The last round of the Libyan soccer championship is taking place in Milan. Matches are hosted at historic venues: the Arena Civica, the field in Sesto San Giovanni, and a third stadium in Meda, in Brianza. The doors are closed to the public, with the exception of associates and oil company executives (who are the financiers). Six teams compete in a single round, with the competition ending on August 10th. The matches are part of a bilateral deal between the Meloni government and the Libyans, while the organizing company is Swiss and has connections to the world soccer masters. The possibility of incident is high: on Friday, a match at the Arena was halted owing to a brawl involving players from opposing militias. Football clubs in Libya are notorious for serving as a sanctuary for convicted criminals, concentration camp guardians, militia commanders, and torturers. According to experts, football is a scepter that is employed in territorial disputes in Libya. When the victors are awarded the prize, a dilemma will arise regarding whether the authorities responsible for presenting the cup will be dealing with subjects or enemies.
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