FLORENCE (ITALPRESS) – Fiorentina is retracing its steps and bringing in Paolo Vanoli to take the helm. After announcing on Sunday evening the dismissal of Fabio Grosso—following just three matchdays, with the Viola still on zero points after losses to Roma (0–4), Frosinone (0–3), and Torino (1–2)—the club decided to recall the 54-year-old coach from Varese.

He had previously stepped in for Pioli last season, successfully saving a team that had scraped together only four points from its first ten games. Although that achievement wasn’t enough to secure his position at the time, he now has a new opportunity; he knows the environment well—having worn the Viola jersey as a player from 2000 to 2002 and won a Coppa Italia—and brings extensive coaching experience. After starting in Serie D and working within the national federation system (serving as Ventura’s assistant and later as Under-19 head coach, where he won silver at the European Championship), he was part of Antonio Conte’s staff at both Chelsea and Inter. He has also managed Spartak Moscow (winning a Russian Cup), Venezia (leading them to Serie A in his second season), and Torino (finishing eleventh) prior to the call from Fiorentina last November.

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LILLE (FRANCE) (ITALPRESS) – “The Champions League represents the start of a new phase in this role for me, with different responsibilities, but it’s not something completely new. I try to put the experience I’ve gained over the years as assistant coach at the club’s disposal. Now I hope to write my own story in this competition, under my own name.” Davide Ancelotti is ready to debut in a new role in Europe’s premier club competition.

After experiencing the Champions League alongside his father Carlo, he is now at the helm of Lille, which will make its league debut tomorrow against Betis. “We’re here because the club did a great job last year. The team deserves to be in this Champions League and wants to prove it. We’ll fight, and the goal will be to be extremely competitive until the end, without knowing the final result.”

Tomorrow’s matchup will be a generational one: on one side, Ancelotti, at 37, and on the other, Manuel Pellegrini, at 72. “He’s had an incredible career and achieved a lot of success. Those of us who are just starting out, like me, have a lot of admiration for him. I don’t know if I’ll ever live to be his age. I tell myself it’s impossible. But when I see my father, who doesn’t stop either, maybe I’ll change my mind too.”

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Matthew Caruana Galizia has called for a retrial of Yorgen Fenech following his acquittal in the case concerning the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

In a Facebook statement following the verdict, Caruana Galizia said Fenech had “got away with murder” and insisted that the case must be heard again.

“I expect no less than a retrial,” he wrote. He also urged police and prosecutors not to be distracted by what he described as false leads allegedly introduced by people seeking to misdirect the investigation.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “We’re very happy to be playing in the Champions League again. The Bernabeu is also an added motivation for us. It will be a tough match against Inter, but it’s the Champions League, and it’s always a huge pleasure to play in it.” This was Kylian Mbappé’s statement at a press conference on the eve of the first Champions League match between “his” Real Madrid and Inter.

“Vinicius and I have the same goals: to win titles. We’re trying to work hard and improve. Mourinho has a ‘long-term vision’ and is always working to achieve the best possible version of our starting eleven. PSG’s two Champions League victories since my departure? Those are things I can’t change. I’m staying calm. Sometimes people write a lot of things just to sell more. Talking about me sells a lot,” the French striker continued.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A Maltese man reportedly set himself on fire Sunday evening in Marsalforn, on the island of Gozo, after an argument with an Italian woman, who was also injured in the incident.

According to Maltese press reports, the man poured a flammable liquid on himself before setting the fire. The flames also affected the woman, who reportedly suffered burns.

Police officers and medical personnel responded to the scene and provided assistance to the two injured people.

According to sources cited by the Maltese press, both men suffered extensive burns. Their conditions are currently unknown.

The Maltese man is already known to the police.

Investigations are ongoing to reconstruct the exact circumstances of the incident and clarify all the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) — Italy played a leading role today in Benghazi, where the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the international fair dedicated to the reconstruction of the city.

The Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce brought together more than 40 leading Italian companies, professionals and organizations, making it the largest delegation among all the foreign delegations attending.

The event, promoted by Belqasim Haftar, director of the Libyan Fund for Development and Reconstruction, drew strong participation from businesses and the public, with hundreds of exhibitors from around the world.

Particular attention was devoted to the reconstruction of Benghazi’s historic city center, which was designed and built by Italians in the last century and later destroyed during recent armed conflicts.

Nicola Colicchi, president of the Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce, and director Francesco Muraca coordinated the Italian participation. The event marks Benghazi’s entry onto the international stage of economic and trade relations and represents an important opportunity to renew the bonds of friendship, cooperation and partnership between Italy and Libya.

Organizers described the event as a historic opportunity for the city’s rebirth.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – A Libyan Coast Guard patrol rescued 43 irregular migrants of various African nationalities, including 16 women and 5 children, from a dinghy in distress off the coast of Tripoli, following a report from the Joint Operations Room.

According to a statement on Facebook by the Libyan General Administration for Coastal Security, the operation was conducted at dawn on September 6, and the migrants were rescued and brought to safety. The required legal and humanitarian procedures have been initiated.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) — UEFA is standing alongside the victims of the floods in Nepal. European football’s governing body has ordered a minute of silence to be observed before all Champions League matches this week.

At the same time, a banner will be displayed as a sign of solidarity and support. The banner will carry the message: “Nepal, you are not alone.”

“The entire European football family will come together before this week’s matches to express our deepest condolences and our support to the people of Nepal. We wish them strength and resilience as they continue to recover from this tragedy and its consequences,” UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) — “Two months after the ‘Balogun case’, we note that our questions still remain unanswered.” This was stated by Pascale Van Damme, president of the RBFA (Royal Belgian Football Association).

The statement is a clear indication that the Belgian Football Association will also not support Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president. For the Belgian football authorities, the re-election of the Swiss official is “unthinkable”.

The position stems from what they describe as a “lack of transparency”, demonstrated not only in the decision to “freeze” the red card issued to U.S. player Folarin Balogun during the match against Belgium, but also in relation to the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, which was subsequently abandoned.

“We remain in close contact with UEFA. Together, we are seeking clear answers regarding the decision-making processes and are considering the next steps to take,” the RBFA said in a statement issued today.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS) – Libya’s Government of National Unity has announced the dismantling of an organized terrorist cell and the arrest of five individuals—both Libyan and foreign nationals—involved in suicide drone attacks targeting oil storage tanks in Tripoli and Zawiya, as well as the Zawiya power plant. Plans to attack the South Tripoli power plant and various political, security, and military targets were reportedly thwarted. According to an official statement from the Government of National Unity, investigations revealed that these were not isolated incidents but part of a large-scale sabotage plot targeting critical infrastructure and energy resources during a period of peak summer demand on utility services.

The government emphasized that dismantling the cell marks the beginning, not the end, of the operation; a comprehensive investigation is underway to expose the entire network and prosecute all those responsible—regardless of their status or position—with a pledge to take firm action both domestically and abroad. The statement indicated that authorities would release full details regarding the plot and its backers to the domestic and international public once preliminary investigations conclude, and that legal and judicial action would be pursued without exception. The government reiterated that the safety of citizens and national resources is a “red line” that will be strictly defended. This announcement follows a series of drone attacks on Libya’s energy infrastructure that caused damage and power outages. The government warned that those who planned, funded, and supported these activities would be held accountable, assuring that investigations would continue unabated until all perpetrators are brought to justice. The government thanked the security forces for their work and urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

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