BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) (ITALPRESS) – Twenty-one years old, gifted with crystal-clear talent, already boasting significant experience and, according to those who know him well, great maturity too. Nico Paz has everything it takes to become a superstar. He’s already making a difference and now just needs to keep proving himself.

He’s shining at Como under Cesc Fàbregas — a man who knows a thing or two about champions and absolutely adores him. For the second year in a row, the Spanish coach has made him the centerpiece of his team, and the results have exceeded even the most optimistic expectations.

The club from Lake Como knows that Real Madrid intends to exercise the clause to bring him back at the end of the season, but according to Argentina’s TyC Sports, there’s another possibility on the table. Inter Milan are reportedly ready to open talks with an initial offer of €58 million, although Real Madrid can buy him back for €10 million — and would still receive 50% of any future transfer fee if the player were sold to a third club.

According to TyC Sports, Inter can also rely on the excellent relationship between Javier Zanetti and Pablo Paz, Nico’s father, who is a close friend and former national teammate of the Nerazzurri vice president and ex-captain. Inter aren’t the only ones interested — several English giants are monitoring the situation — but any move will ultimately depend on Real Madrid, who are unlikely to let go of the star currently lighting up Como and Italian football.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s long-standing connection to Binance has returned to the spotlight following US President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire founder of the cryptocurrency exchange.

Zhao, widely known as “CZ”, had pleaded guilty to money-laundering violations in 2023 and served four months in federal prison. His company, Binance, paid a $4.3 billion settlement to end a US investigation into alleged financial misconduct.

“President Trump exercised his constitutional authority by issuing a pardon for Mr Zhao, who was prosecuted by the Biden Administration in their war on cryptocurrency,” said White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt. “The Biden Administration’s war on crypto is over.”

Zhao’s ties to Malta date back to 2018, when he visited the island after the government introduced blockchain-friendly laws aimed at attracting crypto businesses and branding Malta as a “blockchain hub.”

Binance has re-emerged in Maltese headlines this month after the Malta Community Chest Fund (MCCF) rejected a donation from the company — now valued at $39 million — over reputational and privacy concerns.

Prime Minister Robert Abela criticised the MCCF’s decision as “too hasty,” while President Myriam Spiteri Debono defended it, saying, “You either donate to charity, or you don’t. You don’t dance around it.”

Binance has not commented on the ongoing Maltese controversy.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has called for collective and realistic action within the European Union to achieve tangible progress on migration.

Abela made his remarks in Brussels, where he attended a meeting focused on migration ahead of a summit of the EU Council of Ministers. In a post on social media platform X following the meeting, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Malta’s stance that cooperation is key to developing a sustainable migration policy.

He emphasised that effective solutions must begin with strengthened collaboration both within Europe and with partner countries beyond its borders.

Abela said Malta remains committed to working with other EU member states to ensure that migration is managed in a fair, humane, and practical manner.

Along with Malta, the countries that attended this meeting were Bulgaria, Poland, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Latvia, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands.

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MIAMI (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – “He’s home.“ This is Inter Miami’s post to introduce the video of Lionel Messi signing a contract. The signing took place inside the Major League Soccer club’s new stadium, currently under construction, which is expected to be ready in 2026.

The contract renewal is expected to last two years, until 2027, with an option for an additional season, which would then run until 2028, when the World Cup-winning Argentina captain will turn 41.

According to US press, the Miami club is aiming to boost ticket sales for the new stadium with this renewal for one of the greatest players in soccer history, already available in special packages and on pre-sale. Messi, who continues to score goals and win awards in Major League Soccer, arrived in Miami in 2023, signing an initial two-and-a-half-year contract, now a long-term extension with the 2026 World Cup in the United States in the mix. He will certainly play throughout 2026, but we’ll see what happens in 2027 and 2028.

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SEVILLE (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Sevilla are interested in Amir Richardson. According to Estadio Deportivo, the Andalusian club is targeting the 23-year-old Fiorentina midfielder, who isn’t finding a place in Pioli’s plans.

The Spanish club already pursued the Moroccan international last summer, but negotiations never materialized. A deal could materialize in January, especially as Richardson intends to return to the national team and is looking for a team that can give him the playing time he hasn’t found in Florence, especially this season.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Investor confidence in Malta has rebounded sharply, with 79% of respondents now viewing the country as an attractive destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), according to the 21st EY Attractiveness Survey Malta, Future Realised.

The figure marks a significant rise from 54% last year, while 67% of investors rate Malta as equally or more attractive than other European locations. The country’s corporate tax regime and social stability remain its strongest assets, cited positively by 78% and 70% of investors respectively.

Confidence in Malta’s political, legal, and regulatory stability has also strengthened, as concerns over reputation and global tax reform continue to ease.

However, the survey highlights new pressures, with skills shortages emerging as the top threat to Malta’s long-term appeal—60% of investors report difficulty finding specialised talent. Cost competitiveness and infrastructure constraints also pose growing challenges.

Investors emphasise the need to focus on education, STEM, and entrepreneurship to sustain competitiveness. AI is seen as a key growth driver, with nearly half of investors considering related investments.

Prime Minister Robert Abela said government priorities include boosting human development, raising household incomes above the EU average, and achieving top-tier life satisfaction. He confirmed that Malta Vision 2050, a 25-year strategic plan, will be launched in early 2026.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Revised plans for Malta’s proposed metro system would cost around €2.8 billion to implement, Prime Minister Robert Abela said.

The updated proposal, which reworks routes first outlined in 2021, more than halves the initial €6 billion estimate. Abela said the new system would be a “hybrid” of underground and overground lines, with some sections running through undeveloped land.

Although technical studies are still ongoing, the €2.8 billion figure includes projected cost overruns. Abela did not specify when a final decision would be made, saying discussions remain underway.

The prime minister confirmed that ARUP, the international firm assessing the metro’s feasibility, has yet to meet Finance Minister Clyde Caruana to discuss costings.

Caruana had earlier cautioned against rushing into a mass transport system, warning that Malta could be “royally screwed” if the project went wrong.

Abela acknowledged the finance minister’s caution but insisted the country must invest in its future transport system. “If we do things responsibly, this will be a project that defines the country,” he said.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “I think it wouldn’t be understandable if the World Cup final wasn’t played in Spain. Our country has 55% of the organizational weight, so it’s logical that the final be played here.” Rafael Louzan, president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), spoke ahead of the World Cup, which Spain will host in five years, along with Portugal and Morocco, as well as some matches played in South America. “Neither Valencia nor Vigo are among the pre-selected cities, even though they are ready,” he stated. “FIFA will have the final say. The impact on GDP will be 5 billion euros, with 2.5 billion euros invested in the renovation of stadiums.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – El Clasico has already begun, at least off the pitch. After the match against Juventus, Thibaut Courtois had his say on La Liga’s about-face on Villarreal-Barcelona, ​​saying he was “happy the match wasn’t being played in Miami. It didn’t make sense how they wanted to organize it, without transparency. Matches should be played home and away, I think it’s a matter of common sense. If they want to do that in the future, all the clubs will have to vote. If we believe that La Liga is the best league in the world, there’s no need to go and play elsewhere. We need to fill the stadiums here first, which doesn’t always happen, and improve these aspects.”

The Real Madrid goalkeeper expanded the discussion to include financial fair play, not sparing a dig at Barcelona. “Many teams are selling their best players to meet him. It’s not normal that on September 1st, ten teams are forced to perform miracles to sign players. This is what needs to change first and foremost: not going abroad to play, that’s not the best solution. We already play a lot of preseason games, they’re needed for that.” About the victory over the Bianconeri: “It was a tough and hard-fought match, with chances on both sides. It’s Juve, not a small team. They put us in difficulty, and we need to be careful for Sunday.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Defending champion Ademola Lookman is not among the list of 10 candidates for the title of best African Footballer of the Year. The list was officially announced by CAF, the Confederation of African Football, and was drawn up by “a jury of experts composed of members of the CAF Technical and Development Committee, experienced coaches, African legends and media representatives.”

The clear favorite is former Inter Milan player Achraf Hakimi, a Champions League winner with PSG. The Moroccan’s main rival is Liverpool’s Egyptian, Mohamed Salah. Here’s the list: Frank Anguissa (Cameroon, Napoli), Son Mayele (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pyramids FC), Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool), Denis Bouanga (Gabon, Los Angeles), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea, Dortmund), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco, PSG), Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco, RS Berkane), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria, Galatasaray), Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal, Everton), Pape Matar Sarr (Senegal, Tottenham).

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