PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – PSG have six significant absences as they travel to Lille tomorrow for a match on Matchday 7 of Ligue 1. Luis Enrique will be without former Napoli player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury, as well as Joao Neves, Desiré Doué, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembelé, Marquinhos, and Fabian Ruiz.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – This isn’t the first appeal, and the hope is that it will be the last, and that a solution can soon be found to “stop the ongoing genocide.” Pep Guardiola, in a video that has gone viral on social media, sides with the people taking to the streets and calls for participation in the protests to raise awareness among all governments about what is happening in Palestine.

“We are experiencing an ongoing genocide; thousands of children are dying, and many more could die. The Gaza Strip,” the Spanish Manchester City manager emphasized, “is devastated, and rivers of people are walking aimlessly, without food, clean water, or medicine. Once again, society has organized itself to save lives and pressure governments to intervene immediately. On October 4th, at 12:00 noon in the Jardinets de Gràcia in Barcelona, ​​we will flood the streets and demand an end to the genocide.”

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City has announced the contract renewal with Savinho until 2031. The 21-year-old Brazilian arrived from Girona in the summer of 2024. “I’m incredibly proud to be able to sign this new contract with City,” said Savinho.

“It’s a really special feeling to know that Pep and the club have so much faith in me. It really means a lot to me and my family. I feel I can still improve a lot: I’m still young and I’m really hungry to keep learning. But I know that working with Pep and his staff will help me continue to develop as a player. Since my arrival, I’ve loved being part of City. Everyone at the club, including our fantastic fans, have made me feel welcome here in Manchester. I want to thank everyone and promise to give everything to try to help this fantastic club achieve further success.”

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – “The criticism? It’s normal. You can’t run away from results. Then there’s also the legacy of last season, even if that season doesn’t matter to me.” Ruben Amorim is aware of the pressure on his bench. Although Jim Ratcliffe lets his support slip, the Manchester United manager’s position is far from solid, especially with the international break approaching.

Having arrived a year ago after the season had already started, Amorim failed to finish better than 15th place, then losing to Tottenham in the final round of last season’s Europa League. In total, with the Portuguese manager on the dugout, United have won only 18 of 49 matches, nine of 33 in the Premier League alone, where Amorim has never managed back wins. And this season, in the first six matchdays, they’ve already suffered three defeats. “It’s not the time to talk, it’s the time to prove it. I watch this season’s games and, for me, they’re completely different, but at the moment I have nothing to say,” he added, comparing the Red Devils’ current performance with that of last season.

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LIVERPOOL (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Liverpool are losing Alisson for six weeks. The Brazilian goalkeeper was injured in Istanbul, during the Champions League defeat to Galatasaray, sustaining a muscle injury that, the Reds announced, will keep him out for six weeks. Giorgi Mamardashvili will therefore be the one to guard the posts for Slot’s team until mid-November.

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LEVERKUSEN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Exequiel Palacios has extended his contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2030. This extends the contract by two years for the 27-year-old Argentine midfielder, who joined the Aspirins in 2020 from River Plate for €17 million.

“Bayer Leverkusen has experienced extraordinary development since I arrived in Germany five years ago. It’s a fantastic feeling to have been an important part of this process. Now we want to continue this story with a team that has everything it takes to be a protagonist in both domestic and European competitions. I can’t wait to experience what lies ahead with Bayer,” commented Palacios.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Barcelona are once again without Lamine Yamal. Having returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday against PSG in the Champions League for the first time since August 31st, the 18-year-old forward suffered a recurrence of the groin injury that had already forced him to miss four matches.

Barça announced that Yamal will be out for two to three weeks, meaning he will certainly miss Sunday’s match against Sevilla and the matches against Spain, where he faces Georgia (October 11th) and Bulgaria (October 14th). He could return against Girona in the league (October 18th) or Olympiacos in the Champions League (October 21st), but it’s likely Barcelona are unwilling to take any risks ahead of the first El Clasico of the season, on October 26th at the Bernabeu.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The countdown to the innovative FIFA World Cup has reached its final milestone with the unveiling of the Adidas “Trionda,” the official match ball of the competition. The evocative name “Trionda,” along with unique and innovative design features, pays tribute to the fact that, for the first time, three countries – Canada, Mexico, and the United States – will jointly host the FIFA World Cup.

The new ball follows other recent announcements linked to the tournament, such as the presentation of the official mascots, FIFA’s pledge to donate one dollar to FIFA and the Global Citizen Education Fund for every ticket sold, and the news that more than 4.5 million fans from 216 countries and territories have registered for the Visa Preferential Lottery, the first of several ticket sales phases for the 26th FIFA World Cup.

“It’s here – the beautiful official ball of the 26th FIFA World Cup,” said FIFA president Gianni Infantino. “I am delighted and proud to present ‘Trionda’. Adidas has created a new, iconic World Cup ball whose design embodies the unity and passion of the host nations: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. I can’t wait to see the first goals scored with this wonderful ball. The countdown to the most important World Cup in history has begun, and the ball has already started rolling.”

The design of the ball features a red, green, and blue pattern paying homage to the three host nations, while its innovative four-panel structure with fluid geometric shapes recreates wave-like forms, from which the name is derived. The panels converge to form a triangle at the center of the ball, symbolizing the historic union of the three hosts.

In addition, the ball is decorated with iconographic details representing each country: maple leaves for Canada, the eagle for Mexico, and stars for the United States. Golden accents pay tribute to the FIFA World Cup trophy and highlight the significance of the event.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Activists gathered in Valletta on Thursday evening in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which was intercepted by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The flotilla, made up of over 50 boats and nearly 1,000 international volunteers, sought to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza. Among those on board were climate activist Greta Thunberg, Mandla Mandela, Italian parliamentarians, journalists, doctors, and artists.

According to organisers, Israeli naval forces stopped the vessels in international waters around 70 nautical miles from Gaza. At least 200 volunteers were arrested and 13 boats confiscated, though about 30 boats remain en route to the territory.

The interception sparked protests worldwide, including in Malta, where a sizeable crowd gathered in front of Parliament. Demonstrators carried Palestinian flags and placards while chanting against Israel’s actions, which they described as part of the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

Organisers urged Malta to back a total arms embargo and sanctions on Israel, to publicly condemn the attacks on the flotilla, and to ensure the protection of detained activists.

The protest follows Malta’s recent recognition of the State of Palestine, a move that came decades after most countries had already taken the step. Activists argued that Malta should now go further by taking stronger political action in support of Palestinian rights.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has improved its global standing in the fight against human trafficking, according to the 2025 Trafficking in Persons report published by the US Department of State.

The country moved from the Tier 2 Watchlist to Tier 2, a step that reflects notable efforts to comply with the US Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, though it still falls short of meeting all minimum standards.

The Malta Police said the higher ranking follows a rise in prosecutions, including cases linked to financial crimes, and stronger victim support systems. Authorities highlighted increased identification of victims, among them vulnerable children and asylum seekers, as well as improved legal protections.

“We are keeping victims at the centre of our operations, strengthening collaboration with other partners, and continuing to invest in specialised training,” the Police said in a statement. They added that while the fight is far from over, the report confirms “notable progress” in dismantling criminal networks and safeguarding victims.

The US report also stressed that despite global progress since 2000, traffickers remain “creative and determined,” urging the international community to push forward with equal determination.

Malta’s improved status marks a milestone in its ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking while signalling the need for continued vigilance and innovation in tackling the crime.

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