COPENHAGEN, DENMARK (ITALPRESS) — It is no longer a question: there is an issue. Jorge Jesus tried to play down the situation, but Cristiano Ronaldo missed his third consecutive training session with the national team, leaving Parken Stadium in a Federation minibus.

The development was unexpected, given that the coach had assured reporters at his press conference that there was no issue, although he had said that Milan forward Ramos would remain in the starting lineup for tomorrow’s Nations League match against Denmark.

This evening, on social media, CR7 explained: “Following the coach’s press conference and after a conversation with the President of the Football Federation, I decided to leave the national team camp. In due course, I will tell all Portuguese people the reasons that led me to leave the national team, to which I have always given my all. For now, it is time to wish Portugal and all my teammates, without exception, the best of luck,” the footballer concluded.

All the attention surrounding CR7 began after the victory in Norway. Although Jesus had told the player in advance that he would come on during the match, Ronaldo ultimately remained on the bench for the entire game. At the final whistle, he headed straight to the dressing room without celebrating on the pitch with his teammates.

The Federation subsequently played down the missed training session, saying that the striker had left the stadium because the facilities did not have the equipment required for the individual training programme specifically designed for him.

Jesus, who had been Ronaldo’s coach until a few months ago at Al Nassr, where they won the league title together, had tried in every possible way to pour cold water on the situation.

“I know his physical condition inside out, and I know because I used to manage him the same way in Saudi Arabia. When there were matches every three days, he rarely played,” the coach explained. “Furthermore, he never trains on either the first or second day after a match. Do you really think that a player of the level of a national team would refuse to train? Only if he wanted to leave. No one refuses to train.”

The frustration over CR7 being left on the bench had also been played down: “Any player who warms up and then does not come on is unhappy. Whether it’s Cris, Pelé or Maradona. I was forced to talk to Cris about an issue that wasn’t actually an issue. He told me: ‘Coach, I’m here to do whatever you decide. If you want me to play, I’ll play; if you don’t want me to play, I won’t.’”

And yet Federation president Proença had changed his plans, flying to Copenhagen to find out more.

“The president came because, given what was being said, he wanted to know what had happened. But Cris and I had already resolved the issue,” Jesus said briefly, assuring everyone that the striker would train normally today.

That, however, did not happen.

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TUNIS (TUNISIA) (ITALPRESS) – A program designed to guide businesses toward Industry 4.0 was launched today in Tunis. According to a statement from Tunisian authorities, the event was attended by the Head of the European Union Delegation to Tunisia, Ambassador Giuseppe Perrone. The Tunisian Minister of Infrastructure and Housing—who is also overseeing the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy—emphasized that the transition to smart industry focuses on utilizing new technologies, integrating digital solutions, and modernizing production processes. As part of the initiative, an Industry 4.0 platform has been established at the Tunisian Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation to support the sector’s digital transformation. Additionally, five Industry 4.0 competence centers have been created at technology hubs in Sousse, Sfax, Monastir, Bizerte, and Sidi Thabet. According to the ministry, the initiative has already supported over 400 industrial enterprises, contributed to the creation of approximately 50 startups, and trained around 2,900 beneficiaries.

During the conference, the TIMA (Tunisian Intelligent Manufacturing Assessment) platform was also unveiled; developed by the Tunisian Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation in collaboration with the competence centers, it is designed to assess business progress. The initiative is being implemented under the ministry’s supervision in partnership with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has warned that removing energy subsidies in Malta could trigger an “economic catastrophe.” Speaking at a meeting ahead of the budget, Caruana stated today that Malta is on track to spend €392 million on energy subsidies in 2026, bringing total expenditure over the last five years to €1.3 billion.

According to the minister, fuel prices in March surpassed the peak reached in 2022 and have remained high, while European gas reserves are 16 percentage points lower than levels typically recorded at this time of year. Prices for electricity imported via the interconnector also doubled in March and could rise further, Caruana warned—particularly if conflicts drag on and Europe faces a harsh winter. Government modeling indicates that abolishing subsidies would reduce Malta’s GDP by nearly €630 million over three years and cut consumption by €312 million. More than 3,000 jobs could be lost by 2028, while household disposable income could fall by 6%, the minister explained.

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DUBLIN (IRELAND) (ITALPRESS) – Ireland will play their second match against Israel this Sunday at a neutral venue in Bačka Topola, Serbia. Head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson clarified the situation following the uncertainty surrounding the match in Debrecen—which the team ultimately played after a vote among the players. On the eve of the game against Austria, the coach sought to dispel any doubts. “Our federation told us we would play both matches. That was our intention when we arrived at the training camp, and it remains so,” Hallgrímsson stated. “We are trying to focus on football, and it has already been decided that we will play the second match as well.”

Last Sunday, the Irish players took the field wearing black armbands, bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem, and did not shake hands with their opponents. Hallgrímsson was brief when asked about potential protests in Serbia: “I have to focus on football. I’ll leave it to others to worry about security and those kinds of issues.” Gavin Bazunu, who had refused to play against Israel and has already opted out of Sunday’s match, will be available again for the game against Austria. “Gavin is a fantastic guy. I’ve always had a good relationship with him, and the situation is likely harder for him than for the other players, but his teammates have welcomed him really well. Life goes on. He is part of this group, and I think this shows just how strong the bond between these players is—so strong that not even something like this can divide us.”

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – Pep Guardiola stands firm—in fact, more than ever. The day after the Premier League announced its decision finding Manchester City guilty of serious financial rule violations between 2009 and 2018, the Citizens’ manager took a clear stand in a social media post. “I want every single Manchester City fan, all over the world, to know that I am here—more than ever. I am, always have been, and always will be by the side of my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, the staff, Enzo, and you—our unique fans. Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all,” read Guardiola’s message.

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BRISBANE (AUSTRALIA) (ITALPRESS) – Carlo Ancelotti will be without Raphinha for Brazil’s final friendly of this international break—scheduled for Saturday in Kolkata against India.

The Barcelona forward, who was substituted at halftime during Monday’s victory over Australia, is dealing with mild muscle edema in his right thigh. According to Catalan newspapers, the player has informed his club that the issue does not appear serious; however, to avoid any risks, the Brazilian Football Confederation has decided to send him back to Spain. No replacement will be called up.

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ALGIERS (ALGERIA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Algerian authorities detained 622 irregular migrants, and the Coast Guard rescued 138 people from boats. These figures represent the operational results of the People’s National Army for the period of September 23–29. The report was released by the Algerian Ministry of National Defense.

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BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) (ITALPRESS) – “Beyond being crucial for Argentina, he is a friend of mine, and I want the best for him; if he were to decide to leave, I would accept it. It would be a huge loss for us, but he must feel free to make whatever decision he chooses, knowing that the door will always be open for him should he ever return.” Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni is discussing the future of Walter Samuel, a member of his coaching staff and a long-time personal friend.

According to rumors circulating in Italy and South America, “The Wall”—the former Inter defender—could return to the ‘Nerazzurri’ to join Chivu’s staff; Chivu would be delighted to have his input on improving the team’s defensive play. Indeed, Scaloni himself revealed that Inter has been tracking the former defender for some time: “Samuel has already shown us what the national team means to him; he received an offer from Inter to work with Chivu but decided to stay with us until the World Cup, proving what kind of person he is,” said the ‘Albiceleste’ coach.

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MANCHESTER (ENGLAND) (ITALPRESS) – CEO Khaldoon Al Mubarak addressed the fans prior to the Premier League independent commission’s verdict. Just hours after the League ruled Manchester City guilty of breaching financial regulations, CEO Ferran Soriano stepped in to reassure the club—specifically its employees.

“The entire matter with the Premier League is based on a false accusation: specifically, that our owners’ money was injected into the club via Abu Dhabi-based sponsors. This is simply not true,” Soriano explained in an internal video.

“We provided the Premier League commission with extensive evidence demonstrating our compliance with the rules. We submitted bank statements, money transfers, testimonies, and everything necessary to categorically prove that the funds did not originate from the ownership. Every baseless accusation leveled against us stems from this single, completely false claim. To our great surprise—and that of our legal team—after more than two years, the Premier League commission issued a finding that reinforces the view that the League itself is conspiring against us. They ignored the evidence provided by the club and reached an erroneous conclusion.”

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RABAT (MOROCCO) (ITALPRESS) – King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri—coordinator of the collective leadership of the Authenticity and Modernity Party—to head the government. King Mohammed received the politician today at the Royal Palace in Rabat. The monarch also tasked El Mansouri with forming the new executive, according to the Moroccan news agency MAP.

Since the beginning of his reign, King Mohammed VI’s actions regarding Moroccan women have followed a consistent and progressive path: from the recognition of rights to their actual implementation, and from economic and social empowerment to women’s full participation in public life. A key milestone was the 2004 reform of the Moudawana (Family Code), followed by the 2011 Constitution, Article 19 of which enshrines the principle of equality between women and men.

In parallel, the National Initiative for Human Development, launched in 2005, has fostered women’s economic autonomy through training, workforce integration programs, and income-generating activities.

This evolution has also been reflected in state institutions: the number of female MPs rose from just two in 1993 to 96 in 2021—nearly a quarter of the House of Representatives. Women’s access to the highest levels of state responsibility has also been encouraged since 2000, starting with the appointment of Zoulikha Nasri as an Advisor to His Majesty—the first woman in Morocco’s history to hold such a position. A woman’s accession to the head of government for the first time represents, therefore, not a rupture, but the result of the progressive maturation of Moroccan society and institutions.

Today’s milestone transcends national borders and holds symbolic significance across the African, Arab, and Mediterranean spheres. Yet, according to domestic observers, this symbolic moment now ushers in a time for action: it is through the capacity to govern, reform, unite, and meet citizens’ expectations that this achievement will find its fullest meaning. Furthermore, the real challenge will be to ensure that what stands today as a historic “first” becomes, in the future, a standard institutional norm.

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri was born on January 3, 1976, in Marrakech. A lawyer by training, she holds a degree in private law from Mohammed V University in Rabat, a Diplôme d’études approfondies (DEA) in business contract law from the University of Montpellier in France, and a certificate in Anglo-American law from Pace University in the United States. Specializing in land and real estate law, she has been a member of the Marrakech Bar Association since 2005. She began her political career in 2007 with the Movement of All Democrats and was a founding member of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) in 2008. In 2009, she was elected President of the Marrakech City Council, a position she held until 2015 and assumed again in 2021. She also served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2021. From 2015 to 2024, she chaired the PAM National Council, and since 2024, she has served as coordinator of the party’s collective leadership. On October 7, 2021, King Mohammed VI appointed her Minister of National Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy.

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