PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Ciro Immobile is a new player of Paris FC. The French club announced the news in a statement specifying that the 35-year-old striker arrives from Bologna, signing a contract until the end of the season, with the option for a further year.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – Mike Maignan and AC Milan remain together: the 30-year-old French goalkeeper has officially renewed his contract with the Rossoneri until June 30, 2031.

Having arrived in the summer of 2021, he has made 188 appearances to date and was among the key players in the club’s 2021/22 Scudetto triumph and the 2024 Italian Super Cup. On an individual level, he was named Serie A’s best goalkeeper for the 2021/22 season.

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BERLIN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – The Executive Committee of the German Football Association (DFB) has addressed the public debate regarding a possible boycott of the 2026 World Cup, clearly clarifying its position. At a time of heightened media attention, the DFB, in a statement, reiterated that “debates on sports policy must be conducted internally and not publicly,” emphasizing its desire to maintain a structured and responsible approach to strategic issues.

In this regard, the federation has ruled out scenarios of boycotting the World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. As President Bernd Neuendorf previously stated, “a boycott of the 2026 World Cup is not currently under consideration.” In parallel, the DFB confirmed that it is “in contact with representatives from politics, security, business, and sport in preparing for the tournament,” adopting a multilevel coordination approach oriented toward risk mitigation and the creation of shared value. The statement concludes with a clear and consistent vision: the DFB “believes in the unifying power of sport and in the global impact that a FIFA World Cup can have,” with the aim of strengthening its positive force.

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MADRID, SPAIN (ITALPRESS) – A new name has emerged as a potential reinforcement for Atletico Madrid. According to AS, the Colchoneros have set their sights on Marcos Leonardo, the Brazilian striker currently playing for Al Hilal, the club coached by Simone Inzaghi.

The forward is one of the players being monitored by Mateu Alemany as Atletico look to strengthen their attacking department. The basis of the deal would be a loan move, with the market value of the 22-year-old Brazilian estimated at €20 million.

Marcos Leonardo has scored nine goals and provided one assist in fifteen appearances in the Saudi Pro League. However, before letting the player leave, Al Hilal would like to identify a suitable replacement.

Any potential completion of the deal would, clearly, move Ademola Lookman further away from Atletico Madrid. The Nigerian winger remains on the way out at Atalanta.

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VIENNA (AUSTRIA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Austrian authorities have arrested a local citizen suspected of links with the terrorist organization Daesh, thanks to close cooperation with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (Morocco’s internal security service).

The operation, conducted as part of a counter-terrorism investigation, prevented alleged attack plans on Austrian territory, particularly against law enforcement forces.

The contribution of the Moroccan services was publicly praised by Vienna authorities, who emphasized the crucial role of international cooperation in preventing the terrorist threat.

According to the Austrian Interior Ministry, jihadist propaganda materials and electronic devices currently under analysis were seized during searches.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Virtu Ferries has helped broker a new agreement aimed at boosting trade ties between Malta and Sicily, marking a significant step in cross-border economic cooperation.

The deal brings together the Associazione Territoriale di Ragusa (CNA) and the Malta Chamber of SMEs, with both organisations committing to closer collaboration in support of their members.

The partnership is designed to improve the free movement of goods and services between the two territories while opening fresh commercial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Virtu Ferries, which operates a daily fast ferry service between Malta and Pozzallo, played a central role in facilitating the agreement. The route links Malta with the commercial port of Ragusa province and functions as a Regular Shipping Service under European Commission regulations.

As part of the initiative, the company will provide access to its new 24,000-square-metre logistics hub currently under construction in Pozzallo. Businesses will also be able to use the Sicily Business Centre at the Sea Passenger Terminal.

CNA Ragusa and the Malta Chamber of SMEs will share expertise, advisory services and business support for their respective members. The collaboration is expected to foster strategic partnerships between enterprises in Malta and the Ragusa area.

Support will include guidance on accessing European Union funding, with the aim of encouraging joint ventures, start-ups and new commercial links.

Officials say the agreement is set to deliver practical benefits for SMEs on both sides, reinforcing long-standing economic and transport connections between Malta and Sicily.

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PARIS (ITALPRESS) – Ciro Immobile is increasingly close to joining Paris FC. According to L’Equipe, the Parisian club, which is looking for a No. 9 for the second half of the season, has already reached an agreement with Bologna, the club where the almost 36-year-old striker from Campania has been playing since last summer, after moving from Besiktas. Immobile is under contract until the end of the season.

For the deal to be completed, only a few details remain to be settled with the player, but the agreement is expected to be finalized very quickly, well before the transfer window closes on Monday evening, subject to the successful completion of the customary medical examinations.

European champion with Italy in 2021 (57 caps, 17 goals), Immobile has played for several clubs including Genoa, Torino, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and, above all, Lazio, with whom he still holds the record for most goals scored in a single Serie A season (36 in 2019–2020).

After suffering a thigh injury upon his arrival in Turkey, Immobile missed two months this season and has made only nine appearances for Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna side. During his time at Besiktas, he scored 15 goals in 30 appearances in the Turkish league.

In the French capital, Immobile would find another Italian, former Verona defender Diego Coppola, who has just joined on loan from Brighton, and his arrival would complete the Paris club’s transfer window. Paris FC are currently 14th in Ligue 1.

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MARSEILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Roberto De Zerbi isn’t leaving; in fact, he’s “doubling down.” The Marseille coach, under scrutiny after their early exit from the Champions League, spoke at a press conference on the eve of their Ligue 1 away match against Paris FC. “I have the strength to stay at Marseille for five or six years. That’s because I love it: it’s my passion. What bothers me is the lack of consistency, the feeling of helplessness. These are defeats that affect you, but we have the strength to bounce back, as we always have, with our human and sporting qualities. With two more wins, we would see things differently,” said the Italian coach. “Last year there were other difficult moments. Together we managed to overcome them and we will continue to do so. It’s not just the defeat against Brugge, but the lack of consistency. I was the coach of Marseille and I still am. I led the day’s training and I will be on the bench tomorrow,” De Zerbi added.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – After several weeks of negotiations, Barcelona has officially confirmed Fermin Lopez’s contract extension until 2031. In what is likely the best season of his career, the Blaugrana talent has extended his contract further, marking his third extension in the last two and a half years.

Ten goals and eleven assists in twenty-six appearances are the stats of a player who is proving he doesn’t want to be left in the shadow of a predestined talent like Lamine Yamal. Recently, he has been literally dragging Flick’s team forward, successfully leveraging the talent of the 2003-born player.

Despite everything, the Blaugrana club chose to maintain the €500 million release clause, while increasing the financial conditions. During the summer transfer window, Chelsea attempted to secure the Spaniard’s services, making an offer of around €40 million, which was promptly rejected by Barcelona. Yet another step forward for Laporta’s club, which demonstrates its masterful ability to manage and retain its young players, with a squad that does not hesitate to draw from the “Masìa”, finding in it one of its greatest strengths.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Jean-Philippe Mateta will be missing. The French striker will be absent from Nottingham Forest’s match against Crystal Palace on Sunday, a matchday 24 fixture in the Premier League. There’s no injury, but it’s a clear sign of the transfer market. Juventus has shown strong interest in the player, but Aston Villa has also been interested, and Nottingham Forest (their next opponent) is still interested, but now it’s AC Milan who are most interested.

AC Milan is reportedly very close to the striker, and the English club’s manager, Oliver Glasner, has also made it clear that Mateta won’t be there because, in short, he’s focused elsewhere. “I need players who are in top condition, and he, with all these rumors, isn’t at his best. It could be the rumors, or it could be that a player has personal issues that prevent him from focusing on football, and then it doesn’t make sense to let him play. He can’t help the team and perform at his best. We’ve decided it’s best not to let him play, but at the moment his failure to be called up has nothing to do with transfers,” Glasner explained.

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