VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta urgently needs to address the length of court proceedings and inefficiencies in the justice system, the European Commission warned in its 2025 Rule of Law Report.

The report criticized a new law that makes it more difficult for citizens to request judicial investigations into alleged crimes, including corruption. It cited stricter evidence requirements, potential legal fees, and a two-year deadline for the transfer of evidence. The Commission noted that these changes have drawn strong criticism, as they weaken a key tool for public accountability.

The EU executive has also condemned Malta’s investor citizenship program. In April, the European Court of Justice ruled that the “golden passport” program violated EU law by commercializing EU citizenship.

Despite increased staffing and new tools available to prosecutors, Malta has yet to secure a significant number of convictions for high-level corruption cases. The Permanent Commission against Corruption has not yet referred any cases to the Attorney General and has not received any new complaints in the past two years.

The report highlighted limited progress regarding press freedom and persistent delays in civil, criminal, and administrative proceedings. The Maltese judiciary remains under-resourced and understaffed compared to other EU countries.

The Ministry of Justice welcomed the report, citing reforms and growing trust in the judiciary. But Nationalist MEP David Casa argued that the government should not be overjoyed, highlighting the lack of measures against corruption and press freedom.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – One year suspended sentence. Carlo Ancelotti was not sentenced to prison, but, according to Spanish press reports, he was convicted by the Madrid Provincial Court in the trial where he was accused of tax fraud related to 2014. He was acquitted, however, for the same crime, but related to 2015. The Brazil national team coach and former Real Madrid manager was also fined €386,361.

The prosecutor had requested a sentence of four years and nine months in prison for alleged fraud that, according to calculations, amounted to just over €1 million between 2014 (€386,361) and 2015 (€675,718), during his first stint in Spain. According to the prosecution, Ancelotti allegedly omitted from his tax returns the income from the exploitation of image rights sold to other entities. On April 2nd, the Italian coach defended himself with these words: “When Real Madrid proposed selling me their image rights, I contacted my English consultant and then I didn’t worry about it anymore because everything seemed correct to me,” Ancelotti explained.

“I didn’t think there was any fraud, although now that I’m here, I believe things weren’t entirely correct. I’ve never given importance to image rights; it’s the players who sell shirts. I was only interested in receiving the six million net over three years, and I never realized anything was wrong, nor did I receive any communication about an ongoing investigation,” Ancelotti said last April.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Galatasaray and Victor Osimhen are getting closer. At least that’s the belief of the Turkish club’s vice president, Metin Öztürk, who addressed the issue at the end of the local Football Federation’s meeting. “We have made the necessary offer to Napoli for Victor Osimhen. The matter will be resolved within 48 hours,” he said, as reported by the Turkish press.

There is great optimism among the Istanbul club’s leaders about closing the deal with Napoli and converting the loan for the player this season into a permanent purchase. Napoli still need to be convinced, but Öztürk calls it a “necessary offer,” meaning a proposal that should satisfy the demands of President De Laurentiis’ club, adding that the Nigerian striker “wants Galatasaray.”

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LYON (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Lyon remains in Ligue 1. According to L’Equipe, the appeals committee of the French Football Federation’s DNCG has overturned the first-instance decision, thus revoking OL’s relegation to Ligue 2.

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MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – For once, Jamal Musiala prefers to defend rather than go after a player. He does so on social media, posting a video in which, while never mentioning his name, he protects Gianluigi Donnarumma from accusations from those, such as Manuel Neuer, who have decided to shift blame for a collision on the PSG goalkeeper.

The Bayern and German national team player suffered a fractured left fibula and ligament damage, requiring surgery and a recovery period of approximately four to five months. In a video posted on social media, Musiala thanks fans for their “love and support. It’s inspiring to see how the football world can come together in times like this; I appreciate it enormously.” After reassuring everyone about the outcome of the operation and his condition, Musiala defended Donnarumma: “There’s no one to blame for the accident; these kinds of situations can happen. Now I’ll try to recover as best I can and turn everything into positive energy.”

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NEW YORK (USA) (ITALPRESS) – “Playing against Real Madrid is a special match, without a doubt. We’re happy to play this type of match because it means we’ve done our job well. A semifinal is very motivating. We’re ready to go out and reach another final.”

This was stated by PSG coach Luis Enrique ahead of the semifinal of the Club World Cup tonight (9 p.m.) at the MetLife Stadium in New York. Facing them is Real Madrid, led by former great Kylian Mbappé: “It’s the past, it’s behind us now, and I have nothing to add,” he curtly replied to those who asked him about his relationship with the 1998-born champion.

According to Luis Enrique, it’s “very difficult to analyze Real Madrid because Xabi Alonso has just arrived. We know his players are very strong individually, but this is just the beginning of his adventure in Madrid. I think he has everything he needs to be successful. I don’t know who the favorite is, but I’m sure it will be a great match.”

There was also time for a comment on the criticism leveled by Neuer and the German press at Donnarumma over the serious injury Musiala suffered after coming off the ball against the Italian goalkeeper in the quarterfinal match against Bayern: “Injuries in football have always happened and are part of a player’s professional life, but there were no bad intentions. Gigio is fine, even if he’s shaken. We wish Musiala a speedy recovery.”

PSG will not change its nature against Real Madrid: “It’s our philosophy that allowed us to win the Champions League, so we won’t change it. It’s clear that you have to adapt to the opponent, but above all, you have to take into account what you want to do on the pitch,” Luis Enrique assured.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Davide Ancelotti is the new coach of Botafogo. The Brazilian club announced it through a press release specifying that the son of the Brazilian coach, Carlo Ancelotti, signed a contract this morning until the end of the 2026 season.

Ancelotti arrived in Brazil this morning at Galeão airport and will soon be presented to the team. Two assistants will arrive with the coach: the Spaniard Luis Tevenet and the British Andrew Mangan. In addition to them, the Italian athletic trainer Luca Guerra will also join the team. Assistant to Carlo Ancelotti in the Brazilian national team, Davide has also worked for Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, PSG, Napoli and Everton. The date of the presentation press conference will be announced later.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has signalled a cautious and methodical approach to Malta’s proposed euthanasia legislation, stressing that the government is reviewing some 15,000 public submissions and will not rush into tabling a bill.

Speaking to journalists, Abela said the extensive public response demands careful consideration. “It will take time – not weeks, but months,” he stated, suggesting the final legislation may differ significantly from the original proposal.

“The worst thing one can do in such delicate matters, which impact individuals at their most vulnerable, is to rush,” Abela said, hinting at the possibility of further public consultation before any draft bill reaches Parliament.

While refusing to commit to a timeline, the Prime Minister said the government remains committed to crafting legislation that is “acceptable to the majority” and reflects the country’s values.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A new “Sport Visa” was officially launched by Minister for Home Affairs and National Security Byron Camilleri, allowing non-EU athletes to travel to Malta for club trials under a regulated system.

The visa, valid for up to 100 days and non-renewable, is part of broader migration reforms aimed at creating a fair and transparent entry process. It is intended for sportspersons invited by Maltese clubs for trial periods, and does not permit other employment during the stay.

Minister Camilleri said the new system enhances visibility and control over arrivals, ensuring the reasons for entry are legitimate. “Good governance requires clear and structured processes,” he said, noting the measure supports both migration management and the sports sector.

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NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – The Saudi millions would make everyone waver, but Lionel Messi seems intent on rejecting the mega offers, also to better prepare for the 2026 World Cup with the Inter Miami jersey. For its part, the Major League Soccer club can’t wait to sign the contract renewal and, according to The Athletic, this is the most accredited hypothesis.

Therefore, if there are no surprises, Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, star of Al-Nassr, will not face each other again. The captain of the world champion Argentina is dreaming of Al-Ahli, but the player’s willingness to renew his contract with Inter Miami is also supported by his family who would prefer to continue living in the States.

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