Fights Break Out In Second Half of Hamrun V Macabi Haifa Match

Jul 11 2023

Fights have broken out between supporters of Hamrun Spartans and Macabi Haifa, following the throwing of flares incident.

This newsroom is informed that the Macabi Haifa fans continued to turn on flares in their stand as tension soared, with the Maltese fans calling for further security.

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As the Maltese protested, the away fans started throwing flares onto the stand where the Maltese supporters were, ensuing a panic.

The match stopped for the moment as the referees walked out of the stadium. A large police presence is currently reported to control the chaos

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More as this story develops.

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Flares Thrown Onto Centenary Stadium Pitch By Maccabi Haifa Fans

Jul 11 2023

As Hamrun Spartans and the Maccabi Haifa teams were set to face each other in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Qualifier, a brief panic struck as fans of the away team threw flares onto the Centenary Stadium pitch.

The game was stopped for a few minutes, with the situation controlled very quickly as police promptly identified the flare throwers and escorted them out of the stands.

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Hamrun Spartans officials raised their concerns for the wellbeing of the players and the supporters, with the away fans being surrounded by a big number of police personnel.

International Hamrun goalkeeper Federico Marchetti was seen kicking the flares and extinguishing the flames off the pitch, with members of the police force also seen on the pitch.

Hamrun Spartans seemed to be the most dangerous side after having 3 very close chances to gain the lead but conceded 2 quick goals late during the first half.

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15,000 Signature Goal For Jean Paul Sofia Petition Reached

Jul 11 2023

15,000 signatures have been inputted into a petition calling for a public inquiry into the death of Jean Paul Sofia after 5 days since its launch.

The petition was created by his mother Isabelle Bonnici through change.org and anticipates a vote which is set to take place in parliament this Wednesday.

The petition’s goal has now moved to 25,000 signatures, with the petition asking the government to open a public inquiry instead of a magisterial inquiry into the tragedy.

Various political figures and activists have been calling for a public inquiry into the death which took place last December in Corradino.

So far, the government has not shifted the inquiry into a public one, with many asking why and who is being protected behind the magisterial inquiry.

You can find the petition here.

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Inter Milan Unveil Haley Bugeja As New Player

Jul 11 2023

After the news broke that local football star Haley Bugeja would be joining Italian side Inter Milan, the team took to social media to unveil the Maltese player’s official joining of the team.

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The news first broke after REPLAY (Net Television)’s announcement, saying that the signing was imminent. The 19-year-old was later confirmed to be moving from her previous team, Orlando Pride, to the Italian side.

Inter Milan’s social media posted a photo on their platforms, welcoming the young Maltese footballer with open arms. ‘Look who’s here’, wrote the football giant.

Bugeja spent on year performing in the American National Women’s Soccer League, with her last appearance taking place on May 11th when Orlando Pride went head to head with Washington Spirit to suffer a 4-2 defeat.

Good luck on your next step in your football journey Haley!

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