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Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit Italy By AFP July 28, 2026 05:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Roberto Mancini, head coach of Al Sadd SC, looks on before the Amir Cup Semi Final match between Al Sa …
Mancini returns as coach of crisis-hit ItalyCitizen Digital
… His first match at home will be against Italy at the Stade de France on October 2.
France turn to Zidane as coach in long-awaited homecomingCitizen Digital
Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching job By AFP July 27, 2026 07:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Coppa Italia - Final - Atalanta v Juventus - Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore, Reggio …
Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching jobCitizen Digital
… Italy, too, was facing its own fires. More than 400 tourists and beachgoers were evacuated by sea near the town of Peschici in the southern Puglia region, with 300 more expected to be rescued, said the coastguard.
'Monster' wildfires force 350,000 from homes in France, SpainThe Standard
… Italy, too, was facing its own fires. More than 400 tourists and beachgoers were evacuated by sea near the town of Peschici in the southern Puglia region, with 300 more expected to be rescued, said the coastguard. …
France, Spain battle 'monster' wildfires with more heat on the wayThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday over the debate which has led to him no longer being a candidate. …
Pirlo bitter over debate that cost him Italy coaching jobCitizen Digital
Hundreds flee by boat as wildfire hits southern Italy By AFP July 26, 2026 08:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter This photograph obtained from Italian news agency Ansa shows a vast wildfire spreading in the …
Hundreds flee by boat as wildfire hits southern ItalyCitizen Digital
… Three firefighters have died in wildfires in France and Italy this week. Two of the three major wildfires west of Madrid have merged into one, threatening a suburban town, said officials. …
More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, SpainCitizen Digital
Pirlo set for Italy job after Guardiola rejection, report says By Reuters July 25, 2026 10:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Coppa Italia - Final - Atalanta v Juventus - Mapei Stadium - Citta del Tricolore …
Pirlo set for Italy job after Guardiola rejection, report saysCitizen Digital
… as both coaches and players, they will be perfectly placed to help our Belgian Red Devils continue to improve, achieve results and reach their full potential, both individually and as a team." Van Bommel's first challenge will be three Nations League matches, beginning with Italy …
Dutchman van Bommel appointed new Belgium football coachRoberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
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Roberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
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Zinedine Zidane, 54, was appointed France coach on Tuesday, replacing Didier Deschamps following France's fourth-place finish at the World Cup. Zidane had long been considered the leading candidate for the role.
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Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed bitterness on Monday over the debate that has led to him no longer being a candidate. Pirlo had become the favourite to revive the national side after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Severe wildfires raging for days in France's southwest and central Spain near Madrid have forced more than 325,000 people to flee, with firefighters struggling to contain flames stretching kilometres. France's major fire has created a "pyrocumulonimbus" — a gigantic fire cloud that generates its own winds and lightning, causing additional blazes.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Firefighters are battling massive forest fires across France and Spain, with more than 325,000 people evacuated mostly from the Gironde department near Bordeaux. A fresh heatwave is expected to engulf the French wine-growing region as authorities warn of difficult hours ahead.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he learned he is no longer a candidate for the national coaching job, expressing bitterness over the debate surrounding his candidacy. Pirlo had been favoured for the post after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time, but questions about his limited coaching success and a contract with a Russian betting firm reportedly contributed to his withdrawal.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 400 tourists and beachgoers were evacuated by sea from the Adriatic coast near Peschici in Puglia on Sunday as a wildfire swept through the region, with around 300 more people expected to be rescued, according to the coastguard.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
More than 160,000 people evacuated from France and Spain on Saturday as unprecedented forest fires spread near Madrid and Bordeaux. French President Emmanuel Macron mobilised the army and requested EU assistance as the largest wildfire in French history threatened the region.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Italian Football Federation has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, according to Italian daily La Repubblica. The 47-year-old, currently in charge of Dubai United, is replacing Pep Guardiola, who rejected the approach.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mark van Bommel, a 49-year-old former Dutch international, has been appointed coach of Belgium's national football team and will lead them through UEFA EURO 2028, succeeding Rudi Garcia.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini said on Thursday that the Italian Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola. Italy has been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wildfires swept across Italy, France and Spain on Wednesday, killing three firefighters and forcing thousands to flee as scorching temperatures and strong winds fuelled the blazes. In Sicily, around 6,000 firefighters battled dozens of fires across the island, with about 50 still burning despite water-bombing aircraft being deployed.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Italy's football federation head Giovanni Malago confirmed he has held talks with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola about the vacancy at the Italian national side, though he said he was "not sure that this will come about." Malago said the federation would increase the coach's salary budget in Guardiola's case and described opening dialogue as "the right thing to do."
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nigerian women are being trafficked along West African migrant routes to Europe through deception—promised legitimate jobs abroad but forced into prostitution and trapped by debt and superstitious "juju" curses. Many face family rejection upon return because they stop sending remittances home.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lamine Yamal, who turned 19 the day before Spain beat France 2-0 in the semi-final, aims to join an elite group of teenage World Cup winners. The 2026 final will see Argentina's Lionel Messi, who will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final, face Spain's young forward.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun departed Beirut for Washington to meet Donald Trump and discuss the situation in Lebanon, strengthening the ceasefire in the south, and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese regions. This is the first trip to Washington by a Lebanese head of state since Michel Sleiman's visit in 2009.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina and Spain will face each other in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday, a match that pits Argentina's attacking style and Lionel Messi against Spain's controlled, methodical approach. The match carries personal storylines, including Messi facing teenager Lamine Yamal, both connected to Barcelona's La Masia academy.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
When conflict-affected countries qualify for the World Cup, their participation becomes more than sport—a rare moment of national unity where citizens gather around one flag. DR Congo's return to the 2026 World Cup after 52 years exemplifies this, as the nation uses football as national therapy while managing ongoing conflict in its eastern provinces.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final after going 1-0 up, with manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions drawing criticism from the British media. The Sun and Daily Mail blamed Tuchel's cautious tactics for squandering the lead as Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has dispatched the first of 20 containers of green coffee beans to Italy, marking an expansion of premium coffee exports to one of Europe's largest coffee markets. The Trade Ministry said the shipment, exported by Sumseron Coffee & Tea Limited to Trieste Port, reflects efforts to diversify export destinations and increase earnings for coffee farmers.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya hosted the World Rafting Cup and African Rafting Championships 2026 at Sagana on the Tana River, the first time the prestigious event was held on African soil. Kenya emerged as the continent's top performer, winning the mixed team title, both para-rafting events, and six gold medals across the competition, securing direct qualification for the World Rafting Championships in Argentina.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy's Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in four sets to claim his second consecutive Wimbledon title and fifth Grand Slam crown, drawing within two majors of rival Carlos Alcaraz.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ex-Italian international Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) to rebuild the Italian national team after it failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. The 58-year-old will oversee the senior and youth national teams through the 2030 World Cup, working alongside former PSG sporting director Leonardo as his advisor.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A growing number of countries are implementing or proposing restrictions on children's access to social media, with more than 20 countries now involved and five already enforcing measures, mostly targeting children under 15 or 16. The European Union is considering similar regulations, with an expert committee set to submit recommendations to the European Commission.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EU foreign ministers will discuss imposing an import ban on products from Israeli settlements at a Monday meeting in Brussels, after pressure from member states. Several EU countries including Ireland, the Netherlands, and Spain have already imposed their own trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new world's best time of 2:11.83 in the men's 1,000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco, surpassing Noah Ngeny's previous best of 2:11.96 from 1999.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The EU Ambassador to Kenya has urged the country to diversify its export basket beyond agriculture and invest in value addition through the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement, citing examples like specialty tea exports to France as proof of potential.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Six of eight quarter-finalists are European nations—France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, and Switzerland—alongside Argentina and Morocco. Despite the 48-team format increasing non-European representation, Europe's dominance at the business end reflects the continent's concentration of wealth and top talent in major leagues.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Despite the World Cup expanding to 48 teams to give underrepresented continents more opportunity, the quarter-final line-up remains dominated by Europe, with France, Spain, Belgium, England, Norway, and Switzerland joined only by Argentina and Morocco.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An expert report expected July 13 is anticipated to recommend limiting minors' access to online platforms, potentially leading to EU restrictions as early as summer. Options under consideration range from a blanket ban on under-16s to restrictions on certain services and features, following Australia's similar move.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →