VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A 21-year-old Italian man has died following a traffic accident in Pembroke, Malta. The police confirmed that the victim, who had been seriously injured in a crash on Triq Sant Andrija two days earlier, succumbed to his injuries at Mater Dei Hospital.

The incident took place on August 14 at around 5:30 a.m. Initial investigations revealed that the man had been riding a Kymco Agility motorbike when he lost control and slammed into a concrete barricade. Emergency responders treated him at the scene before rushing him to hospital, where he was certified as being in a critical condition.

The young rider’s death marks the 19th road fatality in Malta this year, six of which involved motorcyclists.

Magistrate Monica Borg Galea has appointed an inquiry into the fatal crash, while police investigations are ongoing.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “I want to continue making history. This is a special moment because few teams have managed to win the Champions League twice in a row, and we are very ambitious. We know how difficult it is to achieve this goal. It’s up to us.” PSG coach Luis Enrique said this in a press conference on the eve of their Ligue 1 debut against Nantes. “Our transfer market reflects our team,” he said regarding the summer transfer window.

“We don’t need many players. We have to be careful, but there’s no problem. We must remain calm and composed. The versatility of our players allows us to cover all positions,” added Luis Enrique.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Barcelona has deposited Marcus Rashford‘s contract at the La Liga offices. The Englishman, signed on loan from Manchester United this summer, will therefore be available to Hansi Flick for the opening match against Mallorca, scheduled for 7:30 PM today. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia has also registered, as Blaugrana president Joan Laporta had anticipated yesterday: “If Flick wants, Joan Garcia and Rashford can play in Mallorca.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A landmark agreement has been reached for Greece’s CrediaBank to acquire HSBC Malta, a move described by Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis as “a milestone for Greece’s banking sector.”

The deal, announced on Friday, positions CrediaBank — formerly Attica Bank — as the preferred bidder, edging HSBC closer to its planned exit from Malta as part of a broader strategy to retreat from smaller markets and refocus on Asia.

Pierrakakis welcomed the agreement, calling it proof of the resilience and outward vision of Greece’s financial system. He also highlighted its significance within the European Banking Union, which he said fosters cross-border investment, healthy consolidation, and the rise of more competitive banks.

“This transaction strengthens the bonds between Greece and Malta, deepening bilateral relations and contributing to closer cooperation across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean,” Pierrakakis said.

Malta’s Finance Minister Clyde Caruana also praised the deal, describing it as a “significant development” that will bolster competition in Malta’s banking sector and reinforce its integration within the European market. He stressed that the buyer’s membership in the Eurosystem, together with the Greek government’s minority stake, underlined the bank’s credibility.

While both sides hailed the agreement, the process remains subject to regulatory approval. Advisors are now expected to negotiate finer details before the takeover can be finalized, a process that could take several months.

CrediaBank only recently rebranded from Attica Bank and is expected to complete its transition to the new identity by October. The deal marks one of the most significant cross-border banking moves in Malta in recent years, with stakeholders predicting long-term benefits for customers, employees, and the wider economy.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Ederson‘s future at Manchester City remains up in the air. According to The Guardian, the English club does not consider his departure a given: Pep Guardiola, in fact, would only be open to a transfer if the Brazilian goalkeeper communicated his desire to leave and received a suitable offer.

If the 31-year-old decided to move on, City could evaluate Gianluigi Donnarumma, currently at Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old is reportedly available after Luis Enrique chose Lucas Chevalier, who arrived from Lille to take over the starting spot between the posts.

Regarding Ederson, Galatasaray has reportedly increased their contacts. Guardiola, however, clarified: “He didn’t come to me saying he wanted to leave or that he had an offer. All the players here are ours, and I want them. What will happen by the transfer window closes in three weeks, no one can know.” Meanwhile, City have already strengthened their goalkeeping department with the acquisition of James Trafford from Burnley, a deal worth over €30 million.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “It’s a special day for me. I’m joining Real Madrid, the greatest club in the world. It’s a day I’ll remember for the rest of my life.” This is how Franco Mastantuono introduces himself, who on his 18th birthday officially becomes a new player for Real Madrid. “I know I have to keep learning, but I promise I’ll give everything for this shirt. I’ll be one more fan, but on the pitch,” said the Argentine player who arrived from River Plate.

At his side was president Florentino Perez: “River Plate has a historic bond with us, with Alfredo Di Stefano, who paved the way for making the club one of the greatest in the world. Today, one of the greatest talents to emerge at the international level arrives.”

Mastantuono will wear the number 30 jersey: given his age, Real Madrid signed him up as a youth player, and La Liga requires numbers 26 and up for players coming through the youth system. Number 30, incidentally, was the same number Mastantuono wore at River.

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UDINE (ITALPRESS) – “We are disgusted by the racist insults that Mathys Tel received on social media following last night’s defeat in the UEFA Super Cup,” Tottenham Hotspur wrote in a press release. The 20-year-old French striker, last night in the Super Cup match, after scoring the 1-0 goal against PSG, missed a penalty which will contribute to the defeat.

“Mathys showed courage and boldness by stepping up and taking the penalty. Those who insult him are nothing but cowards, hiding behind anonymous names and profiles to express their abhorrent opinions. We stand with you, Mathys,” Tottenham Hotspur stated.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A 21-year-old Italian man was seriously injured early Thursday morning in a motorcycle accident in Pembroke. Police said that at around 5:30 a.m., the man was riding a Kymco Agility motorcycle along St Andrew’s Road when he appeared to lose control and slammed into a concrete barricade.

The impact left him badly hurt, and the road was closed to traffic from both directions for some time. Emergency responders administered first aid at the scene before transferring him by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital. Medical staff later confirmed that he had sustained serious injuries. Magistrate Monica Borg Galea was informed and appointed to lead an inquiry into the incident. Police investigations are still underway.

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PALERMO (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A Maltese woman battling a critical illness has married her husband in the intensive care unit of a Palermo hospital. The Istituto Mediterraneo per i Trapianti e Terapie ad Alta Specializzazione (ISMETT) said the patient, identified only as Maria, was flown to Sicily by helicopter weeks ago for specialised treatment for severe myocarditis under a Malta–Italy healthcare agreement.

Although the couple had already married in a civil ceremony, the “profoundly religious” Maria wished to mark the union with a Catholic rite. Her husband was determined to fulfil her wish “as a gesture of love and hope during such a delicate time,” the hospital said.
ISMETT staff organised the ceremony inside the intensive therapy ward, maintaining strict safety measures. Maria’s family and parish priest travelled from Malta for the intimate occasion, which was marked by “tears, smiles and deep emotion.”

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Chelsea will donate part of the bonuses earned from winning the Club World Cup to the family of Diogo Jota, the Liverpool footballer who passed away this summer, along with his brother André Silva, following a tragic car accident. “The Athletic” reports this news.

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