ROME (ITALPRESS) – Roma announced that Leandro Paredes has joined Boca Juniors on a permanent transfer. “The Argentine midfielder wore the Giallorossi jersey for a total of four seasons, making 135 appearances and scoring 13 goals,” the Roman club stated.

Paredes bid farewell to the Giallorossi fans with a moving video. He also shared a powerful message: “I don’t know where to start. You were the first to welcome me when I was still a child, to give me and my family the love we needed to feel at home, and so it was. Roma will always be my second home; it was my first and last team in Europe. I’m so sorry I couldn’t win something with you, but I’m leaving with peace of mind. I gave everything of myself”, Paredes ended.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “It’s difficult to say, but there are mixed emotions. An unforgettable, glorious and victorious period has come to an end. What I’ve experienced makes me even happier. Remembering everything I’ve achieved here is something to be very happy about, even though it’s coming to an end. At Real Madrid, I have grown as a player and as a person. Real Madrid has given me everything in football and for that I will be grateful for the rest of my life. I will always be a madridista”. This is Luka Modric‘s quote to describe his departure from Real Madrid.

A long and beautiful story, it ended with a heavy defeat in the Club World Cup semifinal against PSG. No player has won as many titles as Modric with Real Madrid: 28 titles in 13 years, from 2012 to 2025. The Croatian, born in 1985, will continue his extraordinary career at AC Milan, but while he awaits the official announcement of his transfer, he wanted to bid farewell to the Madrid community on the club’s television. “It has been a long journey, but an unforgettable one. I have grown a lot as a player and as a person. I have another home away from home, because Madrid and Spain are like my second home. I’m very happy and I’m sure that with time I’ll be even more aware of what I’ve achieved, because I’m going to need some time to add up all the emotions and everything I’ve achieved here”.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has officially launched BLUE (Buoy for Long-term Underwater Exploration), the country’s first fixed ocean sensing platform, marking a major milestone in marine research and environmental monitoring.

Positioned 3.7 kilometers off Grand Harbour, BLUE will provide high-resolution, real-time data on marine and atmospheric conditions, helping scientists and policymakers address climate change and marine ecosystem health.

This innovative platform enhances Malta’s marine infrastructure and supports its obligations under EU directives such as the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive.

The launch event brought together Minister Dr Miriam Dalli, University of Malta Rector Professor Alfred Vella, MEP Peter Agius, former EU Commissioner Karmenu Vella, and representatives from the Armed Forces of Malta, the Environment and Resources Authority, the Energy and Water Agency, and other key agencies.

BLUE’s advanced capabilities include sensors for atmospheric conditions (wind speed, temperature, humidity), surface monitoring (currents, waves), and deep-water analysis (salinity, oxygen, pH, CO₂ levels).

Special recognition goes to Dr. Adam Gauci, whose dedication over the past three years made BLUE a reality. His persistence has delivered a game-changing asset for Malta’s marine science and environmental stewardship.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Environment Ministry has announced a two-year extension of the moratorium on the collection of sea urchins, pushing the ban’s expiry to July 7, 2027. First introduced in 2003, the measure has already led to a notable increase in sea urchin populations, the ministry said.

Sea urchins are essential to the health of marine ecosystems, keeping algae in check and serving as a food source for 18 fish species. Their decline not only disrupts marine balance but also increases vulnerability to invasive species.

Scientific monitoring across 10 sites shows population growth in about 60% of surveyed areas. However, the recovery has not been uniform, prompting the need for more time to allow weaker populations to stabilise.

Notably, the greatest increases were seen in young sea urchins measuring 2–4 cm — a sign of slow but steady growth, as the species typically grows just 1–2 cm per year.

Aquatic Resources Malta (ARM) has been collecting and studying purple sea urchins as part of a wider research initiative. In collaboration with Stella Mare of the University of Corsica, they are exploring sustainable breeding, hatching, and restocking techniques.

The ministry reminded the public that collecting, transporting, selling, or distributing wild sea urchins remains illegal. Offenders face fines of €500 to €5,000. Over the past two years, three people were fined €1,900 in total after being caught in Żonqor, Marsascala.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – AC Milan has made the transfer of Theo Hernandez official. The French left-back is moving to Saudi Arabia to join Simone Inzaghi, coach of Al-Hilal, a team fresh from a successful Club World Cup under the former Inter Milan manager. In a statement, the Rossoneri announced “it has permanently sold the rights to the performances of the player Theo Bernard François Hernandez to Al-Hilal SC. The club thanks Theo for the six years spent together and wishes him every success in his personal and professional career.”

AC Milan also bid farewell to the 27-year-old Frenchman on social media, dedicating a video to him that retraces his career with the Rossoneri: “Six unforgettable years, magical moments, endless memories. Thank you, Theo!”

The Arab club also made official the arrival of Theo Hernanez from AC Milan, announcing that the chairman of the board, Fahad Bin Saad Bin Nafel, has completed the acquisition of the French international. The contract is for three years, until the end of the 2027/28 season. The signing ceremony took place Thursday evening at the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Napoli are back in the hunt for Alejandro Garnacho. The 2004-born argentine striker is on his way out of Manchester United, following a rift with manager Ruben Amorim. The Neapolitans had already attempted to bring the 21-year-old to Italy last January, but the Azzurri’s offer was deemed low. Now, however, the figures could be different, and for €50 million, they could snatch the youngster from the Red Devils, who need to sell him. The deal could get underway in the next few days.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – Arsenal and Gyokeres are further apart. According to A Bola, citing a qualified Gunners source, negotiations between the London club and Sporting Lisbon for the Swedish striker are close to a definitive breakdown.

Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, arrived in Lisbon on Friday and left the Portuguese capital empty-handed on Monday. Sporting wants €80 million, a figure Arsenal is willing to meet, but with €15 million in bonuses added to the €65 million fixed fee. Sporting are showing no signs of openness, and the deal, as the Portuguese newspaper explains, is on the verge of falling through.

According to A Bola, Gyokeres may decide not to show up at tomorrow’s training camp for the Lions to try to force the transfer.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Italian national team has dropped out of the top 10 of the FIFA Rankings. The body that governs world football has updated its international rankings, which sees the Azzurri (now eleventh) lose two places to Germany (9th) and Croatia (10th). The top five remains unchanged, with Argentina leading the ranking, ahead of Spain (2nd), France (3rd), England (4th), and Brazil (5th). Portugal rose one place after their Nations League victory, now sixth, ahead of the Netherlands (7th) and Belgium (8th). The national team that has made the biggest leap in the rankings is Costa Rica, which has climbed 14 places, settling in 40th.

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NEW YORK (USA) (ITALPRESS) – “Tebas? It’s always the same story. I’ve never heard a president in Italy or England make comments like that.” These were the words of Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the mixed zone, reported by AS, after the defeat against PSG, referring to La Liga’s rejection of the Blancos’ request to postpone their first matchday of the season against Osasuna (scheduled for August 19) to allow them further rest after their summer commitments at the Club World Cup.

“We’re not on vacation; we played the World Cup, an event that is part of the FIFA calendar. We’re the only sport in the world that has 11-12 months of competition, and that’s the mistake. I hope La Liga can postpone the match, maybe even the following week. They may not appreciate the Club World Cup, but it exists, we’re here, and they must respect our rest and our preparation,” Courtois said.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta is facing record-high electricity demand due to soaring summer temperatures. The national energy provider, Enemalta, reported consumption of 598 megawatts yesterday—100 megawatts more than the same period last year.

Enemalta’s executive chairman, engineer Ryan Fava, explained that rising temperatures—up to five degrees Celsius higher than in June last year—have put severe pressure on the electricity grid. This demand has already reached its highest point last year, recorded on July 18.

Blackouts have been reported in several locations, prompting Enemalta to deploy temporary generators, including one in Tarxien. Fava noted that 64% of affected consumers saw their supply restored in less than an hour, thanks to infrastructure investments made over the past two years.

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