SEVILLA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Matias Almeyda, 51-year-old former midfielder for Lazio, Parma, Inter and Brescia, is the new coach of Sevilla. He has a two-year contract with an option for a third season linked to objectives. The seventh Argentine coach in the club’s history, Almeyda began his career as a footballer in Europe at Sevilla in 1996 and his time with the Andalusians will be his second experience as a coach in the Old Continent after having led Aek Athens from 2022 to 2025.

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VALLETTA (MNA/ITALPRESS) – Italian authorities and journalists are urgently appealing for help from anyone in Malta who may have information about a double murder that has shocked Italy. Investigators believe crucial answers may lie on the island, where the main suspect is thought to have lived and possibly married his victim. Daniele Bonistalli, a journalist and correspondent for the Italian national TV programme Chi l’ha visto?, is actively seeking assistance from Italians and Maltese residents.

He is investigating the case of Rexal Ford, born Francis Kaufmann, a 46-year-old American arrested in Greece. Ford is accused of killing his partner and their six-month-old daughter, whose bodies were discovered on 7 June in Villa Pamphili, one of Rome’s largest parks. It is believed that Ford spent time in Malta and that he may have married the woman there. Italian investigators are now examining Maltese hospital and civil records to determine if the couple’s child was born on the island. The identity of the woman, known only as Stella, remains uncertain.

She is believed to be from Russia or Ukraine, and her connection to Malta is now a key lead in the investigation. “I will be in Malta in the coming days to look for information,” Bonistalli said in his public appeal. “If you know anything, even small details, please contact me on Messenger. Anonymity will be fully respected.” Bonistalli’s appeal remains one of the few direct channels for those who may be able to shed light on the victims’ lives in Malta.

Meanwhile, the Malta Police Force declined to comment, saying the case is outside their jurisdiction and referred enquiries to the Italian authorities.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – After McTominay and De Bruyne, Napoli are ready to bid for Manchester City’s Jack Grealish or Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho. According to the “Sun”, the club are ready to invest around fifty million euros to sign one between Grealish and Garnacho.

Grealish is no longer part of City’s plans, so much so that he has not even been called up for the Club World Cup, and next season he needs to play consistently if he wants to be included in Tuchel’s list for the World Cup. The 29-year-old Englishman would be Napoli’s first choice but the problem of his very high salary remains (around 14 million euros gross per season).

Garnacho, already linked to the Italian champions in January after the sale of Kvaratskhelia, is also leaving United and due to his age (20 years old) would represent a better investment in the long term. He would prefer to stay in the Premier League but the Red Devils are aiming high (over 80 million euros) because they don’t want to sell him to a direct competitor.

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – The Republic of Panama, a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has declared its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative regarding the Western Sahara dispute, describing it as “the most serious, credible, and realistic basis” for resolving the regional conflict”.

This position was formalized in a joint statement issued Monday in Rabat, following a meeting between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Panamanian counterpart, Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez, who was on an official working visit to the Kingdom on June 16.

During a press conference after the meeting, the Panamanian Foreign Minister emphasized that Morocco’s autonomy initiative “should be the only solution for the future,” underscoring his country’s clear support for the plan as a pathway toward a lasting resolution of the dispute.

Panama’s backing of Morocco’s proposal comes after the Central American nation’s decision in November 2024 to sever all ties with the so-called “Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic” (SADR).

With Panama’s endorsement, a total of 125 UN member states now support Morocco’s autonomy initiative as a solution to the Sahara conflict, including 23 member states of the European Union.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A 62-year-old German doctor has been found guilty of assaulting a flight attendant aboard a KM Malta Airlines flight from Munich to Malta. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when Frank Stefan Siegward Wedel ignored the illuminated seatbelt sign and got up to use the toilet.

According to the Prosecution, when a crew member approached him to address the violation, Wedel aggressively grabbed her hand and pushed her, causing her to fall and hit her head. As she attempted to stand, he slammed the toilet door against her head and proceeded to use the facility.

The Defence argued that Wedel had recently undergone surgery for an aggressive prostate tumour and was in urgent need, claiming he acted out of panic and embarrassment. They also noted that Wedel immediately expressed regret for his behaviour.

However, the Prosecution countered that Wedel failed to cooperate with authorities and never informed the crew about his medical condition. No medical documents were provided to justify his actions.

The Court found Wedel guilty, sentencing him to a three-month prison term suspended for one year. He was also fined €5,000 and ordered to provide a €1,000 guarantee to remain law-abiding over the next year.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta registered just 439 asylum applications in 2024, its lowest figure since 2010, according to the European Union Agency for Asylum’s (EUAA) Asylum Report 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive annual decline, positioning Malta 26th among EU+ countries for total applications. Despite the drop, Malta’s recognition rate remains high at 40%, well above the EU average. Per capita, Malta ranks 18th, with applications representing less than 0.1% of the EU’s total.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The provincial court of Madrid has sentenced four Atlético fans who, on the night between January 25 and 26, 2023, just before the Copa del Rey derby, had hung a mannequin with a Real Madrid shirt and Vinicius’ name on a bridge with the words: “Madrid hates Real.”

The Casa Blanca itself made the announcement. The accused acknowledged the facts, said they were sorry and apologized publicly but were found guilty of the crime of hate and threats against the Brazilian striker. One of them was sentenced to one year and ten months in prison, while the other three were sentenced to one year and two months. The four defendants will also have to pay fines and will not be able to go to the stadium for four years.

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MARSEILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – Olympique de Marseille announce the appointment of Alessandro Antonello as General Manager. Former Inter CEO becomes a member of Olympique de Marseille’s Management Board, alongside President Longoria and Alban Juster, General Manager – Finance & Compliance.

Alessandro Antonello joins Marseille after more than ten years at Inter Milan, where he successively held the positions of Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive Officer. Antonello, in particular, will deal with the economic development of OM and strategies to increase and diversify revenues.

“It is a great honor, and I am proud to join an iconic club like Olympique de Marseille. I am very happy to work alongside Pablo Longoria, Alban Juster, and to start collaborating with all the employees. I sincerely thank the owner Frank McCourt and the President Pablo Longoria for the trust placed in me. OM is a unique club, with a history, a passion and an ambition that are rare in European football. I will devote all my energy to supporting the project led by Pablo Longoria to build a bright future for the Club”, Alessandro Antonello said. Alessandro Antonello’s arrival will be effective as of July 1, 2025.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – A female referee for Juventus’ debut at the Club World Cup. American Tori Penso has been appointed to referee the Bianconeri’s match against Al Ain, scheduled for the Italian night between Wednesday and Thursday (3am) at Audi Field in Washington.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The summer of Gian Piero Gasperini‘s new Roma is starting to take shape. The Giallorossi team will gather at the “Fulvio Bernardini” technical center on Sunday 13 July to begin preparations for the 2025-26 sports season.

After having made the first test official against Kaiserslautern on Saturday 26 July, the second friendly match will take place on 2 August with the French side Lens at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium (kick-off at 18:00). The match is worth the first edition of the Trophée 1906 to celebrate 120 years of the transalpine club.

At the end of the match, Mister Gasperini’s team will travel to England where they will return to training camp from 2 to 8 August at St George’s Park in Burton Upon Trent. In these days of work, a test against Aston Villa is scheduled, scheduled for the 6th at The Bescot Stadium in Walsall at 20:30 (19:30 local time).

A challenge of great European appeal against Unai Emery’s team, eliminated in the quarter-finals of the last Champions League by PSG. Having concluded the six-day work phase in the English federal technical center, on the 9th another friendly match of high continental prestige is scheduled in the new home of Everton – the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool – at 16:00 Italian time (15:00 local time).

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