Argentina win first ever Finallisma title after easily beating Italy

Jun 1 2022

South American champions Argentina have beaten European champions Italy with a score of 3-0, to win the first ever Finalissima title.

The game was played under the iconic Wembley stadium arch which also hosted the final of Euro 2020 where the Italian team triumphed over England.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Nazionale Italiana di Calcio (@azz urri)

This is not the first time that the champions of Europe and of South America have played a game for the iconic Artemio Franchi trophy. There were two other finals held in 1985 where France defeated Uruguay and in 1993 when Argentina overcame Denmark on penalties.

This time around the win was much easier for Argentina as they comfortably outplayed an out of sorts Italy side who haven’t looked the same since their magnificent summer almost a year ago now. La Albiceleste managed to score 3 goals against the Italians with the goals coming from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria in the first half and Paulo Dybala in the dying minutes of the game.

Argentina will now look to build on their impressive form ahead of the upcoming World Cup this winter in Qatar, whilst Italy will have to go through what seems like another rebuild after their disappointment in yet again not qualifying for the World Cup.

#MaltaDaily

Johnny Depp wins court case against Amber Heard

Jun 1 2022

After a build-up of several weeks, Johnny Depp has won the court case against Amber Heard.

Depp had sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for defamatory claims made in a Washington Post op-ed which he claimed damaged his career. In it, Heard claimed she was a victim of domestic abuse.

Depp sued Heard for defamation for $50 million, with Heard counter-suing for $100 million. In an unanimous verdict, Depp’s court case against Heard was deemed successful.

Therefore, the jury awards Johnny Depp $15 million in damages. The jury has found Heard guilty of defamation and ruled that Johnny Depp has been able to prove he was defamed.

The jury has found that Heard’s statements about her marriage were “false” and conveyed “a defamatory implication” to people other than Depp. They also found she acted with “actual malice”.

#MaltaDaily

4.5 trillion cigarette filters pollute the world’s environments each year

Jun 1 2022

World Health Organisation (WHO) senior official Rudiger Krech said that in a single year, 4.5 trillion cigarette filters end up in the world’s oceans, rivers, bays and other environmental spaces.

Speaking on World No Tobacco Day (31st May), Krech said that tobacco products are some of the most polluting items in the world, containing around 7,000 different toxic chemicals.

Apart from the damage done to the human body, tobacco products are part of an industry which WHO appeals to in order for more responsible measures to be taken to address the damage done.

More than 8 million people die every year due to health problems caused directly or indirectly by the tobacco industry and its products. The environmental impacts are just as devastating.

WHO’s ‘Tobacco: Poisoning Our Planet’ report finds that the industry costs the world up to 600 million trees, 22 billion tonnes of water and 84 million tonnes of carbon dioxide amongst others. The report also highlights that, despite industry marketing, there is no evidence that filters have any health benefits.

The costs of cleaning up littered tobacco products fall on taxpayers, rather than the industry which is creating the problem, WHO points out – adding to the cost.

#MaltaDaily

Heineken®’s new product is taking over the globe; meet Heineken® Silver!

Jun 1 2022

It goes without saying that Heineken® is one of the biggest beverage brands in the world but the launch of their latest product, Heineken® Silver, is taking over the globe and we’re here for it.

“Heineken® Silver is a delightfully refreshing, less bitter and easy-to-drink lager that will appeal to a new generation of beer drinkers and a broader range of taste palates.”

Heineken® Silver is brewed at an ice cold temperature of -1°C to ensure an extra refreshing taste and subtle finish, at 4% ABV.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Heineken (@heineken)

Heineken Silver® is aimed at connecting with Gen-Y & Gen-Z crowds who don’t normally opt for beer as their drink of choice, offering a refreshing, accessible taste palate for drinkers of all tastes. It was first launched as a metaverse-based product to poke fun at other brands releasing products in the metaverse but eventually became a global phenomenon for linking the physical and digital worlds through fun, engaging branding.

In a nutshell, Heineken Silver® is refreshing, crisp, inclusive and youthful – a definite definite go-to drink for the summer and beyond.

So whether you are a casual consumer, beer aficionado, social drinker or absolutely anything else in between, this is your sign to try Heineken® Silver ASAP.

#MaltaDaily