LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – A Bola has no doubts: Benfica and José Mourinho have reached an agreement, and the Portuguese coach himself hinted yesterday that there would be no surprises: “What coach would say no to Benfica?” he remarked.

In a statement released in compliance with Portuguese law, Benfica confirmed “ongoing negotiations for the appointment of coach José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix, which are expected to be concluded shortly.”

According to A Bola, the “Special One” will already take charge of the afternoon training session, even though the final details of the contract signing and the presentation of the former Inter and Roma coach have yet to be defined. Mourinho, who recently parted ways with Fenerbahçe, will replace the dismissed Bruno Lage.

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NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Together again, and for several more years. Inter Miami and their captain and star, Lionel Messi, are on the verge of signing a contract extension. According to ESPN, only a few details remain to be finalized, but the announcement is expected soon. The story began on July 15, 2023, with a two-and-a-half-year deal set to expire at the end of 2025. Now, the World Cup-winning Argentina captain is ready to continue his adventure in Florida.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – The 38th edition of the Italian Super Cup will take place in Riyadh and, as last year, will follow the four-team format, featuring two single-elimination semifinals (December 18 and 19, 2025) and the Final on December 22, 2025.

The clubs competing in the EA SPORTS FC Supercup will be: the 2024/2025 Serie A champions (Napoli), the winners of the 2024/2025 Coppa Italia Frecciarossa (Bologna), the Serie A runners-up (Inter), and the Coppa Italia finalists (Milan).

The first semifinal will be Napoli vs Milan (Thursday, December 18, 2025), followed by Bologna vs Inter (Friday, December 19, 2025). The winners will meet in the final on Monday, December 22, 2025.

All matches will be broadcast live on Mediaset in Italy and will also be available in 180 territories worldwide, where audiovisual rights have already been sold.

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PALERMO (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Redefining the way lawyers collaborate, engage in dialogue, and shape the law on a global scale: this is the mission of International Lawyers Worldwide (ILW), the new international network of lawyers that is preparing for its first major event on November 21, 2025, in Palermo.

Born out of the experience of Palmigiano e Associati, a law firm with over seventy years of practice in civil, commercial, and international law, ILW presents itself as an inclusive and multipolar platform designed to connect legal professionals across the world and build a truly global legal ecosystem. In a world marked by profound geopolitical, economic, and technological changes, ILW addresses the need to move beyond a still overly Eurocentric model of cooperation, promoting a more diverse and genuinely global approach.

At the heart of this vision are India and China—no longer merely “emerging markets,” but key players in the new global legal and economic order. With their ancient traditions and rapidly evolving systems, they are today indispensable counterparts. The choice of Palermo as the inaugural venue symbolically reinforces this opening toward Asia, in continuity with the long-standing ties between Sicily and China, highlighted by the recent visit of the Chinese President to the city. The network is focused on the world’s fastest-growing markets. Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines, where new generations of professionals are driving the expansion of cross-border commercial law; Africa: Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, with legal institutions leading sustainable development and regional integration; Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, currently at the center of structural reforms with a strong international outlook; Middle East: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, which have become global hubs for international arbitration, finance, and commercial law.

ILW will provide lawyers with tools and tangible opportunities, including: cross-border collaborations for handling international cases; specialized practice groups on international trade, dispute resolution, ESG, digital assets, intellectual property, and real estate; advanced training and mentoring programs for young lawyers; global networking to foster the creation of strategic partnerships. Law firms from more than 15 countries, including India, Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Austria, and Poland, have already confirmed their participation in the Palermo inaugural assembly.

“It is time to move beyond a legal cooperation model that remains too Western-oriented,” says Alessandro Palmigiano, Managing Partner of Palmigiano e Associati and founder of ILW. “Our goal is to provide a platform where lawyers from across the world—particularly from India, China, and other high-potential markets—can play a central role as equal partners. The future of law is global, inclusive, and interconnected”.

Palermo, the Mediterranean Capital of Legal Thought The choice of Palermo is no coincidence. A cosmopolitan city and a natural crossroads between Europe, Africa, and Asia—with a strategic location and a unique cultural heritage—Palermo is positioning itself as the Mediterranean capital of legal thought, a center for advanced training and international dialogue among legal professionals. November 21, 2025 will thus mark the beginning of a new collective journey: a call to all lawyers who want to help redefine the future of the legal profession.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – “Of course I want to meet De Bruyne, but after the match. I’m not surprised by his expertise in Italy because he’s someone who adapts quickly. He doesn’t need time to perform well. He’s unique because he provides talent, vision, pace. McTominay? He too has been put in the conditions to do extraordinary things in the Azzurri shirt. Conte is a top-notch manager who has left his mark everywhere. It doesn’t surprise me.” Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said this in the press conference to introduce tomorrow’s Champions League home game against Napoli. “Are we favorites for the Champions League? I don’t think that’s the case this year. We just want to have fun and enjoy this journey. There are many difficulties. We’re only focusing on tomorrow’s match. There are many games to play, but if we start badly, it’s not the best thing. Last year it went badly against Inter, let’s hope it goes better,” added Guardiola.

“Over the last decade, we’ve always had incredible goalkeepers. Gigio Donnarumma is coming to stay here for many years. He’s obviously a top-class player,” said Guardiola. “Haaland came here to win a lot, and he’s helped us a lot to do that. He did well last season, but now he’s more mature, even though he’s still very young.”

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – A difficult victory against Marseille, with Mbappé scoring a brace from the spot amid protests from De Zerbi over the second penalty, also complicates Xabi Alonso’s plans. Real Madrid announced that former Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a muscle tear to the biceps femoris in his left leg.

The medical report did not mention a recovery time, but according to Spanish press, the English winger will be out for 6-8 weeks.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta announced it has reached a preliminary agreement with Greece’s CrediaBank for the acquisition of the majority of its shares. The deal, disclosed in a statement to the Malta Stock Exchange, is valued at around €200 million. Under the terms, CrediaBank would purchase HSBC shares at just over €0.793 each, while offering minority shareholders €1.44 per share.

Should the transaction proceed, CrediaBank, holding over 70% of shares, will be required to extend an offer for the remaining stake. The Greek bank has pledged to retain HSBC Malta’s management team, maintain employee conditions for at least two years, and keep the bank listed on the Malta Stock Exchange.

Completion of the acquisition remains subject to regulatory approvals from the European Central Bank, the Malta Financial Services Authority and the Bank of Greece. If approved, the transition is expected by the end of 2026. CrediaBank, Greece’s fifth-largest bank, operates 65 branches and serves 300,000 clients. In 2023, it acquired HSBC Greece through Pancreta Bank. HSBC stressed that the process aims to safeguard the interests of shareholders, clients and employees, and said further updates will be communicated in line with market regulations.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Delta Air Lines has announced that Malta will become its newest Mediterranean destination, with direct flights from New York commencing on 7 June 2026. The service represents the first scheduled transatlantic route to Malta operated by a United States carrier. T

he decision follows Delta’s “Route Race,” a vote involving nearly 150,000 employees and SkyMiles members. While loyalty programme members favoured Sardinia, employees voted overwhelmingly for Malta, leading the airline to include both destinations in its network. Flights will operate three times a week from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Malta International Airport using Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. Four cabin classes will be available, including the premium Delta One® suite.

The seasonal service is scheduled to run from June to October. In 2023, around 55,000 American tourists visited Malta, all requiring connecting flights through European hubs. Officials said the new route addresses a long-standing objective to improve direct access from North America. Allan Borg, chief executive of Malta International Airport, described the development as a “historic milestone” that aligns with the country’s tourism strategy.

Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Ian Borg stated that the route would “strengthen tourism potential in the North American market” and enhance cultural and economic cooperation. The Ministry for Tourism said the initiative forms part of a broader effort to attract higher value-added tourism. The Malta Tourism Authority will allocate additional funds to promote cultural, heritage, religious, military, art, and culinary tourism, re-directing budgets previously used for summer event sponsorships.

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ZAGREB (CROATIA) (ITALPRESS) – Dinamo Zagreb has officially appointed Zvonimir Boban as club president. The former AC Milan star, who also played for Bari, was the sole candidate for president, and his list received 99% of the vote. He replaces Velimir Zajec (former Dinamo player, coach, sporting director, and general manager), who will remain with the club as honorary president.

In addition to Boban, nine members of the Supervisory Board were also elected, which will be led by Frano Šušnjara, with Mislav Ante Omazic as deputy. “Congratulations to all the members of the assembly on their election. It’s been a long journey, we’ve completed it, and I’m proud of everyone; our club has the right people. This is a historic assembly for many reasons,” said Boban, who is increasingly attached to the Zagreb team.

The former Croatian international joined Dinamo’s youth team at the age of 15. He made his debut on December 12, 1985, scoring a goal in a friendly. His first competitive goal came on September 21, 1986, 17 days after his 18th birthday. He made 114 appearances and scored 43 goals until 1991, when he moved to Italy, first to Bari and then to AC Milan.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – Bruno Lage is no longer the manager of Benfica. After the home defeat in their Champions League debut against Qarabag (2-0 to 2-3), the Lisbon club has officially announced their separation from the Portuguese coach.

According to the newspaper “A Bola” website, president Manuel Rui Costa has already chosen his successor: José Mourinho, who led Benfica for a few months in 2000, then led Porto to greatness (2002-2004), and from there began a remarkable career, winning the “Treble” with Inter Milan and titles with Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Roma, among many others. Fresh from his separation from Fenerbahçe (the split with the Turkish club after their elimination in the Champions League play-offs against Benfica), the “special one” is ready to return to the helm of the “Eagles.” According to “A Bola,” discussions have not only been initiated, but are progressing rapidly, and an announcement could be made as early as today.

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