ROTTERDAM (NETHERLANDS) (ITALPRESS) – Everything seemed set for David Hancko‘s signing at Al-Nassr, the team where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, but in the end, a curious twist happened. The deal between the Arabs and Feyenoord had been reached for around 40 million euros, but when the central defender arrived at the hotel in Saalfelden, Austria, where Al Nassr is staying, everything changed.

“The player had also reached an agreement with Al Nassr and Feyenoord. When he arrived at the training ground, he was suddenly told he was no longer welcome. It’s unprecedented,” said Raymond Salomon, Feyenoord director, in an excerpt from an interview reported by Marca. “It’s scandalous and unheard of. They backed out.” Hancko will now return to training with Feyenoord while awaiting a final decision on his future, which now appears far from Saudi Arabia. Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, and PSG are interested in him, having already expressed interest in the Slovakian player.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Having arrived at Manchester United from Atalanta in the summer of 2023 for around €75 million, Rasmus Hojlund has failed to shine as expected. Despite 26 goals in 95 appearances, the Danish center forward has struggled to adapt to the pace and physicality of the Premier League. For this reason, the Red Devils could lose him, given that Ruben Amorim seems to be focusing more on Joshua Zirkzee. And another No. 9 could arrive, with the names of Randal Kolo Muani and Viktor Gyokeres also hotly contested.

According to Footmercato, there have already been some movements regarding Hojlund in Italy: Juventus is monitoring the situation but has yet to take any concrete steps, Lazio, under the new leadership of Maurizio Sarri, highly values his profile, while Atalanta—his former team—is keeping a close eye on him. The main issue remains his salary, which is out of reach for Italian clubs. A loan with an option to buy and United’s share of the salary is one option on the table, but the English management seems inclined to favor a temporary transfer within the Premier League.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Three young Sicilian men appeared in court in Malta after being charged with the theft of items valued at €40,000 from three individuals at a beach club in Qui-Si-Sana, Sliema. The accused are 25-year-old Simone Serrafino, 26-year-old Michele Messineo, and 23-year-old David Francesco Messineo.

The case dates back to July 20, when security personnel at a beach club alerted Sliema district police about a suspected theft involving the three men.

According to Inspector Ian Azzopardi, one victim was robbed of a watch and mobile phone worth over €2,300, while two others had their mobile phones stolen. The total value of the stolen items is estimated to be around €40,000.

The prosecution opposed the defendants’ request for bail, arguing that the three men have no ties to Malta and had been preparing to return to Sicily. The seriousness of the charges was also emphasised.

Defense lawyer Joseph Calleja, representing the men through legal aid, acknowledged that the accused were tourists with no connection to the country. However, he stated that if granted bail, they were willing to remain at the same hotel where they had been staying until a more permanent address could be arranged.

Calleja also insisted that their status as foreigners should not prejudice the case and that the presumption of innocence must be upheld—especially as the men had cooperated with police and provided clear accounts of the events in question. Despite the arguments, Magistrate Ann-Marie Thake denied the request for bail.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – An Italian company, GreenIT SpA, is leading one of the consortiums that have shown interest in developing Malta’s first offshore renewable energy project. The Atlas Med Wind consortium, which includes Seatrans Shipping Ltd, Central European Advisors Ltd, and CI V Transfer Coöperatief U.A., is among three bidders.
The second consortium, Code Zero, is led by SEP (Malta) Holding Ltd in partnership with Kornelio Energy 1 Limited, M. Demajo (Holdings) Limited, and NMK Renewables Limited.

A separate submission was made by Greek firm MCKEDRIK Sole Member Ltd.
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli said the project has moved beyond the exploratory stage and now enters an active development phase. The 300MW wind farm will be located outside Malta’s territorial waters and includes plans for a government-owned substation and export cable system.

The concession will be awarded through a competitive dialogue process. No financial offers have yet been submitted; only companies that pass the current evaluation phase will be invited to place bids in the next stage, expected early next year.
Interconnect Malta CEO Ismail D’Amato called the project a “key component” of Malta’s National Energy and Climate Plan.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Crystal Palace has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following the club’s relegation from the Europa League to the Conference League. In recent weeks, UEFA issued this sanction because the English club violated rules on multiple club ownership, as American businessman John Textor owns a share in the club and is the majority owner of Lyon, which also qualified for the Europa League.

Currently, based on UEFA’s decision, Nottingham Forest is expected to replace Crystal Palace. In its appeal, Crystal Palace has requested the annulment of the UEFA Financial Control Body’s decision and readmission to the Europa League. A decision is expected by August 11, while the Europa League group stage begins on September 24.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s Health Ministry has issued an excessive heat warning as the island braces for a scorching heatwave starting Tuesday, with “feels-like” temperatures expected to hit 42°C.

The Met Office has issued a red alert, warning that the heat will peak on Tuesday and Friday, while remaining dangerously high on Wednesday and Thursday. The apparent temperatures during this period are forecast to range between 41°C and 42°C.

Health authorities are urging the public to take urgent precautions, especially vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, and people with health conditions. Residents are advised to stay indoors during peak hours, keep hydrated, and avoid direct sun exposure.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Eight Italian police officers have begun assisting Maltese police with patrols in Paceville, Valletta, and other tourist-heavy areas, in a month-long initiative aimed at curbing antisocial behaviour and enhancing public safety. The officers, deployed in two rotations from July 21 to August 17, are uniformed but unarmed, with no executive powers. Their main focus is maintaining public order and supporting Italian nationals in Malta, particularly in nightlife hotspots like St Julian’s.

The initiative, coordinated by Italy’s International Police Cooperation Service and the Italian Embassy, stems from a bilateral agreement signed last December to boost police cooperation and combat transnational crime. Malta’s Home Affairs Ministry stressed the initiative is proactive, not reactive, and supports the Malta Police Force’s broader transformation strategy. The Italian officers, selected for their experience in multicultural environments, will also liaise with consular officials and local institutions. This is the first such joint patrol in Malta, and authorities say it could be repeated in future summer seasons.

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MARSEILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “We want to compete with PSG better than last season.” Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi said this in a lengthy interview with L’Equipe, analyzing the year-by-year rivalry between OM and Paris Saint-Germain.

The Italian coach hopes for further growth in his squad: “I’m not saying PSG is stronger than OM,” he emphasized. “I’m saying that so far. It’s not me saying that. Paris were unbeatable last season, or almost.” Then on Luis Enrique: “He was extraordinary in making PSG a better team than they were without Messi, Neymar, or Mbappé. We also have a good team, but with ups and downs. If we become more consistent, we will have taken another step forward.”

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COMO (ITALPRESS) – Como has announced that it will face Barcelona on August 10, at 9:00 PM at the Johan Cruyff Stadium in the Catalan city. This match will count towards “the 60th edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy, in a historic match that will see the two teams face each other for the first time in Como’s 118-year history and Barça’s 125. For Como, this is a highly prestigious event: they will be the ninth Italian club to participate in the Gamper Trophy, following Sampdoria, Milan, Inter, Juventus, Napoli, Parma, Roma, and Brescia.” Cesc Fabregas will return to Barcelona, the club where he played from 2011 to 2014, after six years (1997-2003) in the youth academy, before moving to Arsenal.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Paul Gascoigne has left the hospital and returned home, but his condition—despite a marked recovery —is still not the best. The former footballer was admitted to the hospital on Friday after collapsing at his home in Poole, Dorset. The 58-year-old was found semi-conscious in his bedroom and was rushed to the hospital, where he remained over the weekend. His health now appears to have stabilized enough to be able to return to his home, but the situation requires monitoring.

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