BERLIN (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – La Liga is tempting Nico Schlotterbeck. The German defender doesn’t appear to be willing to renew his contract with Borussia Dortmund, which expires in 2027, and the yellow and blacks could put him on the market at the end of the season to avoid losing him for free.

According to “Sky Deutschland,” Schlotterbeck would like to continue his career in Spain, where both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested: the Blancos are looking for a replacement for Alaba, while the Blaugrana are backing his compatriot Flick his arrival. Between the two options, however, the player has reportedly given priority to Real. Bayern Munich is also in the background, which could lose Upamecano, but Borussia is not giving up and at the end of the season will present a renewal proposal that would make Schlotterbeck one of the highest-paid players in the squad.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – As sporting director Deco anticipated in recent days, Barcelona has secured Eric Garcia: the 24-year-old defender has said yes to a contract extension until 2031. All that’s missing is his signature, which will be signed next Thursday. A product of La Masia and brought back to Barça after his stint at Manchester City in 2021 (he was also loaned to Girona for the 2024-25 season), Garcia is Flick’s most used player, with 1,510 minutes in 20 games, thanks in part to his ability to play in multiple positions: central defender, right or left back, and midfielder in front of the defense.

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – Strengthening cooperation in the justice sector was the focus of talks held Friday in Rabat between Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi and his Italian counterpart Carlo Nordio. According to Moroccan website Map Express, during the meeting, the two sides reviewed several issues of common interest, while also assessing the status of judicial cooperation between the two countries and ways to further consolidate it, particularly through strengthening bilateral coordination channels.

In a statement to the press following the meeting, Minister Nordio emphasized the mutual trust that unites the Italian Republic and the Kingdom of Morocco, reaffirming Italy’s desire to continue building fruitful and constructive cooperation, particularly in the justice sector, according to Map Express.

This meeting, he stated, demonstrates the depth of friendship and solid cooperation between the two countries, recalling that Morocco and Italy share a common history, strong ties of friendship, and converging interests. For his part, Minister Ouahbi hailed the excellent quality of bilateral relations in various areas, noting that the two delegations discussed numerous joint issues with clarity and transparency. He also expressed hope for a further strengthening of this partnership in the coming months, especially considering Italy’s support for Morocco on numerous issues.

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THE HAGUE (NETHERLANDS) (ITALPRESS) – The Netherlands stated that “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most viable solution to definitively put an end to this regional dispute”. This position was expressed in the Joint Statement adopted by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Dutch Foreign Minister David Van Weel at the end of their meeting on Friday in The Hague.

The Joint Statement also clarified that the Netherlands welcomes the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 and expresses its full support for the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to facilitate and conduct negotiations based on the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative, with the aim of reaching a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable solution, as recommended by the relevant Security Council resolutions.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – An international police operation coordinated by Europol has dismantled a sophisticated criminal network running fake cryptocurrency investment platforms across Europe.

The operation followed years of investigation into a ring that lured thousands of victims with polished online advertisements promising high returns. Among them were four Maltese investors who collectively lost €493,750 after being deceived by impostor financial advisers.

Malta’s Blockchain Analysis Unit identified the cases, revealing that victims were instructed to use remote-access tools and hand over personal documents. The stolen funds were routed through banks, credit cards and cryptocurrency channels.

The fraudsters relied heavily on aggressive online marketing, including deepfake videos featuring fabricated endorsements from celebrities and politicians. Once users showed interest, they were targeted by call centres that used pressure tactics and fake profit statements to secure more payments.

In October, coordinated raids in Cyprus, Germany and Spain resulted in nine arrests. Authorities seized €800,000 in bank accounts, €415,000 in cryptocurrency, €300,000 in cash, digital devices and luxury watches.

A second phase in November targeted companies behind fraudulent advertising campaigns, with actions in Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany and Israel.

Investigators uncovered more than €700 million laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges, exploiting digital anonymity to hide illegal transactions.

Authorities from eight countries, including Malta, continue to track the network’s assets as the investigation widens.

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TURIN (ITALPRESS) – “The surgery went well. Thank you for all your kind messages and for the support. I love you all, see you soon.” With these words on Instagram, Dusan Vlahovic updated fans after undergoing surgery yesterday in London for the “repair of a left adductor tendon avulsion.” The Juventus striker is now expected to be sidelined for around three and a half months.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Mert Hakan Yandaş of Fenerbahçe and Metehan Baltacı of Galatasaray are just two of the players targeted by the arrest warrants issued by the Istanbul prosecutor’s office in connection with the scandal involving betting and match-fixing in Turkey.

“Twenty-seven players who had bet on matches involving their own teams have been identified, including Metehan Baltacı, a professional player for Galatasaray. Mert Hakan Yandaş, a professional player for Fenerbahçe, was identified for having placed bets through third parties on legal betting sites,” reads the statement from the prosecutor’s office, reported by local media.

“Following an analysis of bank accounts, suspicious financial transactions involving seven individuals were identified: the former Adana president, Murat Sancak; the former referee and current sports commentator, Ahmet Çakar, and his wife; and the first-category referee, Zorbay Küçük,” the statement continues. “Arrest, search, and seizure warrants were issued for a total of 46 suspects in Istanbul and 16 other provinces. Of these, 35 suspects have been arrested.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta is accelerating its national investment plan to modernise the management and sustainability of its water and wastewater sector, with several projects already approved for EU funding and national financing.

Energy Minister Miriam Dalli and European Funds Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, together with the Water Services Corporation, outlined a programme of strategic interventions to strengthen water production and wastewater treatment systems.

Dalli noted that the government is implementing a ten-year plan to reinforce water production and sewage treatment, ensuring the country is prepared for future challenges. The plan includes boosting production capacity, improving water quality, reducing seawater intrusion, and upgrading the wastewater network to handle seasonal peaks and demographic growth. It also foresees an increase in New Water production for agriculture and green areas.

Zrinzo Azzopardi stressed the key role of EU funds in making Malta’s infrastructure more modern and resilient, recalling projects such as Gozo’s first reverse osmosis plant, which today provides quality water to thousands of families.

WSC CEO Karl Cilia announced upgrades to reverse osmosis plants, new pumping mains and reservoir links to strengthen supply resilience. Groundwater collection processes will be improved, and new laboratory equipment will further enhance water quality.

The national investment plan allocates over €370 million between 2023 and 2033, including €86 million in EU 2021–27 co-financing. WSC green bonds add a further €12 million for the same objectives. Malta North and Gozo’s wastewater treatment plants are also being expanded to meet growing demand.

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MIAMI (USA) (ITALPRESS) – “For me, he’s unique. There are extraordinarily good coaches, but he has something different. He’s the best of them all.” For Leo Messi, there’s no comparison: Pep Guardiola, his coach at Barcelona, ​​is the number one on the bench.

“In terms of the way he sees things, the way he prepares matches, the way he conveys to the players, he’s very complete,” he emphasized in an interview with ESPN. “He’s gone to other places and continued to win. And I’m not just talking about results, but also the way his teams play. At Bayern, even though he failed to win the Champions League, he changed the way they played in Germany, and he did the same with City in England.”

Messi, who could play in his sixth World Cup next year, assures that Argentina “will try again, give it their all, and fight. But a World Cup is very difficult: any team can get you into trouble or knock you out, the ball hits the crossbar and can end up in or out, you can even lose on penalties. In Qatar, we were lucky because even though we were superior to both the Netherlands and France, we ended up going to penalties. There, we had that ‘beast’ Dibu Martinez who helped us win, but you can go to penalties and lose.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The government has unveiled proposals to restrict social media access for children under the age of 13, alongside plans to introduce monitoring and enforcement mechanisms developed in collaboration with parents and other stakeholders.

The measures were outlined in a newly published Green Paper, which invites public discussion on tighter controls around children’s use of social media. The document follows last month’s announcement of a technical committee tasked with preparing a report and recommendations based on feedback gathered during an ongoing consultation process.

Speaking at the launch, Parliamentary Secretary for Equality Rebecca Buttigieg said the reform’s primary objective is to safeguard children and other vulnerable groups, while respecting the fundamental right to freedom of expression.

Minister for Social Policy and Children’s Rights Michael Falzon added that the intention is not to impose a blanket ban on social media for young users, but to ensure that its use is properly regulated, particularly in light of concerns around self-harm. According to Falzon, the number of young people engaging in self-harm has tripled in recent years.

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