ROME (ITALPRESS) – Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to close one of the most important chapters of his life. The Portuguese champion, now 41 and captain of Portugal and Al Nassr, has announced that next season could be the last of his playing career. “This will probably be my last year in football, and I want to leave an extraordinary legacy,“ Ronaldo said in an interview with Vogue.

The Portuguese has already begun to imagine his life away from the pitch and says he has several plans to fill the void left by football: “I already have my entire future planned out. I have so many things to keep me busy that it’s difficult to point to just one. Football can leave a huge void, so you have to fill your time in different ways, not with just one activity.”

His plans also include more travel and a lot of padel, one of his great passions: “I also want to have more fun, travel more, watch and play padel, which I really enjoy, and continue to enjoy what I’ve achieved. Ultimately, it’s been 25 years of great sacrifice.”

The interview was conducted during his wedding to Georgina Rodriguez, which took place last week at their home in Cascais with a family ceremony.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – An office at the Office of the Prime Minister in Valletta was inspected on Saturday as part of court-ordered visits linked to the ongoing Yorgen Fenech murder trial. The office was in use in 2019 and has since been occupied by four different chiefs of staff, the government said.

It was among several locations mentioned by witnesses during the proceedings and later identified for access following a request to Judge Edwina Grima.

The Office of the Prime Minister said the court had ordered that no reporting take place until all inspections and views ordered over the previous two days had been completed.
The OPM stressed that the government was “completely extraneous” to the facts being discussed in the trial.

It said, however, that it had fully cooperated with the court, providing logistical and security arrangements and any other assistance requested.

The inspection of Auberge de Castille brings the Prime Minister’s Office back into focus in a trial that has repeatedly examined events and individuals linked to the highest levels of government.

The building featured prominently in testimony by Keith Schembri, who served as then Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s chief of staff when investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated in October 2017.

Schembri has been among the key figures to testify about the political and administrative environment surrounding events before and after the assassination.

The Fenech trial has repeatedly examined meetings, communications and relationships involving people who worked at or had access to the Prime Minister’s Office during that period.

The court-ordered inspections form part of the evidentiary process in what has become one of Malta’s longest murder trials.

The OPM said it was issuing its statement only after the reporting restriction had expired and all ordered access had been completed.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “This week the Mediterranean Games will begin, taking place in Taranto. They will involve several countries from Africa, Asia, and Europe that belong to the Mediterranean area. I hope that this sporting event will be a prophecy of peace and brotherhood among the peoples of this region and the entire world.” Pope Leo XIV said this at the end of the Angelus in Piazza della Libertà, Castel Gandolfo.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Paris Saint-Germain made two signings on August 15, confirming the arrivals of Ferran Torres and Mika Godts. The 26-year-old Spaniard, match-winner of the last World Cup final, arrives in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower from Barcelona for a fee estimated at around €50 million, with a five-year deal.

The 21-year-old Belgian was acquired from Ajax, where he stood out last season with 17 goals and 12 assists, for around €55 million, with his contract also running until 2031. However, the signing of Zion Suzuki somewhat surprisingly fell through: despite reaching an agreement with Parma for €35 million, PSG ultimately backed out.

According to “RMC Sport,” the French club is reportedly annoyed by the increasingly high fees demanded by the Parma goalkeeper’s agents. For now, PSG are left with Safonov and Chevalier, while Suzuki could end up at Aston Villa, paving the way for Dibu Martinez’s departure.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Shakhtar Donetsk is dreaming of Stamford Bridge. Unable to use the Donbass Arena since 2014 and forced to play domestic home matches between Kyiv and Lviv—and European fixtures across Germany, Slovenia, and Poland—the Ukrainian club is reportedly considering playing its upcoming Champions League matches at Chelsea’s home ground, according to BBC Sport.

Negotiations are said to be underway; with a capacity of 40,000, Stamford Bridge represents the ideal choice compared to Fulham’s Craven Cottage or Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium—other venues under consideration but with smaller capacities. Shakhtar and Chelsea enjoy an excellent relationship, thanks to the Mudryk transfer (signed by the Blues in 2023) and the “Game4Ukraine” charity match. The Stamford Bridge option has emerged because Chelsea failed to qualify for European competitions this season, and Shakhtar hopes to draw many of the 32,000 London residents of Ukrainian origin to the games.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – After a season without silverware and a World Cup campaign that ended in fourth place, Kylian Mbappé is eager for redemption. The French forward has recently returned to Madrid, where he has encountered several changes regarding the coaching staff and the dressing room. “I think it’s very positive to have a coach like Mourinho, who knows how to win and knows the path to take to achieve it,” he said, sharing his initial impressions of ‘The Special One’ via the club’s media channels. “Every player is excited to have a coach who knows where he is going, and that is very positive for us.”

Due to several players being involved in the World Cup until the very end, Real’s La Liga opener has been pushed back to August 22nd against Espanyol. “It’s time to give our all and find the right rhythm so we’re ready for the first match,” Mbappé insisted. “I’m sure we’ll get back to winning titles; it’s what we want, and it will happen. I can sense the team’s hunger for it. We’ll stay focused all year long to bring joy to all the Madridistas. Here, you have to win titles and trophies—that’s why I’m here. I’m certain we’ll succeed; we’re going to achieve great things.”

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Victor Osimhen: the former Napoli striker is the marquee signing Arsenal dreams of securing to wrap up their transfer window. According to The Telegraph, the interest in the Nigerian player is linked to inquiries made by Galatasaray regarding Gabriel Martinelli—for whom the Gunners are asking €45 million—and Ethan Nwaneri, who is returning from a loan spell at Marseille.

Arsenal reportedly used these discussions as an opportunity to talk about Osimhen; the Turkish club had previously rejected a €130 million offer from Al-Hilal for the striker but showed a willingness to negotiate, particularly if the Gunners were to include one or more players of interest to the Istanbul side as part of the deal. So far, the English champions have already spent over €170 million to sign Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, as well as to make Piero Hincapié’s move from Bayer Leverkusen permanent.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – According to the French and Spanish press, a deal has been finalized for Ferran Torres to move from Barcelona to PSG. The player who proved decisive in the World Cup final—won 1-0 by La Roja thanks to his goal against Argentina—is set to leave the Azulgrana club and join Luis Enrique in Paris; Enrique knows and values ​​him from his time managing the Spanish national team. Negotiations broke the deadlock in the last few hours: Ferran Torres is expected to commit to PSG shortly by signing a five-year contract.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City is preparing a massive offer for Enzo Fernandez. According to British media, the club—now managed by Enzo Maresca, formerly of Chelsea—is increasingly keen to entrust the keys to its midfield to the Argentine player. Driving this transfer move is the mutual respect shared between Maresca and Fernandez, who currently plays for Chelsea. The London club’s executives could receive a proposal worth approximately €120 million for the player’s rights as early as today.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS) – The Libyan Ministry of the Interior has inaugurated a new office dedicated to combating human trafficking within the General Security Department. The office was established to strengthen the fight against human trafficking and to develop cooperation mechanisms with national and international partners. The new unit aims to enhance the specialized capabilities of security forces and ensure that investigations and legal proceedings comply with international standards and Libyan law. The office will operate in coordination with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Tripoli.

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