LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – According to Sky Sports News UK, Nottingham Forest and Juventus have reached an agreement for the return of midfielder Douglas Luiz to the Premier League. The former Aston Villa player, after a disappointing season with Juventus, is one step away from returning to England.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – An argument between Mauro Icardi and a fan is the subject of a video released by the Turkish website Fanatik. The Galatasaray striker was with his girlfriend China Suarez inside a shopping mall, where he was mobbed by the enthusiastic crowd. The Argentine reportedly pushed one of the fans who approached. The video quickly went viral on social media.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Medsky Airways, represented in Italy by Distal GSA Italia, has obtained EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) certification, an acknowledgment that confirms the airline’s full compliance with the most rigorous European safety and environmental protection standards.

“This achievement reflects the commitment and dedication of Medsky Airways in offering a travel experience that ensures safety, comfort, and quality for all passengers,” the company stated in a press release. Medsky Airways connects Italy to Libya with direct flights from Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa to Tripoli and Benghazi: strategic destinations for business travel, family visits, or for those who wish to discover Libya as a tourist, cultural, or simply off-the-beaten-path vacation destination.

Thanks to the EASA certification, passengers can choose Medsky Airways with the confidence of relying on an airline that operates according to the highest European standards.

“Obtaining EASA certification represents an important step for the airline and an additional guarantee for Italian passengers. As Distal GSA Italia, we are proud to accompany Medsky Airways on this path of growth and consolidation in the Italian market,” said Claudio Novembrini, Sales & Marketing Manager of Distal GSA Italia.

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NEWCASTLE (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Newcastle have been at loggerheads with Alexander Isak, a striker currently under contract with the Magpies but eager to join Liverpool. “When promises are broken and trust is broken, the relationship cannot continue,” the player wrote on social media after expressing his pride at being named in last season’s Premier League team of the year.

Newcastle United responded promptly, having reportedly rejected Liverpool’s €140 million offer: “We clearly state that Alex remains under contract and that no club official has ever made any commitment regarding the possibility of Alex leaving Newcastle United this summer. We want to retain our best players, but we also understand that everyone has their own wishes and we listen to their opinions. As explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always consider the best interests of Newcastle United, the club, and our fans in all decisions, and we have been clear that the conditions for a transfer this summer have not yet materialized. We do not anticipate those conditions will be met. This is a proud football club with proud traditions, and we are committed to maintaining our family spirit,” the Premier League club said in a statement. It then concluded: “Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates,” Newcastle wrote.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Nationalist Party, Malta’s main Opposition, is searching for a new leader after MPs Alex Borg and Adrian Delia formally submitted their nominations on Tuesday.

Both contenders cleared the party’s verification process and will now face off in a vote on Saturday, 6 September. Only PN members with valid membership cards may cast their ballot during the specially convened general convention.

Speaking to journalists after filing their paperwork, Borg urged supporters to embrace unity regardless of the outcome. “There will be no loser. My love is not for the party only, but for Malta and Gozo. The country expects a united party for a proper alternative to the government,” he said. Borg stressed his success in Gozo stemmed from working closely with people and communities. He argued the PN must adopt a “winning mentality” aimed at the next general election, not one five years away.

Delia, meanwhile, promoted his campaign slogan “nirbħu” (winning), stressing the PN must win back the youth, disillusioned voters, and the public’s trust. “We should not expect to govern, but must work towards winning the people’s confidence in our leadership,” he said.

Party officials confirmed two televised debates will be aired on party’s television station – NET TV in the run-up to the vote. However, both candidates are barred from giving interviews to other media outlets during the campaign.

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MARSEILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Olympique Marseille announced that “Adrien Rabiot and Jonathan Rowe have been placed on the club’s transfer list.” “This decision was made due to unacceptable behavior in the dressing room after the match against Stade Rennais, in agreement with the coaching staff and in accordance with the club’s internal code of conduct. The club communicated this decision to the two players yesterday,” the French club, headed by Roberto De Zerbi, stated. Rabiot is reportedly being pursued by AC Milan, while Bologna and Roma are interested in Rowe.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Nearly half of Maltese citizens would keep taxes and public services at current levels, making Malta one of the EU’s strongest supporters of the status quo, according to a European Commission survey.

The Flash Eurobarometer on taxation, conducted across all 27 member states, found that 46% of Maltese prefer maintaining present tax rates and spending. This figure is far above the EU average of 26% and close to Luxembourg’s 47%, the highest recorded. Denmark followed at 43%.

Only 31% of Maltese believe taxes should be cut even if it means reducing public services, below the EU average of 39%. Meanwhile, just 19% favour higher taxes to fund more services, compared to 27% EU-wide.

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BERLIN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Roma wanted him, but his future is likely to be in the Bundesliga. According to Sky Deutscheland, Claudio Echeverri is close to joining Bayer Leverkusen. The two clubs have reportedly already reached an agreement, and a financial agreement has also been reached between the German club and the young Argentine midfielder from Manchester City. His medical and signing are scheduled for the next few hours.

Already called up to Scaloni’s Albiceleste, the 19-year-old is moving to Germany for a season on loan with no option to buy, as the Citizens have no intention of risking losing him. Bayer will pay his full salary without the English club’s participation. “El Diablito,” as he was nicknamed, was also popular with Borussia Dortmund, Girona, and, as mentioned, Gasperini’s Roma, but ten Hag’s Bayer won out.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil will play two matches in September. The Verdeoro, in the South American qualifiers for the next World Cup, will face Chile (September 4) and Bolivia (September 9). Meanwhile, the coach has already communicated the players on his preliminary list to the clubs involved, and Globo Esporte have obtained access to some of these names.

Goalkeepers: Gabriel Brazão (Santos); Defenders: Éder Militão (Real Madrid); Full-Backs: Vitinho (Botafogo) and Paulo Henrique (Vasco); Midfielders: Danilo (Botafogo) and Marcos Antonio (São Paulo); Forwards: Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro), Neymar (Santos), and Rodrygo (Real Madrid).

Suspended for the match against Chile due to his second yellow card against Paraguay, Vinicius Junior will not be called up, at least for now. The official list will be published on Monday at 3:30 PM, with the team training on September 1st at the Granja Comary in Teresopolis.

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NYON (SWITZERLAND) (ITALPRESS) – While waiting for the draw to be finalized, preparations are underway for one of the most anticipated events for football fans across Europe. The draw for this year’s Champions League domestic phase will take place in Monaco on August 28th at 6:00 PM and will follow exactly the same procedure as last year.

The 36 participating teams will be divided into four pots based on their individual coefficients, with the Champions League title holder, PSG, seeded in Pot 1. From Pot 1, a physical ball will be drawn before the automated software, already in use last year, will select eight opponents, taking into account the following principles: – Two teams from each of the four pots, with one home and one away match against the teams in each pot drawn at random by the software. – No team from the same association will be drawn against another. – No more than two opponents from the same association. The same procedure will be repeated for all other teams until all pairings have been drawn. The Champions League match schedule, including dates and kick-off times, will be announced by Saturday, August 30th.

However, something changes for the Europa and Conference League draws. “This season’s new feature,” UEFA emphasizes, “is that for the first time the draws will be combined into a single special show, broadcast live from the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, simplifying the content and maximizing the impact of both draws. The event will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 29. The two draws will be conducted in a fully digital format, using the same digital technology used last year to instantly draw the opponents, allowing for a smooth, efficient, and fast draw process. The software will be the same as already in use. Thanks to its flexibility, the system can draw the opponents for all teams one after the other—as in the Champions League—or draw all the pairings instantly with the press of a button. The latter will be the case for the Europa League and the Conference League. No physical balls will be used on stage. The draw button is pressed once at the start of both draws, thus activating the random selection of opponents, including home and away teams. The teams will know all their opponents by the end of the draw. of the draws, however the match schedules with the dates and start times will be drawn up later and communicated no later than Sunday 31 August.

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