NICE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “Gasperini? I‘ve been following him for several years, since he was at Atalanta. I know what he’s achieved and built. I know the key principles of his game. His teams can play in different ways and are difficult to play against.” This was stated by Franck Haise, Nice coach, in a press conference on the eve of the Europa League match against Roma.

“I expect a very difficult match; we’re working hard to prepare for it. We’ve studied the opponent; we’ll also do so in the video room today,” he added. Kind words for Neil El Aynaoui, the Giallorossi player, acquired from Lens, a club managed by Haise himself until 2024. “He’s a complete player, athletic, and technically gifted, but he also has intelligence,” the coach said. “I wish him all the best and I’m sure his qualities will emerge, even on a personal level. He’s a hard worker and humble. I think he’s an excellent signing for Roma.”

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NEW YORK (USA) (ITALPRESS) – The seventh edition of the ECAM Council closed in New York with a strong message: Africa is not the continent of the future, but the continent of the present.

More than 20 countries from four continents took part in the gathering, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, to discuss development challenges and new opportunities for cooperation.

Kamel Ghribi, president of GKSD, vice president of Gruppo San Donato (GSD) SpA, and chairman of the European Corporate Council on Africa and the Middle East, praised the outcomes. “I am deeply satisfied to have contributed to a high-level dialogue on Africa’s development and its opportunities with Europe and Italy,” he said, thanking Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani for his participation.
Leaders and ministers highlighted Africa’s growing central role in global affairs, a reality Italy has recognised with the launch of the Mattei Plan.

“In a time marked by wars and global tensions, we are building bridges of cooperation and economic diplomacy, convinced they can contribute to peace and stability,” Ghribi added.

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NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Paraguay has officially recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and announced plans to open a consulate in the territory. The announcement was made Monday in New York by Paraguay’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rubén Darío Ramírez Lezcano.

“We support Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and are planning to open a Paraguayan consulate in this region in the near future,” Ramírez Lezcano told reporters after a meeting with Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, according to the Moroccan news agency MAP.

Ramírez Lezcano also confirmed that Paraguay’s President, Santiago Peña Palacios, will soon visit the Kingdom. The meeting between Bourita and his Paraguayan counterpart, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, also provided an opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues of common interest.

Furthermore, it is expected that in October, on the occasion of the new resolution on the Sahara, the Security Council member countries that support Morocco’s sovereignty or its autonomy plan, including three permanent members – the United States, France, and the United Kingdom – will propose to modify the mandate of the UN mission in the Sahara to assist the parties in negotiating an autonomy statute.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Europe risks undermining its own stability if it slashes welfare spending to fund higher defence budgets, Maltese Finance Minister Clyde Caruana cautioned while speaking at the 20th anniversary of the European think tank Bruegel.

Caruana said the EU faces “twin threats” of external aggression and internal unrest, warning that growing inequality and social divisions threaten to erode trust in the Union.

He acknowledged that rising defence spending is “necessary” amid geopolitical tensions but argued it must not come “at the cost of dismantling our social safety nets.” Otherwise, he said, Europe could “win battles abroad only to lose the peace at home.”

Caruana’s remarks come as the EU debates its next budget, with member states split over balancing military commitments with long-standing social and economic priorities. Germany recently opposed a European Commission plan to boost the EU budget, while France’s government collapsed over proposed austerity measures.

The minister urged European lawmakers to rethink fiscal rules to meet modern challenges such as climate transition, digital innovation and defence, stressing that “rules designed for yesterday’s problems cannot blindly be applied to today’s realities.”

On Malta, Caruana said fiscal consolidation after the Ukraine war has been gradual, proving that responsibility “does not mean austerity” but can support both economic growth and social progress.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has officially recognised the State of Palestine, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced at the United Nations in New York, describing the step as a “concrete move” towards a peaceful two-state solution in the Middle East. Speaking at a UN conference on the Two-State Solution, Abela said the decision was not an attack on Israel but a commitment to coexistence.

“Just because something is hard does not make it impossible,” he told world leaders. The Prime Minister condemned Hamas’s October 7 attacks as “despicable” and stressed the group must play no role in a future Palestinian state. He called for the immediate release of hostages, an end to Israeli assaults on civilians, a halt to settlement expansion, and unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza. Abela said recognition comes with responsibilities, urging the Palestinian Authority to embrace non-violence, hold free elections, remove hate speech from schools and consolidate governance. “One State, One Government, One Law, One Gun,” he declared.

The move places Malta alongside countries including Belgium, France, Luxembourg, New Zealand and San Marino, following similar recognition this week by the UK, Canada, Portugal and Australia. Opposition leader Alex Borg welcomed the decision, noting his party had long advocated for Palestinian statehood. “The two-state solution remains the only way forward to peace,” he wrote on social media.

Malta also paired its declaration with humanitarian aid, delivering 250 tonnes of flour to Gaza and providing medical support for wounded children. Abela framed the step as principled yet pragmatic, insisting a negotiated settlement is “the only solution” to secure Israel’s safety and Palestinian self-determination. “The depth of the current tragedy must be the spur for the world not to give up but to step up,” he said. The Prime Minister is attending the 80th UN General Assembly, where more than 190 leaders are meeting under the theme “Better United Together”.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Monchi is reportedly set to step down from his role as Aston Villa sporting director, a position he has held since June 16, 2023. The report comes from The Athletic, which claims that the 57-year-old Spanish executive has decided to bring an early end to his second overseas experience, following his two-year stint at Roma (2017–2019) before returning to Sevilla.

Monchi’s departure would come in the middle of Aston Villa’s crisis. Unai Emery’s side, already knocked out of the League Cup, sit second-from-bottom in the Premier League with just 3 points from 5 matches. For only the third time in their top-flight history, they have failed to win any of their opening five games, scoring just one goal.

His exit would follow a difficult transfer window, hampered by the club’s financial constraints. Villa spent only €30.5 million on signings: Guessand (€30m), Bizot (€0.5m), Lindelöf (free transfer), Elliott (loan) and Sancho (loan).

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Ousmane Dembélé, PSG forward, has won the 69th edition of the Ballon d’Or. The Frenchman, a key figure in Luis Enrique’s side that completed the treble last season (Ligue 1, French Cup and Champions League), finished ahead of Spain’s Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) and his teammate Vitinha. Just outside the podium were Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Raphinha (Barcelona).

The rest of the top ten: Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) and Nuno Mendes (PSG).

As for Serie A players: Scott McTominay (Napoli) placed 18th, Lautaro Martínez (Inter) 20th, and Denzel Dumfries 25th.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – After Tudor’s comments in Italy about Juventus’ schedule, now it’s Bernardo Silva’s turn in the Premier League to raise his voice over fixture disparity. Yesterday, Manchester City drew 1-1 away to Arsenal, taking the field just 66 hours after their Champions League match against Napoli, while the Gunners had faced Athletic Bilbao two days earlier, on Tuesday.

“It’s not fair to play a match like this in these conditions. It’s not right,” Silva complained. “The reality is we can’t go into one of the most important games of the season with such a disadvantage in terms of rest. I didn’t feel in perfect condition to play, and those who have never played at this level don’t know what it means to face a match in such circumstances. You have to be at your best.”

Even Guardiola admitted after the match that City were “incredibly tired.” Silva added: “I don’t think they’re trying to make us lose. It could happen to Arsenal or Liverpool in a few months too. But when you play Arsenal–City, or City–Liverpool, or Liverpool–Arsenal, there needs to be a bit of common sense and understanding of these situations.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Bad news from the infirmary at Barcelona. The conservative treatment he underwent for a torn meniscus in his right knee did not yield the desired results, and Gavi will undergo arthroscopic surgery tomorrow. According to the Spanish press, the recovery time is estimated at 5-6 weeks, in addition to the three expenses incurred to try to avoid surgery.

Flick is also losing Fermin Lopez, who suffered a tear to his left psoas muscle in yesterday’s match against Getafe and will be out for approximately three weeks.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Sadettin Saran is the new president of Fenerbahçe. The Turkish-American businessman won the club’s election, receiving 12,325 votes compared to 12,068 for outgoing president Ali Koc, the man who hired Jose Mourinho last summer only to fire him a few weeks ago after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League group stage. Koc had been in office since 2018.

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