MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – After Grimaldo and Hjulmand, Atlético Madrid is set to announce a third signing. According to Marca, a deal has been finalized for the arrival of Kang-in Lee from Paris Saint-Germain; the South Korean midfielder is expected in the city next week, following his post-World Cup break. The transfer is valued at €35 million, with the player signing a contract running until 2031.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela and his wife Lydia Abela have concluded an official visit to Paris, where they attended France’s National Day celebrations at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.

The Prime Minister joined members of the French Government and international leaders at the Bastille Day military parade held at Place de la Concorde, one of the highlights of the annual commemorations.

A contingent from the Armed Forces of Malta also took part in the parade alongside military units from other European Union member states, representing the EU during the celebrations.

In a statement, the Office of the Prime Minister described the invitation from President Macron, in the final year of his second presidential term, as a significant diplomatic and political gesture.

The government said the invitation reflects the strong bilateral relations and longstanding friendship between Malta and France.

The visit formed part of continued efforts to strengthen ties between the two countries across political and diplomatic sectors.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – La Liga has released the schedule for the first three matchdays. As expected, the program for the opening round—scheduled for August 15–17—will be significantly reduced, as matches involving players who participated in the World Cup semi-finals are being postponed; these players are entitled to a 21-day break following their final match of the season.

Specifically, Atlético Madrid’s game has been moved to the 19th, while Real Madrid and Barcelona will make their debuts in the second round (August 20–24), with their opening-round matches rescheduled for August 26 and 27, respectively.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Arne Slot is among the candidates for the Netherlands national team’s coaching position, Sky Sports in Germany reports. The former Liverpool manager is on the Dutch Football Association’s shortlist to succeed Ronald Koeman, who resigned after the Dutch side’s World Cup elimination by Morocco in the round of 32.

The Netherlands’ next international match will be played in the fall against Germany, and if appointed, Slot could face the man he replaced at Liverpool: Jürgen Klopp.

The German is in advanced negotiations to take over the national team following the departure of Julian Nagelsmann.

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LIVERPOOL (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Inter are pushing for Curtis Jones, but Liverpool are standing firm. The Nerazzurri have presented a new approach for the English midfielder, through intermediaries, putting forward an offer of around €32 million. This figure, however, falls short of the Reds’ demands, who continue to value the player at at least €35 million.

According to ‘talkSPORT’, this is Inter’s second attempt after an initial offer of €25 million, which was rejected out of hand. Liverpool’s management reportedly considered that offer decidedly insufficient and also rejected the new offer, reiterating that they have no intention of entering into negotiations under these conditions.

Although Curtis Jones is likely to leave Anfield this summer, Liverpool are in no rush to sell him. The 2001-born midfielder’s contract expires in 2027, and the English club is prepared to keep him if a suitable offer does not arrive. Furthermore, within the club, there are no doubts about the player’s behavior or professionalism, considering him a reliable asset even when he hasn’t been given much playing time.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “We are about to play one of the greatest matches. If football has a purpose, it is to promote integration, and there is no better example than Spain and France.” Lamine Yamal made the remarks ahead of tonight’s World Cup semifinal, responding to comments by former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, who wrote in an editorial that the French national team “doesn’t have a single French player in its squad.” The statement prompted current Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to publicly distance himself from the remarks.

“There are far more complicated things in life than a football match. After the game, everyone will go on with their lives,” said the 19-year-old, who had already added spice to the fixture in recent days by saying he was not afraid of France.

“They asked me if I was scared, and I said no. But this is an extremely important match, and we’re very excited,” he added.

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BRUGES (BELGIUM) (ITALPRESS) – Yann Sommer will continue his career with Club Brugge until at least the age of 40. The Swiss goalkeeper has joined the Belgian club on a free transfer, signing a contract that runs until 2029 after spending three seasons with Inter.

The veteran shot-stopper extends a career that has already seen him make more than 790 professional appearances. During his time at Basel, Sommer won four Swiss league titles and two Swiss Cups. At Borussia Mönchengladbach, he was named the club’s Player of the Year on three occasions. He also won the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich and, during his spell at Inter, lifted two Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia and one Supercoppa Italiana.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne met Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa in Brussels, where the two discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Malta and Palestine.

The meeting took place ahead of a session of the Palestine Donor Group, which is being held in Brussels on Tuesday.

In a message posted on social media, Fearne said the discussions focused on enhancing ties between the two sides while also preparing for the donor meeting.

The Palestine Donor Group is expected to discuss international support aimed at enabling the Palestinian Authority to regain early control of Gaza.

The talks form part of ongoing diplomatic efforts involving international partners to coordinate assistance and support for the Palestinian Authority amid the continuing challenges in the region.

Malta and Palestine have strengthened their diplomatic ties in recent months following Malta’s formal recognition of the State of Palestine in September 2025. Earlier this year, Malta’s Representative to Palestine, David Muscat, presented his credentials to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah, reaffirming both sides’ commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation and supporting efforts towards a two-state solution.

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ZAGREB (CROATIA) (ITALPRESS) – The announcement has arrived: Slaven Bilic will replace Zlatko Dalic as Croatia’s coach. This will be a return for him, having previously held the position from 2006 to 2012. The 57-year-old Croatian coach, who made 44 appearances as a player and was part of the squad that finished third at the 1998 World Cup, has been sidelined for two years following the end of his spell in Saudi Arabia with Al-Fateh.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela said Malta’s population will continue to increase in the coming years but at a slower and more sustainable pace, as the country balances economic growth with demographic pressures.

Speaking about population trends, Abela said Malta must continue attracting foreign workers to support expanding industries, while insisting that measures introduced last year to regulate labour migration had already reduced the pace of growth.

Malta’s population reached an estimated 588,254 at the end of 2025, an increase of 2.4% over the previous year, according to figures from the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Net migration was the main driver behind the increase, with 13,906 more people arriving than leaving the country during the year. Non-EU citizens accounted for 78.1% of net migrants.

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