Forza Malta! U19 European Championships Kick-Off Today

Jul 3 2023

Malta’s Under 19 national football team is on the cusp of a momentous occasion as they kick-off in the UEFA Under 19 tournament with their opening match against Italy scheduled to start at 9pm tonight at the National Stadium in Ta’ Qali.U19

The team, led by Coach Toze Mendez, has been engaged in intensive preparations over the past 18 months. In their pursuit of excellence, the squad has participated in 29 friendly matches, both domestically and internationally. These matches have provided invaluable experience, enabling the players to refine their skills, strategy, and teamwork.

Captain Jake Micallef, who plays for Boavista, conveyed the team’s unity and camaraderie during the intense weeks of training. The players have bonded well, fostering a strong team spirit that will serve as the foundation for their upcoming challenges. The shared goal of representing Malta with pride has united the squad, enabling them to overcome obstacles and work collaboratively towards victory.

Vice-captain Jake Vassallo, a defender from Mosta, expressed his gratitude for the tremendous opportunity bestowed upon him and his teammates. Recognising the rarity of participating in such a prestigious tournament, he emphasised the significance of this event in their footballing careers.

The Maltese squad aspires to leave a lasting impression in their matches against Italy, Poland, and Portugal.

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Football star João Félix spotted in Malta

Jul 3 2023

Portuguese football star and Chelsea loanee João Félix has been spotted appreciating Malta’s clear blue seas, a story from the player’s Instagram has revealed.

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Fresh from a recreational trip with friends in Miami, Félix posted a candid snap from the view at the Malta Golden Sands, where friend and football agent Miguel Gomes also posted a story.

Whether the prolific player is in Malta to support his country’s Under-19 team, who will take on Italy in the very first match of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship at the MFA Centenary Stadium, or else just to enjoy the island’s impeccable views and gorgeous beaches, time will tell.

Did you know the Portuguese player was Malta?

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Here’s How Malta Could Look Like In 2070

Jul 3 2023

malta.ai have taken us back to the future with their latest post, depicting Malta as it could possibly look like in the year 2070.

With high tech pods and train railways zooming across the antique scenery of traditional Maltese buildings, preserved as they were.

The artificial intelligence generated images show a Malta many of us would very much like to see – with construction, aesthetics, transport and nature all balanced out rather well.

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A train also drives through the alleyways of old local cities as long platforms and bridges edge out into the many harbours on our shores.

Would this be a Malta you’d like to live in?

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First Flying Car Approved For Road Testing In US

Jul 3 2023

The world’s first flying car has officially been cleared for road testing in the US.

Alex Aeronautics revealed that it is the first company to receive a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to see whether it would be viable on roads – and in the air.

The vehicle will still need to meet the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration safety standards before becoming mainstream, but the company’s CEO, Jim Dukhovny, is hopeful this is the first step.

The car is also being placed for pre-order and will reportedly sell for about $300,000.

Carrying up to two passengers, the flying car is 100% electric and possessing vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. It won’t go faster than about 25 miles per hour and it has a flight range of 110 miles.

This comes after around 4 years of testing and, if successful, will bring something we normally see in science fiction straight to our roads.

This would undoubtedly revolutionise travel as we know it, but we cannot help but wonder how such a vehicle would fare on Maltese roads were it come to fruition. With increasing road accidents and fatalities, would this new transport mode fly (literally) in Malta?

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