TRABZON (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Following a warm welcome—first at the airport in Istanbul and then upon his arrival in Trabzon—Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Trabzonspor.

The Turkish club shared photos on social media showing the Egyptian forward and club president Ertugrul Dogan signing the agreement. The 34-year-old former Fiorentina and Roma player joins the Trabzon-based club as a free agent following his trophy-laden nine-season stint with Liverpool. The Egyptian is expected to earn a salary of 15 million per season.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Italy remained the leading destination for Maltese travellers as outbound tourism increased significantly during the first half of 2026, according to figures released by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

An estimated 419,940 overseas tourist trips were made by Maltese residents between January and June, marking a 7.6% increase compared with the same period in 2025.

Italy accounted for 34.8% of all trips, with 145,986 visits, maintaining its position as the most popular destination. Spain ranked second with 39,924 trips (9.5%), followed closely by the United Kingdom with 38,977 trips (9.3%).

Outbound tourists spent a total of 3.11 million nights abroad, up 10.6% year-on-year, while the average holiday length increased slightly from 7.2 to 7.4 nights.

Although average spending per tourist fell from €967 to €925, total expenditure still rose by 2.9% to €388.5 million.

The figures were compiled through Tourstat, the NSO’s continuous frontier survey, which also measures inbound tourism.

Meanwhile, more than 2.13 million tourists visited Malta during the first six months of 2026, putting the country on track to surpass last year’s record of just over four million visitors.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – More than half of Malta’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are uncertain about investing over the next year, while concerns about overpopulation and quality of life continue to rise, according to the latest SME Barometer.

The survey, conducted by the Malta Chamber of SMEs in collaboration with MISCO, gathered responses from 402 businesses between 1 and 22 July.

Employee shortages remained the biggest operational challenge, cited by 38.8% of respondents, although this marked a slight improvement from late 2025. Unfair competition ranked second at 19.2%, with many businesses blaming weak enforcement and non-compliant operators.

Concerns over delays in processing visas for third-country nationals also increased to 16.7%, highlighting continued recruitment difficulties.

When asked to identify the government’s top priorities, 39.6% of SMEs pointed to overpopulation, while concern for safeguarding quality of life rose to 20.9%. Calls to improve the ease of doing business also increased.

The report found that 64% of respondents believe Malta is heading in the wrong direction, citing quality of life, infrastructure and planning, and the cost of living as their main concerns.

Meanwhile, 56% of businesses said they remain uncertain about making investments in the coming year, while only around one in five believe it is the right time to invest.

Although good governance, corruption and inflation remained concerns, their importance declined compared with previous surveys. The environment ranked among the lowest priorities identified by respondents.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Following the official departure of Matthias Jaissle to Newcastle, Al Ahli are searching for a new head coach. And not just any coach, but a high-profile name: a FIFA World Cup winner both as a player (1998) and as France’s head coach (2018), who has been available for just under a month after leading Les Bleus to a fourth-place finish at the latest World Cup.

The Saudi club has submitted a lucrative offer to Didier Deschamps—one that, on paper, would seem impossible to turn down. However, Deschamps is still considering his options, and the feeling is that he may ultimately decline. The reported differences are said to concern not financial terms, but technical and sporting matters.

Deschamps, who recently stepped down as France head coach and was succeeded by Zinedine Zidane, recently commented on his future: “I haven’t made any decision about my future yet. Football will certainly remain my world. I’m fortunate to be able to choose—I’m in a privileged position,” said the former Juventus midfielder.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Real Madrid have improved their contract renewal offer to Vinícius Jr. in an effort to keep the Brazilian winger at the Santiago Bernabéu, according to the BBC.

The 26-year-old is under contract until 2027, but in recent weeks he has attracted interest from Arsenal, who are reportedly looking to take advantage of the current deadlock in negotiations over a new deal.

Vinícius rejoined the squad on Monday after representing Brazil at the FIFA World Cup.

Since joining Real Madrid, the forward has made 375 appearances in all competitions, scoring 128 goals.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as Newcastle United’s first-team head coach.” The Magpies confirmed the news on social media, with the former RB Salzburg and Al-Ahli manager taking over from Eddie Howe, who stepped down in recent days.

“It is an incredible honor to become Newcastle United’s head coach. This is one of the biggest clubs in European football, with a unique history, identity and fan base. I am excited to experience that passion and connection firsthand,” Jaissle said.

“I have followed the club’s journey closely over the past few years, and the progress it has made is clear for everyone to see. I am incredibly excited about the future. I fully believe in this project, the club’s ambition and the direction it is taking. There is a clear vision, strong leadership and an outstanding platform on which to build,” the German coach added.

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NAPLES (ITALPRESS) – “By mutual agreement with the club, Romelu Lukaku has been granted a few days of leave before rejoining the squad.”

With this statement, Napoli officially announced that the Belgian striker will not report to the team’s pre-season training camp in Castel di Sangro for the time being under head coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Lukaku has attracted interest from MLS side Atlanta United, and Napoli are reportedly willing to sell the forward both to raise funds and to reduce the club’s wage bill, as the Belgian earns €6 million per season.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – As announced by his new club on Tuesday, Mohamed Salah has arrived at Istanbul Airport ahead of his move to Trabzonspor.

While the transfer is still awaiting the official signing and announcement, Trabzonspor shared the first photos of the Egyptian forward wearing the club’s shirt on social media. Salah will wear the No. 61 jersey.

The 34-year-old former Fiorentina and Roma player joins the Black Sea club as a free agent after a trophy-laden nine-year spell with Liverpool.

Salah, who had also been linked with Vincenzo Italiano’s Beşiktaş, is expected to sign a two-year contract worth €15 million per season, according to Turkish media.

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FLORENCE (ITALPRESS) – Fiorentina has finalized a deal with Real Madrid to sign attacking playmaker Franco Mastantuono on a straight loan. Negotiations, which have been ongoing for several weeks, are thus nearing a successful conclusion, bringing the Azul native—born in 2007—to the Viola squad. The club will cover half of the Argentine’s wages (with Los Blancos paying the remainder), and he will return to Madrid at the end of the season. The player, a product of the River Plate youth academy, is expected in Florence within the next few hours to undergo a medical and sign his contract.

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BELÉM (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – Santos reached the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil after Rony scored the winning goal in the 74th minute—an effort set up by an assist from Neymar. Neymar played a central role both on and off the pitch during the match in Belém, played at Remo’s home ground, which Santos won 1–0. As the former Barcelona and PSG player headed back to the dressing room, he celebrated exuberantly; according to Uol Esporte, local fans interpreted his gestures as a provocation.

Tensions flared in the mixed zone of the Mangueirão Stadium, with Neymar shouting and celebrating while Remo officials responded with insults and shouting of their own. In a video recorded after the match, Remo president Antonio Carlos Teixeira called the Santos number 10 a “loafer,” explaining that he, the club, and the fans felt “offended” by his behavior. “Santos doesn’t need someone like him—an idol to kids who acted like a clown and came here to provoke us,” he said. Neymar’s behavior was likely a reaction to the atmosphere surrounding him from the start of the match; according to the Brazilian press, he was the target of insults before kickoff, while on the bench, and again when he entered the pitch in the second half.

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