VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – US Ambassador to Malta, Somers Farkas, says the US Embassy has achieved “concrete results for America” ​​in her first 140 days in office, citing progress in the areas of security, technology, and the economy. In a statement posted on Facebook, Farkas said the embassy has actively promoted President Donald Trump’s agenda, repeatedly invoking his National Security Strategy and emphasizing a results-oriented approach.

The ambassador highlighted the expansion of joint law enforcement training to counter drug trafficking, sanctions evasion, and organized crime, along with new partnerships in emerging technologies and autonomous systems to strengthen cyber capabilities. Initiatives have also included cooperation in space exploration and diplomacy, while contacts with US energy companies, including LNG companies, and other investors aim to deepen economic ties. Discussions have also begun with American construction companies on possible “redevelopment projects.”

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The Republic of Ecuador today reaffirmed its support for the autonomy initiative presented by Morocco in 2007, calling it the only serious, credible, and realistic solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara. This was reported by the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement, specifying that this position was expressed in the Joint Communiqué signed in Rabat at the end of talks between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld, during a working visit to the Kingdom. Quito also welcomed the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797 (2025), reaffirming that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty represents the most viable solution to end the regional dispute.

According to the statement from Rabat, the two countries also renewed their support for the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara and for efforts to advance the political process toward a definitive resolution to the dispute. The Joint Communiqué also emphasizes Ecuador’s decision to extend its consular presence to the Moroccan Sahara, in accordance with international law. Likewise, Quito expressed its willingness to promote economic and trade cooperation opportunities in the Moroccan Sahara, opening promising prospects for the African continent for the benefit of its economic sectors and strengthening exchanges in terms of investment, trade, and productive development. Finally, the Ecuadorian minister announced that the Ecuadorian ambassador in Rabat will soon visit the Sahara region to prepare and support several economic initiatives.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City and Arsenal have already played one final, the League Cup final, and Haaland and his teammates prevailed. But Sunday’s match at the Etihad , even if it doesn’t directly involve a trophy, has the same value because “if we lose, it’s over. But with any other result, considering the fact that they didn’t beat Bournemouth, it would still be wide open with six more games to play even though we have a terrible schedule with Everton and Bournemouth away and Aston Villa at home in their last game.” Pep Guardiola knows full well what’s at stake in two days: City are six points behind league leaders Arsenal but have a game in hand, and beating the Gunners in the direct clash would allow his team to play until the very end. “It’s positive to still be in the running, but we still have to improve. The first half against Chelsea wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great either. The first 30 minutes against Liverpool weren’t good. In the first 30 minutes of the final against Arsenal, they were better. But you can’t expect to be perfect for 90-95 minutes against teams like this. It’s a question of confidence, and confidence can’t be bought at the supermarket. The reality is that there are seven games left in the Premier League, and this is the decisive moment.”

“But we’re ready,” Guardiola assured. “A month ago, after dropping points at certain times, I thought we wouldn’t be there. Even in January, when we played against Sunderland, Chelsea, and Brighton and didn’t win a single one, I thought we’d missed an opportunity. But now we have a chance. This is the situation we’re in. It’s never over until it’s over, and we’re still here.” As for Arsenal, the Catalan manager has only words of praise. “People are very demanding, but I enjoy watching them play. I learn a lot in many areas. They’re strong in all areas: in duels, in physicality. They’re very aggressive and strong on set pieces. They reached the Champions League semifinals and were top of the Premier League all season. I’m proud to still be there competing with them. Unfortunately, not in the Champions League, but we won the League Cup, we’re in the FA Cup semifinals, and we’re still here. We’ll see what happens. Arsenal may not be at their best, but they’ve been the best so far, and we want to challenge them. The important thing is not to get distracted by emotions or other things, because that way you lose concentration. The goal is to play well, and that’s exactly what you have to do in every aspect to challenge teams like Arsenal.”

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LIVERPOOL (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – “Anyone who watched the second match against PSG knows that Liverpool has a promising future. This team has shown it can compete with the best in Europe. It is already a very strong team, but some changes will be needed with the departures of Robertson and Salah.” Arne Slot is already looking ahead to next season, where, in his view, Liverpool will not need major upheavals in the squad to aim to return to winning ways.

“How many signings are needed? I wouldn’t make it a question of quantity but of roles. We need to see what happens in the summer and then we’ll better understand what will be necessary. Last year we made quite a few signings. In the four transfer windows since I’ve been here, we have a net spend of around £150 million, I believe. This shows what kind of club we are. We know that Robertson and Salah will leave, so they are two players who need to be replaced. There is also Konaté’s contract situation (expiring in June, ed.), so there may not be a big need to make many moves unless a lot of players leave.”

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The European Union supports the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco as a basis for resolving the regional dispute over the Sahara. This was reported by the Moroccan news agency MAP, which specified that the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, was on a working visit to Rabat.

Kallas emphasized that “genuine autonomy could represent one of the most realistic solutions” for reaching a final political solution to the dispute. She also called on all parties to participate in negotiations “without preconditions and on the basis of the autonomy plan presented by Morocco.”

This position, approved by the 27 EU member states, was formalized in a joint communiqué adopted following the meeting between Kallas and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. In the document, the EU also welcomed Morocco’s willingness to clarify the modalities for implementing autonomy within its sovereignty.

Brussels also welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 (2025), which supports the efforts of the Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to relaunch the political process, building on Morocco’s autonomy initiative. According to some observers, the European position represents an important political signal ahead of the upcoming discussions at the UN Security Council and is part of a growing international momentum in favor of a solution based on autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Although the first complaint filed after the first leg of the quarterfinals against Atlético Madrid was declared inadmissible, Barcelona is back on the attack. As previously announced by president Laporta, after the second leg of the Metropolitano, which saw the Blaugrana win 2-1 but be eliminated in the Champions League quarterfinals, the club announces that it has filed a new complaint with UEFA challenging the refereeing decisions.

Barça believes that between the first and second legs “there were several refereeing decisions that did not comply with the Laws of the Game, due to an incorrect application of the rules and a failure to adequately intervene by VAR in clearly significant cases.” The serious errors contested by Barcelona “had a direct impact on the progress of the matches and the final result of the quarterfinal, resulting in significant sporting and financial damage to the club.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The bond between Lionel Messi and Barcelona remains stronger than ever. The former Blaugrana champion has acquired Unió Esportiva Cornellà, a historic Catalan club currently playing in the Tercera Division—Spain’s fifth division—and battling for promotion.

“With this transaction, Messi strengthens his close ties with Barcelona and his commitment to developing the sport and local talent in Catalonia. A bond that dates back to his time as a Barcelona player and has remained indelible over the years,” reads a statement from the club, which with Messi’s arrival “opens a new chapter in its history. The project envisions a long-term vision, with a strategic plan that combines ambition, sustainability, and rootedness.”

What attracted Messi was the great attention that the Catalan club has always placed on its youth sector: players such as David Raya, now at Arsenal, Jordi Alba, Gerard Martin, Espanyol captain Javi Puado and former Lazio and Inter player Keita Baldé have passed through the UE Cornellà youth system.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City and Bernardo Silva will part ways at the end of the season. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder, whose contract expires in June, announced the news on social media. Silva arrived from Monaco in 2017 and has racked up 76 goals and 77 assists in 451 games, contributing to 15 trophies.

“What we won and achieved together is a legacy I will always cherish,” said Silva, who also inherited the captain’s armband from De Bruyne last summer. “The 100-point league campaign, the four trophies won in England in the same season, the Treble, four consecutive titles, and so much more: it wasn’t all that bad. I arrived as a Manchester City player, I leave as one of you, a lifelong City fan. Keep supporting this young team, and I’m pretty sure it will give you many new, fantastic memories in the future. Let’s enjoy these final weeks together and fight for what this season still has to offer us,” concluded Bernardo Silva, who has been linked for weeks with clubs like Barcelona and Juventus.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “First of all, I want to congratulate our opponents, but yesterday’s refereeing, both by the referee and the VAR, was a disgrace.” Barcelona president Joan Laporta hit out the day after the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, which saw Atlético Madrid advance.

The Blaugrana’s top executive criticized the referees’ decisions in the double-header against the Colchoneros. “What they did to us is intolerable,” thundered Laporta.

“Already in the first leg, they didn’t award us a clear penalty and they sent off a player who deserved a yellow card, because Giuliano didn’t have control of the ball. It was a quarter-final in which the refereeing decisions hurt us greatly. The same thing happened in the return match. They sent off a player—the reference to the red card to Eric Garcia—when Jules Koundé could have easily reached the ball, so Eric wasn’t the last man. The referee had given the yellow card, which was the correct decision, but the VAR made him change his mind. Another bad decision. Furthermore, Ferran’s goal was legal. The one on Olmo was a penalty, and the challenge on Fermin, judge it however you want, is intolerable. They split his lip and the boy suffered a lot while they were stitching him up, and he wasn’t even shown a card.”

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Marcos Senesi will end his Bournemouth career in June after four seasons, and the queue of clubs interested in signing him on a free transfer is growing. Linked to Juventus and also in the sights of Chelsea and Tottenham, according to the Mail, the 28-year-old Argentine center-back is a target for Manchester United, who are ready to make a splash at the Cherries. 19-year-old French striker Eli Kroupi is another player with many admirers at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are determined to rejuvenate their squad this summer, hence their interest in two 16-year-olds, Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga and Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn.

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