ATLANTA (USA) (ITALPRESS) – A photo with Chicharito Hernandez for an unforgettable evening even if without a happy ending. Francisco Mendoza, a Monterrey fan, entered the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta together with his wife Paola and daughters Megan and Erika to watch the match that was later lost against Borussia Dortmund and was identified as the two millionth spectator of the Club World Cup. For him and his family, this gave the chance to watch the warm-up of the two teams from the sidelines and a photo with Javier Hernandez, the all-time World Cup goalscorer for the Mexican national team.

For FIFA, it was also an opportunity to take stock: while waiting for the quarterfinals, the attendance has exceeded 2 million with an average of 35 thousand spectators per match. The puck at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles for Psg-Atletico Madrid (80,619) but a lot of attendance especially for Real Madrid’s games: in the ranking of games with the most spectators, the whites are present in four of the first seven, including yesterday’s match with Juve in Miami which recorded 62,149 attendances.

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LILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Olivier Giroud returns to France. The arrival of the former Arsenal, Chelsea and Milan striker at Lille is official – with a one-year contract.

The 38-year-old Frenchman had terminated the agreement that tied him to Los Angeles FC six months early, playing his last MLS match against Vancouver Whitecaps last Sunday.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – “Italian Super Cup? The dates are those that have already communicated, so December 18-19 the semi-finals and 22 the final. We still don’t know where, whether in Riyadh or Jeddah. Considering that in Arabia they have the two seasons, I imagine, but the choice is up to the Saudis, that it could still be Riyadh. I would hope it is Jeddah, but it is not in our power to choose the venue for the match”. The president of the Lega Serie A, Ezio Simonelli, said this regarding the 2025 Italian Super Cup, trophy that will be played in Saudi Arabia in December.

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MONTE CARLO (MONACO) (ITALPRESS) – After Paul Pogba, Monaco also announces Ansu Fati. The 22-year-old Spanish striker arrives from Barcelona on loan with an option to buy. Having become the youngest scorer in the history of the Champions League on 10 December 2019 (a goal against Inter at 17 years and 40 days), Fati placed second in the Golden Boy 2020 and his experience in the Principality will be his second experience abroad after the one at Brighton in the 2023-24 season. At the same time, the player has renewed with Barcelona until 2028.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta is currently hosting a pivotal informal meeting of the Ministers of the Council of Europe, marking the 15th anniversary of the Lanzarote Convention, which focuses on preventing child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Minister for Social Policy and Children’s Rights, Michael Falzon, opened the event by underlining society’s duty to protect children. He highlighted Malta’s efforts, including the introduction of mandatory reporting, stricter legal timeframes, and harsher penalties for abusers.

The two-day meeting gathers 50 international delegations and over 130 participants to assess progress, address legal gaps, and explore new threats—such as those arising from artificial intelligence.

Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset revealed that one in five women and one in seven men were victims of sexual violence as children. He stressed the need for not just laws, but real implementation and prevention efforts. “Children are not just victims—they are agents of change,” Berset said.

Berset also flagged alarming trends: 91% of child abuse material in 2024 was media-shared, including AI-generated content. He called for renewed commitment to awareness and prevention.

European Commissioner Glenn Micallef, in a virtual address, reported 1.3 million abuse cases in EU countries in 2023. “Every second, abuse images circulate online. This is a grave violation of rights,” he said, urging stronger enforcement and education.

Claudia Cuschieri and Alexia Vella from Malta’s Ministry emphasized the role of empowerment alongside protection, ensuring children can both be safe and safeguard themselves.

The meeting represents the first of its kind to focus exclusively on policies surrounding child protection and will shape future European collaboration on this critical issue.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Tammy Abraham is ready to become a new Besiktas player. The 27-year-old owned by Roma, who spent last season on loan at Milan scoring 10 goals, is traveling to Turkey to complete the formalities for his move to the Turkish club on a loan for 2 million plus a mandatory buyout for 13. The English center forward said in a video on his social media:

“I’m coming”, greeting his new fans. Besiktas for its part with a statement made the deal official: “Negotiations have begun with the player and Roma regarding the transfer of the footballer Abraham”, the note concludes.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – These could be hot days for the future of Viktor Gyokeres. According to “A Bola”, the €60 million release clause is active from today: if Sporting refuses official offers of this amount, they will have to pay compensation of 10% – or €6 million – to the Swede’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya.

Arsenal are reportedly ready to come forward with the aforementioned €60 million, but the Leos are insisting on asking for €80 million. And if the agent were to claim the compensation, the club is reportedly ready to go to war by letting Gyokeres go only for the €100 million release clause. The player has already threatened not to show up for the retreat.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Children under 18 will no longer be allowed to marry in Malta, even with parental or guardian consent, under new legislation presented in Parliament.

The proposed amendment to the Various Laws Relating to Forced Marriages was tabled by Junior Minister for Reforms Rebecca Buttigieg during the bill’s second reading. The reform would set the minimum legal age for all civil, religious, and cultural marriages at 18, eliminating all current exceptions.

“This reform ensures that marriage is entered into freely and with maturity,” Buttigieg said, noting that previous laws had been “open to abuse.”

The move follows recommendations from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, which urged Malta to close legal loopholes enabling child marriage. The urgency of the change was underscored by a 2023 case in which a minor was sold and forced into marriage for €5,000.

The bill also extends protections to informal or traditional unions involving minors, aimed at preventing forced or arranged marriages in all communities.

The law is seen as a key step toward aligning Malta’s child protection framework with international human rights standards.+

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Fulham are trying to beat Manchester United and Milan to the punch on Tolu Arokodare. According to the “Sun”, the Cottagers are reportedly moving to secure the 24-year-old Nigerian striker from Genk, top scorer in the last Belgian championship with 17 goals.

An imposing presence in the area but also good at starting and finishing, Arokodare is for United one of the alternatives to Gyokeres but the Rossoneri have also taken note of his progress. This is why Fulham would like to get ahead of the game and have reportedly already contacted the player’s entourage. Arokodare, for his part, has reportedly made it known that he wants to continue his career in the Premier League. His registration fee could be around 17.5 million euros.

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MONTE CARLO (MONACO) (ITALPRESS) – “It was the right choice to make”. Paul Pogba gives his first interview as a Monaco player to the club’s media. The 32-year-old French midfielder arrives as a free agent and has signed a two-year contract, letting himself go with tears of emotion at the moment of signing: the Principality is his great opportunity to relaunch himself even if he knows it will take time considering that he has not played since September 2023.

“There are steps. This is the first: to return, to feel the sensation of stepping on a football pitch again. Then, to get back in the best shape to help the team as I can. I was alone for two years – the reference to the doping disqualification and the separation from Juve – Training alone is not the same as doing it in a group. There will be a personalized program to get back on track. I feel good. My head is positive and I am super determined. I can’t wait to be with the group, to play, to get back on the pitch”.

Pogba confesses that he “loved the project: the conditions, the city, being in France, playing in Ligue 1, which I’ve never done. There were so many elements that fit together, an opportunity that arrived at the right time”.

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