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Juan Jesus pointed out that Gabriel Jesus had a good chance of starting next Tuesday against Galatasaray in the Champions League. He wrote that Hansi Flick and his coaching staff were pleasantly surprised by his performance, especially by his physical display and defensive commitment. He also mentioned that the German coach wanted to take advantage of his good moment and trusted that he would maintain it. #ChampionsLeague #GabrielJesus #Fútbol (translated)

Pulmonologist Claudio Micheletto positively commented on the news of the lung nodule of Pope Leo XIV, emphasizing that if the nodule is localized and operable, the intervention could be decisive, even though lung tumors are often diagnosed at an advanced stage. #TumorePolmonare #Chirurgia #PapaLeoneXIV (translated)

According to critics, the recently concluded diesel deal between Trump and Putin primarily aims to save Trump in the midterm elections, while also risking to worsen the situation in Ukraine and not necessarily having the positive economic effects that are claimed. #Dieselavtal #Trump #Putin (translated)

Felipe Moura Brasil shared the transcription of a reporter from Veja who defended a report amid the reactions to the publication of a recording. The journalist stated that, in addition to the audio, the article was based on messages found on Daniel Vorcaro's cell phone before he formalized a plea deal proposal. According to the reporter, Vorcaro had already presented a third proposal to the PGR, but the agency did not want to listen to him. In the transcription, the reporter claimed that messages from 2024 and 2025 indicated that Vorcaro had intermediaries at the Palácio do Planalto who were working with executives from the pension funds of Banco do Brasil, Caixa Econômica, Petrobras, and Correios. He asserted that the objective was to raise 10 billion reais from these funds, with 1 billion reais earmarked for bribes to the PT, as part of an agreement to save Banco Master. He also said that an operator linked to the office of Minister Alexandre Padilha sought fund executives and that meetings had been organized to facilitate the bank's operations. The reporter further stated that, in May 2024, Banco Master entered the so-called "exhaustive list," which, according to him, allowed the funds to invest in the institution. At the same time, he said, the bank was negotiating credit letters worth 500 million reais with Caixa Econômica. According to the journalist, the operation did not progress after the newspaper O Globo reported, in July 2024, that two managers from Caixa had been removed for issuing a negative opinion. He added that Vorcaro had reported, in a plea deal proposal to which the report had access, that Padilha and other PT members backed down after the case was disclosed. #Lula #Corrupção #Política (translated)

A new report shows a rapid decline of wildlife species globally by over 70% since 1970, but also highlights some positive trends where protected areas and conservation efforts have led to increases in populations such as bluefin tuna and savanna elephants. #vildadjur #naturvård #biologiskmångfald (translated)

"a very positive disposition for Ada [Colau] to be the candidate" Publicly, the federal coordinator of IU, Antonio Maíllo, has expressed the need for the positions of the different parties within the alliance to be manifested in a "coordinated" manner. #FrenteAmplio #MásMadrid #AdaColau (translated)

Jesús Fernández-Villaverde pointed out that the Community of Madrid went from 1.27 homes per household in 1995 to a peak of 1.31 in 2002 and to 1.11 in 2026. According to his figures, during that period the real price per square meter rose from 2,273 to 4,069 euros. He attributed the drop in the ratio to both the growth of the Madrid population—from 5.1 million to 7.2 million—and the reduction in the average size of households, from 3.1 to 2.6 people. The author argued that smaller households also increased the demand for housing: even with the 1995 population, Madrid would today need about 20% more homes. He cited Castilla y León, where the real price per square meter remained at the 1995 level and households averaged 2.2 people, as an example of similar family evolution. Fernández-Villaverde indicated that the price per square meter reached 4,453 euros in 2007, when there were 1.24 homes per household, and he argued that the boom was due to cheap credit and speculation, not excessive construction. Between 2002 and 2008, he claimed, Madrid added about 400,000 households and only about 310,000 homes. He also described both the 4,453 euro price from 2007 and the 2,569 euro price from 2012 as temporarily distorted. In his view, measures that only affected prices, including the two decrees from the previous week, did not address the limitation of supply. He suggested that Spain had to choose between competing for the existing homes or betting on building more. #Vivienda #Madrid #PreciosInmobiliarios (translated)

Mikel Merino stood out as the hero of the Spanish national team by scoring a double that allowed the comeback against Croatia and secured their advance to the quarter-finals in the UEFA Nations League, highlighting the importance of maintaining a positive attitude from the bench. #MikelMerino #SelecciónEspañola #NationsLeague (translated)

B24 published a statement in which Cristiano Ronaldo presented his version of the misunderstanding with the national coach and his exit from the training camp. The forward stated that, after the 2026 World Cup, he had prepared a farewell letter, but the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) had asked him to reconsider his departure. He also mentioned that he had supported the choice of the current coach. Ronaldo stated that the coach had presented him with a plan for his participation in the national team and that, in an initial conversation, he had suggested that he not travel for the matches in Norway and Denmark. According to the player, he rejected the proposal as he believed it would not be a good example for the captain to stay in Portugal. He noted that Simão Coutinho, sports director of Al Nassr, had accompanied the discussions. Regarding the match in Norway, Ronaldo reported that the coach asked him if he was available to play for 30 minutes. He said he accepted, despite recovering physically, but warmed up from halftime and did not end up playing. The player stated that, in a meeting 48 hours later, the coach agreed to publicly explain the agreed plan and acknowledged that it was a mistake to make him warm up without putting him on the field. According to Ronaldo, the coach had promised to do so at a press conference but had not fulfilled the agreement. The forward said he had validated notes for the conference, in which the coach would acknowledge proposing the plan, affirm that Ronaldo had accepted it without questioning the options, and admit that he would not make him warm up again under those circumstances. Ronaldo stated that the coach should also recognize the importance of the player, who had represented the national team for 24 years, and argue that problems should not be invented around his reaction after the game. Ronaldo said he decided to leave the training camp because he felt the coach had broken his word for the second time. He apologized to the fans for not greeting them after the game and to his teammates for leaving, taking responsibility for both decisions. He added that he accepted being punished by the FPF without mitigating circumstances, as he was the captain. The player stated that he would continue to be available to compete for Portugal after serving the suspension, as long as he was physically well and playing for the club. He also said that he hoped to have one or more farewell matches, but that his priority was to continue competing and winning for the national team. #CristianoRonaldo #SeleçãoNacional #Futebol (translated)

Rafael Gloves said that the expectation of a recession in 2027 was so great — even for him — that the economy could even react positively if Flávio Bolsonaro were elected. He stated that confidence and the influx of foreign money could change the scenario of a still underdeveloped country, and that even a small inflow of dollars would make a difference. #economia #recessão #investimento (translated)

The Planet of Football reported, citing ESPN Brazil and journalist Bruno Andrade, that Cristiano Ronaldo did not intend to return to the Portuguese national team while Jorge Jesus was the coach. According to the publication, the player was upset about not receiving a public apology, although Jesus claimed behind the scenes that this was not part of the agreement between the two. The publication reported that Ronaldo and Jesus had prepared remarks for the press conference after the striker did not take the field against Norway. The material included praise for Ronaldo, the statement that the coach counted on him for the future, and acknowledgment of his influence on the team, but it did not include an apology. Jesus would have followed the agreement, but Ronaldo was still expecting the apology, and the attempt at reconciliation did not progress. According to the account, there was an intention to hold a meeting that week to resolve the impasse and finalize the player's return, who remained frustrated and feeling betrayed. #CristianoRonaldo #SeleçãoPortuguesa #JorgeJesus (translated)