ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Bradley Barcola saga has come to an end. Liverpool has officially announced the signing of the French national team forward from PSG for a fee slightly exceeding 140 million euros, including bonuses. Acquired in 2023 for 45 million euros, Barcola becomes the most expensive sale in PSG’s history, surpassing Neymar (90 million euros to Al-Hilal in 2023) and Gonçalo Ramos (74 million euros to Milan this summer). “It took a long time, but I am truly happy today to be able to play for Liverpool, and all I want is to get out on the pitch and play. I hope to achieve great results. First and foremost, winning the Premier League: it is one of my biggest dreams,” added Barcola.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City have announced the signing of Allan, a 22-year-old Brazilian winger, from the Palmerais, who has signed a contract until 2031.

“It’s a surreal moment for me,” the player said. “Manchester City, with everything they’ve achieved in the last 15 years, is one of the most attractive clubs in the world. Being here today is the proudest moment of my life.” According to English media, City will pay €37 million plus €2.5 million in bonuses.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said there is “no information” indicating Moroccan involvement in the origins of the crisis triggered by the mass arrival of around 80,000 migrants in Ceuta at the end of July. In an interview with radio station Cadena SER, Sánchez ruled out the existence of information from Spanish security forces or intelligence services that would raise doubts about Rabat’s role.

The prime minister instead defended cooperation with Morocco in managing the migration emergency, describing it as “frankly positive” and stressing that Rabat offered “immediate cooperation” when the crisis began.

Sánchez acknowledged, however, that authorities are still investigating the causes of the influx and pointed to the spread of hoaxes and disinformation on social media as possible factors, along with the actions of criminal organisations that may have taken advantage of the situation.

According to the prime minister, the spread of false information contributed to fuelling the crisis. Sánchez finally reiterated the need to maintain cooperation with Rabat to address migratory pressure and ensure the security of the Ceuta border.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s public finances recorded a deficit of 552.2 million euros in the first seven months of 2026, up 34.2 million euros from the same period last year. According to data from the National Statistics Office, current revenue rose to 4.82 billion euros between January and July, an increase of 717.3 million euros, driven mainly by higher tax revenue. Income tax receipts increased by 362.8 million euros, while VAT revenue rose by 153.3 million euros. Public expenditure, however, increased even more, by 751.6 million euros, reaching 5.37 billion euros.

Spending on programmes and initiatives rose by 272.4 million euros, while expenditure on social security benefits increased by 98.9 million euros. Capital expenditure also rose significantly, reaching 621 million euros, up 177.2 million euros year on year, mainly due to spending on property, equipment, property acquisitions and road works. At the end of July, central government debt stood at 11.70 billion euros, an increase of 540.3 million euros compared with a year earlier. Malta government stocks accounted for the largest share of the increase in public debt.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The Premier League sirens are ringing in the capital. According to “Footmercato,” Chelsea have reportedly targeted Manu Konè as their first option should the transfer of Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City go through.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Ousmane Dembélé, who was rested by Luis Enrique last weekend, is ready to return to action, potentially with a new contract.

The former Barcelona forward is currently under contract until 2028 and is reportedly negotiating an extension with Paris Saint-Germain. According to “RMC Sport”, talks are progressing well, with both parties keen to reach an agreement to extend the current deal by one or two years.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – In southern Lebanon, Israeli attacks have continued since last night on Nabatiyeh el-Faouqa and the Ali Taher Heights, a strategic location in the Nabatiyeh district overlooking the region. The Lebanese newspaper L’Orient le jour reports this. Israelis claim that the Lebanese militia Hezbollah has an underground base beneath these heights.

Airstrikes also hit Mansouri and Beit el-Sayad in the Tyre district, Dohat Kfarremmane in the Nabatiyeh district, and Qantara in the Marjeyoun district.

In the Bint Jbeil district, the newspaper continues, Israel carried out four bombing operations in Srebbine and another in Baraachit, while the nearby village of Haddatha was hit by artillery fire.

“Lebanon’s stability is essential for the stability of the region and Europe,” and “any destabilization of the country would have far-reaching repercussions.” Lebanese President Joseph Aoun made this statement in Athens, after meeting with his Greek counterpart Konstantinos Tasoulas, as reported by the state-run NNA news agency. Aoun thanked Tasoulas for the warm welcome and for his support for Lebanon in the political, humanitarian, and military spheres, and emphasized the desire to strengthen relations between the two countries in all areas, in the common interest.

The Lebanese president indicated that Lebanon counts on the support of its friends, particularly Greece, and further stated that “Lebanon and its people are tired of wars” and that the goal of negotiations with Israel is to end the state of hostilities. Aoun recalled that the framework agreement was signed under American auspices and called on both parties to fully implement it, without exceptions.

“It is time for Lebanon to finally live in peace,” he insisted, reiterating the country’s determination to end the state of hostilities and stressing that the solution lies in diplomacy, not war.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A total blackout has hit the Libyan capital, plunging the city and its outskirts into darkness and bringing daily life and activities to a standstill, as the energy crisis worsens despite government assurances that it will be resolved imminently.

According to residents and local sources, the outage has paralyzed the city, with people forced to rely on private generators amid a fuel shortage that has already caused long queues at petrol stations.

The Government of National Unity had promised to resolve the crisis within a few days, but the total blackout demonstrates that the power grid remains fragile, with demand far exceeding generating capacity due to outdated infrastructure and a lack of maintenance.

Citizens have staged protests on several occasions in recent weeks over the frequent power outages, and the current situation risks fueling further public discontent in a country already battered by years of conflict and political instability.

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FLORENCE (ITALPRESS) – Fiorentina have finalized the signing of striker Beto from Everton overnight.

After Joshua Zirkzee, for whom the Tuscan club had been prepared to pay Manchester around €40 million, indicated that he was not interested in moving to Florence, Fiorentina’s directors completed the deal for the Portuguese centre-forward, investing €18 million in the transfer.

The former Udinese striker is expected to arrive in Florence today to undergo his medical tests and complete the formalities for signing his contract with the Viola club.

At the same time as Beto’s arrival, Fiorentina will give Moise Kean the green light in the coming hours to travel to Como. The Lombardy-based club will pay Fiorentina a total of €40 million for the signing of the Vercelli-born forward, who was born in 2000.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Libyan parties signed today in Tripoli, at the headquarters of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the final agreement of the 4+4 roundtable, which defines the electoral framework and the reconstitution of the Electoral Commission Council, as part of the first two phases of the UN-backed roadmap.

During the ceremony, UN Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh stated that the agreement represents an important step, and emphasized that the priority now is timely implementation and maintaining momentum to complete the remaining phases of the roadmap.

Tetteh explained that the goal is to create the conditions for elections within a defined and non-extendable timeframe, and that elections are part of the political process, along with strengthening institutions and managing economic reforms and basic services.

The UN mission recalled that the closed round table brought together the key Libyan executive and legislative bodies capable of influencing the political process, after eight months of limited progress by the two parliaments.

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