ROME (ITALPRESS) – “I love what I do now. I don’t miss being a coach. I don’t miss standing in the rain for two and a half or three hours. Nor do I miss attending three press conferences a week.” Jurgen Klopp reiterates once again that he has no regrets about his decision, even though he leaves a glimmer of hope for a return to Anfield.

“I’ve already said I would never manage another team in England, which means if I were to return, it would be Liverpool,” he said during the “Diary of a CEO” podcast. Now head of football at the Red Bull Group, Klopp reveals that he turned down Manchester United in 2013.

“The year Sir Alex Ferguson retired, they contacted me. Obviously they were interested. But it wasn’t the right time. I had a contract with Dortmund and I wouldn’t have left for anyone at that time.” But that wasn’t the only reason he turned him down. “The people I talked to said things I didn’t like: ‘We have all the players we want. We have this, that, and this…’ And I was sitting there thinking… It wasn’t my plan.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “I’m not nervous, but maybe my emotions aren’t the same as they used to be. I remember when I was coaching Bayern Munich — in the match we won 8–2 against Barça, I didn’t smile once, not even after scoring eight goals. Now I show more emotions — maybe this club has completely changed me.”

Hansi Flick, on the eve of Barcelona’s Champions League match against Olympiacos, addressed the controversy from the end of the game against Girona, when he was sent off for protesting and later celebrated Araujo’s stoppage-time winner with an inappropriate gesture.

“I can say that I love this club, I love Barcelona, I love the people here — they’re incredible — and I give my all for this team. I live for this club. When I see myself on TV in certain situations, honestly, I don’t like it. I don’t want my grandson to see me like that. Maybe I need to change my behavior.”

The red card will prevent Flick from being on the bench for the upcoming Clásico against Real Madrid. When asked about the possibility of refereeing decisions that might go against Barça, the German coach replied tersely:

“What should I say? I don’t know what to tell you… I’ve been here for 16 months, you’ve been here much longer. I prefer not to talk about it.”

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The United States has presented a draft resolution on Western Sahara to members of the UN Security Council, marking a significant diplomatic shift after more than half a century of dispute.

The text, prepared by Washington in its capacity as the Security Council’s lead on the Western Sahara file, formally acknowledges Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan as a “serious, credible, and realistic basis” and “the most credible foundation for a just and lasting resolution of the dispute.”

The draft extends the mandate of MINURSO for only three months, until January 31, 2026, and calls on all parties—Morocco, Algeria, the Polisario Front, and Mauritania—to resume unconditional direct negotiations based exclusively on Morocco’s autonomy proposal, with the goal of reaching an agreement before the mandate expires.

The document recognises the broad international support for Morocco’s initiative and commends the commitment of several world leaders. It also requests that the UN Secretary-General present recommendations on the future of MINURSO, including its possible transformation or closure, depending on the outcome of the negotiations.
The resolution expresses gratitude to the United States for its readiness to host the talks under the auspices of the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, reaffirming Washington’s leading role in the process.

According to diplomatic observers in New York, the text which asserts that “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most realistic solution”, represents a decisive step toward the final resolution of the regional dispute and consolidates international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that Malta will introduce social media age regulations inspired by Australia’s tough online safety laws.

Abela said the rules will initially restrict access for users under 13, with possible extensions to older age groups. He emphasised that young people are the nation’s future workforce and must be protected from online risks.

Abela added that detailed measures will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Australia’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024—set to take effect in December 2025—requires platforms to block users under 16 and imposes fines of up to A$49.5 million for breaches.

Several European nations, including Greece, Norway, and France, have already enacted similar laws, setting minimum ages between 13 and 16, often requiring parental consent for younger users.

Malta’s move aligns with a growing global effort to safeguard minors in the digital sphere.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Robert Abela has called on Opposition Leader Alex Borg to urge Nationalist MEPs to withdraw their requested debate on Malta in the European Parliament. Speaking at a political event, Abela said the debate aimed to damage Malta’s reputation and discourage foreign investment. He noted that while the Opposition had remained silent, the Labour Party had tabled a motion in the Maltese Parliament promoting a debate in support of Malta.

This motion, he said, showcased recent governance reforms, including the first-ever appointment of the Chief Justice by a two-thirds parliamentary majority. In a swift response, the Nationalist Party accused the Prime Minister of “repeating a lie.” It denied that its MEPs had pushed for a debate against Malta, insisting that the session was scheduled with the backing of the European Socialists, whose Vice-President is Labour’s Deputy Leader Alex Agius Saliba. The Opposition maintained that the government was attempting to deflect attention from its own failings by attacking critics at home and abroad.

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EINDHOVEN (NETHERLANDS) (ITALPRESS) – Peter Bosz is still looking for his first Champions League win with PSV Eindhoven. Tomorrow, the Dutch coach will face Antonio Conte’s Napoli. The Italian manager is a point of reference for many, including Bosz himself.

“What do I think about Italian football? The passion of the people is fantastic, and there’s always something beautiful to see in Serie A,” Bosz said in his press conference.

The PSV coach also spoke about some familiar faces in the Napoli squad, such as David Neres and Noa Lang. “I gave David his debut at Ajax — he came from Brazil, he’s a great player. As for Noa, if you don’t know him, you might have a stereotypical image because of his tattoos and the fact he’s a rapper. But I know him well — he’s kind, social, and very engaged with his teammates. He may not be the captain, but he’s been a leader for PSV over the past two seasons. I expected him to play more, but it’s always difficult for a foreign player to adapt to a new league. I spoke to him recently — he told me he’s training very hard. He’s very technical and will definitely get his chance. Why isn’t he playing? I don’t have to give advice to Conte — he’s a fantastic coach. As I said before, new players need time to adapt.”

Bosz also mentioned Ivan Perisic, who knows Conte very well. “I’ve spoken to him — I know he played under Conte for a long time, both at Tottenham and Inter. I’ve already faced Conte when I was at Bayer Leverkusen, and I know how hard it is to go up against him. What would I take from Conte? His style of play — his ability to adapt his teams to play with four, three, or five at the back.”

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STOCKHOLM (SWEDEN) (ITALPRESS) – Graham Potter is the new coach of Sweden. He succeeds Jon Dahl Tomasson, who was dismissed following the defeats against Switzerland (0-2) and Kosovo (0-1) in Group B of the World Cup qualifiers.

The Scandinavians are still in contention for third place, and Potter’s contract expires at the end of the qualifying phase, in mid-November, and could be extended for the potential playoffs.

If the former Chelsea manager manages to lead Sweden to the World Cup, his contract would be extended again. This gives Potter a new opportunity after being sacked as manager of West Ham in the Premier League on September 27.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Rodri will not play against his former club. The Spanish midfielder will not play in the Champions League match between Villarreal and Manchester City on Tuesday at La Ceramica. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, City manager Pep Guardiola announced, has not yet fully recovered from the hamstring injury he sustained in the 2-0 win against Brentford on October 5.

“It’s not a long-term sideline, but given that it’s a muscular problem, we have to be careful,” Guardiola explained. The English club’s caution stems from Rodri’s history, having ruptured his cruciate ligaments last November, immediately after the Ballon d’Or ceremony, and subsequently missed most of the 2024-25 season.

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WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – During the NIAF gala evening held in Washington, the Dea Roma Award was presented to Kamel Ghribi, President of GKSD Invest Holding and Vice President of the San Donato Group.

In his speech following the award presentation, Kamel Ghribi dedicated the honour “to all doctors, researchers, and all those working in hospitals who, every day, commit themselves to ensuring health and the dignity of care for those who are in difficulty and suffering. Health, together with freedom, is what every human being values most, and we must pay due tribute to those who make it possible to protect it.”

At the conclusion of his remarks, Kamel Ghribi emphasised “the importance of the current leaderships of Italy and the United States which – thanks to the relationship between Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump – continue to foster the fraternal friendship and historic bond between the American and Italian peoples, united by many generations of connections, by history, and by the shared roots of these two extraordinary nations.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “We’re not thrilled about taking the team so far away, because it brings some inconveniences, but we need revenue. We don’t yet know how much we’ll earn from the match in Miami, but I can assure you that the income will be significantly higher than what we would have earned playing in Villarreal,” said Barcelona president Joan Laporta, speaking on the sidelines of the assembly to approve the budget forecast for the 2025-26 season.

Laporta revisited the long-standing issue of the La Liga match against the Yellow Submarine being moved to Miami. “The American market is very important for us. All clubs will benefit, but especially those that actually go there to play,” he added.

As for the budget forecast, the wage bill is expected to rise from €534 million to €565 million, but Barça plans to earn €55 million from selling players not in coach Flick’s plans, and €226 million from the revamped Camp Nou, with overall revenue projected to surpass €1 billion.

“I’m confident that the results will be even better than those presented,” Laporta emphasized.

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