PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Carlo Ancelotti has fallen in love with Brazil, and Brazilians have fallen in love with him. We’ll have to wait for the World Cup to find out whether it’s just an infatuation or a true, lasting love. In the meantime, the Italian coach is enjoying yet another chapter in his extraordinary career and, in an interview with L’Équipe, explains what has changed in his working method.

He has always been skilled at building strong groups by working with players on a daily basis, whereas as a national team coach he sees them only after long breaks. “It’s true that it’s a bit different and that I have to adapt to these new rhythms, but we have tools that allow us to build and maintain good relationships. It’s important to have constant contact with my players, to know how they are, how they feel, physically and mentally. So I talk to them on the phone or see them when I go to watch matches in Brazil or in Europe. However, my job has evolved. Now it’s much more about observation and evaluation, and less about time spent together. Maybe it’s less stressful. This doesn’t stop me from maintaining the positive atmosphere I’ve always wanted in my teams. Here it’s easy. When players join the Seleção, they are truly happy. Wearing the Brazil shirt is incredibly important to them. At every meeting, I can feel the players’ happiness to be there,” Ancelotti explained.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Barcelona has done its part: now it’s Robert Lewandowski’s turn. The Catalan club, according to Mundo Deportivo, has submitted its offer to renew the 37-year-old Polish striker, whose contract is expiring.

Many clubs are interested despite his ID, including AC Milan and Juventus, as well as the Chicago Fire and several Saudi clubs. According to MD, Lewandowski would be happy to stay at Barcelona, ​​where he and his family are happy.

He will choose the best option, taking into account, beyond salary, the season the various suitors offer him. His response to Barça is expected by the end of the month; only then will the Polish striker have a clear idea of ​​his future.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – Lecce launched him, and he has confirmed his value at Sporting Lisbon. Morten Hjulmand has been one of the most sought-after midfielders since last season and could leave Portugal for a new adventure in June.

According to the newspaper “A Bola” website, Manchester City are the frontrunners, having already initiated discussions with the Lisbon club and relying on the services of Hugo Viana, a director who knows the Sporting captain well and is eager to see him wear the Citizens’ jersey.

The Portuguese newspaper also cites two main rivals: their cousins ​​Manchester United and Juventus. The Bianconeri have previously attempted to sign the 26-year-old Dane (who turns 27 on June 25). He has a contract until 2028, a release clause of €80 million, but could leave Sporting for between €40 and €50 million.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – At the end of the World Cup, Didier Deschamps will end his long tenure as France coach. But he’s unlikely to be unemployed for long. According to “RMC Sport,” Real Madrid is eyeing the former midfielder for next season. After the failure of Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa is also disappointing, and the White House may opt for another coaching change at the end of the season.

Deschamps, who has been in charge of Les Bleus for 14 years, has demonstrated his ability to manage complex dressing rooms and deliver results: with Monaco, he reached the Champions League final in 2004, then immediately led Juventus back to Serie A in the post-Calciopoli scandal, and in 2010, he won Ligue 1 with Marseille.

And he also did very well with France, winning the 2018 World Cup and losing the 2022 final only on penalties. Add to this his excellent relationship with Mbappé and Tchouameni, as well as his knowledge of Spanish, another plus. For now, the current France coach doesn’t want to discuss his future, but he certainly has plenty of options.

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The Republic of Mali has announced that “after a thorough analysis of this important file (the Sahara), which has an impact on sub-regional peace and security, the Republic of Mali has decided, today, to withdraw its recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic,“ proclaimed by the Polisario Front. This position was expressed in a statement by the Malian Government by Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop, following a meeting with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita.

In the same statement – as reported by the MAP agency -, Mali “supports the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco as the only serious and credible basis for resolving this dispute and considers that true autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty represents the most realistic solution.” Mali also expresses “its support for the efforts of the United Nations and the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, as well as for Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2797 (2025), adopted on 31 October 2025,” the document continues. The Malian minister also stated that this decision will be communicated to regional and international organizations.

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WARSAW (POLAND) (ITALPRESS) – “The Polish Football Association (PZPN) has learned with deep sadness and great regret of the passing of Jacek Magiera, assistant coach of the national team. The PZPN extends its sincere condolences to Jacek Magiera’s family, friends, and loved ones. We ask that the privacy and peace of mind of his loved ones be respected at this very difficult time.” With this statement, the Polish Football Association confirmed the death of the assistant coach, who, according to Radio Wroclaw, fell ill during a running session. The 49-year-old was treated and transported to Wroclaw Hospital, where he died.

“I learned of Jacek Magiera’s death with great sadness and disbelief. It’s difficult to find the right words in the face of such a sudden and completely unexpected loss. Jacek was an exceptional footballer, a great coach, but above all a person of great value who could always be counted on,” said Federation President Cezary Kulesza.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – “Honestly, I was thinking of coming here to the Premier League next year. Then, after that, the last contact with Tottenham was very quick, and I saw I had time to get in and figure out what to do. I took it as a great opportunity. I wanted to take a bit of a break to rest, but instead this happened and I dived right in.” Roberto De Zerbi, who has been coach of the London club since March 31, replacing Igor Tudor, spoke to Sky Sport.

“It’s all exciting. Tottenham is a great club. They have great players. They won few games in 2025 and none in 2026. I don’t think the key is footballing, but more of a mental one. I’m not a magician. My predecessors were both good. I don’t have a magic wand. I hope to bring something of my own in terms of character and then a few things from a technical standpoint,” De Zerbi added.

He will make his debut as Spurs coach on Sunday, away to Sunderland.

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MARSEILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Stéphane Richard is the new president of Olympique Marseille. The announcement was made at a press conference by the club’s American owner, Frank McCourt, who chose him to replace Alban Juster, acting president following Pablo Longoria’s departure last February.

A former CEO of Orange, the 64-year-old Frenchman Richard will make his debut in his new role this evening in the home match against Metz, currently bottom of the league table.

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SINGAPORE (ITALPRESS) – Nearly 40 years old (he’ll celebrate his 40th birthday on June 13) and still eager to play football, Keisuke Honda is back on the pitch. He has signed for FC Jurong (formerly Albirex), a Singapore club that announced his signing for next season (starting in August), explaining that the agreement “goes beyond the simple signing of a player; it aims to create new value for our club and contribute to the further development of the Singapore football community as a whole.”

“I’m turning 40 this year and I’m pursuing several personal challenges, including a Guinness World Record for scoring in the most top-flight domestic championships. However, my main goal with this club is to win the championship. We have a couple of very strong rivals, so it will be a tough challenge, but I’m determined to achieve it,” said the Japanese international, who has 37 goals in 98 appearances for his national team and played at the 2010, 2014, and 2018 World Cups.

During his career, he has played for Nagoya, Venlo, CSKA Moscow, AC Milan (from 2014 to 2017 with 81 appearances and 9 goals), Pachuca, Melbourne, Vitesse, Botafogo, Neftchi Baku, Suduva, and Paro.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “A return of Lautaro Martínez to Racing? He still has many years to give to Inter, but for him the doors are always open. Lautaro made his first-team debut at Racing coming on as my substitute: you could immediately see he was an extraordinary player with an exceptional mentality.”

These were the words of Racing president and former Inter striker Diego Milito, speaking on “Giorgia’s Secret,” the new original format available from today on DAZN, created and hosted by Giorgia Rossi, regarding the future of Inter’s captain.

“Many of my teammates were already like coaches on the pitch,” admitted one of the ‘heroes’ of Inter’s 2010 Treble, who also wore the Genoa shirt in Italy. “Cristian Chivu is certainly the right man for Inter; we knew he would become a great coach. We also expected a similar future for Cambiasso—it’s strange it hasn’t materialized yet. I can assure you, however, that we’ll be hearing a lot more about Thiago Motta: he is extremely talented and will have the chance to prove it,” Milito concluded.

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