LENS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Lyon and Juventus are concerned about Loïs Openda. The 26-year-old Belgian forward—who is still owned by the Bianconeri but is on a straight loan to the French club—left the pitch in the 60th minute of last night’s match in Lens following a rough sliding tackle by Ganiou. The player initially got back up but collapsed a few seconds later, clutching his lower right leg. Openda then left the field supported by two members of the medical staff, unable to put weight on his foot. He will undergo medical tests in the coming hours to determine the extent of the injury.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Cole Palmer has further committed his future to Chelsea. The 24-year-old English attacking midfielder has extended his deal with the Blues by another year, pushing the expiry date from 2033 to 2034. Increasingly a leader in the dressing room, Palmer joins Erling Haaland and teammates Joao Pedro and Quenda as one of the four Premier League players with the longest contracts, all running until 2034. “Chelsea means a lot to me and I think the club is moving in the right direction, so I am happy to sign,” said the player, who arrived from Manchester City in the summer of 2023 for £42.5 million.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh to strengthen strategic cooperation in electricity interconnection, energy exchanges and railway connectivity.

The agreement was signed by Saudi Minister of Energy and Industry and Mineral Resources Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and UAE Minister of Investment Mohamed Al Suwaidi. Its aim is to maximise mutual economic benefits in the sectors concerned.

The memorandum establishes the general principles governing electricity interconnection and the exchange and sale of electricity between the two countries. It also provides for technical, economic and environmental studies, as well as coordination with other member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to expand the regional electricity interconnection system, in accordance with the existing general agreement. The aim is to improve the efficiency of energy systems and strengthen regional ties.

The agreement also sets out the general principles for bilateral railway connectivity for the transport and transit of goods in both directions. The objective is to enhance logistics integration, improve supply chain efficiency and support opportunities for economic development and regional integration, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – After this afternoon’s match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Tottenham will head to Marbella for a training camp, with their next fixture scheduled for October 19 against Coventry.

The decision was made by Roberto De Zerbi in an effort to bring the squad closer together following a disappointing start to the season, with just two points from five matches and the team sitting bottom of the table.

The Italian coach has organised extended training camps during the season in the past. At Marseille, he took the team to Mallemort, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, in November 2024, and then to Rome in April 2025.

This time, the destination will be southern Andalusia.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS) – Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves reached a new record of $57.35 billion at the end of September, rising by $134 million compared with August, according to data released by the Central Bank of Egypt.

The increase was supported by improved performance across key sources of foreign currency, including exports, tourism revenues, remittances from Egyptians living abroad and proceeds from the Suez Canal.

In the first eight months of 2026, tourist arrivals reached 12.7 million, up 4.1% year-on-year, while tourism revenues rose to $12 billion, an increase of 1.7%.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – “Loving the ball is the most important thing in football. Because when you play football, you play for the ball, not simply to run. If you become lazy, someone else will take your place, someone else will play instead of you. Just imagine how many children there are in the world, how many footballers, how many dreams.” These were the words of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, speaking to Armenian public television.

“What about the future? I’ve reached an age where you shouldn’t make long-term plans. You have to take things day by day. It’s not easy to recover, set goals for yourself or train at the same level as your 22-year-old teammates. I try to do everything to the best of my ability. But I can’t say how much longer I’ll keep playing,” added the Inter midfielder.

“I also rule out the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia or MLS. Money has never been the most important thing to me. I’ve never played football for money. I’ve never changed clubs for financial reasons. I’ve changed clubs and played football because of my ambitions, my goals and the dreams I’ve had since I was a child, which have stayed with me throughout my career,” the Armenian concluded.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Benin’s national team witnessed a historic evening, but the match at the Monumental Stadium, Lionel Messi’s final appearance for Argentina, left a bitter taste.

Head coach Gernot Rohr told RMC Sport that his players had tried to approach the Argentine players after the match to exchange shirts, “but we couldn’t get even one. They didn’t give us anything, and we couldn’t even take a picture with Messi.”

The match had already been preceded by several setbacks. Benin eventually travelled with a squad packed with Under-23 players, amid complaints about the hotel conditions and the fact that they had not been given the opportunity to train.

The African players had hoped things would go better at the Monumental, “but they wouldn’t even let us enter the tunnel. Security prevented anyone from getting through. Some players had even brought their own shirts to exchange them with those of other Argentine players. We tried everything, but it was pointless,” Rohr added.

Before the match, Benin captain Sessi D’Almeida had presented Argentina’s number 10 with a statuette associated with the Amazons of Dahomey, a rose and a letter.

“Still, it was fantastic to be there for the farewell of a legend like Messi. The result was not the most important thing. From a sporting perspective, the aim was to learn and give our young players the chance to experience an international occasion that none of them could ever have imagined.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called for a rethink of the model of cooperation on migration, stressing the need to overcome obstacles that continue to hamper the management of irregular migration flows, particularly in relations with Spain.

In a speech delivered today before Parliament to mark the opening of the first session of the 12th legislature, the King highlighted the tangible results achieved through Morocco’s balanced approach to migration management. However, he noted that the current cooperation model has reached its limits, as demonstrated by recurring crises.

Referring to relations with Madrid, Mohammed VI acknowledged the significant progress made in the bilateral partnership across various sectors, including efforts to combat irregular migration. Nevertheless, the King drew attention to the persistence of outdated legislative provisions and judicial rulings that fail to reflect realities on the ground, hindering effective cooperation.

These obstacles are particularly evident in the repatriation of minors and individuals who improperly claim refugee status, as well as in efforts to combat criminal networks.
The King also firmly reiterated that partnership is a sovereign choice and a voluntary commitment that must not be subjected to pressure, threats or blackmail.

In this context, Mohammed VI announced that Morocco would present its partners with a document setting out a clear, practical new strategic vision aimed at promoting co-development, economic competitiveness and regional stability.

The King’s message thus signals Rabat’s determination to inject fresh momentum into migration cooperation with its European partners, through an approach based on shared responsibility, mutual respect and closer integration of migration policy with economic development and regional stability.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Thousands of flu vaccine doses arrived in Malta on Friday morning, following concerns that international supply difficulties could delay deliveries until January.

Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Ian Borg announced the arrival in a social media post, highlighting the role of Malta’s strong relations with Italy in securing the supply.

Borg said the importer responsible for the vaccines had informed the Maltese authorities several weeks ago that delivery before January would not be possible.

However, following contacts between Malta and Italy, assurances were received within 24 hours that the necessary vaccines would reach Malta in less than a week.

The swift response helped avert a potentially lengthy delay in the delivery of the vaccines, which are intended to support Malta’s flu vaccination programme.

Borg said the decision on when vaccinations will begin will now rest with the medical authorities.

Efforts are also under way in cooperation with local councils to make the vaccine more accessible to the public.

The minister’s announcement highlighted the importance of cooperation between Malta and Italy in addressing challenges in international medical supplies and ensuring the timely arrival of essential vaccines.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – With a Lamine Yamal like this, everything is easier. Hansi Flick is cherishing his gem, fresh from international duty where he played a starring role. “His level is fantastic, even with Spain. I saw him in London; I was in the stands. He will be the best player in the world, if he isn’t already. He is at the very top, very close. If he keeps going like this, trying to improve, with this mentality… I am happy with him,” said the Barcelona coach, whose team sits alone at the top of La Liga and resumes action tomorrow against Getafe.

Raphinha, who was injured while on international duty, will be missing: “The tests he underwent didn’t show a major injury, but we have to take care of him because he suffered three injuries last year. He won’t play tomorrow or in the match in Istanbul against Galatasaray,” announced Flick, who is ready to hand a starting spot to Gabriel Jesus (“he has improved a lot, he has adapted very well”) for the first of five matches in two weeks.

“I’m not thrilled about it, but I can’t change the situation. We have to be ready and win.” Joan Garcia has recovered, though De Jong will require a bit more time: “He might be available against Betis. His recovery is going well, he has no pain, but he needs time and we will give it to him.”

Finally, a comment on Spain: “I enjoy watching them play—their performance, their style, and how they manage playing time. They are the best team in the world.”

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