MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Bad news for Manchester City, who will be without Antoine Semenyo for two months.

Enzo Maresca himself revealed on the eve of the Champions League match against AEK that the player has suffered a muscle injury that will keep him out of action for around eight weeks.

The Italian coach explained that he had wanted to rest Semenyo during Saturday’s match against Ipswich, but was ultimately forced to bring him on in the second half in place of Doku.

“Sometimes things happen that are beyond your control,” Maresca said.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi will inaugurate the Mediterranean Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (MOC 2026) tomorrow at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The event will run until 22 October. Cyprus Energy Minister Michael Damianos will also attend, along with representatives of major international energy companies and leading figures from the oil industry.

Titled “Egypt, a Key Pillar of Energy Security in the Mediterranean”, this year’s edition will focus on accelerating exploration and production activities, deploying advanced technologies, and promoting investment and partnerships in the oil and gas sector.

The opening ceremony is expected to feature the signing of new agreements with US energy company Chevron, in the presence of both ministers, to accelerate the connection of Cyprus’s Aphrodite gas field to Egypt’s infrastructure. The initiative aims to strengthen regional cooperation and reinforce Egypt’s role as a hub for receiving, trading and re-exporting gas to international markets.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – After signing free agent Dani Carvajal, Getafe could also bring in another former Real Madrid captain.

In recent days, club president Ángel Torres had acknowledged negotiations with Jadon Sancho and Dani Parejo. Yesterday, however, he revealed that the club was also in contact with René Ramos, Sergio’s brother and agent.

Getafe are willing to sign the 40-year-old defender, provided the financial terms are right, even though the club already have fairly good cover in central defence.

Sergio Ramos has been without a club for almost a year, following the end of his spell with Mexican side Monterrey in December 2025.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Growing social discontent in Europe is linked to a deterioration in living standards and the economic hardships faced by families. This is the view of Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela, who has defended Malta’s economic model, describing it as a source of stability for both citizens and businesses.

Speaking at an event, he pointed to recent youth protests in France, Italy, and Albania, arguing that several European governments are struggling increasingly to shield their citizens from the fallout of the economic crisis.

In contrast, the Prime Minister highlighted the strategy adopted by Malta, emphasizing the government’s commitment to mitigating the impact of the rising cost of living on households and enterprises.

Abela noted that, during discussions among European Union member states regarding the upcoming EU budget, the debate has focused primarily on funding ongoing wars rather than addressing the economic struggles of ordinary citizens.

According to Abela, while European leaders remain preoccupied with international crises, the quality of life across the continent continues to decline, with a growing number of families struggling to cover essential expenses. The Maltese leader defended the decision to maintain public intervention in energy pricing through subsidies designed to protect families and businesses from price hikes on international markets.

This policy, Abela argued, allows the country to maintain economic stability and focus on future opportunities, rather than merely reacting to immediate emergencies.

While acknowledging that Malta’s strong economic performance does not mean the absence of internal challenges, he dismissed criticisms of the government’s economic model as “populist,” asking: “If you have a recipe that works, do you throw it away, or do you try to improve it?” According to Abela, Malta must therefore focus on improving the quality of its growth, without abandoning the economic approach that, in his view, has helped ensure stability for the country.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Paris Saint-Germain will be without Nuno Mendes during the most critical part of the season. The Portuguese full-back faces several weeks on the sidelines due to an injury to his left thigh, sustained during last night’s 3-1 victory over Strasbourg.

This comes as a major blow to Luis Enrique, who will be without the defender for the Champions League clash against Barcelona, ​​scheduled for Tuesday at 9:00 PM at the Parc des Princes. Initial indications regarding the player’s condition came from the PSG manager himself following the league match.

“I’m not sure if you could call it an injury,” the Spanish coach remarked, referring to the substitution of the Portuguese player in the 86th minute—shortly after the team’s second goal. However, medical examinations conducted today have clarified the situation: Mendes has sustained a muscle injury to his left thigh and will be unavailable for the coming weeks, as officially confirmed by the club.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – A fractured jaw and a successful operation. After a major scare, there is positive news regarding the condition of Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who suffered a nasty injury yesterday that saw him carried off on a stretcher during the “Blues’” 2-0 away victory against Everton.

Following a collision with Toffees defender Jarrad Branthwaite, “Dibu” received on-field treatment for eight minutes before being stretchered off and taken to the hospital. There, as confirmed by Chelsea, he underwent surgery on his jaw, which was “performed successfully.”

“Thanks to everyone for the messages. The operation went well,” the 34-year-old Argentine goalkeeper wrote on social media. “The most important thing is that we won and kept a clean sheet. I’ll be back on the pitch in a few weeks.”

According to the British press, “Dibu” will miss the next three Premier League matches—against Tottenham and Manchester United—as well as the League Cup tie against Liverpool. He will be replaced by 21-year-old Mike Penders, who took his place on the pitch yesterday following Martinez’s injury.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Supporting purchasing power, youth employment, territorial development, and strengthening strategic sovereignty—these are some of the key pillars of Morocco’s draft budget for 2027. The general guidelines for the budget were reviewed and adopted by the Council of Ministers, presided over by King Mohammed VI—accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan—at the Royal Palace in Rabat, according to a statement from the Royal Cabinet.

The Minister of Economy, Finance, and Public Administration outlined the measures, which were developed against an international backdrop marked by the rising costs of geostrategic conflicts, protectionist trends, and intensifying competition in the energy, technology, and finance sectors.

According to forecasts presented to the Council, the Moroccan economy is expected to close 2026 with a growth rate of 4.7%, inflation at 0.7%, and a budget deficit equivalent to 3% of the Gross Domestic Product. The budget focuses on five key priorities. The first concerns the restoration of purchasing power and the consolidation of a sustainable welfare state. Starting in 2027, a structural reform of markets and pricing is planned, alongside measures to support citizens, continue the expansion of healthcare coverage, ensure the sustainability of related social security schemes, and increase direct social assistance.

The plan also includes initiatives for public healthcare and education systems, as well as the continuation of a direct support program for housing access. The second pillar is dedicated to the integration of young people into education, vocational training, and decent employment opportunities. The government will launch an integrated national program for the 2027–2031 period, featuring measures for guidance, training, and incubation, as well as facilitating access to financing, guarantee mechanisms, and markets.

As stated in the official announcement, the goal is to overcome the fragmentation of sectoral programs by building a national policy that supports young people from their education through to employment and housing. The third priority focuses on accelerating advanced regionalization and a new generation of integrated territorial development programs.

These initiatives will include the reorganization of regional competencies, the strengthening of coordination and agreements between the State and the regions, and the full implementation of the National Charter for Administrative Decentralization. Approximately 25 billion dirhams have been earmarked to accelerate these integrated territorial development programs. The fourth pillar aims to strengthen sovereignty in the water, energy, food, and digital sectors.

Key measures include accelerating the development of renewable energy, continuing the “Morocco Offer” initiative for green hydrogen, and progressively implementing a roadmap for gas infrastructure, alongside efforts to ensure food security and national digital sovereignty.

The fifth priority concerns consolidating an economy capable of funding social and sovereignty-related objectives by accelerating institutional reforms while maintaining macroeconomic and budgetary balance. This framework encompasses the financing of major development projects, sectoral strategies, and new strategic industrial ecosystems.

Furthermore, the initiative places a strong emphasis on private investment by strengthening the support mechanisms established under the Investment Charter and continuing the reform of the Regional Investment Centers, with a particular focus on micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi presided over a meeting of the National Defense Council this morning at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace. The meeting was attended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; the Prime Minister; the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (who also serves as Minister of Defense and Military Production); the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces; the Ministers of Interior, Finance, Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriate Affairs; the Director of the General Intelligence Service; the commanders of the main branches of the Armed Forces; the Chief of Armed Forces Operations; the Director of Military Intelligence; and the Secretary-General of the Council.

The official spokesperson for the Presidency of the Republic stated that the Council reviewed regional developments and the critical situation affecting the region, with a particular focus on the intensification of unacceptable attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Council affirmed Egypt’s full support and total solidarity with Saudi Arabia—a stance rooted in the historical ties and strong relations that unite the peoples of these two fraternal nations, which are considered the heart of the Arab world. This position is also based on the conviction that Saudi national security is inextricably linked to the security of Egypt and the broader Arab region.

Furthermore, the Council decided to provide Saudi Arabia with all necessary and feasible forms of support to defend its security and stability, safeguard its resources, and protect its territorial integrity as well as the holy sites of Islam. Finally, the need was underscored to continue and intensify political and diplomatic efforts—in coordination with relevant regional and international parties—to help reduce tensions throughout the entire region and foster the peaceful resolution of ongoing crises.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Work on Malta’s second electricity interconnector in Sicily is at an advanced stage, with 92% of the 21km land cable already installed, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli said.

Significant progress has also been made on infrastructure and equipment at the Ragusa terminal station, which connects Malta to the European electricity grid.

Dalli visited the site with officials from Interconnect Malta, which is coordinating the project, and met representatives of the contractors involved.

The first interconnector was switched off for 10 days earlier this month to allow critical works to be carried out safely at the Enemalta Terminal Station in Ragusa.

Dalli described the work as another step towards integrating the second interconnector into Italy’s electricity transmission network.

Interconnect Malta chief executive Ishmael D’Amato explained that equipment dedicated to the first interconnector had to be isolated from the area reserved for the new connection.

This enabled workers to prepare foundations for isolators and a channel for the reactor, which will connect the second interconnector to hybrid switchgear due to be installed in the coming weeks.

A fire protection system has also been installed, including a fire tank and firewalls designed to prevent flames from spreading.

Meanwhile, trench excavation along the 21km land cable route from the terminal station to the jetty in Sicily is practically complete, with the final 1.7km of cable still to be installed.

Connections are being made at one-kilometre intervals by specialised technicians before the trenches are covered with special sand and resurfaced. Fifteen of the 21 roadside openings required at cable joints have been completed.

Preparations are also underway near Marina di Ragusa’s tourist port for a 300-metre trench linking the land cable to the undersea section.

The connection will be created using horizontal directional drilling at a depth of 30 metres, through an 80cm-wide channel designed to minimise the impact on the coastal environment.

Dalli said the project was approaching its final stages and formed a key part of Malta’s long-term energy strategy.

She added that the second interconnector would strengthen the security of electricity supply and support the country’s transition towards a more resilient and sustainable energy system.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea secured their second consecutive win in the seventh round of the Premier League, beating Everton away from home. A brace from Pedro Neto proved decisive, with goals in the 46th and 90th minutes. The Blues thus moved up to 13 points in the standings.

However, there are concerns at Chelsea over the condition of Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was forced to leave the pitch in the 75th minute after suffering a blow to the head in a collision with Branthwaite.

According to the BBC, the goalkeeper was taken to hospital.

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