TERESOPOLIS (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – Carlo Ancelotti is keeping Neymar close to him. After long deliberation over his call-up and deciding to include him in the 26-man squad, the Brazilian coach assures that the muscle injury that will sideline the striker for 15-20 days will not change that.

“Before the call-up, we received a statement from Santos that mentioned an edema. We let Santos deal with it until the 27th. The player was called up, and the CBF took charge of the situation from the 27th onwards. We are dealing with his problem,” the Italian coach said.

“We believe he will recover as soon as possible; he is enthusiastic and is training well. To be clear, he will stay with us. We believe he can recover for the first match of the World Cup. If he is not in that match, he will be in the second. We have no doubt that we will not replace anyone. These are the 26 players who will play in the World Cup. Unfortunately, Neymar had this small problem that prevents him from training with the group, but he is working well and will recover soon,” Ancelotti added.

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LIVERPOOL (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Arne Slot is no longer Liverpool manager. The Anfield club has officially parted ways with the Dutchman, who took over in July 2024, replacing legendary Jurgen Klopp. In his first season, he won the Reds’ 20th English title, and his replacement could now be Spaniard Iraola, who was highly regarded by AC Milan.

“This has been a difficult decision for us as a club to make,” the club wrote in an official statement. “The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool during his time with us has been significant and successful. Therefore, our appreciation for all he has achieved could not be greater, especially as he has been underpinned by a work ethic, diligence, and level of experience that have further underlined our belief that he is a leader in his field.” That said, Liverpool added: “We have come to the conclusion that the change is necessary to allow the club to continue moving forward. Again, it must be emphasised that this is not a decision taken lightly, far from it.”

“Arne will always hold a special place in the history of this team; he will always be remembered as the coach who gave Liverpool their 20th title.” The club recalls that Slot “also helped guide the team through one of the most difficult periods imaginable after the loss of Diogo Jota. The humanity he demonstrated throughout that period speaks volumes about him as a person.”

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BUDAPEST (HUNGARY) (ITALPRESS) – A night of riots and brawls in the streets of Budapest. According to reports in the British press, as well as numerous videos circulating on social media, after a relatively calm day before the match, several incidents occurred overnight between Arsenal and PSG fans, protagonists of the Champions League final scheduled for this evening in the Hungarian capital. Objects were thrown and brawls involving punches and kicks occurred, as documented by videos, but now the local police force’s focus is primarily on the mass arrival of ticketless fans.

“It’s no secret that the simultaneous presence of fans from London and Paris in Budapest poses a significant risk, and it’s our job to ensure that the situation doesn’t escalate,” Janos Zoltan Kuczik, police commander in charge of security for the final, was quoted by the Daily Star as saying. “We’ve strengthened our call centers, and French- and English-speaking staff are available.”

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PARIS (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – AC Milan announced last Monday that they were dismissed along with those of coach Massimiliano Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani, and sporting director Igli Tare. But like the Tuscan coach (who has an agreement with Napoli), former AC Milan technical director Geoffrey Moncada is also ready for a new adventure. Nice, who yesterday secured safety by winning the play-off against Saint-Etienne, is banking on him to restart and replace Florian Maurice. According to L’Equipe, the 39-year-old French director has already met with the club’s owners and could sign the contract that will tie him to Nice on Monday.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – French football is in mourning. Bryan Bergougnoux, who last season was part of the Le Havre coaching staff as Didier Digard’s assistant, has died at just 43 years old, after a battle with parotid cancer.

A former midfielder, Bergougnoux, who developed in the Lyon youth academy, where he won three league titles, also played for Toulouse, Lecce, Chateauroux, Omonia Nicosia, and Tours. He played with the Salento club from 2009 to 2012, making ten appearances without ever scoring. He also represented France at the Under-21 level, scoring nine goals in 20 appearances. As head coach, he led Thonon Evian and Tours.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) — Atletico Madrid have categorically denied reports of a €100 million offer from Barcelona for Julian Alvarez.

“It’s just another lie,” sources from the rojiblanco club told Spanish newspaper As.

The colchoneros made it clear that they do not intend to engage in summer transfer speculation surrounding the Argentine striker, firmly reiterating their position: “Even if offers were to arrive, they will not be taken into consideration.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta’s electoral campaign has entered its decisive phase ahead of the 30 May general election, with the governing Labour Party (PL) and the opposition Nationalist Party (PN) intensifying efforts to win undecided voters amid rising concern over the cost of living, wages and public services.

Prime Minister Robert Abela is seeking a fourth consecutive Labour victory, while new PN leader Alex Borg is attempting to return his party to government after more than a decade in opposition. The campaign has focused heavily on economic stability, housing affordability and governance reforms.

A total of 162 candidates are contesting the general election across Malta’s 13 electoral districts, with eight representing ADPD, seven for Aħwa Maltin, one candidate for Imperium Europa, seven for Momentum, 72 candidates representing the Labour Party, 65 for the Nationalist Party, and two independent candidates.

Under Malta’s proportional representation system, each district elects five members of parliament through the single transferable vote mechanism, meaning at least 65 MPs are expected to be elected, although additional seats may be added to ensure proportionality and gender balance.

Recent opinion polls continue to place Labour ahead of the Nationalists, though the margin varies between surveys. MaltaToday’s latest poll gave Labour 50.1% support against the PN’s 43.8%, while statistician Vincent Marmarà projected a wider Labour advantage of around 30,000 votes nationwide.

Smaller parties are attempting to capitalise on voter dissatisfaction with the traditional two-party system, but analysts believe the election remains primarily a contest between Labour and the Nationalists.

Turnout is expected to remain high by European standards as Malta prepares for one of its most closely watched elections in recent years. Out of 356,832 eligible voters, 341,351 collected their voting documents by the deadline, while 15,481 voters — or 4.3% of the electorate — failed to do so and are therefore unable to vote.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) — After coming close to making history, Inigo Perez is leaving. Clearly emotional, the 38-year-old Spanish coach announced that he is stepping down as Rayo Vallecano manager, bringing to an end a two-and-a-half-year spell in which he guided the club from a relegation battle to European competition, culminating in Wednesday’s Conference League final defeat against Crystal Palace.

According to Spanish media reports, Perez is expected to join Villarreal, where he would succeed Marcelino.

“I’m grateful to those who believed in me. I truly appreciate that they backed me when I had no experience as a coach,” Perez said. “I had a strong desire to achieve important goals. We managed to do that by qualifying for Europe and reaching a final. I achieved the objectives I had set for myself, and I feel at peace.”

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – A separation is imminent, but by mutual agreement and without friction. Barcelona and Marc Ter Stegen know that the German goalkeeper’s long spell at the club is coming to an end.

Having arrived in Catalonia in 2014 to replace Victor Valdes, Ter Stegen has achieved everything there is to achieve, becoming one of the world’s best goalkeepers. At 34, and after a difficult season spent on loan at Girona and a long series of injuries, he wants to relaunch himself elsewhere, especially since Barça is well-covered with Joan Garcia, the starter, and Wojciech Szczesny, the assistant.

The German has a contract until 2028 and a very high salary; Barcelona, ​​according to Mundo Deportivo, is willing to sell Ter Stegen for a reasonable fee. The goalkeeper’s plan is to spend pre-season with Barça to regain his fitness and, in the meantime, listen to any offers that may come in.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – On the sidelines of a series of institutional meetings in Baghdad, Kamel Ghribi, President of the GKSD Group and Vice President of the San Donato Group, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, confirming the strengthening of the collaboration between the Iraqi healthcare system and the model of healthcare excellence represented by the San Donato Group.

During the summit, the $40.5 million annual agreement with the Iraqi Ministry of Health for the management of the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Teaching Hospital, located in Najaf, a city in central Iraq with approximately 1.5 million inhabitants and one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam, was officially renewed.

This is one of the most important international healthcare projects developed by the San Donato Group in the Middle East. The hospital today represents a strategic point of reference for the entire country: 492 beds, including 30 dedicated to the private area; 17 operating rooms; 24 intensive care beds; 24 emergency room beds; over 1,500 outpatient visits per day; 160 professionals, including 21 key specialists involved in clinical and organizational management.

“The renewal of this agreement represents a significant achievement not only from a healthcare perspective, but also from a human and institutional perspective,” stated Kamel Ghribi. “Healthcare can and must be a tool for cooperation, stability, and development among peoples. Over the years, we have worked to build quality, training, skills, and trust, making a concrete contribution to strengthening the Iraqi healthcare system.”

Ghribi also expressed appreciation for the leadership of Iraq’s new Prime Minister: “I found in Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi pragmatic, determined, and results-oriented leadership. His entrepreneurial background allows him to quickly understand the country’s strategic priorities and make decisions with great operational effectiveness and vision. This approach is a very important element for Iraq’s future and for strengthening international cooperation.”

Ghribi finally emphasized the strategic value of collaboration with Iraqi institutions: “Iraq is a country of extraordinary historical and human importance, with great growth potential. Continuing to invest in health, education, and healthcare infrastructure means investing in the stability and future of future generations.”

The meeting with newly elected Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi also provided an opportunity to reaffirm the shared desire to continue along a path of international healthcare cooperation based on quality, innovation, and sustainable development.

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