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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report – Fiorentina Ready To Hijack Cagliari Efforts To Sign Inter Milan Striker After Completing Crucial Sale
Report – Fiorentina Ready To Hijack Cagliari Efforts To Sign Inter Milan Striker After Completing Crucial Sale Fiorentina will likely revisit their interest in Inter Milan outcast Sebastiano Esposito amid persistent interest from Cagliari. Per FCInterNews, La Viola must complete one crucial sale before reopening talks with the Nerazzurri. Advertisement Inter have put Sebastiano Esposito up for sale after new boss Cristian Chivu deemed him surplus to requirements. However, the San Siro club will only sell the 23-year-old for €12 million. Meanwhile, there's no shortage of interest, with several teams vying for Esposito's signature. Fiorentina Set to Hijack Cagliari Pursuit of Inter Milan Star Sebastiano Esposito VERONA, ITALY – DECEMBER 08: Sebastiano Esposito of Empoli FC celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Verona and Empoli at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on December 08, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by) Esposito has been on Fiorentina's radar since the start of the summer. Indeed, new boss Stefano Pioli is an admirer of the young gun and wants to bring him to Stadio Artemio Franchi. However, Fiorentina must address Lucas Beltran's future before relaunching talks with Inter. Advertisement Beltran no longer has a place in Florence and could soon depart Serie A. Then, Fiorentina will make a concrete offer for Esposito, who has attracted Cagliari's attention. Yet, the Sardinians cannot afford a permanent transfer, which could tip the scales in Fiorentina's favor.
Euractiv
04-07-2025
- Business
- Euractiv
Italy urges EU crackdown on opaque airline ticket pricing
ROME – Italy's competition authority has asked the European Commission to increase transparency over the pricing algorithms used by airlines, especially on routes serving Sicily and Sardinia. The move follows an investigation by the Italian Antitrust Authority (AGCM), which earlier this year flagged concerns about opaque pricing. After receiving airline responses, the AGCM is now urging the Commission to coordinate EU-level action to improve fare transparency and boost competition. Rising ticket prices are limiting mobility for Sicilians and Sardinians living elsewhere in Italy, with many abandoning trips home due to high costs. The trend is also hurting the islands' tourism economies. AGCM argues that dynamic pricing algorithms – systems that adjust fares based on consumer behavior – combined with add-on fees for services like baggage or seat selection, are making it nearly impossible for passengers to compare offers. These surcharges, used by nearly half of all travelers, can inflate final ticket prices by up to 400% over the advertised base fare. The call comes as the European Parliament moves to strengthen passenger rights. Last week, MEPs on the transport committee overwhelmingly backed reforms guaranteeing passengers the right to bring a small personal bag and cabin luggage of up to 7 kilograms on board at no extra cost.
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Blue Zones-inspired soup that could 'make you live to 100'
This dish is a staple recipe among some of the world's longest-living people A chef has shared a simple soup recipe that could 'make you live to 100.' Packed with flavour and nutrients, this dish is a staple among some of the world 's longest-living people. According to experts, minestrone soup is an ideal Blue Zones-inspired meal we should all eat more of. Blue Zones are areas of the world with the highest number of centenarians and lowest rates of chronic diseases. The first identified Blue Zone was Sardinia in Italy. Part of the staying power of Sardinians is thought to be their diet. On its website, Blue Zones LLC explains that their diet is packed with whole foods such as whole grains, beans and vegetables. It says: 'The classic Sardinian diet consists of whole-grain bread, beans, garden vegetables, fruits, and, in some parts of the island, mastic oil. 'Sardinians also traditionally eat pecorino cheese made from grass-fed sheep, whose cheese is high in omega-3 fatty acids. Meat is largely reserved for Sundays and special occasions.' Dan Buettner, who founded Blue Zones LLC, included minestrone soup in his recipe book as a key example of Sardinian cuisine because it is rich in beans, lentils, and vegetables and 'keeps your inflammation in check and your immune system strong.' With this in mind, a content creator shared her simple recipe for a minestrone soup on YouTube. Ayeh Manfre, who is known for her channel Cooking With Ayeh, said this soup will 'make you live to 100'. For the recipe, you will need: Olive oil Onion Carrot Celery Bay leaves Garlic Tomato paste Potato Dried lentils Vegetable stock Parmesan rind Cannellini beans Pastina (small pasta) Spinach In the video, she said: 'This is my Italian minestrone soup and it'll make you live to 100. Start by sautéing an onion, carrots and celery with salt and some bay leaves. 'Add garlic, tomato paste and fry them down. Add a [cubed] potato, some dried lentils, veggie stock and a parmesan rind for extra flavour. 'Add a can of cannellini beans and the key to making the ultimate minestra is to blend two cups which makes it nice and creamy. Add your favourite pastina and some spinach right at the end.' Ayeh drizzled on some olive oil at the end.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Inter Milan & Napoli Stick To Routine Ahead Of ‘All Or Nothing' Serie A Finale
Inter Milan & Napoli Stick To Routine Ahead Of 'All Or Nothing' Serie A Finale An intense Serie A title battle between Napoli and Inter Milan has gone down to the wire. Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the high stakes have not affected either club ahead of Friday's season finale. Advertisement Only one point separates the best-ranked Serie A teams heading into the final matchday. However, Napoli's slender pre-round advantage could make all the difference as they meet bottom-half Cagliari at home. Meanwhile, Inter head to Como, hoping to take three points while relying on the Sardinians to do them a huge favor. Inter Milan & Napoli Prepare as Usual for Season-Defining Serie A Finale MILAN, ITALY – MAY 18: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Though the Scudetto is at stake, Simone Inzaghi has changed nothing to his usual pre-match preparations. Indeed, Inter continue to warm up at Appiano Gentile. Inter's training center is only 15 kilometers away from Como's home ground. Advertisement As such, it's the shortest away trip in Serie A, but whether it's the lightest remains questionable. On the other hand, Antonio Conte doesn't feel he needs to change anything ahead of Cagliari's visit. Despite dropping points at Parma last weekend, the ex-Inter boss remains calm and collected. Indeed, he is trusting his usual methods to see Napoli over the line.
Irish Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Expert shares nine habits of people who live to 100
There are five regions globally where people tend to outlive the rest of us, and these areas have been dubbed 'blue zones'. Explorer Dan Buettner and his team of scientists identified these longevity hotspots. Their mission was to find communities worldwide where people not only lived longer but also enjoyed a high quality of life in their twilight years. They pinpointed five such regions: Sardinia in Italy, Loma Linda in the US, Ikaria in Greece, Nicoya in Costa Rica, and Okinawa in Japan. Despite being scattered across different continents, the inhabitants of these regions share traits that contribute to their long and fulfilling lives. Buettner firmly believes that their secret to longevity lies in their lifestyle choices and dietary habits, leading him to compile a list of common factors found across these five communities, , reports Surrey Live. Here are Dan's top 9 tips for a longer life. Buettner noted that the world's longest-living individuals don't "pump iron, run marathons, or join gyms". Instead, they reside in environments that promote daily physical activity, such as maintaining gardens and performing household chores manually rather than using machines. According to Buettner, this can add up to seven years to your life expectancy. While we all grapple with stress, those who clock up the most birthdays have routines to "shake off" the tension. For example, Ikarians catch forty winks, Sardinians enjoy a tipple during happy hour, and Loma Linda's Adventists turn to prayer. This is key as stress can trigger chronic inflammation. Folks residing in regions boasting the highest life expectancies typically tuck into their smallest meal in the late afternoon or evening, and then don't raid the fridge again that day. Okinawans live by the mantra 'hara hachi bu', which translates to halting your munching when your belly is 80% full. According to Buettner, this "could be the difference between losing weight or gaining it,". For the majority of centenarians, their plates are piled high with beans, while meat only makes an appearance about five times per month. Apart from the Adventists, folks in the other Blue Zones enjoy a moderate and regular tipple. The secret, Buettner reckons, is to savour one-to-two glasses of vino daily with mates and meals. Over in Sardinia, they sip on Cannonau wine, known for its flavonoid content that packs an antioxidant punch. Studies have revealed that showing up at faith-based gatherings four times a month can tack on an extra four to 14 years to your lifespan. It's no fluke that all but five of the 263 centenarians interviewed by Buettner and his crew were part of a religious community. Folks who enjoy longer lifespans often put families at the centre of their lives, with grandparents and parents living close by or even under the same roof. People in these communities make a dedicated commitment to their life partners and pour "invest in their children with time and love" into their family life. Individuals blessed with longevity tend to surround themselves with friends who encourage good health habits, vital because studies have proven that behaviours like smoking, obesity, happiness, and loneliness can actually spread through social groups.
