LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Confirmation that Alisson Becker could return to Italy to wear the jersey of Juventus FC comes from movements in the transfer market involving Liverpool FC.

According to the English outlet CaughtOffside, the Reds are searching for a successor to the Brazilian goalkeeper and have identified Robin Roefs, Sunderland’s goalkeeper, as the ideal candidate, with the Dutchman expected to partner Giorgi Mamardashvili.

According to the British website, Chelsea FC are also interested in the 23-year-old Dutch goalkeeper from the Black Cats, and for this reason Liverpool want to speed up negotiations.

Alisson, who previously played in Italy for AS Roma, is reportedly tempted by the possibility of joining Juventus, and negotiations are said to be well underway. However, according to the English press, it cannot be ruled out that he may remain at Anfield for another season.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono welcomed United Nations Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais during her official visit to Malta for the 72nd Session of the Commission for Europe within the United Nations World Tourism Organisation.

During the meeting, President Spiteri Debono congratulated Al Nuwais on her recent appointment and expressed confidence in continued efforts to promote tourism as a catalyst for economic growth, employment, and stronger people-to-people connections.

The President also thanked the Secretary-General for her commitment to advancing sustainable tourism, reaffirming Malta’s ambition to remain a leading advocate for excellence in the sector.

Shaikha Al Nuwais praised Malta’s achievements in tourism and highlighted the strong relationship between the country and the UN Tourism General Secretariat.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “Todo apalabrado” — everything agreed. This is the headline on the online edition of the Madrid newspaper AS.

The photo accompanying the article shows José Mourinho wearing a Real Madrid tracksuit during the celebrations for the club’s 32nd La Liga title back in 2012. “The Special One” left the following year, in 2013, continuing his managerial career with Chelsea FC, Manchester United FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, AS Roma, Fenerbahçe SK, and eventually SL Benfica.

His adventure in Lisbon is expected to end today with the final league match away to Estoril Praia. After that, according to AS, Mourinho will return to coach Real Madrid CF 13 years after what seemed like a permanent farewell.

After all, it is not the first time that Florentino Pérez has brought back his trusted leaders. It already happened with Zinedine Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti, and in both cases he was proven right.

The Portuguese manager is reportedly set to receive a two-year contract, but first he must finalize the end of his relationship with SL Benfica, who tonight will make one last desperate push for a place in the UEFA Champions League, sitting two points behind Sporting CP in second place.

Mourinho will then sign the contract and replace Álvaro Arbeloa with the objective of reviving Los Blancos and reuniting a dressing room and environment that are currently far removed from the glorious history of Real Madrid.

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BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) (ITALPRESS) – “Watching him play is something wonderful. I don’t know when he will stop, but I don’t like being nostalgic in advance or thinking about what will happen; I prefer to enjoy the moment. I think everyone wants to see Lionel Messi play, not just Argentinians.”

These were the words of Argentina’s World Cup-winning coach, Lionel Scaloni, in an interview with CONMEBOL regarding Messi, who has not yet officially confirmed his participation in the tournament, although everything suggests that the Inter Miami CF star will be there.

“I would really like him to be there, but the decision is his,” Scaloni had said at a press conference last March, while in the meantime he included Messi in the list of 55 preliminary call-ups.

“I don’t know what he will do in the future. Obviously, I hope he keeps playing for a long time, because otherwise we will feel sad, just as we did when Diego Maradona retired. These are players who have marked the history of football, and thinking that at some point they will have to stop playing is something that gives you no peace. That’s why I prefer to think about the present,” Scaloni explained to CONMEBOL.

Argentina, drawn in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan, heads into the tournament as defending champion, looking to retain the title won four years ago in Qatar.

“Obviously, we will try to win the fourth World Cup in the history of the Albiceleste, because Argentina must always aim for first place whenever it takes part in a World Cup or any other tournament. The truth is that it will be very difficult, although not impossible,” Scaloni concluded.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – The 26th edition of “Caftan Week,“ an event dedicated to the valorization of the Moroccan caftan and the Kingdom’s artisanal heritage, concluded in Marrakech. This year, the theme was “The Breath of the Atlas.”

For four days, the event celebrated the Moroccan caftan as a symbol of identity, culture, and creativity, highlighting the work of artisans, designers, and young talents committed to transmitting ancestral knowledge. This edition took on a special significance, being the first held since the Moroccan caftan was inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

The Atlas Mountains were at the heart of the event’s artistic inspiration, evoked not only as a natural landscape but also as a collective memory and a living source of traditions, colors, materials, and artisanal techniques passed down from generation to generation. Great attention was also paid to the younger generations through the “Jeunes Talents” fashion show, won by young designer Mariam El Kaflaoui, who received a check for 30,000 dirhams (approximately $3,000) and the opportunity to participate in the official Caftan 2027 fashion show.

During the final evening, a special tribute was paid to Moroccan artisans, described by the event’s promoters as the “silent guardians” of essential knowledge for preserving the authenticity of the Moroccan caftan.

With this new edition, Caftan Week confirms its role as a “cultural and creative platform dedicated to promoting Moroccan heritage, contributing to strengthening the caftan’s international prestige as a symbol of Moroccan elegance, identity, and modernity”.

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RABAT, Morocco (ITALPRESS) – Morocco’s strategic ambition to become, by 2030, the first African country capable of manufacturing a fully “Made in Morocco” aircraft could soon become a reality, driven by a new wave of industrial cooperation with India in the aerospace sector.

According to Médias24, advanced discussions are underway between Moroccan operators and Indian industrial partners to develop an integrated supply chain aimed at local aircraft production.

The plans were revealed by India’s ambassador to Rabat, Sanjay Rana, and are part of a broader strategic alignment between Rabat and New Delhi in aerospace, defense, and advanced technologies.

Indian conglomerate Tata Advanced Systems is expected to play a central role in the project. The initiative is reportedly focused in particular on the future Airbus C-295 military aircraft, which is already assembled in India through a partnership between Tata and Airbus.

Tata has already established a presence in Morocco through industrial operations linked to the production of components and structures for military aircraft and aerospace transport systems, further strengthening industrial ties between the two countries.

Morocco’s objective is to build on an aerospace ecosystem that is already deeply integrated into global production chains, supported by major international companies and a highly specialized network of suppliers.

In recent years, Morocco has succeeded in attracting some of the world’s leading aerospace players. Boeing works with several Moroccan suppliers through its Boeing Ecosystem Program. Safran manufactures aircraft engine components, wiring systems, and propulsion technologies in the country. Spirit AeroSystems produces fuselage components and aerostructures, while Hexcel specializes in high-performance composite materials for the aerospace industry.

At the same time, Stelia Aerospace, an Airbus subsidiary, manufactures aerostructures and cabin components in Morocco. Leoni and Latecoere are also active in the country, producing wiring systems, electrical equipment, and fuselage sections. Canadian group Bombardier operates a major production facility in Casablanca dedicated to aerostructures and assembled components for business jets.

According to Médias24, India views Morocco as a strategic industrial platform providing access to Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean basin, while Morocco aims to strengthen its position as a high-value manufacturing hub and industrial gateway between continents.
Morocco’s aerospace industry is widely regarded as one of Africa’s most notable industrial success stories.

Around two decades ago, the sector consisted of just three companies, with production largely limited to wiring systems and exports valued at roughly €20 million.

Today, the industry includes more than 155 operating companies, employs around 27,000 highly skilled workers, and generates more than €3 billion in annual exports. Morocco has developed strong expertise in aerospace components, aerostructures, electrical systems, composite materials processing, and industrial engineering, with local integration rates now reaching 40% and continuing to rise.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has launched a pilot project for an autonomous electric shuttle, marking a significant step towards smarter and more sustainable public transport across Malta and Gozo.

The 15-seat self-driving shuttle, recently unveiled by Malta Public Transport (MPT), will undergo a structured testing phase lasting at least six months on carefully selected and pre-approved routes before being introduced for public use.

Initially, the vehicle will operate under controlled conditions and eventually provide an on-demand service, allowing passengers to request rides across designated routes. A trained safety operator will remain on board throughout the testing phase and will be able to take manual control at any time.

The autonomous bus is part of a joint initiative involving the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, Malta Public Transport and the University of Malta under the EU-funded Horizon Europe metaCCAZE project, which is trialling electric and automated transport systems in cities including Amsterdam and Tampere.

University of Malta researchers will also conduct surveys during the pilot to gather public feedback and operational data to support the project’s evaluation.

The shuttle, manufactured by French company Navya, uses cameras, GPS, radar, motion sensors and laser-mapping technology to navigate autonomously.

Transport Minister Chris Bonett said the initiative represents another concrete step in the government’s “Malta in Motion” strategy aimed at delivering cleaner, more efficient and technologically advanced mobility solutions.

The autonomous shuttle rollout forms part of a wider €14 million investment in Malta’s public transport network, which also includes the introduction of 40 new electric buses to the public transport fleet—more than doubling the number currently in service and advancing plans for a fully electric public transport fleet in Gozo.

Additional bus routes, route extensions and increased service frequencies are also set to be introduced from next week as part of the wider transport overhaul.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Xabi Alonso’s name has already been linked to Chelsea, at various times, even before the former midfielder signed for Real Madrid. Now he’s once again become a strong candidate for the Blues’ helm. After all, he needs to rebuild after being sacked by Madrid, and the Stamford Bridge club needs to bounce back after a very poor year, with the shocking departure of Maresca and the slide with the arrival of Rosenior, who was also sacked.

According to “The Guardian,” discussions between the club and the Spaniard have been ongoing for some time, and everything is moving in the right direction. Furthermore, the news is that the dressing room has also spoken out, and, the English tabloid reports, there’s a strong belief among the players that Xabi Alonso could be the right man to bring the team back to the level Chelsea deserves.

While the former Bayer and Real Madrid player is the favorite, the club is said to be evaluating other names such as Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth), Marco Silva (Fulham), Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace), Filipe Luís (formerly of Flamengo) and Cesc Fàbregas, but the latter is determined to stay at Como.

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – “It’s true, on Wednesday I received a contract renewal offer from Benfica. The offer was sent to both me and my agent, but I didn’t want to see it. I’ll look at it and analyze it only starting on Sunday.” This was stated in a press conference on the eve of the final league match away to Estoril, Benfica coach José Mourinho, regarding his future. The “Eagles” are playing for Champions League qualification in the final 90 minutes of the season, aiming for second place, which is worth qualifying, but that belongs to Sporting, who have a two-point advantage over their fellow city rivals and host Gil Vicente. It’s going to be a tough one for the team, who, however, don’t want any distractions. “Benfica is much more important than me, it’s bigger than me, than any other coach, player, or president, so there’s no problem there’s no need to worry if someone leaves, but only about the importance of Benfica,” says the former Inter coach, according to the Spanish press, the man chosen by Florentino Perez to revive Real Madrid and bring order to a locker room that seems in disarray.

“I’ve never received an offer from Real Madrid. Neither the president nor other directors have spoken to me about a possible proposal, but even if they had, I would have behaved exactly as I did with Benfica,” Mourinho explains, implying that he will evaluate everything only after the last league match. “Next week will be important for my future, but also and above all for that of Benfica, which, once the season is over, must immediately think about next season. But we still have a contract and therefore a few days to think before making any decision,” explains the “special one,” who says he is disappointed by what’s happening at the “Casa Blanca,” including dressing room arguments (Valverde-Tchouameni) and misunderstandings (Arbeloa-Mbappé, the latest incident that broke out yesterday). “I feel sorry for Arbeloa, he’s a friend, and when he was my player, he gave me everything, and he gave everything to Real Madrid, and now that he’s a coach, he continues to do so in his new role, but that’s the life of a coach.” Florentino Perez is also in trouble, challenged by the Bernabeu and criticized for statements he’s made in recent days: “I don’t comment on presidents, least of all on Florentino.”

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – Italy’s Ambassador to Morocco, Pasquale Salzano, delivered the opening address this evening in Rabat at the concert “Sounds for Morocco”, a cultural diplomacy event organised by the World Youth Orchestra Foundation.

In his remarks, delivered just hours after presenting his Letters of Credence to King Mohammed VI, Ambassador Salzano highlighted the profound symbolic significance of the event, which marks the official beginning of his diplomatic mission in Morocco.

“This evening holds special meaning for me. Today, I had the honour of presenting my Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Mohammed VI. Being here with you, united by music, poetry, and dialogue between our cultures, gives this day even deeper significance,” the ambassador said.

Salzano emphasised the importance of cultural dialogue between Italy and Morocco, two countries connected by “deep relations, a long history of exchange, and a shared openness to the Mediterranean region.”

The concert brings together the works of Telemann and Mozart with sounds drawn from Moroccan and Mediterranean musical traditions. It features young musicians conducted by Maestro Damiano Giuranna and Moroccan musician Khnnous Mohcine. Musical performances are accompanied by Valeria Almerighi, who will recite works by Dante Alighieri alongside poetry by Mohammed Bennis and Abdellatif Laabi.

The ambassador also expressed particular appreciation for the World Youth Orchestra Foundation, which has been active for more than 25 years in music education and cultural diplomacy, as well as the CDP Foundation, which supports the initiative.

“I am especially moved by the central role given to young people in this project,” Salzano added, acknowledging the student musicians of INSMAC and the student actors of ISADAC performing on stage. “At a time when younger generations are often confronted with withdrawal and isolation, initiatives like this demonstrate how encounter, shared learning, and curiosity about others can become a powerful force.”

Concluding his speech, Salzano invited the audience to be carried away by music and poetry, stressing that “culture is not merely an accompaniment to relations between countries, but one of their deepest and most enduring expressions,” and that the Mediterranean can once again become “a space for dialogue, creativity, and mutual understanding.”

The concert is being held with the essential support of the Italian Cultural Institute in Rabat.

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