LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – “Sporting does not need to sell Gyokeres, we have now overcome that phase in which we had to sell our best players. On the other hand, we are not insensitive to Viktor’s dreams: we have a pact, we will not ask for the clause but a reasonable figure in relation to his performances in the last season”.

Frederico Varandas, president of Sporting, takes stock of the Swedish striker, making it clear that the Leoes are ready to sell him for a figure lower than the termination clause (100 million euros) but not at the sale price.

“If you ask me today, there is a high probability that he will leave. But I have seen a player like Zubimendi, who is six months younger than Viktor, go to Arsenal for 65 million. In the Premier two strikers like Matheus Cunha and Mbeumo, who in my opinion don’t have the quality of Viktor, are being negotiated for 75 million euros. We are talking about 26-year-old players. For this reason, given our requests, I believe that in the end he could leave unless he has the worst agent in the world”. Varandas does not go into details of the figures.

“I won’t say how much we’re asking for, his agent knows, but I can guarantee that he won’t leave for 60 million plus 10 – the reference to the words of the player’s agent – There are two possibilities: either those who are interested pay what Viktor is worth on the market or they don’t really want him and Viktor, who still has three years of his contract, stays here”.

However, the Swede threatens not to show up for training. “I’ve been in football for 20 years and I’ve experienced many market dramas – Varandas replies – Closing the market is the cure for all evils. Unhappy players are not a problem. If Viktor stays, it won’t be a problem for us, it will be a problem for the opponents”.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Paris Saint Germain could save Lyon from relegation. In August 2023, OL sold Bradley Barcola to PSG for 45 million euros plus 5 million in bonuses, agreeing to pay in several installments. According to the French press, the European champion club has anticipated the completion of the payment, thus helping Lyon to improve their accounts: a gesture that could change the fate of rivals who have appealed against the decision of the DNCG (National Directorate of Control and Management) to relegate the team to Ligue 2 given their financial situation.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Barcelona and Lionel Messi split in the summer of 2021 but in reality they have always remained linked, even if for off-field issues. Issues that will be resolved tomorrow: the Blaugrana club, in fact, will pay out 16 million euros on Monday to definitively settle the debts with the players and coaches who in December 2020 agreed to defer the payment of wages to meet the needs of the club. Among these is Messi, who had agreed to defer the 47.6 million euros of his salary: the eighth and final installment of 5.95 million will be paid into his account tomorrow.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Darwin Nunez is ready to embrace the Napoli project but if Liverpool do not lower their requests it will be tough. According to the “Mirror“, the Neapolitans have put the operation on hold in front of the evaluation of the Reds, who are asking for 70 million pounds, over 80 million euros.

And yet the 26-year-old Uruguayan striker has never been a first choice of Arne Slot, who in the season that ended with the conquest of the Premier League fielded him as a starter in the league just 8 times. This is also why Napoli are trying to play it low, considering a proposal of 50 million pounds (58 million euros) more appropriate.

Among other things, Liverpool, without the sale of Nunez, would not be able to go for players like Isak or Ekitike, who Slot would prefer to have in the squad rather than the former Benfica, while on the Neapolitan side they are waiting to resolve the future of Osimhen, who has returned from his loan at Galatasaray and from whose sale the funds would come to perhaps raise the offer to Liverpool.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Valletta FC have appointed Italian coach Alessandro Piscina as Head Coach of Competitive Teams and the Gen V programme, in a move aimed at strengthening the club’s focus on elite youth development.

Piscina, who hails from Italy, brings with him a wealth of experience from top-tier youth football. A UEFA A license holder, he spent five seasons with Pisa Sporting Club, coaching both the U17 and U19 sides. He also gained valuable insight at AC Milan, working with their U17 squad at Milanello and learning the club’s renowned youth development methodologies.

In his new role, Piscina will take immediate charge of Valletta’s U21 team and will oversee all competitive squads, working in synergy with the club’s technical leadership under head coach Thane Micallef and his assistants.

“This is a key appointment for the future of Valletta FC,” said club president Claudio Grech. “Piscina’s Italian background in elite youth football, combined with his passion and tactical intelligence, aligns perfectly with our Gen V vision.”

Piscina also served as a coach educator for the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), mentoring aspiring coaches across Italy. His philosophy emphasises attacking football, intelligent systems, and holistic player development.

“I’m honoured to join Valletta FC,” said Piscina. “The Gen V Programme is bold and ambitious. I believe Maltese football has the potential to grow on the international stage, and I’m eager to contribute.”

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MONTECARLO (MONACO) (ITALPRESS) – Paul Pogba is starting again from the Principality. The 32-year-old French midfielder has officially signed with Monaco: a two-year contract until June 30, 2027.

Pogba arrives as a free agent after terminating his contract with Juventus due to the doping case. The former Juventus player, who has not played since September 2023, hopes to relaunch himself in Monte Carlo and convince Deschamps to take him to the 2026 World Cup.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The outbreak of Newcastle Disease that hit Maltese poultry farms last month has been successfully contained, prompting the Veterinary Regulation Directorate (VRD) to lift most of the restrictions imposed to curb its spread.

Newcastle Disease, a highly contagious virus affecting both domestic and wild birds, was first reported in two poultry farms in May. Though the virus poses little risk to humans—causing mild or no symptoms and not transmitted between people—it can prove deadly for birds, particularly in confined settings like farms.

Acting swiftly, the VRD designated Malta as a protection zone on 22 May, even before the outbreak was made public. The measure was followed by a sweeping ban on bird-related activities announced in the 3 June Government Gazette, halting bird trade, pigeon racing, and falconry.

Nearly a month later, the situation appears under control. No new cases have been detected, and authorities now consider the outbreak contained.

While the general prohibitions have been lifted, several precautionary measures remain in force. These include:

• Mandatory restricted health marking on locally sold chicken.
• Ongoing surveillance of high-risk poultry farms.
• Compulsory vaccination of all broilers and layers.
• A continued ban on pigeon movements for racing outside Malta.
• Export of birds to EU countries only with prior written consent from the receiving country’s authorities.

The VRD has urged poultry farmers and bird owners to remain vigilant, noting that while the worst appears over, biosecurity must remain a priority.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Al-Nassr has chosen Stefano Pioli‘s successor on the bench. According to the Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the Saudi club has reached a basic agreement with Jorge Jesus and the aim is to close the deal as early as next week. Fresh from his experience at Al-Hilal, Jorge Jesus is expected to sign a two-year contract with Al-Nassr, who have already secured the renewal of Cristiano Ronaldo. Last March, the Portuguese coach had good words for CR7, calling him “an example who takes care of himself like no other player in the world”.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – A new suitor for Angelino. According to the Catalan newspaper “Sport“, in addition to Al Nassr and Sunderland, Girona are also interested in the Roma full-back. The yellow-reds, for reasons of financial fair play, are in a hurry to raise money between now and June 30 and could settle for 12-13 million euros to sell the player.

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PALM BEACH (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Good news for Real Madrid, less so for Juventus. Kylian Mbappè has now recovered and aims to be on the pitch on Tuesday, in the eighth-finals of the Club World Cup against the Bianconeri.

The French striker, who ended up in hospital with acute gastroenteritis, was forced to miss the entire first phase but yesterday he did the entire session with his teammates and between now and Tuesday he will have time to get minutes in his legs to claim a starting shirt alongside Vinicius.

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