BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) (ITALPRESS) – “Everything went well, in fact, perfectly.” Belgian physiotherapist Lieven Maesschalck confirmed to the newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws, upon leaving the Deurne hospital, that the surgery undergone by Kevin De Bruyne was a complete success.

The Napoli midfielder, who on Saturday against Inter suffered a high-grade tear of the right hamstring while taking the penalty that temporarily made it 1–0, underwent surgery today performed by Geert Declercq, the trusted doctor of Belgium’s “golden generation.”

De Bruyne will begin his rehabilitation tomorrow at Move to Cure, the Antwerp clinic run by Maesschalck. “The goal is, of course, for him to come back at his best. How will we approach it? We don’t know yet. Tomorrow we’ll discuss exactly what the rehabilitation will involve. But the surgery went well,” the physiotherapist added, noting that recovery is expected to take between three and five months.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – A heated reaction that led the Spanish press to speculate a possible split between Vinicius and Real Madrid, but now the ‘issue’ seems to be over.

According to Madrid newspapers, the Brazilian and coach Xabi Alonso apparently cleared things up today in a cordial meeting. But that’s not all, because Vinicius also posted a statement on his social media to settle the matter and apologize to the entire ‘blanco’ environment.

“I want to apologize to all Madrid fans for my reaction after being substituted during the El Clasico,” the striker wrote. “I did so in person during today’s training session. I apologize to my teammates, the club, and the president. Sometimes passion, the desire to win and help my team, takes over. My competitive nature comes from the love I have for Real Madrid. I promise to continue fighting every second for the good of the club, as I have always done since my first day here.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Barcelona are losing Pedri. According to the Spanish press, the Blaugrana midfielder has suffered a muscle injury that will keep him out of the next three matches: Elche (though he would have missed the match due to suspension after his sending off in the El Clasico), Club Brugge in the Champions League, and Celta Vigo. According to the Spanish media, he will be available again after the international break.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Scott McTominay is at the center of attention in the transfer market. According to the English team at TEAMtalk, Tottenham intend to focus heavily on the Napoli midfielder, who was crucial to last season’s scudetto and has always played a central role in Antonio Conte’s plans and ideas, who considers him a key element for his team.

Napoli fans and president Aurelio De Laurentiis also agree, as he is determined not to let the Scottish international slip away by extending his current contract, which expires in 2028, until 2030. Yet TeamTalk reports sources reporting strong interest from Spurs in the former Manchester United player. Not a winter transfer, but for the 2026 summer transfer window. Newcastle and Barcelona, ​​however, have also had the same idea. The British website emphasizes that McTominay is happy in Naples, but adds that with the right offer and an ambitious project, he would consider a possible return to the Premier League.

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Rabat (Morocco) (ITALPRESS) – The establishment of a future U.S. consulate in Dakhla has taken a new step forward. An American consular delegation is currently visiting the Moroccan Saharan city to meet with local authorities and begin preliminary procedures for the inauguration of the diplomatic mission, according to Africa Intelligence.

The visit confirms recent statements made by Massad Boulos, special adviser to former U.S. President Donald Trump for Africa, who said that Washington “is preparing to open a consulate in Dakhla.” The decision follows Trump’s December 10, 2020 announcement recognising Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara.

The initiative is also tied to Washington’s commitment to encourage U.S. businesses to establish a stronger presence in the region — a position reiterated by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in New York after a meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly
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Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is expected to vote on October 30 on a resolution, for which the United States serves as penholder, recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and endorsing the autonomy plan as the basis for a lasting solution.

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – A record-breaking season on and off the pitch. Paris Saint-Germain announced that it closed the 2024-25 financial year with revenue of €837 million, which “testifies to the full maturity of the project initiated with the arrival of the main shareholder Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and confirms the solidity of the club’s economic model, today among the best performing in the world.”

Since the arrival of QSI, revenue has therefore grown ninefold, starting from €99 million in 2011. The impact of wages has also improved, having previously represented 111% of revenue and now stands at under 65%. On the sporting front, PSG enjoyed the most successful season in its history, winning the Champions League, European Super Cup, Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the French Super Cup, as well as reaching the final of the Club World Cup in the United States.

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LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) (ITALPRESS) – The British government on Monday reiterated its support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as a means to resolve the regional dispute over Moroccan sovereignty in Western Sahara.

The position was reaffirmed by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, the UK Minister for Development, during a debate in the House of Lords, the upper chamber of the British Parliament.

“We believe that this (the Autonomy Plan) is the right pragmatic solution, given the duration of the conflict and the current situation. I think it was the correct decision to take,” Baroness Chapman said, emphasising that the United Kingdom remains “extremely close to our Moroccan friends and hopes this step will bring peace and stability to the entire region.”

The minister added that by supporting the Autonomy Plan, the British government had acted “with pragmatism.” “The United Kingdom is acting pragmatically, as I have said, but also in line with our commitments to Morocco and, above all, with full transparency,” she explained.

Last June, the United Kingdom formalised its support for the Autonomy Plan in a joint statement issued following a visit to Morocco by former Foreign Secretary David Lammy, underlining that the Autonomy Plan represents “the most credible, realistic, and pragmatic basis” for reaching a definitive solution to the regional dispute over Moroccan sovereignty in the Sahara.

It is worth recalling that on October 30, the United Nations Security Council is set to adopt a new resolution reaffirming the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative, first presented in 2007, as the only basis for a lasting settlement of the dispute.

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ISTANBUL (TURKEY) (ITALPRESS) – Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu, president of the Turkish Football Federation, announced in a press conference that “371 of the 571 referees active in professional leagues have a betting account. And of these, 152 are actively betting.” Specifically, “10 referees have placed over 10,000 bets, one has placed 18,227 bets alone, 42 referees have placed bets on over 1,000 football matches individually, and some referees have placed bets on a single match.”

But according to “Haberturk,” there are some developments. The Istanbul Prosecutor’s Office, which launched its criminal investigation in April, is reportedly examining data from the last five years, and the investigation is also expected to involve clubs across all categories, from the lower leagues to the Super Lig. 3,700 players are already under scrutiny, but the number could grow further. Istanbul is also awaiting the conclusions of the Federation’s investigation, and based on the new information, summons and arrests could be issued soon.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Manchester City will have to wait a bit longer before getting Rodri back. Ahead of the EFL Cup match against Swansea, Pep Guardiola announced that the Spanish midfielder “is not ready yet. He’s feeling better and is training with us, but I have no idea when he’ll be available again. Hopefully soon, but he’s not fit to play yet.”

A possible rest is also on the cards for Erling Haaland, who came out of the last match with some discomfort. “We’ll see how he feels this afternoon and decide if he can play. Could he miss the cup game? Yes,” Guardiola said.

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MIAMI (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – He wants to play in the World Cup — it’s a goal he’s chasing — but he doesn’t want to make any announcements yet, preferring to let his body tell him whether he’ll be able to go or not. Lionel Scaloni and world champions Argentina are keeping their fingers crossed. His recent long-term contract renewal with Inter Miami is a good sign, but Lionel Messi, speaking to NBC, remains cautious.

“It would be extraordinary to be able to play in the World Cup. I’d like to be in good shape and play an important role in helping my national team,” explained the Albiceleste captain. “When the pre-season for the next campaign with Inter Miami begins, I’ll assess the situation — I’ll try to understand if I can be at 100%, if I can be useful to the national team — and then I’ll make a decision,” said the 38-year-old former Barcelona and PSG player.

“Obviously, the idea of playing another World Cup excites me a lot. We won the last one, and being able to defend the title on the field would be fantastic. For me, it’s always a dream to play for Argentina, especially in an official competition.”

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