ROME (ITALPRESS) – The story seems incredible, yet it is all too true. As revealed by RMC Radio and confirmed by several Spanish newspapers, Real Madrid doctors actually examined Kylian Mbappé’s knee during an assessment of his injury in early December. Unfortunately, they examined the right knee, and not the left, where the French star was in pain.

The error would only be discovered more than three weeks later, and since then the Blancos star has refused treatment by the Spanish club’s medical staff. The blunder committed on Mbappé is not the only one: according to L’Equipe, the Galacticos doctors also examined Eduardo Camavinga’s left ankle on the wrong leg during an MRI scan performed on December 3 in Bilbao. Four days later, Camavinga was on the bench against Celta Vigo, before being forced to sit out for two weeks.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A betting scandal has hit Maltese water polo. In a document prepared by the Malta Gaming Authority and sent to the Maltese Sports Integrity Authority (AIMS), 15 individuals are mentioned, including six national team players.

The report refers to bets placed on Malta’s own matches and the possible use of insider information. One player is said to have wagered over €22,000 over a four-year period, while others reportedly bet smaller amounts ranging from €20 to €200. Although national team players are not believed to have bet on matches in which they were directly involved, some wagers allegedly concerned Malta’s games against Montenegro, Hungary, and France during the recent European Championships.

At present, the police have not identified sufficient evidence to pursue criminal charges, while AIMS has urged the Maltese Swimming Federation (ASA) to initiate disciplinary proceedings. The ASA has confirmed the opening of an investigation after gaining access to the report, assuring that any violations will be prosecuted with the utmost severity.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Currently training with the Spanish national team, Manchester City midfielder Rodri spoke about his future in an interview with Onda Cero radio. Under contract until 2027, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner was asked about the possibility of one day playing for Real Madrid, a rumor that has been circulating for several years.

“Having played one season at Atletico Madrid (2018–2019, ed.) does not prevent me from going to Real Madrid one day,” replied the Madrid-born player, who joined the Colchoneros at age 11 and signed his first professional contract with Villarreal at 19.

“Many players have followed this path,” he added, referring to Juanito, Hugo Sánchez, Bernd Schuster, and Thibaut Courtois.

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PARIS (FRANCE) – “The best decision would be to play on another date.” Luis Campos, advisor to PSG, confirmed the club’s position regarding the request to postpone the Ligue 1 match against Lens, which falls between the two legs of the Champions League quarterfinal against Liverpool.

The request was firmly rejected by Lens, but Campos, speaking on “RMC Sport,” explained: “We have nothing against Lens. It would be the same with any other team. PSG’s position is very clear and is the result of thorough consideration by all of us of the advantages and disadvantages this entails, not only for PSG but also for French football.”

Lens are currently second in the league, one point behind PSG, who still have a game in hand—the match against Nantes, postponed to prepare for the two-legged tie against Chelsea.

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LAUSANNE (SWITZERLAND) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne has confirmed that it has received the appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation against the decision taken last March 17 by the Confederation of African Football. Regarding the latest Africa Cup of Nations final—won 1–0 after extra time by the Lions of Teranga—the CAF awarded a 3–0 forfeit victory to Morocco.

Senegal is requesting that the decision be annulled and that it be declared the winner of the competition. It is also asking for the immediate suspension of the deadline for filing the appeal until the CAF’s decision is formally notified with its full reasoning.

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ORLANDO (USA) (ITALPRESS) – Four forwards, but always with balance. Carlo Ancelotti is seeking the right balance between the Brazilian style and his own ideas on the eve of the friendly against France in Boston. “In recent months, I’ve been thinking about the best playing style for the team, taking into account the players’ characteristics. And we think it’s with four players up front. Tomorrow will be an important test: we want to play well, controlling the game, trying to defend well, which is very important, maintaining balance and showcasing the quality of the front four.”

Without Marquinhos leading the defense, the Seleção will face a France side that “has very strong players, with great quality. Kylian Mbappé scored a lot of goals last year, now he’s an opponent,” referring to the Real Madrid-trained striker.

“We have to defend well against him. He’s a very quick player, with quality and a very effective finisher. It’s very important for us to play with balance, while also staying focused on our own quality, which is very high.” A question about Neymar, who Romario says should be part of the squad, couldn’t be missed. “I watch everything. In football, everyone can express an opinion, and I have to respect them all. Football isn’t an exact science.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – American pop star Katy Perry will headline this year’s Isle of MTV Malta, organisers have confirmed, in a move expected to draw thousands to the island’s flagship summer concert. The annual open-air event, typically held in July at the Floriana Granaries, remains one of Malta’s largest music gatherings, attracting international audiences each year.

The announcement follows recent remarks by Tourism Minister Ian Borg, who hinted that the 2026 edition could feature “possibly the biggest headliner ever”. Perry, a global chart-topping artist, has made music history with five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing her status as one of pop’s most influential performers. Organisers said her participation is set to elevate the festival’s profile further, continuing a long-standing tradition of securing major international acts. Since its launch in 2007, Isle of MTV Malta has hosted a string of high-profile performers, including Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, David Guetta and Jason Derulo.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “Bastoni el elegido.” In other words, the chosen one—the player at the top not just of a wish list, but of concrete transfer targets. The Catalan newspaper Sport features a photo of Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni alongside that definition (“El elegido”) to emphasize Barcelona’s strong interest in the Italian international.

Bastoni is appreciated by both coach Flick and sporting director Deco, the latter having been working for months to bring the Nerazzurri defender to Barcelona. According to Sport, there is confidence about the possibility of completing the deal, also because Deco has reportedly already met with the player’s agents, ending the meeting with “positive feelings.”

Barça hope and believe they can finalize the transfer. The asking price is said to be around €60 million, but president Laporta and his team could include a player as part of the deal. Inter are believed to have identified Gerard Martín as a suitable counterpart, although Barcelona are not fully convinced.

Liverpool are also interested in Bastoni, but if he were to leave Inter, the Blaugrana would currently be in the lead.

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AMSTERDAM (NETHERLANDS) (ITALPRESS) – The Netherlands are preparing for the World Cup and are ready to face friendlies against Norway and Ecuador. Noa Lang hopes to take part at least in the second match scheduled for March 31. In the meantime, he can breathe a sigh of relief about his thumb, which, over time, will return to functioning as it did before Liverpool–Galatasaray, that is, before the accident in which he was an unfortunate protagonist during the Champions League match.

A deep cut, with heavy bleeding and subsequent surgery, occurred after an impact with an advertising board at Anfield. He risked amputation, but the worst is now over. Speaking from the Dutch national team training camp, the Galatasaray winger (on loan in Turkey from Napoli) reassured everyone about his condition:

“My thumb is in bad shape, but it’s still there. The doctors tell me the finger will survive. Of course, at the moment it’s not easy—I can’t play PlayStation, and even going to the bathroom or taking a shower becomes a problem. I hope to play against Ecuador, but there’s no need to take risks; the World Cup is the most important thing.”

Meanwhile, UEFA, Liverpool, and Galatasaray are investigating the incident.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – He’s battling for the Champions League with Como. If the season ended today, he’d be celebrating a historic qualification for Europe’s premier club competition, all while leading a young team that plays great football. Sure, there’s significant investment from the owners, who have signed the most promising talents over the years, but Cesc Fabregas’s work has undoubtedly been excellent.

And he hasn’t gone unnoticed, so much so that, according to the English team TeamTalk, Chelsea are following him with great interest and would be ready to bring him back to Stamford Bridge, where he played and won between 2014 and 2019. The Spaniard would be their first choice if Rosenior were to leave at the end of the season, but that’s not a concrete possibility at the moment, given that the former Strasbourg player signed a contract until 2032 last January. Much will depend on the Blues’ qualification for the Champions League. That’s not all, because Manchester City are also reportedly among Fabregas’ suitors, seen as a potential heir to Pep Guardiola, should the Catalan manager decide to leave the Etihad at the end of the season.

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