NOTTINGHAM (INGHILTERRA) (ITALPRESS) – He crashed into the pole trying to deflect Anthony Elanga’s cross into the net, kept playing, but took a big risk. Fortunately, the worst was avoided after abdominal surgery to which Taiwo Awoniyi, the Nottingham Forest striker who underwent emergency surgery yesterday after the injury he sustained in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Leicester, was subjected.

According to the Daily Mail, this very incident led to a discussion on the pitch between coach Nuno Espirito Santo and owner Evangelos Marinakis with the latter reportedly blaming the coach for the management of Awoniyi, who returned to the pitch after treatment by the medical staff and after the last substitution had also been made.

“Unfortunately, we had to play the last 10 minutes with a man down. Taiwo tried, but the pain was too much, there was a misunderstanding between the technical and medical staff,” Espirito Santo admitted. The injury then required surgery.

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LA VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Addressing the ongoing controversy surrounding the Gaza Freedom Flotilla’s vessel, Conscience, Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela defended the government’s cautious approach in response to the alleged attack on the ship.

In an interview with the State television, Abela underscored that, while a government surveyor confirmed that the impact came from a projectile launched from outside the points of impact, they could not definitively confirm it was a drone attack, as has been suggested. The Prime Minister also highlighted discrepancies between the accounts given by the crew and the findings of the government surveyors aboard the ship.

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LA VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela has indicated that the island nation is nearing a decision to officially recognize the State of Palestine, revealing that the criteria for such recognition will soon be met. In a late televised interview on the national station, Abela emphasized that Malta has long sought to ensure fair treatment for Palestine, a position that is widely supported by the Maltese public.

Abela noted that there is a broad consensus in the country regarding recognition of Palestine, and cited Malta’s treatment of Palestinian diplomatic missions as an example of this stance. He pointed out that Palestinian diplomatic representatives in Malta are afforded the same rights and immunities as those from other recognized states, signaling a step closer to formal recognition.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Starting over with Tijjani Reijnders. This is Pep Guardiola’s goal to rebuild his Manchester City after a season that hasn’t lived up to expectations.

With De Bruyne gone (Napoli dreams) and waiting for the English sports justice to conclude the trial on the club’s alleged irregularities, the Citizens are thinking about the future. The interest in the Milan midfielder is already known, but according to The Telegraph, an offer is now ready for the Dutch player, protagonist of a great season.

City would be ready to put 70 million euros on the table, a significant sum for a player that the Devil considers central to the future, just as, the British press points out, Guardiola would be happy to do in Manchester.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – There is chaos at Real Madrid. With Carlo Ancelotti (the new coach of Brazil) leaving at the end of the season, and waiting for the arrival of Xabi Alonso, some players seem to consider their adventure with the merengues over. Among these, Brazilian Rodrygo Goes who, as reported by Marca, has no intention of staying at Real next season.

The striker is said to be unhappy and does not appreciate not being considered in the foreground anymore, given the presence of Bellingham, Mbappé and Vinicius in the attacking trident. And it is precisely with the latter that relations are said to be particularly cold. And even the future of Vinicius himself, again according to Marca, is still to be written.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of the Liga to become the new coach of Brazil but in this new adventure he will not be accompanied – except for the first two matches with Ecuador and Paraguay – by his son Davide, ready to play his cards.

His name had been linked to Como as a possible successor to Fabregas – the Spanish coach is liked by Bayer Leverkusen to take over the legacy of Xabi Alonso, who is in turn destined for Real – but according to “As” the Glasgow Rangers are on his trail and have already sounded out his entourage.

Davide, who has offers from clubs in various leagues, including Saudi Arabia, would be tempted by the experience in Scotland where he would bring Francesco Mauri, son of the athletic trainer Giovanni who was part of the senior Ancelotti staff for a long time, as his assistant.

The Rangers, among other things, are said to be on the verge of being purchased by 49ers Enterprises, already owner of the San Francisco 49ers, one of the most successful franchises in the NFL, and which has already invested in Leeds, newly promoted to the Premier League.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – Carlo Ancelotti is officially the new coach of the Seleçao. The day after the defeat of Real Madrid against Barcelona, which effectively put an end to the white team’s run in the Liga (7 points left three days from the end), the Green Football Association (CBF) officially announces that “the greatest national team in the history of football will be led by the most successful coach in the world”.

Ancelotti, says the Federation, has signed a contract until the end of the World Cup 2026 and will make his debut in the next FIFA edition of the World Cup qualifiers that will see Seleçao face Ecuador and Paraguay on 5th and 10th of June, respectively.

“Bringing Carlo Ancelotti at the helm of Brazil is more than a strategic move – said Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the Cfb – It is a statement to the world that we are determined to regain the highest step of the podium. He is the greatest coach in history and now he is leading the most important national team on the planet. Together, we will write new glorious chapters of Brazilian football”.

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NYON (SWITZERLAND) (ITALPRESS) – UEFA has designated Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs to referee the Champions League final between Paris Saint Germain and Inter on May 31 in Munich. His compatriots Mihai Marica and Ferencz Tunyogi will be assistant referees, Portuguese Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro will be the fourth official, and another Portuguese, Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus, will be the reserve. Dutch referees Dennis Johan Higler and Paulus Van Boekel and Romanian Catalin Sorin Popa will be at Var.

Kovacs, 40 years old and an international since 2010, is in his third European final: in the past he refereed the 2022 Conference final won by Roma over Feyenoord in Tirana and the 2024 Europa League final in Dublin, in which Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen.

German Felix Zwayer will referee the 2025 UEFA Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United, which will be played at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, on May 21.

The UEFA Referees Committee has confirmed that Irfan Peljto of Bosnia and Herzegovina will referee the 2025 UEFA Conference League final between Chelsea and Betis in Wrocław, Poland, on May 28.

Furthermore, the UEFA Referees Committee has also announced that Sandro Schärer of Switzerland will referee the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League final in Munich, Germany, on June 08.

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MADRID (SPAGNA) (ITALPRESS) – Xabi Alonso will be Real Madrid’s coach in the next Club World Cup, which will be held in the United States from June 15th to July the 13rd.

This is what ‘Marca’ writes peremptorily, according to which the Blaugrana and the now former Bayer Leverkusen coach have agreed to immediately kick off the new project during the World Cup. Indeed, the competition is a matter of vital importance for Florentino Perez and his board of directors, given that it offers almost 150 million euros in the event of victory.

Former Real, Liverpool and Spain midfielder Alonso announced on Friday he was leaving German side Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season. It was not Alonso’s intention to join up with Real this early, but conversations took place last week and the club felt it did not make sense to use ‘an interim’ before the Basque manager took over.

An interim solution in the form of Solari is therefore excluded: the Spanish coach will take over the reins of the Blancos as soon as a joyless season for Real ends.

Also according to ‘Marca’, the fate of Carlo Ancelotti has already been sealed, as he will take over the Brazilian national team, which is chasing its sixth World Cup in 2026, just a week after leaving the Merengues bench.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – In a move underscoring his central role in Libya’s fragile stability, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), held high-level talks in Moscow with newly appointed Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov. The meeting highlighted the deepening strategic ties between Libya and Russia and came amid ongoing efforts to rebuild Libya’s defense sector and restore order in the war-torn North African state.

Haftar’s visit represents a critical component of his broader diplomatic initiative to forge stronger international alliances aimed at stabilizing Libya and bolstering its military capabilities. With parts of Libya still facing security threats from extremist groups and political fragmentation, Haftar’s leadership — particularly in regions controlled by the LNA — has been lauded by Moscow for promoting relative calm and preventing further internal collapse. During the talks, both parties discussed expanding bilateral military cooperation, with a particular focus on defense modernization, joint military exercises, and intelligence sharing. The potential for supplying military equipment and increasing Russian training support for Libyan forces was also a key item on the agenda.

Minister Belousov praised Haftar’s “critical efforts” in curbing terrorism and restoring order in eastern and southern Libya. He emphasized the necessity of a strong and unified Libyan military institution as a cornerstone for maintaining regional balance and curtailing the spread of transnational militant threats. “The security of North Africa is deeply connected to the resilience of Libya’s armed forces,” Belousov stated. “Field Marshal Haftar’s leadership remains vital to preventing further instability.”

Haftar, for his part, welcomed Russia’s support and affirmed his commitment to expanding strategic cooperation with Moscow. “Rebuilding Libya’s defense capabilities requires trusted partners,” he said, thanking Russia for its continued engagement and recognition of the LNA’s role in preserving national security. The meeting reflects Russia’s growing military and diplomatic engagement across the Mediterranean and signals a continued shift in its regional posture, particularly in countries grappling with prolonged conflict and power vacuums. As the international community watches closely, Haftar’s outreach to Russia may shape the trajectory of Libya’s future security structure and influence broader geopolitical alignments in North Africa.

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