LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Benfica had been working on the return of Joao Felix for some time, dreaming of reviving a talent that, after leaving Da Luz, fell by the wayside. Instead, the 25-year-old Portuguese striker will most likely end up in Saudi Arabia: according to English media, his transfer to Al Nassr is nearing completion, where he will reunite with compatriots Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Chelsea will earn 50 million euros, which will help them launch their bid for RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons. Joao Felix, who was on loan at Milan in the second half of last season, was acquired last summer from Atletico Madrid for more or less the same fee the Blues will receive today, where the Portuguese had already played for a few months in 2023.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Among the key figures in Paris Saint-Germain‘s treble-winning campaign, Gigio Donnarumma could surprisingly leave France. The 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper’s contract expires in a year, and negotiations for a renewal are stalling (the club reportedly offered him a salary with a variable component tied to his appearances).

As “L’Equipe” reports, PSG is close to closing a deal for Lucas Chevalier, a 23-year-old French goalkeeper from Lille. The negotiations between the two clubs are reportedly now in the final stages (a deal worth 40 million euros), with Donnarumma potentially ending his Parisian experience early. Manchester United and City are also reportedly keeping an eye on the situation: both City and United have reportedly been monitoring the situation for several weeks, waiting for the right moment to make a move.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – Flamengo has announced the arrival of Emerson Royal from AC Milan: the 26-year-old Brazilian full-back has a contract until December 2028, while the Rossoneri are expected to receive approximately €9 million. The Brazilians’ third signing after Jorginho and Saul Niguez, Emerson Royal won’t be their last new face: while the Samuel Lino deal is now nearing completion (€11 million to Atletico Madrid plus €11 million in bonuses), according to RTI Esporte, discussions have begun regarding Gabriel Jesus.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Mikel Arteta finally has his striker: the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres at the Gunners is official. He was acquired permanently from Sporting Lisbon, where he scored 97 goals in 102 games over two seasons, in addition to 12 goals in 17 appearances for the Swedish national team. The 27-year-old striker has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal, the duration of which has not been specified.

This is not Gyokeres‘ first experience across the Channel, having previously played for Brighton, Swansea, and Coventry. He will wear the number 14 shirt – the same worn by Thierry Henry at the Gunners – and a plane ticket to join the team currently on tour in Asia. The London club has not disclosed the transaction figures, but according to Portuguese media, it will cost €63.5 million plus €10 million in bonuses.

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BARCELONA (ITALPRESS) – “I don’t know if it will be the last year of my contract. I’m calm. What matters now is not what will happen in the end, but what will happen this season and what I will be able to do.” Barcelona center forward Robert Lewandowski told the Spanish media during his training camp in Japan, regarding his contract expiring in June 2026. On the arrival of Marcus Rashford: “He’s an enormously talented player. I remember we played against Manchester United and he was in great form. He can help us and can play in different positions. There are many matches and his arrival is necessary,” he added. Tomorrow (at 12 noon Italian time), Barcelona will face Vissel Kobe in a friendly.

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MIAMI (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Lionel Messi is “extremely disappointed” after he, like his Inter Miami teammate, Jordi Alba, was suspended for one match for not participating in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game, for which he had been called up. The two former Barcelona players missed Wednesday’s match in Austin, Texas, and, by regulation, will have to serve one-match suspensions in today’s match against FC Cincinnati.

This sanction took the Argentine by surprise. “Leo is very displeased, extremely displeased, as expected,” said Jorge Mas, one of the owners of Inter Miami. “I hope it doesn’t have a long-term impact. Will it have an initial impact on the players’ perception of how the league rules work? Absolutely, yes, there’s no doubt about it.” Alba and Messi’s reaction “was exactly what you’d expect from two competitive players who don’t understand the decision, who don’t understand how missing a friendly match can directly lead to a suspension. The rule is what it is, but they don’t understand it.”

MLS Commissioner Don Garber called Messi’s suspension a “very difficult decision. I know Lionel loves this league. I don’t think there’s a player—or anyone for that matter—who has done more for MLS than Messi. Unfortunately, we have a long-standing rule regarding All-Star Game participation, and we had to enforce it.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Government debt stood at €10.9 billion at the end of June, marking an increase of over €1 billion compared to the same month last year, according to newly released figures by the National Statistics Office (NSO). The figures also show that the government’s Consolidated Fund recorded a deficit of €457 million. The fund, which operates like the government’s central bank account, gathers tax revenue and finances general government spending.

While recurrent revenue rose by €69.6 million year-on-year, total government expenditure saw a much sharper rise of €437.2 million. This mismatch led to a negative change in the Consolidated Fund balance of €367.6 million. The largest increase in revenue came from social security payments, which totalled €80.7 million. On the expenditure side, the most significant rise was in the “Programmes and Initiatives” category, which increased by €169.3 million. The latest data highlights growing fiscal pressures amid rising government spending, despite steady revenue growth.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – The deal with Newcastle is now over, and there are several offers. The one that “The Guardian” reports is coming from Saudi Arabia, and Alexander Isak has to think about it.

Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal, according to the British press, is ready to offer a salary of 36 million euros per season (and £600,000-a-week deal) for the 25-year-old Swedish striker, who, meanwhile, hasn’t been included in the squad for the Magpies’ tour of Singapore, officially due to injury. Isak has three years left on his contract with Newcastle, who value his value at 150 million pounds (over 170 million euros).

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MIAMI (USA) (ITALPRESS) – Another star in Major League Soccer. Another world champion for Davide Beckham’s Inter Miami, who has officially signed Rodrigo De Paul, who arrives from Atletico Madrid on loan through 2025 with an option to buy until 2029. According to the US press, his salary will be €10 million per season, €2.5 million more than he earned as a mainstay of Simeone’s Colchoneros.

“I’m here in Miami with the enthusiasm of someone who wants to play to win and write more important pages in the history of a club that is working to become ever greater,” said De Paul, formerly of Udinese, who in Miami reunites with his Albiceleste captain and his great friend, Lionel Messi, as well as champions such as Busquets, Suarez, and Jordi Alba, among others.

“Rodrigo is a great player,” emphasized Beckham. “I’ve followed and admired him for many years now. He’s a leader, and he’s proven it with Argentina as well. He brings experience, quality, and passion to Miami. I’m thrilled to welcome him to our club.”

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NEW YORK (USA) (ITALPRESS) – It was expected, and it’s here. Major League Soccer, applying its regulations, has handed one-match suspensions to Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, both Inter Miami players, for missing last Wednesday’s match between the MLS All-Star team and the Mexican Liga MX team (a 3-1 victory for the Americans).

The two will therefore miss the league match against FC Cincinnati. The regulations include a provision designed to encourage player participation in the event, establishing that, barring injury, players called up must participate in the All-Star Game or be required to miss their team’s next match.

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