MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – A compensation claim of over 4.5 billion euros. As anticipated by Florentino Pérez during Real Madrid’s assembly meeting, the club and the Super League have initiated legal action against UEFA, demanding a massive indemnity. According to As, A22 — the company tasked with carrying the project forward — has also sent a letter to UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin, urging him to comply with the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union and to approve the Super League.

Already in December of last year, A22 had requested official recognition of the Unify League (the new name of the competition), and now, bolstered by the late-October ruling of the Provincial Court of Madrid — which rejected the appeal filed by UEFA, La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation, once again siding with the Super League and deeming that UEFA may be guilty of “abuse of dominant position in European football competitions” — the company has renewed its efforts.

In the letter, A22 notes that it attempted in vain to reach an agreement with Nyon.

“Despite our substantial concessions, no agreement has been reached. Consequently, we reiterate our request for official recognition by UEFA of our proposal as soon as possible and, in any case, no later than 8 weeks from the date of this letter.” The letter details the negotiations and accuses UEFA of stalling to delay the launch of the Super League. Hence the request for compensation, though without giving up on the creation of the competition.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – A heavy absence for Atlético Madrid, who will host Inter in the Champions League on Wednesday. Marcos Llorente, who had asked to be substituted after just a few minutes during the match against Getafe, underwent medical tests that revealed a thigh injury. The recovery time is uncertain; he will definitely not be available against Real Oviedo this weekend, and it is unlikely he will recover in time for the match against Barcelona on December 2.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri, called for deeper regional involvement in Euro-Mediterranean policy during a session of the Euro-Med Summit of Regions held in Barcelona. The meeting focused on the Joint Declaration on a New Pact for the Mediterranean, which is set to be presented to Euro-Med ministers on 28 November before proceeding to the European Commission.

According to a statement from the Ministry for Gozo, the proposed pact emphasises the need for stronger participation by regions and cities in shaping priorities, implementing initiatives and assessing outcomes across the Mediterranean.

Addressing regional representatives, Camilleri said that “at a time when global uncertainty is growing, we must strengthen cooperation between Europe and the Mediterranean.” He described the pact as an opportunity to put forward “a clear and ambitious strategic vision” capable of delivering tangible progress in political dialogue, education, skills development, social inclusion, trade and economic growth.

The declaration urges the European Commission and relevant EU institutions to reinforce the role of regional and local authorities, establish a territory-based monitoring and evaluation committee, create a technical assistance fund to support decentralised cooperation, and relay the joint declaration to the Euro-Med Summit of Ministers.

If adopted, the pact is expected to serve as a framework guiding future collaborative efforts between Mediterranean partners and the European Union.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Pep Guardiola apologizes. On Saturday, after the defeat against Newcastle, the Manchester City manager appeared rather nervous, arguing with both Bruno Guimaraes, captain of the Magpies, and the referees. Photos of him also lashing out at a cameraman were circulating online. “I apologize. I was ashamed and embarrassed when I saw him again,” Guardiola apologized on the eve of the Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen. “I apologized a second later to the cameraman. I am who I am, even after 1,000 games, I’m not a perfect person, I make big mistakes. One thing is certain: I defend my team and my club.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have advanced to the Eastern Conference final (which serves as an overall semifinal) in the MLS playoffs. On the night of the Italian season, the Florida team won 4-0 at TQL Stadium against hosts Cincinnati.

The Argentine inspired his teammates with the first goal of the match and three assists for the other three goals, scored by Allende (a brace) and Silvetti. In the Conference final, Inter Miami will face New York City on the night of the Italian season, between November 29th and 30th, at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s workforce has reached unprecedented levels, driven largely by a surge in Maltese women and older people entering employment—even as foreign workers continued to account for most new jobs, a Central Bank report shows. The study finds that the past decade saw the biggest rise in Maltese workers ever recorded, matching the combined growth of the previous 30 years. Without this mobilisation, the number of Maltese in work would have stayed below 160,000 instead of surpassing 201,000 in 2023. The most dramatic shift came from Maltese women.

Employment among women below pension age rose by 25% between 2013 and 2023, fuelled by reforms such as the 2014 free childcare scheme. Childcare attendance jumped from 1,800 to nearly 9,000, allowing younger mothers to avoid long career breaks. The Central Bank estimates the reform added 6,200 women to the workforce. Older women also stayed in work longer thanks to pension changes and the 2017 top-up scheme, which sharply reduced retirement exits at 61 and 63. Older workers overall remain Malta’s largest untapped labour source, though many face skills barriers, with nearly 60% holding only lower-secondary education or less.

Maltese workers increasingly moved into higher-skilled sectors. Professional services, public administration, education, health, finance, and ICT all saw strong domestic growth. Traditional sectors—manufacturing, construction, retail, transport, accommodation, and food services—became heavily reliant on foreign labour as Maltese workers shifted toward better-paid roles. The report warns that Malta is nearing the limit of labour-supply gains from younger cohorts. Future growth will depend on upskilling older workers to meet demand in high-value industries, or the country risks deepening reliance on foreign labour.

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MARRAKECH (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The 93rd session of the General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organisation (ICPO–INTERPOL) opened Monday in Marrakech, bringing together senior officials and police chiefs from the Organisation’s 196 member countries.

The opening ceremony featured addresses by Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, and INTERPOL President Major General Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi.

The inaugural session was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit; Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita; Minister Delegate for the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa; INTERPOL Secretary General Valdecy Urquiza; and Mohamed Ben Ali Koman, Secretary General of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers.

Also present were Mohamed Abdennabaoui, First President of the Court of Cassation and Deputy President of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary; Hicham Balaoui, the King’s Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation and President of the Public Prosecution Office; and Mohamed Salah Tamek, General Delegate for Prison Administration and Reintegration.
The ceremony included the screening of a video tracing the evolution of Morocco’s police institutions and services over the years.

As INTERPOL’s highest governing body, the General Assembly is the world’s largest gathering of law-enforcement leaders. It offers member countries a crucial platform to build relationships and share expertise.

Morocco’s selection as host of this global event reflects the Kingdom’s standing and influence in regional and international spheres under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, as well as the credibility and strong confidence placed in Moroccan security institutions, widely recognised for their experience and effectiveness in combating terrorism and transnational organised crime.

Each year, the General Assembly reviews major crime trends and global security threats. This session will address a range of issues, including identifying and dismantling transnational organised crime networks, shutting down cross-border fraud centers, strengthening INTERPOL’s global policing capabilities, and advancing the role of women in law enforcement.

The agenda also includes a review of the results of the “Silver Notice” pilot project and efforts to promote ratification of the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime.
During this 93rd session, which runs until 27 November, member states will elect new representatives to the Executive Committee — the governing body responsible for guiding the Organisation between sessions — including a new President, as current mandates expire.

The Assembly adopts all major decisions related to general policy, the resources required for international cooperation, working methods, finances, and activity programmes, which are formalised through resolutions.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “Best caption wins.” Cristiano Ronaldo, with a video that has gone viral on social media, celebrates his new footballing gem. The 40-year-old Portuguese scored the 954th goal of his career yesterday with an extraordinary bicycle kick, similar to the one he scored in the 2018 Champions League, while playing for Real Madrid, against Juventus. The goal was scored at the end of the match for “his” Al-Nassr, a 4-1 win against Al-Khaleej. It was the ninth win in nine games for the Riyadh club, which is comfortably at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings. It was CR7’s tenth goal this season.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has all but ruled out calling an early general election, insisting his government must first complete key projects before going to the polls. In an interview with Times of Malta, Abela said the Labour administration was elected on a five-year mandate and that “the election will be called when it is in the national interest.” “If you are putting the question to me today, I would say the national interest does not necessitate an early election,” he said, adding he wants people to enjoy the Christmas season “with their families” rather than focus on politics.

Rumours have intensified in recent weeks that Abela is considering a March 2026 vote, a year ahead of schedule. But he dismissed the speculation, saying he is personally overseeing priority projects, including new emergency and psychiatric facilities at Mater Dei Hospital, the Ħal Far race track and national park developments at Manoel Island and White Rocks. “There is still a lot of work to be done. My job and focus is on that, not on fictitious election dates,” he said. Abela added that last month’s budget will not be the final one of the legislature: “There will be another budget, and it will be even better than the last one.” Speculation over an early vote has grown as recent polls suggest the Nationalist Party has narrowed the gap with Labour following Alex Borg’s election, though the governing party remains ahead.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta will offer training programmes for Palestinian civil servants as part of its ongoing support for the Palestinian Authority and efforts toward a two-state solution, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

The initiative was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg during the first ministerial plenary of the Palestine Donor Group in Brussels, held alongside this month’s EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting.

The session was co-chaired by European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, bringing together EU states, regional partners and international donors to support Palestinian reforms.

Borg said Malta has already aided Palestinians through UN agencies and humanitarian organisations, but will now expand its contribution by offering capacity-building programmes through the Institute for the Public Services.

“Institutional state building remains an imperative component for effective governance by the Palestinian Authority,” he said, adding that Malta’s initiative aims to strengthen institutions essential to a future Palestinian state.

He said recent developments—including the Gaza ceasefire, a UN conference on the two-state solution and the Security Council’s approval of the US-led Gaza Peace Plan—make this a critical moment for progress.

Borg stressed that sustained support is needed for reforms that reinforce governance, public services and democratic legitimacy, enabling Palestinians to pursue statehood alongside Israel.

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