Italy Football Shake-Up: Andrea Pirlo has been ruled out of the Italy national team coaching race after political backlash over his links to a Russian betting firm, triggering FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini’s resignation after just 16 days. Coaching Reset: FIGC president Giovanni Malago then named Roberto Mancini for a second spell, with Claudio Ranieri appointed as technical director, as Italy tries to recover after missing three straight World Cups. FIFA Governance & Money: FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is facing fresh scrutiny in the US Congress over ties to Donald Trump and FIFA’s plans that could involve selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Bosnia Economy & Telecom: BH Telecom reported its strongest first half in over a decade, with BAM 275.2m revenue and improved profitability. Retail Demand: Foreign shoppers spent 40.5m BAM in BiH in the first half of 2026, with VAT refund requests down as rules tightened. Travel & Tourism: Sarajevo International Airport is exploring direct flights to Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga to boost tourism and business links with Spain. State Budget: BiH’s House of Peoples adopted the 2026 state budget (1.58bn BAM) via an urgent procedure after a seven-month delay. Local Security: Authorities are investigating vandalism and fire damage at the Medjugorje Virgin Mary shrine.