CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS) – FIFA’s disciplinary committee has handed down significant suspensions to Hossam Hassan and Mostafa Zico, who criticised the refereeing after Egypt were eliminated by Argentina in the round of 16 of the last World Cup.

Head coach Hassan has been suspended for three matches, while Zico has received a five-match ban for insulting the referee in interviews following the match.

Ibrahim Hassan, the coach’s twin brother and a member of the Egyptian national team’s staff, has also been suspended for three matches.

The Egyptian Football Association is now awaiting the reasons for the decision in order to prepare an appeal.

If the sanctions are upheld, Hassan will not be able to return to the touchline until March, while Zico will remain unavailable for the national team until June.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has warned that cost-of-living protests across Europe are likely to intensify in the coming weeks and months, describing the demonstrations as potentially only the first wave of public unrest.

“I greatly fear that this is just the first wave of protestors protesting,” Caruana told Parliament.

He said mounting debt and rising living costs would place further pressure on European citizens, forcing more people to take to the streets.

Referring to protests in France, Milan and Brussels, Caruana said the demonstrations reflected governments’ inability to address the economic pressures facing their populations.

“What is happening in France, Milan, and Brussels is a result of governments who are unable to do what we are doing,” he said.

Caruana also referred to protests in Italy, where public transport employees have reportedly gone on strike over fuel prices, saying workers could no longer afford the rising costs.

He stressed that European protesters were “citizens like us” who could no longer bear the financial burden of increasing prices.

In contrast, Caruana maintained that Malta’s economic situation was “totally different” from that of countries experiencing growing public anger over the cost of living and energy prices.

He attributed the difference to decisions taken by the government in recent years to shield the economy from external shocks.

While acknowledging that Malta was not immune to similar pressures, he insisted that the government would continue protecting households from rising costs.

Caruana confirmed that energy subsidies would remain in place, revealing that the government had spent €400 million this year to keep energy and fuel prices down in Malta and Gozo.

He defended the subsidies, arguing that they were necessary to protect citizens from the impact of higher prices.

“Whoever tells us to stop supplying them, I believe their interests are other than safeguarding Maltese and Gozitan citizens,” he said.

He said the government would continue its efforts to protect the economy, adding that further details would be announced in his upcoming Budget speech.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Thirteen people have died and another 34 have been injured—some seriously—in a violent road accident involving a bus and an articulated lorry on the Cairo-Assiut road in Egypt, according to the television channel Al Arabiya. The injured were transported to various hospitals by ambulances, which also handled the transfer of the victims’ bodies. A thorough investigation is underway to clarify the circumstances of the accident. Furthermore, urgent measures have been put in place to ensure prompt support for the families of the victims and the injured.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – A points deduction severe enough to guarantee relegation, along with a massive fine—these are the potential sanctions Manchester City could face following a guilty verdict from an independent Premier League commission regarding financial rule violations committed between 2009 and 2018.

Furthermore, the penalties could extend to the following season in the Championship (the English second tier), where the “Citizens”—currently leading the Premier League with 7 wins out of 7 under the management of Enzo Maresca—would begin with a points handicap, similar to the situation experienced by Juventus in Italy following the Calciopoli scandal.

According to the British tabloid—a report also cited by Marca—the intention is to “impose a severe punishment while simultaneously outlining a path that allows City to rebuild.” At the end of September, an independent commission found City guilty of 114 out of 115 charges brought by the Premier League concerning financial regulation breaches between 2009 and 2018.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “Today, I am officially announcing my candidacy for the presidency of FIFA.” Ramon Vega, a 55-year-old former Swiss player who featured for Cagliari, Tottenham, and Celtic, has confirmed the intentions he signaled in recent weeks: to challenge Gianni Infantino at the elective assembly taking place on March 18 in Rabat. Vega, who had previously attempted to run in 2022, has released an 11-page document outlining his platform.

“I haven’t disappeared. I have continued to listen, learn, travel, and prepare. Four years later, I am still here. My commitment remains as strong as ever. The time has come. I am ready. I am running because my life’s journey has prepared me to serve this sport. I approach the global football family with humility, determination, and a profound sense of responsibility. Football does not belong to presidents, confederations, or administrators. Football is greater than any position, individual, or institution. It is the people’s sport—it belongs to everyone, including every child who discovers it.”

Vega proposes a FIFA equipped with an independent oversight system and financial transparency, characterized by clear accountability, to ensure modern governance and a robust institution. The deadline for submitting candidacies is November 18, and each candidate must secure the official backing of at least five affiliated federations.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – Cristiano Ronaldo will have to pay just 255 euros to the Portuguese Football Federation and will be sidelined from the national team for 30 days for leaving the Seleção’s training camp in Denmark during the Nations League fixtures. According to A Bola, the sanction was announced by the Disciplinary Council (CD) of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), following an investigation by its non-professional division into the proceedings initiated against the Portugal captain—who, it should be noted, was already serving a provisional suspension. Based on the evidence presented and the reasoning provided, the Federation’s Disciplinary Council has decided to uphold the charges in full. Consequently, the individual in question, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, has been found guilty of committing a disciplinary infraction—intentionally and on a single occasion. As a result, he has been handed a 30-day suspension, in addition to a financial penalty of 255.00 euros, the ruling states.

Portugal is set to play again on November 14 as part of the Nations League. Since the incident took place on September 30—on the eve of the match against Denmark in Copenhagen—Ronaldo remains eligible for selection for the upcoming games against the Danes (on the 14th) and against Wales in Cardiff (on the 17th). It will be up to head coach Jorge Jesus to decide whether to call up the 41-year-old Al Nassr forward. On October 6th, in a letter addressed to Portuguese fans, CR7 confirmed his availability to return to the national team; both the president of the federation, Pedro Proença, and the head coach have also signaled their openness to the captain’s return.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – As part of the third edition of the International Book Fair—organized by the Libyan Public Prosecutor’s Office in Tripoli—a literary discussion took place, titled “The Reception of Libyan Literature in Italy: Between History and Stereotype.” According to a statement released by the event organizers, Professor Elvira Diana—a chair of Arabic Language and Literature at the “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara—examined the presence of Libyan literature within the Italian cultural landscape, how it is received, and the perceptions that have taken root among Italian readers. The discussion highlighted how Libyan literary works are still frequently influenced by historical legacies and stereotypical imagery. The event is part of a broader effort to promote cultural exchange, with the aim of opening new horizons for the understanding of Libyan literature and building bridges of communication between Libyan and Italian cultures.

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SEVILLE (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The atmosphere in Spain’s La Liga remains heated. This time, it is Sevilla raising their voice following a 4-1 defeat at the Bernabéu against Real Madrid. The Andalusian side, furious with the officiating, specifically pointed to an elbow by Güler on Peque when the score was 0-0—an incident they argue could have warranted a red card—as well as an alleged foul by Konaté on Ure during the build-up to Mbappé’s goal for 2-0, not to mention the penalty awarded to Los Blancos.

Citing footage from Movistar+, Sevilla’s official X account posted a series of messages; the most pointed of these remarked, “With the Prado [museum] just a stone’s throw away, you’ve chosen the one [goal] that belongs in the Louvre“—a jab at Mbappé’s strike. After the match, José Mourinho sidestepped the controversy: “No one has been able to show me what they claim happened; I haven’t even seen a single image. I asked everyone—including my own staff—for footage, but I couldn’t find any images of the incidents being discussed. If something were to happen in our favor one day, I would have no problem coming forward and admitting it. But I suspect the opposite will happen to us much more often; that’s just the natural tendency. If, by Saturday, someone can provide me with a clear image of something I didn’t see—and which even Güler claims didn’t happen—then I’ll be here. But for now, nothing. I don’t understand this obsession with something that no one has actually seen take place.”

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LAUSANNE (SWITZERLAND) (ITALPRESS) – It will take a month to reach a final decision regarding the most recent Africa Cup of Nations. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne has announced that, following the hearing held on October 8th concerning an appeal filed by Senegal, the panel has “decided to issue a full decision, including the legal reasoning—known as a CAS award. This process will take several weeks, and the award is expected by the end of November 2026.”

On January 18th in Rabat, the “Lions of Teranga” (Senegal) had defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra time in the Africa Cup of Nations final. However, two months later, the tournament’s appeals committee overturned this result, upholding a challenge from Morocco and awarding them a 3-0 victory by default—effectively handing them the trophy. Near the end of regulation time, several Senegalese players had walked off the pitch in protest against a penalty awarded to Regragui’s side. They later returned to the field, and although Brahim Diaz missed the ensuing penalty—which would have been the winning goal—Senegal ultimately secured the victory thanks to a goal from Pape Gueye. Senegal, having refused to return the trophy, subsequently filed an appeal against the African Confederation’s ruling with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Tomorrow’s Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona is not at risk. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has ruled out the possibility of postponing the game because of the tensions gripping the country, which have escalated into violence and looting.

“The matches are not in question,” he assured.

PSG coach Luis Enrique also addressed the issue at a press conference. “I’m a football coach. I have my own opinions, but I’m not the right person to talk about this. I’m here to talk about football. I’m not afraid, and I hope the match can take place under normal conditions,” he said.

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