BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) (ITALPRESS) – Alexis Saelemaekers will not play against Wales. The Belgian Football Association announced this, explaining on social media that the player’s medical tests have ruled him out of the World Cup qualifying match against Wales, scheduled for Monday the 13th. Belgium coach Rudi Garcia will therefore not have him available, and the AC Milan winger’s condition will be monitored ahead of the match awaiting Allegri’s Rossoneri, who are scheduled to play Fiorentina on Sunday the 19th.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Captain and icon of Paris Saint-Germain, Marquinhos could decide to end his long French adventure at the end of the season. The 31-year-old Brazilian center-back, moreover, is no longer considered unsellable by the club, which last summer secured Ukrainian Illya Zabarnyj for the role. According to “L’Equipe,” Marquinhos—currently sidelined with a muscle injury and having made just three appearances this season—could continue his career in Saudi Arabia.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A Malta Air flight from Pisa to Glasgow narrowly avoided disaster after coming within six minutes of running out of fuel mid-air during Storm Amy. The Ryanair-operated flight, bound for Glasgow Prestwick Airport on 3 October, was battered by winds reaching 100mph, making multiple failed landing attempts. After unsuccessful approaches at both Prestwick and Edinburgh, the crew declared an emergency with a 7700 squawk code and diverted to Manchester.

The aircraft finally landed safely almost two hours after its first arrival attempt in Scotland — but with only 220kg of fuel remaining, enough for barely five or six minutes of flying time, according to The Daily Mail. Ryanair has reported the incident to UK aviation authorities, who have launched an investigation. Malta Air, once partially owned by the Maltese government, was fully divested last year when the state sold its remaining rights to the airline name for €25,000 under the terms of its original agreement.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – After yesterday’s opening-goal victory against Azerbaijan, Kylian Mbappé left the France training camp last night. The Real Madrid striker suffered an ankle injury and was substituted in the 83rd minute (former Udinese player Thauvin came on, also scoring in the 3-0 goal, after AC Milan’s Rabiot had scored the second goal).

However, according to AS, his condition is not considered particularly worrying by Real Madrid, who are obviously awaiting the tests the player will undergo, as his ankle was already sore after last Saturday’s match against Villarreal. “I want to play. The French national team is the most important thing. The coach knows I want to play and there are no particular concerns,” he said before yesterday’s match against the Azerbaijanis. Last night, the French national team’s medical staff, after initial assessments, in agreement with Deschamps, decided to allow Mbappé to return to Madrid. Therefore, the French captain will not be playing in Iceland.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg have agreed that both sides of Parliament must work together to address Malta’s worsening traffic problem through the creation of a new mass transport system.

The consensus was reached during a meeting held at the Nationalist Party headquarters — their second encounter following last month’s talks at the Labour Party headquarters. Borg opened the meeting by urging the need for unity on national issues that go beyond party politics. He called on the prime minister to cooperate with the Opposition to design an effective transport plan to ease congestion across the islands.

Abela echoed the call for collaboration, saying agreement must first be reached on whether Malta needs a mass transport system and, if so, what form it should take. He described the project as potentially Malta’s largest-ever infrastructure investment and invited the Opposition to be part of its development. Abela had previously spoken of a possible metro system, with updated plans for mass transport expected by the end of the year. Earlier proposals for a €6.2 billion underground metro with 25 stations were unveiled before the last general election but later shelved and omitted from national budgets.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Osama Hamad, the prime minister of the Libyan government appointed by the House of Representatives in the East, outlined in an interview with Italpress the reconstruction plans underway in areas under the control of the Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar. He also issued an appeal to Italy and European countries for genuine cooperation on the migration issue. Hamad emphasised that after years of stagnation following the fall of the 2011 regime, reconstruction has resumed thanks to the joint efforts of the government and the Army command. “We started from Benghazi, with new bridges, buildings, and the Tika airport, which is 60% completed. The first phase of the port has been finished, and we are building a large stadium. Derna, two years after the tragedy, has been reborn as a modern city with new infrastructure and housing,” he declared.

According to Hamad, the reconstruction process also extends to the south of the country, in cities such as Ajdabiya, Brega, Sirte, and Murzuq — “all areas that are now safe.” On the issue of migration flows, Hamad explained that the army and the Ministry of the Interior have established reception centres in the eastern region, where migrants receive care and assistance before being repatriated. “We have not seen any cooperation from European governments, who do not recognise us and instead support Tripoli. With real cooperation, we could close the routes across the Libyan desert and stop departures,” he said. The eastern prime minister then accused the United Nations and Western powers of having “contributed to Libya’s division” by refusing to recognise his government: “UNSMIL interfered in appointments and prevented legitimate political representation, favouring the fragmentation of the country.”

Hamad estimated that 80% of Libyan territory is now under the control of the General Command led by Haftar, including the south and almost all of the east. Regarding Italian concerns over Russian influence in Cyrenaica, he replied: “Libya is a sovereign state and must be free to cooperate with whoever it chooses — be it Russia, the United States, or Italy. Every partnership must be viewed in the interest of the Libyan people.” Finally, he addressed a direct message to the Italian people: “We have historic and sincere ties with Italy. The Libyan people have great affection for Italians. But we ask the government in Rome to engage in official dialogue with us if it truly intends to solve the issue of illegal immigration. Continuing to deal only with an outgoing government in Tripoli will not bring results.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Bad news for both Spain and Barcelona. On the eve of the World Cup qualifier against Georgia in Elche, Dani Olmo suffered an injury during training. Medical tests revealed a muscle strain in his calf.

The Spanish Football Federation announced that Olmo will return to Barcelona tomorrow to begin his recovery. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is reportedly considering a replacement, with Ansu Fati among the names being evaluated by Spanish media.

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TRENTO (ITALPRESS) – “I spent five years in the youth sector and also worked as Liedholm’s assistant — that experience helped me understand many aspects of this profession.” These were the words of Fabio Capello, former coach of Milan, Juventus, and Real Madrid, speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento.

“You have to know how to highlight players’ strengths and manage their weaknesses,” Capello explained. “Inside the locker room, psychology is key — you need to understand the importance of the leaders you have. A leader doesn’t necessarily have to be the best player, but someone with charisma. Then there’s the leader who drives the team on the pitch. But there are also negative leaders, and they’re the most dangerous — usually the ones who play less and make everyone’s work harder during the week.”

Capello also recalled a famous episode from his time in Madrid: “At Real Madrid, I sent Ronaldo away. He loved partying, weighed 94 kilos, and refused to lose weight — even though he’s the greatest player I’ve ever coached.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Activists in Malta are calling on the government to block the passage of a Danish cargo ship reportedly carrying military supplies to Israel. The Marianne Danica, sailing under a Danish flag, is expected to dock in Malta on Saturday while en route from Chennai, India to Haifa.

According to reports, the vessel is transporting 18 containers of 155mm shells destined for Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems. Activists argue that allowing it to refuel in Malta would breach the country’s obligations under international law and its constitutional neutrality.

A protest is planned for Friday evening in Valletta, with organisers urging authorities to deny the ship entry. “This cargo risks fueling Israel’s atrocity crimes against the Palestinian people,” the group said, calling on Malta to prevent the transfer of any military materials to Israel. Campaigners say Malta must now “act on principle” and refuse to facilitate the vessel’s passage.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – “The worst situation I’ve ever had to face.” This is how Anthony Taylor described the aftermath of the Roma-Sevilla match, the 2023 Europa League final won on penalties by the Spanish side amid protests from the Giallorossi fans, especially Jose Mourinho, over the English referee’s handling. The then-Roma manager called Taylor a “disgrace,” then confronted him in the stadium parking lot.

There was also an unpleasant incident at the airport, with some Roma fans insulting and attempting to assault the referee in front of his family. “It was the worst situation I’ve ever had to deal with in terms of abuse,” he said in an interview with the BBC. “Not only because I was traveling with my family, but also because it highlights the impact that people’s behavior can have on others. Even in a match like that, where there were actually no serious errors, they tried to shift the focus onto someone to blame. I felt disappointment, frustration, and anger.”

“I don’t think everything that happened is acceptable, and I’m sure those people who behaved that way would never want to suffer that in front of their children. My family hasn’t come to see one of my games since,” Taylor added, concluding: “Yes, honestly, I think Mourinho’s behavior influenced the fans’ behavior.”

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