ROME (ITALPRESS) – Five Cambuur fans were injured after being hit by fireworks thrown from the away section occupied by Feyenoord supporters. The Eredivisie club announced the incident.

“We regret having to report that five fans were injured, suffering burns, hearing damage, and eye injuries. Obviously, our full attention and care are with these injured fans, and the entire club expresses its deepest sympathy to them,” the club said in a statement. The match—won by Feyenoord 5-2—resumed after a 10-minute interruption.

“It must be clear that setting off and firing fireworks is absolutely unacceptable and has no place in a football stadium. Together with the authorities, we will do everything possible to track down and punish those responsible,” Cambuur said.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Malta Planning Authority has issued an Emergency Conservation Order (ECO) for a site in Xaghra, on the island of Gozo, at the request of the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage (SCH). Archaeological investigations have uncovered human remains, prehistoric pottery, and intact vessels dating back to the Zebbug phase, approximately dated between 4100 and 3800 BC.

According to the Planning Authority, the finds indicate the presence of a prehistoric cemetery consisting of at least eight tombs. The site is one of the most significant discoveries related to this early phase of Maltese prehistory.

The Zebbug phase is considered the oldest of the Temples of Malta period and predates the construction of the megalithic temples of the archipelago. Authorities emphasize that evidence from this period is relatively rare, giving the site considerable scientific interest and significant research potential.

The discovery of intact archaeological deposits could provide new insights into Malta’s earliest prehistoric communities and their funerary practices.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “I believe that, whether in Africa, Asia, or the Caribbean, everyone recognizes, accepts, and respects the work we have done together over the past ten years. We have transformed FIFA, made it what it is today, and it is important to always remember this. We are here with a single goal: to grow football in every corner of the world,” said FIFA President Gianni Infantino after meeting with the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) in the Dominican Republic.

“This is our task, this is our job. We want to grow football in each of our 211 countries. Some, unfortunately, don’t need it and don’t want others to grow, but we must reduce this gap between the largest countries and all the others,” explained the FIFA president, who then added: “It is important to engage, to dialogue, to express points of view and opinions: a lot has happened in recent weeks, and it is important that you listen, that you are able to express your feelings as well.”

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BEIRUT (LEBANON) (ITALPRESS) – The bodies of two men killed yesterday in an Israeli drone strike in Dohat Kfarremane, southern Lebanon, have been found among the rubble.

The Lebanese newspaper L’Orient Le Jour reports that the Israeli army set fire to several homes in Khiam, in the Marjeyoun district. Witnesses said black smoke could be seen rising from one of the village’s neighborhoods in the distance.

Further explosions were later heard in Khiam, one of the western neighborhoods of the city. The subsequent explosions were heard from afar. Shortly before 10:00 a.m., the Israeli army destroyed several homes in the Deir neighborhood of Houla, in the southern Marjeyoun district, the newspaper concludes.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – A staunch opponent of Gianni Infantino, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has announced he will not run against the current FIFA president in next March’s elections. The 58-year-old Slovenian official, who has led European football’s governing body since 2016, said he was “not interested” in the FIFA presidency, adding that he loves UEFA and the work he does within it, despite his term expiring in 2027, and that his “credibility” as an opponent of Infantino “is much more important” if he is not interested in the position.

The announcement of his plan, later abandoned, to privatize the World Cup caused Infantino to suffer a significant loss of support. The organization led by Aleksander Čeferin continues to threaten a boycott of all FIFA competitions, despite withdrawing the plan.

The two have not spoken since the beginning of this crisis, and with the 2027 elections in sight, Ceferin is considering two scenarios: “The first option is that he realizes he doesn’t have the support” needed for his re-election; the other is that “he runs in the elections, but in that case I think we’ll have a rival candidate. I don’t know who yet.”

Several media outlets are speculating that the opposition presidential candidate could be Canadian Victor Montagliani, president of CONCACAF.

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TUNIS (TUNISIA) (ITALPRESS) – The death toll from the sinking of a boat carrying 15 Tunisians, which departed at dawn on Thursday from Tunisia’s southeastern coast and was heading toward Italy, has risen to 11. Three people are still missing, while search operations at sea continue.

According to the official page of the Tunisian National Guard, search and rescue operations are being conducted off the coast of Zarzis, involving naval units from the Coast Guard, National Guard, Civil Protection and Navy, as well as two helicopters from the National Guard and the army.

The operations led to the recovery of three bodies yesterday and a further eight today, bringing the total number of victims to 11. Authorities have stepped up efforts to locate the three people still missing.

The boat was undertaking an irregular crossing toward Italy. The victims and those still missing are mainly from the towns of Ben Guerdane and Zarzis, in the Medenine Governorate.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta is among ten EU countries pushing for a joint statement condemning the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Chris Fearne said.

Speaking on the Labour Party’s One television station, Fearne defended Malta’s position following criticism for the country’s absence from the group of member states calling on the European Commission to propose trade restrictions on products from the settlements.

Fearne reiterated that Malta opposes illegal Israeli settlements and is actively working to ensure that all 27 EU member states publish a joint statement of condemnation.

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PORTO (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – “Within the club, we know clearly what we need and what we want to do. But there is an ideal scenario, and there are other things that can happen. As for the striker, we have heard many names. We would like to make a few more signings, but I don’t know how many. The final days will be challenging for everyone.” Porto coach Francesco Farioli remained tight-lipped about the rumors surrounding the club’s negotiations with Milan for Santiago Gimenez.

The Italian coach, however, wanted to clarify the circumstances surrounding Rodrigo Mora’s departure to Roma.

“It was an economic decision. Fifty million euros is a very significant amount for the club; it is the most expensive transfer in Roma’s history and one of the most important ever for Porto. It was a good opportunity in the transfer market that brought money to a club that needs it”.

“Everything that has been said about me pushing him out of Porto is false. I tried to help him according to my own view of football. Today, Rodrigo is a more complete player, more focused on the team, and I am certain that what he has learned will be important for his career. His contribution to Porto was very positive, and I can only wish him the best of luck because he deserves it. There was never any problem between us.”

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