VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Maltese firefighters have played a crucial role in helping their Portuguese counterparts keep raging wildfires from reaching the village of Ervedosa, located about 450 kilometres from Lisbon.

The massive fires, fuelled by an intense heatwave, have posed a serious threat to rural communities. Members of Malta’s Civil Protection department joined the frontline efforts under a European Union programme, which deploys firefighters across member states to assist in emergency operations.

Their presence in Portugal has provided much-needed reinforcement as local crews struggled to contain the fast-spreading blazes. Officials said the coordinated action prevented flames from advancing into the village, safeguarding homes and residents.

A first group of 20 Maltese firefighters, who have been in Portugal over recent days, are set to return to Malta this evening. Meanwhile, a second group of 20 departed earlier today to continue supporting the firefighting mission.

The deployment underscores the EU’s commitment to solidarity in times of crisis, as southern Europe faces recurring wildfires worsened by extreme weather. For Malta’s Civil Protection officers, it marks yet another international operation where their expertise and courage have made a difference.

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(ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – “Liam Delap is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks due to this injury,” said Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca after the 2-0 win over Fulham, commenting on the physical setback suffered by the 22-year-old striker.

Delap, who joined the Blues this summer in a deal worth around €35.5 million from Ipswich Town, was forced off in the 14th minute and replaced by George. He is likely to miss four or even five Premier League matches and at least two Champions League fixtures: against Bayern Munich (September 17) and Benfica (September 30).

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Gavi is out of the National team due to a physical problem. As reported by Barcelona, the 21-year-old Blaugrana and Spain midfielder has suffered a slight discomfort in his right knee and will miss Sunday’s match against Rayo Vallecano, as well as the team’s upcoming matches against Bulgaria and Turkey, scheduled for September 4th and 7th, respectively.

The utmost precaution is being taken given his history: in 2023, Gavi suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament, which forced him to end his season early.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Newcastle United have made a major move, having officially signed Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart for €85 million, the largest transfer in the English club’s history. The 23-year-old German striker has signed a long-term contract with the Magpies and becomes the fifth summer signing for the first team. A product of the Werder Bremen youth academy, Woltemade made his Bundesliga debut at just 17 in 2020, setting a record for precociousness.

Having joined Stuttgart last season, he stood out with 17 goals in 33 appearances and confirmed his prominence at the Under-21 European Championship, where he won the top scorer award. Standing 1.98 meters tall and already with two caps for the senior national team, the striker will join Germany in the next few days for the World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland. At Newcastle, he will wear the number 27 jersey.

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VALLETTA (MNA/ITALPRESS) – Malta’s public finances took a sharp turn for the worse in July, with government debt climbing to Ç11.16 billion and a surplus of Ç60.3 million a year earlier flipping into a Ç518 million deficit. Figures released by the National Statistics Office reveal that while revenue between January and July edged up by just Ç13.7 million to Ç4.1 billion, expenditure ballooned by Ç592 million to Ç4.62 billion.

The result was a Ç578.3 million deterioration in the Consolidated Fund, raising questions about the sustainability of state spending. Recurrent expenditure alone jumped by Ç472 million to Ç4 billion. The steepest rise came in Programmes and Initiatives, up Ç218.1 million, much of it channelled into Social Security benefits, Church schools and energy subsidies. Personal Emoluments grew by Ç117 million, Contributions to Government Entities by Ç95.4 million and Operational and Maintenance Expenses by Ç41.8 million.

On the revenue side, Social Security contributions delivered the largest increase at Ç98.4 million, but this was far outpaced by spending pressures. The mounting deficit translated directly into higher borrowing. Debt rose by Ç1.39 billion compared with July 2024, fuelled mainly by a Ç1.29 billion surge in Malta Government Stocks. Smaller but still notable increases came from Treasury Bills (Ç81.7 million) and Foreign Loans (Ç77,7 million).

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – AC Milan announced that it has “permanently acquired the sporting services of footballer Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea.” “The French striker has signed a contract with the Rossoneri until June 30, 2030,” the Lombardy club stated.

“Born in Lagny-sur-Marne (France) on November 14, 1997, Christopher Nkunku came through the Paris Saint-Germain youth academy, making his first-team debut in 2015 and making 78 appearances and 11 goals, winning three Ligue 1 titles, two Coupes de France, three Supercoups de France, and two Coupes de La Liga. In the summer of 2019, he moved to Leipzig, where he made 172 appearances and scored 70 goals, winning two German Cups and the 2022/23 Bundesliga top scorer title. In 2023, he moved to Chelsea, making 62 appearances and scoring 18 goals, and winning the Conference League and the 2025 Club World Cup,” AC Milan wrote.

“After completing his youth career, in March 2022, Nkunku made his debut for the France senior national team, where he earned 14 caps and scored one goal. Christopher Nkunku will wear the Rossoneri number 18,” the Rossoneri club concluded.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Nicolas Jackson is very close to a move from Chelsea to Bayern Munich. “Sky Sports” reports, specifying that the Senegalese striker, recently linked with Juventus, Milan, Napoli, and Roma, is expected to join Bayern Munich soon. Bayern and Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement for the player’s transfer on a loan deal worth approximately 15 million euros, with an option to buy, set at around 65 million euros.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – “Sometimes I wish I could leave, sometimes I wish I could stay here for another 20 years. Sometimes I like being with my players, and sometimes I don’t want to be with them. I have to improve in that respect; it will be tough, but now I’m focused on the next game.” Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said this, speaking about the latest League Cup defeat against fourth-tier Grimsby and the upcoming Premier League match against Burnley.

Amorim reiterated his opposition to the sale of Mainoo, who has been linked with Roma and Napoli in recent days: “I want Kobbie to stay. He has to fight for a place, but we need him. I understand that the players who aren’t playing right now are disappointed. Everyone will have the same opportunities to play; we have to fight during the week,” he added.

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MARSEILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “Rabiot? I advised him, over and over again, to go and speak to the club’s directors and apologize for his actions in Rennes, because his entourage made matters worse. This is unfair to the president and his staff.” This was stated in a press conference on the eve of Marseille’s Ligue 1 away match against Toulouse, regarding the situation of Adrien Rabiot, who has been sidelined and on the transfer market following the brawl that broke out at the end of the league match on August 15 (matchday one).

“I only have to focus on Adrien’s behavior, not that of those around him. I gave him this advice, but now I have nothing more to do about it. This is between him and the club. It will be his decision whether and when to speak to the directors or not. For now, it’s no longer an issue that concerns me,” De Zerbi added. In the meantime, the player has ended up in the sights of many teams: in Italy, AC Milan are particularly interested in him.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “Can Donnarumma stay? I don’t know. It depends on the transfer market, the player, the other clubs, the agents. We’ll continue as usual. I hope he finds a solution because it would be the best thing for him.” This was stated by PSG coach Luis Enrique regarding the future of the Italian goalkeeper Gigio Donnarumma, who was left out of the squad for recent matches.

About the Champions League draw, which has given the Parisians a match against Barcelona: “It’s a positive and negative feeling. It’s great to play there, it’s my home. They play fantastic, attacking football. But at the same time, it will be difficult for us.”

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