HOUSTON (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – The Concacaf Gold Cup 2025 goes to Mexico. In the final at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Aguirre’s team beat the United States 2-1. Pochettino’s national team took the lead in the 4th minute with Richards, Mexico equalized in the 27th minute with Jimenez and took the lead in the 78th minute with Alvarez after the confirmation of the VAR. For Mexico, who was the reigning champion, this was the 13th win in the competition (the USA remained stuck at 7).

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Kazuyoshi Miura continues to break all records. The Japanese striker yesterday celebrated his 40th season as a professional footballer, playing the first 45 minutes of the Japanese fourth division match between his Atletico Suzuka and Veertien Mie. Last June 15 he had already played 8 minutes against YSCC Yokohama, but his club wanted to honor him with a starting role in a home match to celebrate the 58 years (and 130 days).

“I know it’s rare for a professional athlete to celebrate his 40th season, and I feel really lucky and grateful – said Miura. – I believe I can continue to play, and before today’s game I told my teammates that I feel able to do it thanks to their support. My motivation is to work hard and give my best to be able to play like I did today together with my teammates. Continuing to train daily and maintaining the desire to improve at my age is difficult, but that’s what motivates me.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – In search of a successor for coach Renato Paiva, Botafogo has reportedly shown interest in Davide Ancelotti, assistant coach of the Brazilian national team and son of coach Carlo.

According to Globo Esporte, CBF, the Brazilian federation, however, has not yet been contacted by Botafogo regarding a possible purchase of Davide Ancelotti, who has never coached a team in his career.

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PORTO (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – Francesco Farioli is the new coach of Porto, after signing a contract valid for the next two seasons, until June 2027. The Portuguese club officially announced it on its website.

The press conference to present Francesco Farioli will see the participation of president André Villas-Boas, and is scheduled for Monday at 12 at the do Dragão stadium. Farioli is not the first Italian on the Porto bench: previously, for a very brief period in 2004, Luigi Delneri had coached the Portuguese before leaving the club before the season had even begun.

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MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Fracture of the left fibula and ligament damage, out for a 4-5 month. According to German press, this would be the first diagnosis on the Bayern Munich player Jamal Musiala, injured yesterday during the Club World Cup match against PSG following a clash with Donnarumma.

The injury occurred towards the end of the first half and the player was taken to hospital for the initial tests before rejoining the team in view of the return to Germany.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (MNA/ITALPRESS) – Malta has been awarded €12.35 million in EU funding for the second phase of its onshore power supply (OPS) project at the Malta Freeport. The funds were granted under the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport Call, following a competitive selection that saw only four projects approved out of 20 EU submissions. Led by the Economy Ministry in partnership with the Malta Freeport Corporation, the initiative will extend high-voltage shore power connections to South Quay Terminal 2 and West Quay Terminal 1. This upgrade will allow docked vessels to shut off their engines and connect to land-based electricity, cutting both emissions and noise. The second phase involves a total investment of €18.4 million, with the EU covering nearly 70% of the cost. This follows the first phase, currently in progress, which is co-funded through the EU’s Just Transition Facility. That phase focuses on supplying shore power to vessels at North Quay Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Together, both phases aim to fully electrify Malta Freeport, a key part of the TEN-T Core Port of Marsaxlokk, aligning with EU transport and environmental objectives. This is Maltàs fourth OPS project, including two others underway at the Grand Harbour in Valletta. The Economy Ministry emphasized the environmental benefits, stating the move will cut greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution by allowing ships to operate without burning fuel while docked.(ITALPRESS).

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta will be sending 250 tonnes of flour to Gaza in the coming weeks as part of its ongoing humanitarian aid efforts, the Foreign Ministry announced.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ian Borg visited the Marsa flour mills, where 10,000 sacks of flour are being prepared for shipment. The first consignment is expected to leave Malta Freeport next week, destined for Limassol, Cyprus, before reaching Gaza. The aid will be distributed by the international NGO World Central Kitchen.

The operation is a joint effort involving the Government of Cyprus and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).

Borg emphasized the importance of delivering basic essentials such as flour, which is less likely to face logistical or political barriers. “Hunger must never be a weapon of war,” he said, urging the international community to ensure aid reaches those in need.

Since 2023, Gaza has faced a deepening humanitarian crisis, worsened by disrupted aid flows and ongoing conflict following the October 7 Hamas attacks.

Malta has provided over €1.1 million in humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people over the past five years. Contributions include financial support to UNRWA, UNICEF, and other NGOs, as well as scholarships for Palestinian students at the University of Malta.

With this latest shipment, Malta’s aid to Palestine in 2025 will total approximately €350,000. Borg reiterated Malta’s call for an end to hostilities and the release of hostages, stressing that international cooperation is vital for lasting peace.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Marc-André Ter Stegen could leave Barcelona. The German goalkeeper, who will not start after the purchase of Joan García and the renewal of Wojciech Szczesny, has attracted the attention of several clubs.

According to Sport, among these there is Inter, who could formalize an offer in the next few days. The Nerazzurri currently have the Swiss Yann Sommer, 36, between the posts, with another year of contract, but he has received an attractive offer from Galatasaray, and Inter are evaluating it. If Sommer were to leave for Turkey, the main replacement would then become Ter Stegen, who is also liked by Galatasaray, as well as Monaco.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Burnley have officialized the arrival of Manchester City defender Kyle Walker for a fee that could reach 6 million euros, if all the conditions relating to the transfer agreement were to be met. The former Milan player has signed a two-year contract and reunites with Scott Parker as coach, with the two having known each other since they played at Tottenham, from 2011 to 2013, when they were also teammates in the England national team.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Wojciech Szczesny is ready to sign a new two-year contract with Barcelona shortly, after helping the Blaugrana win the treble last season, ESPN revealed. The 35-year-old former Juventus goalkeeper will compete with García and Ter Stegen for the starting spot in Barcelona.

Szczesny, after seven years in black and white, had announced his retirement from playing football, changing the decision he made after Barcelona called him last October.

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