FIGC Overhaul: Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of Italy’s football federation (FIGC), tasked with rebuilding after a third straight World Cup failure; Leonardo joins as advisor and Maldini also takes charge of Club Italia, overseeing the full national-team pathway. World Cup Debate: With Africa’s World Cup slots expanded, Italy’s own Gattuso argued the continent is overrepresented, but African teams’ strong results and deep runs are being used to defend the change. Tennis Spotlight: Jannik Sinner swept Novak Djokovic to reach the Wimbledon final, where he’ll face Alexander Zverev in a matchup shaped by Sinner’s dominant recent record. Energy Watch: Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi warns a prolonged Iran conflict could push oil toward $100 a barrel by early 2027, raising inflation and demand risks. EU Culture Clash: Brussels is urging the withdrawal of €2m in aid to the Venice Biennale after it refused to exclude Russia from its exhibition. Food Safety Alert: An outbreak of acyclosporiasis linked to “explosive” diarrhea is prompting restaurants to remove risky ingredients and consumers to be more cautious when dining out.