ROME (ITALPRESS) – Lionel Messi sustained an upper right thigh injury in the 11th minute of Inter Miami’s match against Mexican club Necaxa, which took place on the Italian night in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Early in the second-round match of the Leagues Cup group stage, a competition between Major League Soccer teams and Mexican clubs, the 38-year-old Argentine star collided with opposing defender Alexis Pena.

Moments later, Messi sat on the ground before receiving treatment. Unable to continue the match, he was substituted in the 11th minute and headed to the locker room alone. “He felt some discomfort. But we won’t know until tomorrow (today, ed.) how serious his injury is,” Miami coach Javier Mascherano said after his team’s 5-4 victory on penalties (2-2 after regulation time). “There’s probably something wrong. Maybe not too serious, because he wasn’t really in pain. But he felt a bit of pain,” added Messi’s former Barcelona teammate.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Barring any last-minute surprises, Timothy Weah will be Olympique Marseille’s sixth signing. According to today’s L’Equipe, Olympique Marseille and Juventus have reached an agreement in the last few hours on the final terms of the loan with an option to buy, which has been discussed for several weeks. Some details regarding the 25-year-old midfielder’s salary remain to be finalized, and he is expected to sign immediately with Marseille, coached by Italian Roberto De Zerbi. With a contract with the Bianconeri expiring in 2028, the American international made 30 Serie A appearances last year, scoring five goals and providing three assists.

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NYON (SWITZERLAND) (ITALPRESS) – UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, following the Champions League final last May 31st between PSG and Inter, has imposed sanctions on the Parisian club. The French club was fined €100,000 and banned from selling tickets to their visiting fans for a UEFA competition match. This ban, however, is suspended for a probationary period of two years from the date of this decision. The reason is due to the behavior of the fans, who violated several rules.

In addition to the €100,000 fine, the club will also have to pay €30,000 for throwing objects, €10,000 for transmitting messages inappropriate for a sporting event and for discrediting UEFA, and a further €8,000 for damages.

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MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Aleksandar Pavlovic’s season has begun with a serious injury. Bayern Munich announced that the German midfielder, in yesterday’s training session, suffered a fractured eye socket and has already undergone surgery, which was a complete success. The Bavarian club refers to “a period of inactivity” without giving any details on his recovery time.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “The registrations are progressing well. It’s better to work on the pitch and not just sell off. We’re doing what we have to do and we’re confident we can do everything.” This is what Barcelona president Joan Laporta said about the situation surrounding the registrations of new signings, especially Joan García: “His registration isn’t dependent on Ter Stegen’s absence. What’s happening is that Ter Stegen’s absence, which is a significant one, is the most direct way to complete the registration,” the Blaugrana leader added.

Laporta then spoke about the transfer market: “We’ve strengthened the squad and hope that next season will bring us success and a lot of joy. And above all, unforgettable moments for the Barça fans. In every competition we participate in, we’ll fight to win.”

Finally, on the Asian tour: “We are very satisfied. The reception in both Japan and Korea is incredible. Seeing the enthusiasm with which the fans and fan clubs welcome Barça is wonderful; it demonstrates the global nature of our club. We are very grateful. The last match on our YouTube channel had 15.4 million views, the second most viewed on our channel in history,” he explained.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has officially conveyed its intention to recognize the State of Palestine. The message was delivered during a UN conference in New York on Friday. Christopher Cutajar, Permanent Secretary at the Foreign Ministry, made the announcement. He spoke at the High-Level Conference on the Two-State Solution.

Malta joined 14 other nations backing recognition of Palestinian statehood. The countries urged broader recognition and normalized relations with Israel. They called for a regional security framework including both states. This development follows Prime Minister Robert Abela’s announcement on Thursday.

He said Malta will formalize recognition at the UN General Assembly in September. The Maltese Parliament also debated the issue in a dedicated session. Parliament discussed Gaza’s worsening humanitarian crisis during the debate.

Aid groups estimate 500 truckloads of supplies are needed daily in Gaza. Prime Minister Abela stressed the need for international action and a ceasefire.
Abela said the move was coordinated with France and the UK. He called recognition a moral and strategic step toward peace.

“No one should die from hunger, poverty, or fear,” he said. He also demanded the immediate release of all Israeli hostages. Abela said Malta’s action aims to support a two-state solution.

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech welcomed the decision but criticized the delay.
He recalled that recognition had originally been promised in June. “Every day we wait, more lives are lost,” Grech told Parliament.

He called for immediate recognition instead of waiting for September. Abela defended the timeline, citing international coordination for greater impact.
Malta’s recognition of Palestine is expected during the UN Assembly in September. It marks a clear shift in the country’s foreign policy stance on the conflict.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Benjamin Sesko’s future lies in the Premier League. He will most likely join Newcastle, a club ready to accommodate Leipzig’s demands and submit a £70 million (approximately €80.5 million) offer, including bonuses, for the 22-year-old Slovenian striker.

However, The Sun points out that Manchester United are also interested in the player. According to the Slovenian press, the former Salzburg striker has chosen Newcastle, which, compared to the Red Devils, has the advantage of playing in the Champions League. Sesko would replace Alexander Isak, whose record-breaking transfer is increasingly close to joining Liverpool.

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SEOUL (SOUTH KOREA) (ITALPRESS) – “The hardest decision I’ve ever made in my career.” Tottenham captain Heung-min Son uses this phrase to announce his departure from Spurs after 10 intense and dedicated years. A journey that began in 2015 when he arrived from Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 173 goals in 454 appearances, and culminating with his triumph, as captain, in the Europa League final against Manchester United. Son’s announcement comes from Seoul, his native South Korea, where the Londoners are on tour and will face Newcastle in a friendly on Sunday.

“I arrived in North London as a child, I was very young, a kid who didn’t know how to speak English, I’m leaving as an adult and having been at this club for all these years is a source of enormous pride for me,” said the 33-year-old South Korean, whose contract expires in 2026 and is one step away from a move to Major League Soccer to play for Los Angeles FC.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – James Milner, former Liverpool and Brighton midfielder, has chosen to wear the number 20 shirt in memory of Diogo Jota, the Reds player who died last July 3 in a car accident in Spain. “When I heard that Carlos (Baleba, ed.) was about to change his number and that 20 would remain available, I decided to choose it as a sign of respect and as a tribute to Diogo Jota, an incredible player with whom I had the opportunity to play. He was a dear friend. It’s a great honor to wear his number in the Premier League this year,” said Milner, who until last season wore the number 6 shirt.

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LYON (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Argentine defender Nicolas Tagliafico has renewed his contract with Lyon until 2027, after the expiration of his previous contract. A World Cup winner with Argentina in 2022 and a two-time Copa America winner (2021, 2024), the full-back had recently been linked with several Italian clubs, particularly Roma. He played 102 games for Lyon, scoring 9 goals.

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