ROME (ITALPRESS) – Having only just arrived at Paris FC, Ciro Immobile played his first minutes in his new shirt last night in the Coupe de France. “It’s been a somewhat complicated week, but I’m very happy to be here,” said the Italian striker. “This is a team that wants to grow quickly, and I want to help it. Above all, I want to give Paris FC the chance to score more goals — hopefully starting this Sunday in Auxerre,” Immobile added.

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GIRONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “I’m a positive person. I’ve always had this mentality and I’ve carried it with me into every match I’ve faced, but this one is particularly tough for me.” This was Marc-André ter Stegen‘s post on social media. The Girona goalkeeper, formerly of Barcelona, ​​has torn his hamstring and will undergo surgery that will keep him out of action for some time.

“Last weekend, the worst happened: I got injured during the match. I had just arrived in Girona, where I was treated with great warmth and support from the first minute. I couldn’t wait to be part of the team and help my teammates achieve our goal,” the German added. “My role has completely changed now, but my support for the team hasn’t. It’s not just a great group of players and staff: it feels like a family. I’ve felt their support and closeness from the start. As athletes, our greatest joy is competing: training and playing. I have to put everything on hold for several months, as I’ve decided to undergo surgery,” ter Stegen concluded.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s ruling forces were defeated last night in a parliamentary vote on the nomination of Judge Consuelo Scerri Herrera as head of the Judiciary and the Supreme Court. The opposition voted against the nomination, plunging Malta into an institutional impasse over the leadership of the judicial institutions. The failed vote came despite a call from President Myriam Spiteri Debono, who urged both parties to reach an agreement in the spirit of the 2020 constitutional reforms.

The clash highlighted growing tensions between the parties, which only a few months ago had promised a new phase of cooperation on constitutional issues. Civil society organizations, including the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation and Repubblika, have warned that the stalemate risks undermining the independence of the judiciary and public trust. The Bar Association also warned against the growing politicization of the justice system, stressing that public confrontation over candidates could undermine the authority of whoever is ultimately appointed.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – On the eve of his 41st birthday, Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training with Al Nassr. This is a U-turn for the Portuguese, who had been in conflict with his club for several days over recent transfer decisions. Al Nassr, battling for the Saudi Pro League title, with Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal leading the way with 47 points, followed by CR7’s club, during the January transfer window only signed Haydeer Abdulkareem, a 21-year-old midfielder who arrived from Iraq. The friction between the club and the Portuguese striker now seems to have subsided.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The 2026 Copa Libertadores has begun: this year’s edition introduces a significant innovation. CONMEBOL has introduced a refreshment break, which will take place during all matches, regardless of weather conditions.

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GIRONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Marc-André Ter Stegen’s season at Girona could be over already, potentially leading to him not being able to play this summer’s World Cup. As Girona announced, during the match against Real Oviedo on January 31, the former Barcelona player suffered a hamstring injury and will require surgery, which will keep him out of action for some time.

Having been sidelined at Barça and arrived at Michel’s club to find a place, after overtaking Gazzaniga in the pecking order, Ter Stegen played both games with his new team, exactly what he was looking for after a period of inactivity at Barcelona.

As reported by the Catalan newspaper Sport, in the worst-case scenario, the German goalkeeper will be sidelined for four months, ending his season and also missing out on a possible call-up to the national team for the World Cup in America, the very goal Ter Stegen was pursuing and which had pushed him to accept Girona’s offer.

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ALGIERS (ALGERIA) (ITALPRESS) – Washington may impose sanctions on Algeria over its purchase of Russian fighter jets. Robert Palladino, head of the US State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, said this in a statement before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee in response to a question on the matter. “We have also seen these media reports, and they are cause for concern,” he said. “The State Department is determined to apply the law to counter America’s adversaries through sanctions, and transactions of the type you described could lead to the activation of such measures,” he added, according to Le Matin D’Algerie.

Palladino specified that a more in-depth discussion could take place behind closed doors with members of the Senate. Palladino also responded to a question about the US administration’s efforts to dissuade Algeria from purchasing Russian-made military equipment. “We work closely with the Algerian government on issues where we find common ground. Of course, we disagree on many issues, and this is an example of an area
where the United States will face a challenge,” he said. “We use the influence we have, often out of the spotlight, to advance our interests and put an end to unacceptable behavior,” he added.

In February 2025, Algeria announced it would receive Russian fifth-generation Su-57 fighters, becoming the first foreign country to acquire this type of advanced military aircraft. At the time, it was also reported that Algerian pilots were in Russia training on these aircraft.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Juventus tried, but the player was neither convinced nor satisfied with the formula chosen by Bianconeri. His requests were fully accepted by Al-Ittihad, and thus, Youssef En-Nesyri officially moved to Saudi Arabia. The Moroccan striker left Fenerbahce, as part of the negotiations that led Kanté to make the reverse move, from Jeddah to Istanbul.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – It didn’t go as hoped or expected. Noa Lang’s experience came to an end after just six months, despite the significant investment made by the Campania-based club to sign him from PSV. He moved to Galatasaray, a club that in June will have the option to turn the loan into a permanent transfer, but for now he remains a Napoli-owned player.

In an interview with ESPN Nederland’s Transfer Deadline Show, the Dutch winger spoke again about his split with the Italian champions and the reasons that pushed him to change teams. “I’ll try to explain the reason in a simple way: I didn’t find the right chemistry with the coach, but it’s better to let it go,” Lang said, referring to Antonio Conte, as reported by ESPN Netherlands. “I know that in the Netherlands people think it was my fault, but one day everything will come out. Right now I have a lot of respect for the club I’m under contract with. I have a good relationship with almost everyone at Napoli.”

His decision to join Galatasaray was not immediate. “Yes, honestly it took some time, even though the stature of the club speaks for itself, but I’m not someone who leaves lightly after just six months.”

“Also,” Lang continued, “nine out of ten people didn’t want me to leave. I was well integrated into the group, I trained well every day, even if when I did get to play people spoke badly about me and I didn’t agree with certain criticisms. As far as I’m concerned, and considering the team’s style of play, I think I did well. The problem is that you need to be treated fairly, and I didn’t have that feeling at all. At first I thought about staying and fighting for a place, but there will be a World Cup in the summer and the decision to leave was mainly due to that.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Lionel Messi could return to his childhood team. This is the desire of Argentine club Newell’s Old Boys, where the 38-year-old South American star played from the ages of 7 to 13. “We are working to have Leo play for Newell’s in the first half of 2027, but for now there’s nothing else to say,” explained Juan Manuel Medina, vice president of the Rosario-based club.

The dream of the world champion returning home isn’t just that of a single club, but of an entire city, the one where the Argentina national team captain was born in 1987. “It’s a project that goes beyond Newell’s. It’s a project for the city of Rosario, the province, and Argentine football. It all depends on what we can offer in terms of infrastructure and a competitive sports program,” added the club director.

Newell’s Old Boys is aiming for the Barcelona legend’s return in the first half of 2027 on a six-month loan.

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