Ronaldinho’s Italy return: Brazil legend Ronaldinho, 46, has announced a comeback with Serie C side Ravenna, aiming for his 300th career goal as fans turn out for “Ronaldinho Day.” Serie A kickoff: Northern Italy expects to keep the edge as Serie A begins its 125th season, with Inter, Juventus and Milan tipped to battle for the scudetto while the south (Napoli, Roma) hopes to close the gap. Inter’s summer business: Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is close to completing a £30m move to Internazionale after a medical. Fuel prices: Italy’s petrol and diesel hit fresh highs, with petrol at €2.005 per litre on the road, driven by Iran-war knock-on effects. Banking shake-up: Monte dei Paschi (Mps) has set terms for voluntary exchange offers for Banco BPM and Banca Generali, positioning a major alternative to Intesa’s takeover bid. Migration policy: Finland is preparing to resume asylum transfers to Italy under new EU rules, becoming the fourth country to do so after Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Public safety: Another suspected femicide is under investigation near Potenza, as Italy faces a renewed wave of killings since Ferragosto. Climate pressure: Europe’s heat and drought are worsening, with wildfire losses far above the usual pace and daily life in Sicily’s Floridia increasingly disrupted.