Eriksen Defies Odds In Grand Euro 2024 Comeback

Jun 17 2024

Christian Eriksen scored Denmark’s opening goal against Slovenia at Euro 2024, a moment of particular significance given his collapse from cardiac arrest during Euro 2020.

Three years ago, Eriksen’s life was saved on the pitch after he collapsed during Denmark’s match against Finland. Following the incident, he received an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), which prevents fatal cardiac arrests.

Eriksen’s goal against Slovenia came 1,100 days after his cardiac arrest. He skillfully took Jonas Wind’s back-heel on his chest before volleying into the bottom corner, celebrating with a wide grin—a stark contrast to the distressing scenes in 2020, when his teammates shielded him from view as he received life-saving treatment.

After his recovery, Eriksen resumed his career, moving from Inter Milan to Brentford and then to Manchester United. Reflecting on his experience, Eriksen shared, “Even after a bad time, there’s always a time after where everything will be different. It’s just going to go up and down – time is your best friend.”

Despite Eriksen’s inspiring goal, Denmark drew 1-1 with Slovenia, as Erik Janža’s deflected shot equalized in the 77th minute of the Group C game.

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More Powercuts Planned To Hit Malta This Morning

Jun 17 2024

More planned power cuts have been announced to be happening this morning by Enemalta. They have published a list of localities to be hit with the power cuts this morning all till early afternoon. Although we have already been hit with an unexpected country wide power cut yesterday, Enemalta took to their socials yesterday to keep everyone updated on the manner, and why the power cut had occurred.

Enemalta had mentioned how yesterday’s power cut happened because the Malta-Sicily Interconnector was switched off Sunday morning for maintenance works. As the testing of the switch gear was being done at Magħtab, a number of distribution feeders tripped at 6pm which resulted to the power cut across the country.

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France & Ukraine Amongst Teams Competing Today

Jun 17 2024

Kylian Mbappe is set to lead the French team on a charge against the Austrian team today at 21:00 in Dusseldorf.

There’s still hope from the Austrian’s however, with midfielder Christoph Baumgartner anticipating the match and their opening opponents as the toughest team they could have faced in an opening game.

“But I believe that if we get off to a good start, if we do what we’ve been doing over the last few weeks and months, then anything is possible in this match. But, of course, we have to play at the top of our game – there’s no question about that – if we want to have a real chance of competing.”

The afternoon and evening of matches is set to start off with Romania vs Ukraine kicking off Group E in Munich. This is the first ever competitive meeting of these two countries, having only faced each other in friendlies.

Before the France-Austria match, Frankfurt is set to see Belgium playing against Slovakia for Group E as well.

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Two Arguments: One Man At Risk Of Dying

Jun 17 2024

Two separate arguments saw different persons hospitalised for different levels of injury. An argument broke out yesterday at around 1930hrs, when police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq San Edwardu, Birżebbuġa.

Police convened on site and found a man, whose identity is not yet known, on the floor with head injuries. The police requested medical assistance and transported the man to Mater Dei, where he was certified as having suffered serious injuries.

Preliminary investigations show that the man was involved in an argument with a 34 year old man resident of Santa Luċija. The man is being held by police to assist in investigations. An inquiry has been opened as investigations.

An earlier argument took place at around 1800hrs in Triq Patri Ġuże Delia, Mosta. Police convened on site and preliminary investigations showed that an argument had broken out between a 39 year old man resident of Valletta and a 40 year old man resident of Ħal Tarxien.

A medical team offered assistance and transported the 39 year old to Mater Dei, where he was certified as having suffered grievous injuries. The other man was given medical aid at the Mosta Health Centre, where he was confirmed to have suffered light injuries.

Investigations are still ongoing.

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