Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes created an unforgettable moment for a young Maltese fan after their thrilling cup victory against Leicester City.
In a heartwarming video shared on Facebook, Fernandes is seen approaching the Borg family and gifting Hailey his match-worn shirt, fulfilling her dream.
Throughout the game, Hailey had been holding up a sign asking for Bruno’s shirt, and it’s clear the United skipper took notice.
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San Nikola’s year 1.3 students delivered a fantastic assembly in honour of St. Paul’s Shipwreck Feast, bringing the joy and spirit of a true Maltese festa to their school. The event was a great success, showcasing the students’ hard work and dedication.
A special acknowledgment went to Ms Francesca, Ms Amanda, and Ms Christine for their excellent organisation and guidance. Their efforts ensured the students were well-prepared, creating a memorable experience for both their peers and staff.
The assembly was filled with tradition, enthusiasm, and pride, making it an unforgettable occasion for everyone involved and surley one the students will never forget.
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Local music phenomenon Shaun Farrugia had a night to remember as he popped the question to his long time parter and girlfriend Ylenia Bugeja.
Taking to Instagram Farrugia told his followers “so last night was incredibly special”, alongside a video of him surprising Ylenia on his knees getting ready to propose in the classic way.
The video ended with the two of them embracing each other.
A massive congratulations goes to Ylenia and Shaun from the Malta Daily office.
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Belgian show jumper Michelle Dejonghe has been fined CHF 6,000 (€6,400) and suspended for three years after forging Maltese documents in an apparent attempt to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In early 2023, Dejonghe applied to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) to change her nationality from Belgian to Maltese, supplying the Malta Equestrian Federation (MEF) with forged copies of a Maltese passport, driving licence, and residence certificate. The MEF signed off on the request.
However, in May, Belgian police flagged a falsified letter to the FEI, allegedly confirming Dejonghe’s Olympic application. The FEI confirmed it had not issued such a document, prompting an investigation. Maltese authorities later verified that the submitted passport and driving licence were fake.
The FEI tribunal found Dejonghe had “wilfully and deliberately misled” officials, calling her actions a “serious breach” of regulations. She was also ordered to pay CHF 1,500 in legal costs and banned from attending any FEI events, even as a spectator.
The MEF, which said it had been “conned,” vowed to strengthen its document verification process following the incident. Meanwhile, Maltese Olympic officials confirmed that any athlete must be endorsed by the Malta Olympic Committee to compete at the Games.
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