Italian Football Icon ‘Toto’ Dies Aged 59

Sep 18 2024

Italian football legend Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci, the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, has passed away at the age of 59.

Schillaci became a national hero after scoring six goals during the tournament, held in Italy, earning both the Golden Boot and the Golden Ball for his outstanding performance.

Despite Italy’s semi-final exit, his energy and passion captivated fans, cementing his place in football history.

Schillaci’s professional career began at Messina before joining Juventus in 1989, where he quickly became a fan favourite.

Juventus described him as a player with immense passion, whose celebrations brought joy to the entire nation. Schillaci’s first World Cup goal came as a substitute against Austria, and his partnership with Roberto Baggio saw him continue scoring through the knockout stages.

He famously scored in the semi-final against Argentina, though Italy was defeated in a penalty shootout.

In the third-place match, Schillaci secured his sixth goal, earning the Golden Boot.

Serie A paid tribute, calling him “a champion who lit up the magical nights of the 1990 World Cup” and a source of inspiration for aspiring footballers. Schillaci had been battling colon cancer since 2022.

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7 Men Wanted By Police In Relation To Court Case

Sep 18 2024

The Malta Police Force has issued a search warrant for 7 men in relation to a court hearing.

The individuals are Andre Bugeja (25 year old Maltese), Pierfrancesco Tramontozzi (33 year old Italian), Svein Zammit (33 year old Maltese), Clint Scerri (32 year old Maltese), Aca Bozovic (28 year old Croatian), Dusan Filipovic (43 years old) and Fares Hmein Sheibani Beaj (37 year old Libyan).

Persons with any information on any of the individuals is urged to contact police, either through 21224001/119 or at the closest police station (and quote number 18/2024).

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Malta Leads EU in Public Transport Usage for 2022

Sep 18 2024

In 2022, Malta recorded the highest share of public transport use by coaches, buses, and trolleybuses in the EU, with 15.4% of total passenger kilometres, surpassing Ireland (14.1%) and Hungary (13.0%). This highlights Malta’s commitment to public transport and its efforts to encourage sustainable urban mobility.

Across the European Union, transport by car remained the dominant mode of travel, accounting for 72.2% of total passenger kilometres. However, this marked a decrease of 8.1 percentage points compared to 2021, indicating a shift toward alternative transport options. Air travel experienced a significant rise, making up 13.1% of total passenger kilometres, a 6 percentage point increase from the previous year. Rail transport also saw an uptick, particularly in Austria (11.0%), the Netherlands (10.6%), and Sweden (9.5%).

Malta’s high public transport usage aligns with the goals of European Mobility Week, held annually from 16 to 22 September to promote sustainable urban mobility. While Malta leads in coach and bus transport, it also recognizes the need for continued efforts to reduce reliance on cars and embrace more eco-friendly travel options.

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Mel Gibson Gifted MFA Jersey During Malta Stay

MEL GIBSON GIFTED MFA JERSEY DURING HIS STAY ON THE ISLAND

Sep 18 2024

Multi-award winning actor and director Mel Gibson was presented with a Malta Football Association jersey by the Malta Tourism Authority’s CEO Mr Carlo Micallef.

Gibson came to Malta to scout for new locations for some of his upcoming projects, having teased his interest in using the island’s various sites for his productions.

Having spoken to MaltaDaily, Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech said that this is “the result of this year’s Mediterrane Film Festival. We will remain focused to ensure that our country’s historical story is brought to life on the big screen.”

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