WOLFSBURG (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – He has not returned to the pitch since June 7, and for this reason, too, it was perhaps the right decision to make. Christian Eriksen and Wolfsburg have announced that they have mutually agreed to terminate the midfielder’s contract ahead of schedule, with the deal originally set to expire on June 30 next year.

The 34-year-old Danish midfielder joined the club last summer but was unable to prevent their relegation to Bundesliga 2. Then, at the beginning of June, he suffered a medical emergency during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine, collapsing on the pitch and inevitably bringing back memories of the incident five years earlier, when he subsequently had a cardiac defibrillator implanted.

That defibrillator proved decisive in June, with Eriksen beginning an individual rehabilitation programme in Denmark the following month.

“For us, it was clear that the decision about his future had to be Christian’s,” said Wolfsburg sporting director Dieter Hecking. “We wanted to give him that freedom in this particular situation, and therefore accepted his request to terminate the contract.”

“At this moment, it is important for me to be close to my family in Denmark,” Eriksen explained. “I am happy that we were able to find a solution together. My time at Wolfsburg has been marked by many ups and downs. I know that the club is now in good hands and capable of finding its way back to the Bundesliga.”

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LISBON (PORTUGAL) (ITALPRESS) – “Football is not for sale. This is the message UEFA has been championing for years. Football will remain safe if those who govern it remember for whom they govern.” These were the words of UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, speaking remotely at the Portugal Summit currently taking place in Oeiras through Saturday.

“Uniting our perspectives is the only way to tackle the challenges facing football. Not everyone puts football above their own ambitions,” Ceferin emphasized—as reported by A Bola—without explicitly mentioning Gianni Infantino, even though the intended target of his remarks seemed quite clear. “Trust rests on three pillars: unity, transparency, and governance that serves everyone rather than just a minority. Yet, recently, everyone has been let down by people who had sworn to protect them. The project that shattered the unity of the football world may have been scrapped, but the trust that was broken has not been restored, and regaining it is our challenge,” Ceferin added, alluding to the FFE project Infantino had been attempting to advance.

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TUNIS (TUNISIA) (ITALPRESS) – On the instructions of Tunisian President Kais Saied, Tunisia sent a substantial shipment of medical aid to the Democratic Republic of the Congo on September 22 to support local authorities’ efforts to combat the spread of the Ebola virus. The shipment, sent in response to an African Union appeal to member states, includes medicines as well as medical and paramedical supplies intended to bolster the Congolese healthcare system’s capacity to tackle the epidemic. The cargo was transported from Tunis to Kinshasa International Airport aboard a Tunisian military aircraft, with the involvement of the Ministry of National Defence. The Tunisian Embassy in Kinshasa will oversee the handover to the relevant Congolese authorities. The initiative was carried out through coordination among the Tunisian Ministries of Foreign Affairs, National Defence, Health, and Social Affairs, alongside the Tunisian Red Crescent and the Tunisian Union for Social Solidarity.

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UDINE (ITALPRESS) – David Alaba to Udinese? Rumors from Spain are starting to take more concrete shape after the Friulian club dropped a hint on social media: an image of a chair on a football pitch—a reference to the Austrian defender’s celebration following the 2021-22 Champions League Round of 16 return leg between Real Madrid and PSG, when he celebrated by lifting a chair high into the air. Alaba, a four-time Champions League winner with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, is a free agent after spending the last five seasons with Los Blancos. However, his time there was marred by an ACL tear in his left knee in 2023—which sidelined him for over a year—and a series of physical issues that hampered his comeback.

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TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Libyan Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Abdelhamid Dabaiba received the Chief of Staff of the Tunisian Army, General Mohamed Ghoul, in the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Libyan Army, General Salah al-Din al-Namroush.

According to the Libyan Government of National Unity’s Facebook page, the meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two countries in the military and security sectors, addressing matters of mutual interest—specifically shared border security, counter-terrorism efforts, training, and the exchange of expertise.

Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining coordination and developing cooperation to bolster the security and stability of both nations.

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VALENCIA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Javier Aguirre is returning to work in Spain. The 67-year-old Mexican has been announced as Valencia’s new head coach following the dismissal of Corberan; the task of revitalizing a team that has managed only four points from seven matches now falls to him. Aguirre has signed a contract running until the end of the season, with an automatic renewal clause should he guide Valencia to at least the Europa League.

Fresh from his stint as Mexico’s head coach at the last World Cup, this marks Aguirre’s seventh spell in Spanish football, having first arrived in the summer of 2002 when signed by Osasuna.

His managerial resume also includes spells at Atlético Madrid, Zaragoza, Espanyol, Leganés, and Mallorca—the latter of which he led to the Copa del Rey final. He becomes the oldest coach ever to take charge of Valencia and the 14th manager of the Peter Lim era.

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NEW YORK (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Prime Minister Robert Abela has said economic growth should be judged not only by headline figures but by the opportunities it creates for people.

Abela was speaking at the Concordia Summit in New York, where he is attending the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.

The Prime Minister said trade was an essential condition for prosperity for an island state such as Malta, allowing goods and services to cross borders, investment to flow and opportunities to be created.

He said the global economy was undergoing a period of transformation, with shifting trade routes, changing supply chains and growing technological and climate pressures.

Abela said resilience should not become protectionism, arguing instead for supply chains that could withstand shocks and partnerships that reduced vulnerabilities without creating new barriers.

He also referred to Malta Vision 2050, which aims to ensure economic growth delivers better opportunities, higher-quality employment, stronger skills and sustainable communities.

Turning to artificial intelligence and digital trade, Abela said these offered smaller economies new opportunities to reach global markets through talent, agility and ideas.

But he warned that technological progress should broaden opportunities rather than deepen inequality.

During a separate high-level meeting at the UN on children’s rights in the age of artificial intelligence, Abela said AI development should remain human-centred and respect fundamental rights.

He also attended a meeting on developments in the Middle East, where he reiterated Malta’s support for a two-state solution as the path towards lasting peace in the region.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta recorded the second-highest increase in commercial flights among EU countries in August compared with the same month last year, according to Eurostat data.

The number of commercial flights to and from Malta rose by 12% year-on-year, placing the country behind Slovakia, which recorded a 37% increase.

Estonia followed Malta with an 8% rise in flight numbers.

Eight EU countries registered declines in commercial flights during the month. Austria recorded the largest decrease at 4.7%, followed by Cyprus at 3% and Germany at 2.4%.

Across the EU, commercial flights increased by around 2% compared with August 2025.

The latest figures continue a trend of stronger flight activity during the summer, with every month from June to August recording notable year-on-year increases.

Eurostat defines commercial flights as those carrying passengers, cargo or mail.

The increase in air traffic comes as Malta also recorded strong growth in tourist arrivals.

Recent figures from the National Statistics Office show that tourist numbers rose by around 12% in August compared with the same month in 2024.

The growth in visitor numbers has, however, been accompanied by an ongoing debate over whether tourists are spending more during their stay in Malta.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – “I believe the Ballon d’Or is the award that rewards the best player of the year—a player who stands apart, someone who is a joy to watch, the kind of player for whom you tune in to a match. It has nothing to do with the number of goals scored or anything else. When I think of the Ballon d’Or, I think of Messi, Ronaldinho, and players like that—players who are unique, who make you smile when you watch them play.” In an interview with “L’Équipe”, Lamine Yamal highlights his case for the prestigious award presented by France Football.

“Anyone who follows football already knows my credentials. I step onto the pitch, I have fun, I play well, and I play the way I want to play. Fortunately, I’ve also been able to win many titles with Barça and, recently, the most important title of all: the World Cup with my national team. But above all else, I believe my style of play is my strongest argument and what sets me apart.”

Yamal is aware of the competition. “We all have very strong cases; we are all great players. We’ll see. They are all immense players. In my case, the advantage is that I was able to win the World Cup this year, and naturally, that gives me an extra edge.”

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MÖNCHENGLADBACH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Alexander Blessin is the new head coach of Borussia Mönchengladbach. The German club—currently bottom of the table with zero points from four matches—made the official announcement. The 53-year-old former Genoa manager takes over from Eugen Polanski, who was dismissed after the third matchday, and interim coach Lichte. He has signed a contract running until 2028, with his presentation scheduled for tomorrow at 1:30 PM alongside Head of Sport Rouven Schröder. Blessin began his coaching career at Leipzig, followed by stints with Oostende, Genoa, Union Saint-Gilloise, and St. Pauli; now, he embarks on a new chapter at the helm of Borussia Mönchengladbach.

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