MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – The paths of Mourinho and Benfica appear destined to part ways. In Madrid, with Álvaro Arbeloa’s departure at the end of the season now considered almost certain, “the Special One” — as reported by the Spanish newspaper As — is seen as the ideal profile to shake up the dressing room at Real Madrid, a change deemed necessary to bring trophies back to the Spanish capital and end the negative run of the past two years.

The persistent rumors about the coach’s future are worrying the Portuguese club’s management, which is determined to continue with the “Special One” for at least another season, but that hope seems likely to be dashed soon. According to As, Real Madrid could easily release Mourinho from Benfica by paying his €3 million release clause, a procedure similar to the one used for Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen.

Meanwhile, the Portuguese coach — who led Real Madrid from 2010 (when he joined from Inter) to 2013, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup — has stated that he has had no contact with the Bernabéu club regarding his future.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has joined forces with Opposition leader Alex Borg on the campaign trail ahead of Malta’s general elections on May 30.

The two were seen canvassing voters together in Mellieħa in the north of the country, marking a notable moment in the second week of the Nationalist Party’s electoral campaign.

In a social media post, Metsola shared a video of the visit, showing the pair greeting residents and engaging with locals. The post was captioned in Maltese, highlighting their presence among the community.

Metsola’s appearance alongside Borg is being viewed as a significant boost for the Nationalist Party, reinforcing its efforts to gain momentum in key districts.

Although long considered a potential candidate for party leadership in past years, Metsola had opted to remain in her European role following leadership changes within the party.

Her direct involvement in the local campaign now signals a strong show of support for Borg, who is contesting the 12th District, including Mellieħa, as well as Gozo.

The Nationalist Party has intensified its campaign in recent days, unveiling proposals aimed at reducing electricity bills, a fuel hub 22 km off the Maltese coast, increasing student stipends, and investing in energy and healthcare infrastructure.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – As a player, he likely never received such a long suspension. As president of Andorra, however, Gerard Piqué will have to deal with a sanction of six matchdays suspension and a two-month ban from official duties for his behavior during and after the match between his Andorra—currently playing in Spain’s Segunda División—and Albacete (which ended 1–0 for the visitors).

Other club officials and staff members have also been suspended, and there will be a partial stadium closure (specifically the VIP area) for two matches.

Piqué is accused by the match referee, Alonso de Ena Wolf, of protests and threats, and more generally of aggressive behavior in the locker rooms.

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AMSTERDAM (NEDERLANDS) (ITALPRESS) – Circular Economy is a key lever for Stellantis to extend the life of vehicles and parts, reduce waste, and optimize the use of resources across the automotive value chain. In the Middle East and Africa (MEA), this strategy is deployed through SUSTAINera, Stellantis’ dedicated Circular Economy business unit, which brings remanufacturing, repairing, reuse and recycling solutions to customers and professionals at industrial scale.

As part of this regional deployment, Stellantis has launched its first vehicle dismantling center in MEA, located in Casablanca, Morocco. More than a local industrial project, the site acts as a structuring anchor for Circular Economy activities across the region and a reference point for accelerating the development of a compliant and scalable End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) ecosystem.

“Circular Economy is a strategic priority for Stellantis in the Middle East and Africa. It enables us to combine industrial performance, affordability for customers and the responsible use of resources, while securing our long‑term industrial footprint across the Region” said Samir Cherfan, Chief Operating Officer Middle East & Africa and Global Head of Micromobility, Stellantis.

The Casablanca facility is Stellantis’ third dismantling center worldwide, following Turin in Italy and São Paulo in Brazil. Designed as an industrial site, it supports the structuring of End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) flows in Morocco while expanding the availability of fully functional reusable original parts across Stellantis’ aftersales network and digital platforms. Its main activities are End-of-life vehicles sourcing, dismantling, used parts selling and collection of parts for recycling.

The deployment of Circular Economy activities in MEA delivers concrete benefits for customers, professionals and the regional aftermarket:

• More affordable parts and services through reuse and remanufacturing offers under SUSTAINera
• Optimized resource use, supported by responsible recovery of materials from ELVs
• A structured and traceable ecosystem, aligned with Stellantis standards and regional compliance requirements

“Circular Economy is a concrete way to deliver value to customers by extending the lifespan of vehicles and parts while optimizing resources. With SUSTAINera, we are industrializing a strategy based on the principles of the 4Rs-remanufacturing, repair, reuse and recycling-designed to be scalable, efficient and accessible, without compromising on quality”, said Jean Christophe Bertrand, SVP Stellantis Middle East & Africa Parts & Services.

In MEA, Stellantis’ Circular Economy strategy follows a 360-degree approach covering the full lifecycle of parts and vehicles, through remanufacturing, reuse and recycling.

These activities are already deployed across the region through the following circular economy activities:

• Sales of Remanufactured parts
• Sales of Used original parts through B-Parts platform
• Recycling and End of Life Vehicle (ELV) partnerships

These offers are distributed through Stellantis’ after-sales network, partner repairers and Distrigo hubs.

To accelerate scale and compliance, Stellantis relies on a structured ecosystem of industrial and commercial partners across MEA, ensuring operational efficiency, traceability and local value creation.

The Casablanca dismantling center marks a concrete step in the deployment of Stellantis’ Circular Economy activities in the MEA region.
Through rigorous vehicle dismantling operations, we offer selected used product families, including traction batteries.

In this regional roadmap, Morocco plays a specific role as an industrial reference point. The Casablanca dismantling center is the first facility of its kind launched by an automaker in the country, setting a benchmark for structured ELV management.

Key figures :

• €1.6 million Investment
• 6,000 sqm site
• Up to 10,000 vehicles dismantled per year
• Around 150 direct and indirect jobs at full capacity
• Vehicles sourced from insurance companies, auctions and ELV channels

By combining operational execution in Morocco with a clear regional vision, Stellantis confirms that Circular Economy in MEA is a business activity in acceleration, designed to be industrial, scalable and economically sustainable.

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LONDON (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Chelsea, now certain they won’t be in the Champions League next season, are already looking ahead to next season. After the disastrous management of Rosenior, who was brought in in January to replace Maresca, the club wants to make sure they don’t make a mistake in their next manager.

According to “The Independent,” one of the key requirements will be the ability to develop the youth players and establish a clear identity for the team. This is why one of the names being considered is Xavi, who has been sidelined for nearly two years following his stint at Barcelona.

Possible candidates also include Xabi Alonso, Francesco Farioli, and Cesc Fabregas, but the latter is unlikely to leave Como.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Alessandro Bastoni is moving further away from Barcelona. The Blaugrana are looking for a left-footed center-back for next season, and the top name on their list so far has been the 27-year-old Inter defender, who reportedly showed great enthusiasm at the idea of wearing the Barça shirt.

According to Catalan media, however, interest in Bastoni has cooled in recent days: Flick prefers a fast center-back, not necessarily left-footed, and in this respect the Italian does not fully meet the coach’s requirements. Bastoni himself, who was waiting for an official move from Barça to try to convince Inter to lower their demands, is said to be growing tired of the situation and, without the full backing of the German coach, will not push for a move.

Moreover, Barça still have other issues to resolve, from the future of Robert Lewandowski to the potential signings of Marcus Rashford and João Cancelo. As for the Polish striker, Laporta would like to extend his contract, but the final decision will be up to Flick. In case of a departure, the club would target Chelsea’s João Pedro as a replacement, a somewhat cheaper option (reportedly €80–100 million) compared to Julián Álvarez.

Cancelo has impressed, but negotiations with Al Hilal are still needed, while for Rashford the €30 million fee agreed last summer with Manchester United could become an insurmountable obstacle, although the English forward has so far repaid the trust shown in him. If Rashford were to return to Old Trafford, one of the names being considered as a replacement would also be AC Milan’s Rafael Leão.

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MESSINA (ITALPRESS) – Combining cultural exchange with hands-on training, a delegation from Rabat is currently taking part in an educational programme at the University Hospital of Messina.

A group of young medical students from Mohammed V University in Rabat is attending a series of specialised lectures, focusing on areas such as neonatology, geriatrics, and internal medicine. The initiative aims to provide targeted training and deepen knowledge in specific fields of study and research.

“These opportunities,” said administrative director Elvira Amata in her welcome address, “are always a chance for growth and cultural exchange—not only for the visitors but also for those who host them. Knowledge is a driver of both personal and professional development; even before that, it fosters meaningful cultural interaction.”

She added that the institution hopes to continue the collaboration by developing new cooperative projects in the future.

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TEHRAN (IRAN) (ITALPRESS) – Iran’s participation in the next World Cup is not currently in doubt, but FIFA “must provide us with the necessary guarantees.” This is the position expressed by Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation.

Team Melli is expected to begin its preparation in a couple of weeks in Turkey, “but it depends on our meeting with Infantino,” he said, as reported by the Iranian agency Irib. “We must receive the necessary guarantees from FIFA to take part in these competitions, so that incidents similar to those that happened in the past do not occur again.”

Taj was referring in particular to what happened last week in Canada, where the Iranian delegation he led was denied entry into the country ahead of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver due to alleged links with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has been on the list of terrorist organizations since 2024.

“If full respect is maintained and there are no offenses, especially towards the official and military institutions of our country, we will have no problem participating. Otherwise, it is obvious that an appropriate response will be given. We have nothing against the United States; we qualified on merit, but our point of reference is FIFA, not Trump or others. If offenses were to occur, it could happen that the national team returns home.”

From a strictly football perspective, Iran is expected to play two preparatory friendlies in Turkey and one in the United States.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – At 39, Hulk has no intention of hanging up his boots. The former Porto Brazilian striker, after deciding to leave Atlético Mineiro, will join Fluminense, where he has signed a contract until December 2027. Hulk is expected to bid farewell to the Atlético Mineiro fans on Sunday before the match against Botafogo, capping a five-year spell that saw him score 140 goals in over 300 games. His debut for Fluminense, however, is expected to take place after the transfer window officially reopens in the second half of July.

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MILAN (ITALPRESS) – Stefan De Vrij’s Inter Milan experience will most likely end in June. The 34-year-old Dutch defender’s contract is expiring, and there are no signs of a renewal: the offer of an extension, but with a lower salary, was reportedly rejected by the player. Benfica could be in his future: according to “A Bola,” De Vrij has already indicated his availability.

Currently, there are no formal negotiations in particular, because Da Luz are awaiting a decision on Otamendi, whose contract is also expiring. In any case, Benfica is already looking around to strengthen its defense and, in addition to De Vrij— also courted by Olympiacos and Turkish and Saudi clubs— they are reportedly evaluating the 21-year-old Brazilian from Gremio, Viery, who, however, would require an investment of around €20 million.

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