ROME (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Matt Donohue and Blake Antrobus, the VAR officials during the Manchester derby won by City against United (1-0) on Sunday, did not have to wait long to learn their fate. Responsible for an “error of judgment” regarding the goal scored by Erling Haaland in the second half (60th minute), the referee and his VAR assistant will not officiate any matches in the upcoming round of the Premier League; this was announced by PGMOL, the body that manages referees in England. After initially disallowing the goal due to the Norwegian striker’s offside position, Donohue had decided to award it, given that Enzo Fernández’s positioning had caused confusion and interfered with play. The incident sparked a debate in England regarding such situations but did not prevent the officials from being held accountable for their actions.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The government’s projected subsidy bill for diesel has surged to around €75 million for 2026, more than double the €30 million forecast just three months earlier, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has warned.

Caruana said the continued rise in diesel prices had left the government with “no end in sight” to the growing subsidy burden.

The increase is raising concerns ahead of next year’s Budget, as the government seeks to keep energy prices stable while maintaining the fiscal deficit below 3% of GDP.

Earlier this year, the government had set aside a €250 million buffer for energy subsidies.

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LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) (ITALPRESS) – “We started working with the entire squad ten days before the game against Everton. I think we are working well. We had 25-30 very good minutes during which we could have scored a couple of goals. Then perhaps we lost a bit of confidence because we didn’t score. We certainly need to improve, but I have great faith in my players. They are very good players.”

Roberto De Zerbi remains optimistic. His Tottenham have made a poor start to the Premier League season, with two points from four matches and no goals scored.

“We need to improve, yes. We can also say that the coach has some responsibility if we don’t score; I accept that, no problem. So far, we haven’t won a single game, we are disappointed and I’m sorry about that. But there are also other positive aspects: as I said, we haven’t conceded a goal in our last two games and we have started working on the things we need to improve. Nothing has changed in my project or in my ideas,” added De Zerbi, whose side will face Liverpool in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.

Tottenham will be without the injured Sandro Tonali.

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CAIRO (EGYPT) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Badr Abdelatty received a phone call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which the two ministers discussed the latest regional developments.

According to Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdelatty and Abdullah bin Zayed focused in particular on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and developments in Yemen in light of the recent escalation.

The two ministers stressed the importance of addressing the challenges affecting the region and their repercussions on the security of the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb.

They also reiterated the need to respect international law and ensure the safety and freedom of international navigation, while stepping up efforts to contain tensions and prevent the conflict from spreading, thereby contributing to strengthening security and stability in the region.

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LONDON (UNITED KINGDOM) (ITALPRESS) – The Premier League has admitted an error over Erling Haaland’s decisive goal in the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City.

Pro Ref, the body responsible for refereeing in England’s top flight, acknowledged a “judgement error” in awarding the goal that gave Enzo Maresca’s side the victory.

The incident occurred in the 60th minute, when Haaland converted Josko Gvardiol’s cross. The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but VAR determined that the Norwegian striker was kept onside by Patrick Dorgu’s foot and advised referee Michael Oliver to award the goal.

The main controversy, however, centred on the position of Enzo Fernandez, who was offside and attempted to play the ball in the middle of the penalty area, although he failed to make contact with it.

Pro Ref explained: “It was established that Enzo Fernandez did not play the ball and therefore any offside becomes a subjective judgement. However, on this occasion, VAR failed to recognise the likely impact of his position and should have recommended an on-field review.”

The body also said it had contacted Manchester United to acknowledge what it considers “a judgement error” and that “an investigation into the incident will be launched.”

The decision left the Red Devils puzzled. Defender Lisandro Martinez described it as “an injustice”, while manager Michael Carrick said he was “confused”.

The incident came at the end of a match already marred by controversy following Phil Foden’s straight red card in the 23rd minute for a kick on Bruno Fernandes.

Haaland’s goal therefore stands and decided the derby, but the Premier League has now acknowledged that the incident should have been subjected to a further review by the referee.

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RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) (ITALPRESS) – The match against Norway at the last World Cup will remain Neymar’s final appearance for Brazil.

Carlo Ancelotti, speaking to CNN Brasil, confirmed that there has been no change of heart on the part of the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward, who said at the time that his experience with the Seleção had come to an end.

“Neymar deserved to be called up because of the qualities he has, but he will not be there in the future. He has already confirmed that he does not want to return to the national team. How do we replace him? Neymar cannot be replaced because he was an extraordinary and unique talent. He is an irreplaceable player. We can only replace him by building a strong group and a strong collective.” Ancelotti has no regrets about what happened.

“At the World Cup, we brought the best players. The problem is also that we had some very serious injuries – eight players were injured between March and June. This affected the quality of the team somewhat.”

Ancelotti has already significantly reshaped the squad in recent call-ups. “At the 2026 World Cup, a generation that had played in three World Cups came to an end. Some of these players will be there for the next one, as could be the case with Marquinhos, but in general we need to bring in new players and a new identity to the national team.”

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SANAA (YEMEN) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Yemeni armed forces have recaptured positions infiltrated by Houthi militia southwest of Taiz and conducted a series of airstrikes against rebel concentrations and reinforcements on several fronts, according to Al Arabiya TV.

A military source stated that government troops advanced toward Ghayl Bani Omar, retaking commanding positions on Jabal Jardad in the Al-Shamayatin district. During the operations, weaponry was seized, and the militia suffered both personnel and material losses.

Bombardments struck Houthi gatherings and vehicles in Dhubab, Al-Wazi’iyah, Haifan, and Jabal Habashi, destroying vehicles, causing ammunition explosions, and killing or wounding at least ten militiamen.

The Yemeni armed forces spokesperson confirmed that the air force carried out targeted strikes against Houthi personnel and vehicles in various areas, including Dhubab and Al-Mukha. An Al Arabiya correspondent also reported that Yemeni aircraft struck rebel positions and reinforcements in the Jabal Haylan mountain range and on the Al-Kasara front, north and west of Marib.

The Houthi offensive, ongoing since last week, has displaced approximately 86,000 people. The UN agency noted that over 82,000 of these displaced individuals were forced to flee their homes since the beginning of September.

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VALLETTA (MALTA)(ITALPRESS/MNA) – Protests have erupted in Malta and various European cities following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech—accused of masterminding the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb in October 2017—with Maltese communities abroad demanding justice and accountability.

In London, around 130 people attended a vigil on Sunday outside Malta House; organized by Jenny Oakley, the event saw Maltese citizens and press freedom supporters displaying photographs of the journalist and holding signs calling for justice.

“Malta must unite against corruption,” said Oakley, expressing concerns about the safety of journalists in the country following the verdict. The demonstration also served to commemorate other instances of political violence, including the unsolved 1977 murder of Karin Grech.

Meanwhile, Maltese residents in the Netherlands are set to gather outside the Maltese Embassy in The Hague, while in Malta, various NGOs will participate in a national demonstration organized by Repubblika in Valletta on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The organizers of the events in the Netherlands—Nathan Portelli, Justin Elull, and Emma Grima—expressed shock and anger, reiterating their determination to continue demanding “truth, justice, and accountability.”

The protests aim to show solidarity with Caruana Galizia’s family, journalists, and activists, while bringing issues of corruption, press freedom, and impunity back to the forefront of public debate. “Justice for Daphne. Justice for Malta,” the Dutch organizers declared.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – A free agent following the end of his contract with Al-Nassr last summer, former Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 33, has signed with Al-Sadd. The Qatari club officially announced the signing of the former Croatia international (99 caps, 7 goals), who is now tied to the club until June 2027, with an option for an additional year.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Argentine Marcelo Gallardo, the former River Plate coach, has been appointed head coach of the Ecuador national team. Gallardo, 50, is the most successful manager in River Plate’s history; he left the Buenos Aires club—where he had made his professional debut in 1993—last February.

Taking on his first role leading a national team, Gallardo replaces fellow Argentine Sebastián Beccacece at the helm of an Ecuadorian squad eager for change following their disappointing elimination by Mexico (0-2) in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup.

“We chose Marcelo Gallardo for his achievements, but above all for what he represents. Welcome to Ecuador, Marcelo,” said federation president Francisco Egas in a video released on social media.

The coach’s trophy cabinet includes 14 titles won with River Plate, among them two Copa Libertadores trophies and a Copa Sudamericana. The former midfielder, who played for Monaco and PSG during his career, also had a brief stint managing Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.

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