MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Real Madrid is preparing to secure the long-term future of Jude Bellingham. According to “As,” the English midfielder—who arrived from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023—has reached an agreement to extend his current contract by two additional seasons, keeping him at the club until 2031

. The deal also includes a salary increase, reflecting his status; Bellingham is emerging as a leader within the dressing room, stepping into the roles previously held by the likes of Carvajal, Modrić, and Kroos.

Meanwhile, the future of Brahim Díaz at Real Madrid appears uncertain. The former AC Milan player has fallen further down the pecking order under manager José Mourinho—so much so that, during the match against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, the coach opted for Endrick instead of him when seeking a comeback. To date, the Moroccan attacking midfielder has logged just 178 minutes across five appearances. Only Espí and Endrick have played less, though—unlike Díaz—they have never started a match. Given that Mourinho has ruled out an exit for Endrick in January, Díaz emerges as the most likely candidate to leave Real Madrid when the transfer window reopens.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The Spanish Football Federation’s Appeals Committee has rejected Real Madrid’s appeal, upholding the four-match ban handed to Vinicius following his sending-off against Villarreal.

The Brazilian will therefore miss the upcoming matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, ​​Racing Santander, and Valencia, and will be available to Mourinho again after the international break, for the weekend of November 21–22 against Celta Vigo. However, ‘Los Blancos’ are not giving up and intend to take the case to the Administrative Tribunal for Sport.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – As the final day of the transfer window arrives, Jonathan David has made such an impact that Atlético Madrid already appears determined to keep him. According to “Relevo,” the Canadian forward—who arrived from Juventus—has won over the Colchoneros by performing well beyond expectations: in six appearances totaling 251 minutes, he has already recorded three goals and two assists, all in La Liga. Benefiting from the fact that Álvarez was not yet fully match-fit and Sørloth was sidelined, David seized the opportunities given to him by Simeone, proving he is well-suited to the coach’s tactical system.

The Argentine manager himself praised David’s impact following Tuesday’s Champions League victory over United, stating: “He brings something we didn’t have; he’s a forward who naturally drifts toward the right and puts in a great defensive shift for the team.” For this reason, the club is seriously considering a permanent signing, intending to exercise the €25 million purchase option agreed upon with Juventus at the time of the initial loan.

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Algeria has updated its national biodiversity strategy for the 2025–2030 period, establishing 24 national targets and 93 implementation actions. This was announced by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on October 16, while speaking in Yerevan, Armenia, at the leaders’ summit of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17). In his address, Tebboune noted that over 27,000 living species have been documented in Algeria, including approximately 8,500 plant species and 18,000 animal species.

The national network of protected areas consists of 24 designated sites, encompassing marine, forest, mountain, steppe, and desert ecosystems. The President also highlighted the role of cultural parks in preserving biological, archaeological, and historical heritage, noting that the total area of ​​national conservation zones has been expanded by approximately one million square kilometers. Tebboune reiterated the need to strengthen international cooperation by ensuring that developing countries receive adequate funding, technology transfer, and capacity-building support to achieve global biodiversity goals.

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ZURICH (SWITZERLAND) (ITALPRESS) – FIFA has sanctioned the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) following discriminatory chants directed at Muslims during a friendly match against Egypt, held on March 31 at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona. Taking into account several mitigating factors—notably that an anti-discrimination message was promptly displayed on the stadium’s big screen, and that both the Federation and head coach Luis de la Fuente subsequently condemned the incident—FIFA has ordered Spain to leave 15% of the seats empty for its next home friendly match.

Alternatively, these seats may be allocated to families, students, and organizations dedicated to the fight against discrimination. The RFEF has also been fined 20,000 US dollars (approximately 17,200 euros). The earliest opportunity to serve this sanction is during the international window in June 2027, unless the Spanish national team qualifies for the UEFA Nations League Final Four; in that event, the measure will be applied the following autumn.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Air traffic control disruptions in Italy affected 10 flights between Malta and Italy on Friday after technical anomalies were detected in the country’s air navigation network.

Italy’s air navigation agency, ENAV, said the problems were detected overnight in the data transmission network supporting air traffic control services nationwide.

The agency ruled out malicious activity, including cyberattacks, but said investigations were ongoing to identify the cause and restore full functionality.

The disruption led to widespread delays and cancellations, with Malta International Airport reportedly yet to receive an official explanation for the affected flights.

Among the services impacted were Ryanair flights to and from Milan Bergamo and Bologna, as well as inbound flights from Venice Treviso and Turin.

Wizz Air flights to and from Rome Fiumicino were cancelled, while KM Malta Airlines flights arriving from the same airport and departing for Milan Linate were also affected.

Rome’s airport website warned passengers of delays and cancellations, while flights at Milan’s airports faced delays ranging from 30 minutes to more than two hours. Several services were cancelled entirely.

ENAV said it had activated alternative data transmission systems to facilitate as many departures as possible, including intercontinental flights, while operating at 50% of its overall air traffic capacity.

The agency said contingency systems had allowed air traffic to operate normally until 6am.

However, as traffic volumes increased and the technical problems persisted, authorities introduced measures to regulate flight flows and reduce the number of aircraft in operation.

ENAV said it was continuing efforts to resolve the technical issues and restore normal operations.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – “This is not about my future. It’s about the club, the players and the fans. The lads are looking for a reward for their hard work: a match in which they can secure a victory to dedicate to the fans, who deserve it for the support they have given us.” Álvaro Arbeloa is looking beyond the rumours. Fulham are bottom of the table with two points after six rounds, and tomorrow’s match against Hull City could prove decisive for the Spanish manager’s future at the club.

However, the 43-year-old former Real Madrid player and coach believes he still has the backing of his squad. “Have the players shown that they believe in my ideas? They demonstrated it for long periods against Ipswich. We saw it against Manchester United and Liverpool, too. However, we need to maintain that level for all 90 minutes. I have also seen the players’ commitment in training. They are very focused on tomorrow’s match.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Libya’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, on behalf of the Arab Group, has reiterated that eradicating poverty in all its forms remains an absolute priority for the region.

According to a statement by Ahmed Al-Dridi, First Secretary of the mission, the conflict in the Middle East risks pushing a further 4 million people into poverty, while approximately 78 million people are suffering from hunger and 198 million are experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity.

The Libyan representative called for the expansion of social protection, with particular attention to rural and marginalized communities, compliance with development aid commitments, debt relief and the removal of unilateral coercive measures.

He also condemned Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, the destruction of Gaza’s food system and the use of starvation as a method of warfare, calling for the siege to be lifted and for unimpeded access for humanitarian aid.

The statement also called for support for Yemen, Sudan and Somalia, and urged that commitments be translated into funded programmes to advance the 2030 Agenda.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Chelsea have announced that Reece James has undergone knee surgery. The procedure was a complete success, the London club confirmed, and was necessary following an injury sustained by the Blues captain during training. James has already begun his rehabilitation, but the Stamford Bridge club has not provided a timeline for his return to action.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has said Malta will continue to defend its national interests in negotiations over the European Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034, highlighting the importance of protecting funding for cohesion, agriculture and fisheries.

Speaking at the European Council summit in Brussels, Abela stated: “From Malta’s perspective, the negotiations are particularly significant because of the country’s geographical limitations, small domestic market and reliance on international connectivity.” Abela has stressed that cohesion funding must not be undermined, pointing to its contribution to Malta’s economic and social development.

The Prime Minister has also emphasised the importance of affordable energy, reliable transport links and resilient infrastructure, arguing that these are essential requirements for an island state. For Malta, the challenge will be to secure sufficient funding while contributing to wider European objectives and responding to emerging economic and geopolitical pressures.

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