Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Victory In China Sprint

Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Victory In China Sprint
Mar 22 2025 Share

Lewis Hamilton took his first victory for Ferrari in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix, finishing 6.889 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. 

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took third, with Hamilton controlling the race after holding off Verstappen’s early challenge. 

This was a major turnaround for Hamilton after a disappointing debut in Australia, where he finished 10th. 

Piastri, who secured second, was pleased with his first-ever podium finish, while Verstappen struggled with tire management. McLaren’s Lando Norris salvaged a point by finishing eighth after a difficult race. 

Hamilton’s victory sets him up for Sunday’s main race, where he will start fifth.

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Roberta Metsola’s Malta-Finland Match Had a Deeper Meaning for Her Family

Mar 22 2025 Share

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and her husband, Ukko Metsola, were spotted at Ta’ Qali National Stadium on Thursday, passionately cheering on Malta in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Finland. While the match marked the debut of Malta’s new head coach, Emilio De Leo, it also carried special meaning for the Metsola family.

 

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Roberta Metsola, a proud Maltese politician, has been married to Ukko Metsola, a Finnish politician and European business leader, for over two decades. The couple met during their university years and have since built a strong family, raising their four sons with a blend of Maltese and Finnish heritage – this particular match had an added layer of excitement for the family.

Despite Malta’s 1-0 defeat, the energy at Ta’ Qali remained electric, with fans—both Maltese and Finnish—rallying behind their teams in the spirit of competition.

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Jamie Carragher Watches Son Debut Accompanied by Prime Minister

Jamie Carragher Watches Son Debut Accompanied by Prime Minister
Mar 22 2025 Share

It was a special day for Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, as he watched his son, James Carragher, make his international debut for Malta in their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Finland.

The former England defender made the trip to Ta’ Qali for the big occasion, rubbing shoulders with MFA president Bjorn Vassallo, Prime Minister Robert Abela, and Minister Clifton Grima. And while Malta fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat, James put in a solid performance at the back, wearing the number 18 and showing real promise in his first international outing.

 

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Proud dad Jamie wasted no time taking to social media, posting: “Very proud of (James) on your international debut. Didn’t deserve the loss son.” Meanwhile, Prime Minister Abela joined in the fun, cheekily posting a photo with Carragher captioned: “Half-time tactics with Jamie Carragher.”

With his first cap in the bag, James Carragher’s international journey is just beginning – and with dad Jamie watching on, you can bet there’ll be plenty more proud moments to come!

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Jamie Carragher Beams with Pride as Son James Makes Malta Debut

Jamie Carragher Beams with Pride as Son James Makes Malta Debut
Mar 22 2025 Share

Football runs in the Carragher family, and now there’s a new international in town! Jamie Carragher took to social media to share his pride as his son, James Carragher, made his debut for the Malta national team.

The 22-year-old Wigan Athletic defender, who recently gained Maltese citizenship through his grandfather, was handed his first start in Malta’s opening 2026 World Cup qualifier against Finland. Wearing the number 18, James put in a solid shift at the back, helping Malta put on an impressive display despite a narrow 1-0 defeat.
Jamie Carragher Beams with Pride as Son James Makes Malta Debut

Dad Jamie couldn’t contain his excitement, posting: “Very proud of (James) on your international debut. Didn’t deserve the loss son.” A legend in his own right, the former Liverpool defender and England international is now more than just a top pundit—he’s a proud football dad!

With his first cap in the bag, James Carragher’s journey with Malta is just beginning. And if his debut performance is anything to go by, there’s plenty more to come!

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