the World Cup after 24 years, Turkey has already been eliminated after losing its first two matches, against Australia and Paraguay, but the Italian head coach is not under discussion.

Reaffirming confidence in Montella before training at Arizona Athletic Grounds was Turkish Football Federation president Ibrahim Hacıosmanoğlu.

“I want to thank our players. They are the ones who brought us here; they are the ones who reached the quarter-finals of the European Championship, who took us into Nations League A, and who, after 24 years, brought us back to the World Cup. Many of them are around twenty years old and, in the coming years, they will be able to play in three or four major tournaments. They need to be supported. And alongside them is our coach, Montella. We will support both him and his players,” he insisted.

“This is not a club team. Even at club level, when there is no continuity, failure follows. You cannot get rid of 15 players and replace them with another 15. You cannot dismiss the coach and immediately hire someone else. If this coach and these young men have achieved the successes of the last two years, then we must support them.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Alejandro Grimaldo is on the verge of joining Atlético Madrid for the upcoming season, according to the Spanish newspaper Marca. After the deal for Marc Cucurella fell through—derailed by a lightning-fast move from Real Madrid that upended Sporting Director Mateu Alemany’s plans—*Los Colchoneros* have set their sights on the Bayer Leverkusen full-back. There is strong optimism coming from Spain that the deal could be finalized for a fee of around 20 million euros, including bonuses. Atlético Madrid is aided significantly by the Spaniard’s contract situation; with his deal expiring in a year, the German club is forced to lower its financial demands. For his part, Grimaldo welcomes the move to Spain, driven by a desire to establish himself in his home country.

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BERLIN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Bad news for Germany in the midst of the World Cup. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann will have to do without Nico Schlotterbeck for the remainder of the tournament. According to Sky Sport Germany, the Borussia Dortmund center-back—who started in the matches against both Curaçao and Ivory Coast—sustained an injury to the medial collateral ligament of his left ankle during the most recent game. The estimated recovery time is around eight weeks, effectively ending the German defender’s World Cup campaign. To replace him, Nagelsmann is expected to turn to Antonio Rüdiger, who came on during the second half of the match against Ivory Coast and recently extended his contract with Real Madrid.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Maltese government has intensified measures against irregular immigration, with 213 people apprehended since the beginning of the year in a series of checkpoint operations.

The checks, carried out by police with the support of the Malta Agency for Detention Services on buses and in public spaces, involved citizens from Nigeria, India, Ghana, Gambia, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire.

Authorities reported that those apprehended will be held in a detention center pending repatriation.

Police also confirmed the recent expulsion of two men from an unspecified East African country for illegal immigration. Both were subject to removal and repatriation orders, detained prior to their return to their country of origin, and banned from re-entering the Schengen area. The operations represent the latest in a series of enforcement measures launched following the re-election of the Labour government on May 30 and the appointment of Glenn Bedingfield as Home Affairs Minister.

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