AVELLINO (ITALPRESS) – James Rodriguez is close to a new adventure. The Colombian playmaker, currently a free agent after his MLS stint with Montreal Impact, is reportedly in talks with Avellino, a Serie B club coached by Alessandro Nesta, according to ‘Marca’.

The parties are working on finalizing the financial details, but the distance between them now appears to be short. Direct contact between Nesta and the player will also be crucial, with the coach reportedly having the opportunity to meet James personally.

The Colombian’s arrival would represent a highly experienced and high-quality addition to Avellino, currently fifth in the league. After evaluating various options in recent months, James may have found the right project to start over.

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – Greece is strengthening its support for Morocco’s proposed Sahara autonomy plan, believing it represents a “serious and credible contribution” to the political process conducted under the auspices of the United Nations and that it “could constitute the most feasible solution” for reaching a definitive resolution to the regional dispute. This was stated by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis, following a meeting in Athens with Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, who is on a working visit to Greece. According to a statement published on the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website, Gerapetritis emphasized that, in line with the European Union’s common position, Athens “fully supports the efforts” of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General, Staffan de Mistura, to conduct negotiations on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy proposal, with the aim of reaching a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable solution.

The Greek diplomat also recalled that Greece, a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 biennium, welcomes the adoption of Resolution 2797, which places Morocco’s autonomy proposal at the basis of negotiations for a final political solution. “We believe that the autonomy proposal constitutes a serious and credible contribution to the ongoing UN process and could represent the most viable solution,” Gerapetritis stated. Athens’s position thus consolidates the growing European convergence around a negotiation process based on the Moroccan autonomy initiative and fits into the new framework outlined by Security Council Resolution 2797. The Greek minister also highlighted Morocco’s role as a “pillar of stability” in the region and its active contribution to the development of the African continent. During the meeting, Bourita and Gerapetritis also addressed the strengthening of bilateral relations, with particular attention to economic and trade cooperation, infrastructure, green energy, water management, ports, maritime transport, and the agri-food sector. Athens also considers Morocco an important gateway to sub-Saharan African markets and is looking to the opportunities offered by major infrastructure projects related to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the Kingdom will host.

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FLORENCE (ITALPRESS) – Fiorentina is retracing its steps and bringing in Paolo Vanoli to take the helm. After announcing on Sunday evening the dismissal of Fabio Grosso—following just three matchdays, with the Viola still on zero points after losses to Roma (0–4), Frosinone (0–3), and Torino (1–2)—the club decided to recall the 54-year-old coach from Varese.

He had previously stepped in for Pioli last season, successfully saving a team that had scraped together only four points from its first ten games. Although that achievement wasn’t enough to secure his position at the time, he now has a new opportunity; he knows the environment well—having worn the Viola jersey as a player from 2000 to 2002 and won a Coppa Italia—and brings extensive coaching experience. After starting in Serie D and working within the national federation system (serving as Ventura’s assistant and later as Under-19 head coach, where he won silver at the European Championship), he was part of Antonio Conte’s staff at both Chelsea and Inter. He has also managed Spartak Moscow (winning a Russian Cup), Venezia (leading them to Serie A in his second season), and Torino (finishing eleventh) prior to the call from Fiorentina last November.

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LILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “The Champions League represents the start of a new phase in this role for me, with different responsibilities, but it’s not something completely new. I try to put the experience I’ve gained over the years as assistant coach at the club’s disposal. Now I hope to write my own story in this competition, under my own name.” Davide Ancelotti is ready to debut in a new role in Europe’s premier club competition.

After experiencing the Champions League alongside his father Carlo, he is now at the helm of Lille, which will make its league debut tomorrow against Betis. “We’re here because the club did a great job last year. The team deserves to be in this Champions League and wants to prove it. We’ll fight, and the goal will be to be extremely competitive until the end, without knowing the final result.”

Tomorrow’s matchup will be a generational one: on one side, Ancelotti, at 37, and on the other, Manuel Pellegrini, at 72. “He’s had an incredible career and achieved a lot of success. Those of us who are just starting out, like me, have a lot of admiration for him. I don’t know if I’ll ever live to be his age. I tell myself it’s impossible. But when I see my father, who doesn’t stop either, maybe I’ll change my mind too.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Matthew Caruana Galizia has called for a retrial of Yorgen Fenech following his acquittal in the case concerning the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

In a Facebook statement following the verdict, Caruana Galizia said Fenech had “got away with murder” and insisted that the case must be heard again.

“I expect no less than a retrial,” he wrote. He also urged police and prosecutors not to be distracted by what he described as false leads allegedly introduced by people seeking to misdirect the investigation.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “We’re very happy to be playing in the Champions League again. The Bernabeu is also an added motivation for us. It will be a tough match against Inter, but it’s the Champions League, and it’s always a huge pleasure to play in it.” This was Kylian Mbappé’s statement at a press conference on the eve of the first Champions League match between “his” Real Madrid and Inter.

“Vinicius and I have the same goals: to win titles. We’re trying to work hard and improve. Mourinho has a ‘long-term vision’ and is always working to achieve the best possible version of our starting eleven. PSG’s two Champions League victories since my departure? Those are things I can’t change. I’m staying calm. Sometimes people write a lot of things just to sell more. Talking about me sells a lot,” the French striker continued.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A Maltese man reportedly set himself on fire Sunday evening in Marsalforn, on the island of Gozo, after an argument with an Italian woman, who was also injured in the incident.

According to Maltese press reports, the man poured a flammable liquid on himself before setting the fire. The flames also affected the woman, who reportedly suffered burns.

Police officers and medical personnel responded to the scene and provided assistance to the two injured people.

According to sources cited by the Maltese press, both men suffered extensive burns. Their conditions are currently unknown.

The Maltese man is already known to the police.

Investigations are ongoing to reconstruct the exact circumstances of the incident and clarify all the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) — Italy played a leading role today in Benghazi, where the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the international fair dedicated to the reconstruction of the city.

The Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce brought together more than 40 leading Italian companies, professionals and organizations, making it the largest delegation among all the foreign delegations attending.

The event, promoted by Belqasim Haftar, director of the Libyan Fund for Development and Reconstruction, drew strong participation from businesses and the public, with hundreds of exhibitors from around the world.

Particular attention was devoted to the reconstruction of Benghazi’s historic city center, which was designed and built by Italians in the last century and later destroyed during recent armed conflicts.

Nicola Colicchi, president of the Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce, and director Francesco Muraca coordinated the Italian participation. The event marks Benghazi’s entry onto the international stage of economic and trade relations and represents an important opportunity to renew the bonds of friendship, cooperation and partnership between Italy and Libya.

Organizers described the event as a historic opportunity for the city’s rebirth.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A Libyan Coast Guard patrol rescued 43 irregular migrants of various African nationalities, including 16 women and 5 children, from a dinghy in distress off the coast of Tripoli, following a report from the Joint Operations Room.

According to a statement on Facebook by the Libyan General Administration for Coastal Security, the operation was conducted at dawn on September 6, and the migrants were rescued and brought to safety. The required legal and humanitarian procedures have been initiated.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) — UEFA is standing alongside the victims of the floods in Nepal. European football’s governing body has ordered a minute of silence to be observed before all Champions League matches this week.

At the same time, a banner will be displayed as a sign of solidarity and support. The banner will carry the message: “Nepal, you are not alone.”

“The entire European football family will come together before this week’s matches to express our deepest condolences and our support to the people of Nepal. We wish them strength and resilience as they continue to recover from this tragedy and its consequences,” UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said.

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