ROME (ITALPRESS) – After breaking his silence around midnight with a lengthy post on his Instagram profile, Andrea Pirlo published an Instagram Story this morning. In it, he added an important clarification to his previous statement, writing: “I learned last night that I am no longer the candidate to become head coach of the Italian national team.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Yan Diomande will not be joining Paris Saint-Germain. The French champions confirmed that they have officially withdrawn from the race to sign the 19-year-old Ivorian winger, who is under contract with RB Leipzig.

“PSG have officially withdrawn their interest in Yan Diomande. The proposed transfer fee and the player’s salary demands are completely disproportionate. PSG will not depart from its principles of sound financial management and squad balance,” the club said in a statement.

The Bundesliga’s Best Young Player from last season now appears increasingly likely to complete a move to Real Madrid.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – One week after the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappé published an open letter to the French people. The France captain expressed his gratitude to the nation’s supporters.

“You never let us down, not even in the most difficult moments, even when we deserved it the least. This story was written by millions of hands, not just the eleven players on the pitch, all with the same passion,” Mbappé wrote.

“It has been an incredible journey. The semifinal defeat hurts, and it will continue to hurt for a while. I accept the Golden Boot with pride, but it would have been much better to come home with the World Cup trophy. This French team is made up of proud players who always give everything,” the France captain concluded.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Bruno Guimarães has reportedly informed Newcastle United of his desire to leave the club and join Arsenal. For now, however, manager Eddie Howe is not confirming the reports. Instead, he is expecting the Brazilian midfielder, who recently featured in the FIFA Club World Cup, to rejoin the squad during the club’s training camp.

“He is our captain and an incredible player. Of course, we’d all like him to stay. He’s due back on the 31st, and at the moment there’s nothing preventing his return,” Howe said, as quoted by the BBC, following Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Gateshead in a pre-season friendly.

The situation has been compared to that of Alexander Isak, who was sold to Liverpool last summer, but Howe rejected the comparison.

“I don’t think it’s fair to compare the two situations. Each case has to be judged on its own merits,” the Newcastle boss said.

Guimarães’ future remains uncertain.

“I don’t know what will happen. It’s up to others to speculate. Those are discussions I’m not involved in,” Howe concluded.

According to the BBC, Arsenal are preparing a £70 million bid to secure the Brazilian midfielder.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield said he is open to introducing stricter vetting procedures for firearm owners following the shooting of two police officers in St Julian’s, insisting that “the time of cowboys is over.”

Speaking at a seminar marking 20 years since the Arms Act and Arms Licensing Regulations came into force, Bedingfield said Friday’s incident highlighted the need to focus on the suitability of gun owners rather than the type of firearm.

He said the shooting, which left Sgt Johan Vella critically injured and PC Omar Sharif with minor injuries, had exposed weaknesses in the current vetting process.

Bedingfield said he would discuss proposals submitted by the Association of Maltese Arms Collectors and Shooters (AMACS) aimed at strengthening background checks for firearm applicants.

Describing the shooting as “unacceptable”, the minister said no one should feel superior because they own a gun, stressing that firearm ownership carries serious responsibilities and requires maturity, discipline and continuous training.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – According to L’Équipe, Bradley Barcola has decided not to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, which is currently due to expire in 2028.

After several months of consideration, the 23-year-old forward has reportedly chosen to end negotiations for purely sporting reasons rather than financial ones, despite the significant salary increase offered by the French champions.

His decision could pave the way for a summer departure.

According to L’Équipe, four top European clubs—Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Chelsea—have all expressed interest in the winger, who scored 13 goals in 49 appearances last season.

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MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca reiterated that the club wants to keep Rodri. However, with the Spanish midfielder’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, he has inevitably become a highly attractive target for several top European clubs.

Real Madrid are not the only side interested in the reigning FIFA Club World Cup MVP. According to RMC Sport, Paris Saint-Germain have also contacted Manchester City to explore the possibility of a deal. Meanwhile, Barcelona are reported to have held initial talks with the player’s representatives after Hansi Flick lost Frenkie de Jong to an injury expected to keep the Dutch midfielder sidelined for the next five to six months.

Despite the growing interest, Manchester City appear determined to stand firm, even if it means risking losing Rodri on a free transfer next summer.

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LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) (ITALPRESS) – Arsenal are looking to strengthen their attack. The Gunners have already been linked with Julián Álvarez, but according to The Athletic, the North London club are also considering a move for Vinícius Júnior.

The 26-year-old Brazilian forward is entering the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, and negotiations over an extension have so far failed to produce an agreement.

Los Blancos are understandably unwilling to lose one of their star players on a free transfer. They are also keen to avoid paying the loyalty bonus Vinícius is entitled to for the upcoming season if he were to leave for nothing just a few months later.

For that reason, if no progress is made in contract talks, an immediate departure cannot be ruled out. Should that happen, Arsenal could step up their interest.

Since joining Real Madrid from Flamengo in 2018, Vinícius has made 375 appearances for the Spanish giants, scoring 128 goals—including 22 last season—and providing 100 assists.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Darwin Núñez could soon have the opportunity to revive his career in Turkey. The Uruguayan striker, coming off a difficult season with Al Hilal, has emerged as a target for Beşiktaş, who are reportedly working on a deal to bring him to Istanbul on loan until the end of the season.

According to several reports in the Turkish media, negotiations are already at an advanced stage. A number of clubs had shown interest in the 1999-born forward in recent weeks, but Beşiktaş now appear to have moved into pole position.

Al Hilal, however, have no intention of significantly devaluing their investment. The Saudi club paid around €55 million to sign Núñez and are keen to find a solution that will help restore the player’s value without incurring a substantial financial loss.

As for Beşiktaş, the club had also recently been linked with a potential move for Dušan Vlahović.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Cape Verdean Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, is returning to Colo-Colo. The 40-year-old goalkeeper, thanks to his many crucial saves at the World Cup, will continue his career in Chile after his contract with Portuguese second division club Chaves expired, and after being linked with numerous clubs around the world, including Leo Messi’s Inter Miami.

After a series of rumors, his agent confirmed contact with Colo-Colo, although it was Aníbal Mosa, president of the Chilean club, who finally confirmed the transfer. “The first thing is to confirm that Vozinha will be a Colo-Colo player,” Mosa said before the start of the Chilean league match against Deportes Limache.

“We have an agreement; the final details are being finalized, but we already have confirmation from his representatives and his agent. We reached an agreement based on a proposal we presented,” the manager confirmed regarding the Cape Verdean goalkeeper’s situation. Vozinha also became a social media star during the World Cup, reaching a record 29.5 million followers.

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