ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Justice Minister Carlo Nordio this morning received his Saudi counterpart, Waleed bin Mohammed Al-Smaani. The meeting, requested by the Saudi side, served as an opportunity to sign a protocol on judicial cooperation between the two countries. “We view the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Italy from a strategic perspective, which naturally includes collaboration in the field of justice,” said Minister Al-Smaani at the end of the meeting. “We hope that following today’s signing, we can further strengthen bilateral cooperation in the judicial sector.” Minister Nordio, accepting an official invitation to visit Saudi Arabia in the near future, remarked: “Mutual understanding is the best way to strengthen our cooperation. The exchange of ideas is not only an exchange of information but also of sentiments.”

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NOTTINGHAM (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Sean Dyche is the new manager of Nottingham Forest. This is the choice of global head of football, Edu Gaspar, and global technical director, George Syrianos, according to a statement from the English club. The former Forest youth player replaces Ange Postecoglu, who was fired last Saturday and hired 39 days earlier to replace Espirito Santo.

Dyche has signed a contract until June 2027 and will referee his first match on Thursday evening, in the Europa League match against Porto. The former Everton manager was chosen from a number of candidates contacted, including former Italy coach Roberto Mancini.

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BAYERN MUNICH. KOMPANY RENEWS CONTRACT UNTIL 2029 MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Victor Kompany will lead Bayern Munich until June 30, 2029. The Bavarian club announced the renewal of the Belgian coach’s previous contract, which tied him to the club until 2027. A two-year extension, a sign of appreciation and a reward after winning the Bundesliga and German Super Cup since his arrival last season.

“I’m grateful to the club, honored by this renewal, and I’d like to thank Bayern for the trust and the working environment they’ve shown me since day one. I feel like I’ve been here much longer and know the club well. So far, it’s been a fantastic experience; we’ve started a wonderful journey. We continue to work hard and celebrate many more successes,” said the former defender.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The club has finally made the decision that puts an end to a matter that has been dragging on for days. Maccabi Tel Aviv has decided not to have its fans present for the November 6 match against Aston Villa in Birmingham, which is part of the fourth round of the Europa League.

The Israeli club explained that it canceled the ticket sales phase for its fans due to “security reasons.” This decision comes after a series of bans and backtracking by the authorities involved, but Maccabi has decided to avoid any possible risk, fearing repeat incidents like those that occurred last year in Amsterdam during a match against Ajax, where Israeli fans were attacked by Dutch fans.

The club states that it “welcomes the efforts of the British government and law enforcement,” but prefers to avoid any possible risk, hoping “that circumstances will change and that in the near future we can play in Birmingham in a sporting atmosphere.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – No January arrivals. During the shareholders’ meeting, Barcelona president Joan Laporta ruled out the possibility of the club returning to the transfer market during the winter transfer window, although Gavi’s injury frees up investment opportunities of between €9 million and €16 million.

Barça’s priority was to secure their squad (Yamal, Pedri, Raphinha, Koundé, Gavi, Araujo, Cubarsí, De Jong, and Gerard Martin all signed new contracts in recent months) and avoid selling their star players, as was the case with Chelsea’s refusal to sign Fermin. The worst they could do is sell Ter Stegen, who, with Garcia and Szczesny in the squad, could ask to play elsewhere upon his return from injury ahead of the World Cup.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – “I love what I do now. I don’t miss being a coach. I don’t miss standing in the rain for two and a half or three hours. Nor do I miss attending three press conferences a week.” Jurgen Klopp reiterates once again that he has no regrets about his decision, even though he leaves a glimmer of hope for a return to Anfield.

“I’ve already said I would never manage another team in England, which means if I were to return, it would be Liverpool,” he said during the “Diary of a CEO” podcast. Now head of football at the Red Bull Group, Klopp reveals that he turned down Manchester United in 2013.

“The year Sir Alex Ferguson retired, they contacted me. Obviously they were interested. But it wasn’t the right time. I had a contract with Dortmund and I wouldn’t have left for anyone at that time.” But that wasn’t the only reason he turned him down. “The people I talked to said things I didn’t like: ‘We have all the players we want. We have this, that, and this…’ And I was sitting there thinking… It wasn’t my plan.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “I’m not nervous, but maybe my emotions aren’t the same as they used to be. I remember when I was coaching Bayern Munich — in the match we won 8–2 against Barça, I didn’t smile once, not even after scoring eight goals. Now I show more emotions — maybe this club has completely changed me.”

Hansi Flick, on the eve of Barcelona’s Champions League match against Olympiacos, addressed the controversy from the end of the game against Girona, when he was sent off for protesting and later celebrated Araujo’s stoppage-time winner with an inappropriate gesture.

“I can say that I love this club, I love Barcelona, I love the people here — they’re incredible — and I give my all for this team. I live for this club. When I see myself on TV in certain situations, honestly, I don’t like it. I don’t want my grandson to see me like that. Maybe I need to change my behavior.”

The red card will prevent Flick from being on the bench for the upcoming Clásico against Real Madrid. When asked about the possibility of refereeing decisions that might go against Barça, the German coach replied tersely:

“What should I say? I don’t know what to tell you… I’ve been here for 16 months, you’ve been here much longer. I prefer not to talk about it.”

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The United States has presented a draft resolution on Western Sahara to members of the UN Security Council, marking a significant diplomatic shift after more than half a century of dispute.

The text, prepared by Washington in its capacity as the Security Council’s lead on the Western Sahara file, formally acknowledges Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan as a “serious, credible, and realistic basis” and “the most credible foundation for a just and lasting resolution of the dispute.”

The draft extends the mandate of MINURSO for only three months, until January 31, 2026, and calls on all parties—Morocco, Algeria, the Polisario Front, and Mauritania—to resume unconditional direct negotiations based exclusively on Morocco’s autonomy proposal, with the goal of reaching an agreement before the mandate expires.

The document recognises the broad international support for Morocco’s initiative and commends the commitment of several world leaders. It also requests that the UN Secretary-General present recommendations on the future of MINURSO, including its possible transformation or closure, depending on the outcome of the negotiations.
The resolution expresses gratitude to the United States for its readiness to host the talks under the auspices of the Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, reaffirming Washington’s leading role in the process.

According to diplomatic observers in New York, the text which asserts that “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most realistic solution”, represents a decisive step toward the final resolution of the regional dispute and consolidates international support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that Malta will introduce social media age regulations inspired by Australia’s tough online safety laws.

Abela said the rules will initially restrict access for users under 13, with possible extensions to older age groups. He emphasised that young people are the nation’s future workforce and must be protected from online risks.

Abela added that detailed measures will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Australia’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024—set to take effect in December 2025—requires platforms to block users under 16 and imposes fines of up to A$49.5 million for breaches.

Several European nations, including Greece, Norway, and France, have already enacted similar laws, setting minimum ages between 13 and 16, often requiring parental consent for younger users.

Malta’s move aligns with a growing global effort to safeguard minors in the digital sphere.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader Robert Abela has called on Opposition Leader Alex Borg to urge Nationalist MEPs to withdraw their requested debate on Malta in the European Parliament. Speaking at a political event, Abela said the debate aimed to damage Malta’s reputation and discourage foreign investment. He noted that while the Opposition had remained silent, the Labour Party had tabled a motion in the Maltese Parliament promoting a debate in support of Malta.

This motion, he said, showcased recent governance reforms, including the first-ever appointment of the Chief Justice by a two-thirds parliamentary majority. In a swift response, the Nationalist Party accused the Prime Minister of “repeating a lie.” It denied that its MEPs had pushed for a debate against Malta, insisting that the session was scheduled with the backing of the European Socialists, whose Vice-President is Labour’s Deputy Leader Alex Agius Saliba. The Opposition maintained that the government was attempting to deflect attention from its own failings by attacking critics at home and abroad.

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