BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Rodrigo Hernandez, known simply as Rodri, is officially a Barcelona player. The Catalan club has confirmed the signing of the Spanish midfielder from Manchester City.

The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup champion with Spain just over a month ago has signed a contract until June 30, 2030.

A product of Atletico Madrid’s youth academy, Rodri played for Villarreal before returning to Atletico and then moving to Manchester City in 2019.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The trial into the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia continued today in Valletta, with a new hearing centering on the 2019 police interrogation of businessman Yorgen Fenech.

The recording, acquired as evidence and shown during the hearing, reiterated Fenech’s accusations against Keith Schembri, former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat’s chief of staff. And Muscat’s name was specifically brought up by the businessman, because, in his view, the former prime minister “knew” of the alleged plans to kill the journalist.

According to Fenech, Muscat was “one of three people” who knew “100%” of Schembri’s alleged involvement, along with businessman Johann Cremona and doctor Adrian Vella. In another part of the recording, Fenech claimed that Schembri had wanted to “get rid” of Caruana Galizia for years “because of her articles about him.”

According to Fenech, an initial plan, which later failed, involved paying €30,000 to hitmen. Subsequently, Melvin Theuma, identified in the trial as the “intermediary” with the perpetrators, allegedly found other hitmen, who, however, demanded a payment of €120,000. Theuma, according to Fenech’s testimony to the police, immediately informed Schembri, who in turn responded to “proceed.”

Investigators repeatedly disputed Fenech’s version of events. Inspector Kurt Zahra warned the jury about the content of Fenech’s questioning, emphasizing that the businessman had “repeatedly tried to direct investigators” to topics “he wanted to discuss.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The Barcelona captain’s armband will be worn by Raphinha. Following the departures of Ter Stegen and Araujo, Hansi Flick has decided to appoint the Brazilian forward as first-choice captain, with Pedri and the new addition Eric Garcia as vice-captains. Frankie De Jong is left out for the time being as he continues to recover from injury.

“Players can still arrive and leave. Once we have completed the squad, we will vote. Until then, Raphinha will be the captain, together with Eric and Pedri. Frenkie is injured, so I have made this decision,” Flick said in comments to the club’s official channels.

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MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Bayern Munich and Harry Kane are ready to sit down for talks. With his contract expiring next June, the 33-year-old England striker confirmed to Bild that negotiations over a contract extension will begin in the coming days.

“We had made it clear that we would talk about it after the World Cup and after my holidays. I don’t know exactly when yet, but negotiations will start this week or next week. We’ll start talking about it and, as I’ve already said, we’re relaxed. This is the right time to start negotiations, given that there is only one year left on my contract. But both sides are relaxed and I’m pretty sure the talks will begin this week or next week.”

Both Bayern and the player are fully intent on continuing their partnership. In recent days, Uli Hoeness stressed: “Harry feels very comfortable in Munich. We are also very happy with him, and I see no reason why he should leave next year.”

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SANA’A (YEMEN) (ITALPRESS) – As clashes continue between Yemeni forces and pro-Iranian Houthi militias, the Aden-based government-affiliated army has launched attacks against rebel militia positions in Al-Jawf governorate, northern Yemen. Al-Arabiya reported.

Yemeni forces have released footage showing the bombing of militia sites in Al-Hazm. Yesterday, government forces announced they had conducted 133 military operations against Houthi forces and militiamen in the previous 24 hours. Clashes between the Yemeni army and the Houthis have recently spread to several fronts, including Marib, Al-Jawf, and Hodeidah, as well as Taiz, Al-Dhale’a, and Hadramaut.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta and the United States are seeking to strengthen cooperation against narcotics trafficking and organized crime following high-level talks between the two countries.

U.S. Ambassador Somers Farkas met Malta’s Minister for Home Affairs and Security Glenn Bedingfield to discuss security and law enforcement cooperation, including coordinated efforts to combat transnational crime.

Farkas described the meeting as an opportunity to advance the bilateral partnership and promote regional stability.

“Our partnership in countering transnational crime and promoting regional stability strengthens both our nations,” Farkas said.

The ambassador said the United States and Malta would look to expand their collaboration in the coming months, with a particular focus on tackling the illicit drug trade and organized criminal networks.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Egypt coach Hossam Hassan was certainly imagining a different kind of vacation. According to Sky News Arabia, the coach was enjoying some rest at a resort in Marina El Alamein, in the north of the country, with his current wife, Dan Adam. A chance encounter with his ex-partner, Huwayda, who was accompanied by her children, sparked a heated argument between the two women, which then escalated into punches, kicks, and shoves.

Hossam intervened to calm things down but ended up feeling unwell, losing consciousness and being taken to the hospital. His condition is not cause for concern, however, and the two women later apologized for the incident.

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NEWCASTLE (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Newcastle United have announced the arrival of Amar Dedic from Benfica, a 24-year-old Bosnian winger who previously worked with Jaissle at Salzburg and has signed a five-year deal with the Magpies. Regarding the transaction fee, the Portuguese club announced they will receive €35.9 million plus a 17.94% capital gain on any future transfer. Benfica, in turn, will be required to pass on a 15% capital gain to Salzburg on the transfer.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – Rodrigo Mora is packing his bags, heading to Rome. According to “A Bola,” final agreement with Porto was reached overnight, and the player has been authorized to travel to the capital for a medical and signing. Mora will join Roma for €25 million plus €2 million in bonuses, as well as a 50% interest in any future resale. Roma can remove this clause by paying another €25 million to the Dragoes. Mora, on the other hand, has a contract until 2031 at nearly €2 million net per season.

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TRIPOLI (ITALPRESS) – Dozens of citizens took to the streets of the Libyan capital Tripoli yesterday to protest the ongoing power blackouts that are paralyzing the country. Over the past 24 hours, the western region has experienced repeated total blackouts due to the failure of several generation units and power plants.

As a result, public water supplies from the “Great Man-Made River” have been cut off in most cities and regions, exacerbating the crisis. Libyans have been experiencing a severe energy crisis for nearly two months due to grid deficits, with scheduled power outages lasting several hours each day. The government has yet to provide a solution to the crisis.

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