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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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Bad news for Manchester City, who will be without Antoine Semenyo for two months.

Enzo Maresca himself revealed on the eve of the Champions League match against AEK that the player has suffered a muscle injury that will keep him out of action for around eight weeks.

The Italian coach explained that he had wanted to rest Semenyo during Saturday’s match against Ipswich, but was ultimately forced to bring him on in the second half in place of Doku.

“Sometimes things happen that are beyond your control,” Maresca said.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi will inaugurate the Mediterranean Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (MOC 2026) tomorrow at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. The event will run until 22 October. Cyprus Energy Minister Michael Damianos will also attend, along with representatives of major international energy companies and leading figures from the oil industry.

Titled “Egypt, a Key Pillar of Energy Security in the Mediterranean”, this year’s edition will focus on accelerating exploration and production activities, deploying advanced technologies, and promoting investment and partnerships in the oil and gas sector.

The opening ceremony is expected to feature the signing of new agreements with US energy company Chevron, in the presence of both ministers, to accelerate the connection of Cyprus’s Aphrodite gas field to Egypt’s infrastructure. The initiative aims to strengthen regional cooperation and reinforce Egypt’s role as a hub for receiving, trading and re-exporting gas to international markets.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – After signing free agent Dani Carvajal, Getafe could also bring in another former Real Madrid captain.

In recent days, club president Ángel Torres had acknowledged negotiations with Jadon Sancho and Dani Parejo. Yesterday, however, he revealed that the club was also in contact with René Ramos, Sergio’s brother and agent.

Getafe are willing to sign the 40-year-old defender, provided the financial terms are right, even though the club already have fairly good cover in central defence.

Sergio Ramos has been without a club for almost a year, following the end of his spell with Mexican side Monterrey in December 2025.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Growing social discontent in Europe is linked to a deterioration in living standards and the economic hardships faced by families. This is the view of Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela, who has defended Malta’s economic model, describing it as a source of stability for both citizens and businesses.

Speaking at an event, he pointed to recent youth protests in France, Italy, and Albania, arguing that several European governments are struggling increasingly to shield their citizens from the fallout of the economic crisis.

In contrast, the Prime Minister highlighted the strategy adopted by Malta, emphasizing the government’s commitment to mitigating the impact of the rising cost of living on households and enterprises.

Abela noted that, during discussions among European Union member states regarding the upcoming EU budget, the debate has focused primarily on funding ongoing wars rather than addressing the economic struggles of ordinary citizens.

According to Abela, while European leaders remain preoccupied with international crises, the quality of life across the continent continues to decline, with a growing number of families struggling to cover essential expenses. The Maltese leader defended the decision to maintain public intervention in energy pricing through subsidies designed to protect families and businesses from price hikes on international markets.

This policy, Abela argued, allows the country to maintain economic stability and focus on future opportunities, rather than merely reacting to immediate emergencies.

While acknowledging that Malta’s strong economic performance does not mean the absence of internal challenges, he dismissed criticisms of the government’s economic model as “populist,” asking: “If you have a recipe that works, do you throw it away, or do you try to improve it?” According to Abela, Malta must therefore focus on improving the quality of its growth, without abandoning the economic approach that, in his view, has helped ensure stability for the country.

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