Argentina and Poland qualify for knockout stage after close group stage

Nov 30 2022

Argentina and Poland have both qualified for the knockout stage even though the Argentines comfortably beat the Poles with a 2-0 score. In bizarre circumstances Poland have qualified due to having a better goal difference than Mexico.

Argentina were awarded a controversial penalty in the 36th minute when according to the referee after closer inspection due to VAR Messi was fouled by keeper Wojciech Szczęsny. It was not to be for Messi as Szczęsny managed to make up for his initial foul and produce a great save.

After their tough first half, Argentina couldn’t have wished for a better start as in the 46th minute Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister managed to score the opener with a precise finish to send his country one foot into the knockout stage.

Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez managed to double Argentina’s lead in the 67th minute with a powerful unsaveable finish in the top left corner.

Poland will now have to face holders France whilst Argentina will go up against underdogs Australia in what they hope will be successful tie in order to achieve their World Cup dreams.

The French baguette gets Unesco heritage status

Nov 30 2022

France produces 16 million baguettes per day – President Emmanuel Macron said that French baguettes are “envied around the world” – And now, the French baguette got the Unesco heritage status!

The Maltese ‘ftira’ has been on this Unesco list since 2020 – This was the first thing from Malta to be added on the list.

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5 ALTERNATIVE picks for Malta’s next president

Nov 30 2022

It seems like the entire country is currently discussing who could be George Vella’s successor in case he resigns and while there are quite a few picks who seem realistic or would be unsurprising, we couldn’t help but think of a few quirky, unconventional picks which the public would definitely love to see as Malta’s president.

Eileen Montesin

A staple of Maltese pop culture who would definitely be welcomed as president of the Maltese republic, from iconic ‘Ara Doris!’ moments to starring in one of Malta’s TV shows, there’s a reason why Eileen is Queen.

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Il-Kapxi

Guaranteed to bring the festa vibes everywhere he goes, Joseph Mangion (more popularly known as Il-Kapxi) became a beloved local star after first hitting the Malta’s Got Talent stage in 2020 and the rest, as they say, is history.

Griz

Literally EVERYONE knows how much Griz means to Malta and, if there ever was a time that Malta needed a president of his commitment and character, it’s now. Griz spent a fair amount of years on Maltese television and now may be the time to jump to the next level.

Ira Losco

Malta’s very own queen of pop, you could say that Ira Losco has had quite a long and fruitful career in Maltese music and culture and the next natural can only be the presidency. Whether it’s judging parliamentary decisions or singing the national anthem, everyone would definitely love to see Ira as President.

Adrian Zammit

If there’s something the country truly needs at the now it’s a man who speaks the truth and who better that Il-Bebbuxu himself, Adrian Zammit. A lover of animals, people and open discussion, Adrian is the hero Malta deserves right now.

Who do YOU think Malta’s next president should be?

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Who could be the next President of Malta?

Nov 30 2022

As sources continue to speak about the possibility of President George Vella resigning from his post if the new abortion bill comes into place – here are 5 potential replacements – who could be the next President of Malta:

Helena Dalli – The former Labour Minister, now serving as European Commissioner for Equality, could be a contender for the role of President of Malta.
Lawrence Gonzi – The former Speaker and Prime Minister, interestingly enough had appointed George Abela as President of Malta. The probability of this happening might be low since Gonzi comes from the PN camp.
Joseph Muscat – The former Prime Minister, although leaving his post during a turbulent period and a lot of controversy, is still very much admired by a large part of the population. This however might be of a low probability since Muscat has recently been appointed Chairman of the association representing Malta’s professional football clubs.
Evarist Bartolo – The former Minister for Foreign Affairs, amongst other important roles occupied during his time in politics, could be a good contender for the role as he is largely respected across the Maltese Islands.
Alfred Sant – The former Prime Minister, now MEP, could be coming to the end of his political career and the President role might be the best way to do it.

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