Italian Football Legend Gigi Riva Passes Away Aged 79

Jan 23 2024

Italian football legend Gigi Riva, celebrated for his exceptional goal-scoring prowess and often regarded as one of the greatest strikers in football history, passed away at the age of 79 on Monday.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Riva, Italy’s all-time leading goal scorer, was admitted to the hospital after suffering a heart attack on Sunday.

Initially believed to be in stable condition, his health deteriorated rapidly, with the heart attack proving more severe than initially thought.

Throughout his career, Riva gained recognition for his outstanding performances, notably with Cagliari, earning the nickname “Rombo di Tuono” (thunderclap) for his physical presence and powerful shooting.

His international accomplishments included victory in the 1968 European Championship and a runner-up position in the 1970 World Cup, where Italy fell to the formidable Brazil team led by Pelé.

Riva, who also represented Italy in the 1974 World Cup, remains the all-time leading goal scorer for Italy with 35 goals in 42 official appearances between 1965 and 1974.

Riva spent the majority of his club career with Cagliari, playing a pivotal role in their historic Italian league title win in 1970. Despite injuries affecting the latter part of his playing career, he retired in 1976 after scoring 164 league goals for Cagliari in 315 matches and being Serie A’s top scorer three times.

Riva continued to contribute to football after retiring as a player, taking on various roles within the football community until 2013. His passing marks the loss of a symbol of Italian football, with tributes pouring in from figures like former England head coach Fabio Capello.

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Pizza Hut Japan Releases “Ramen Pizza”

Jan 23 2024

You might still be debating Pizza Tortellini’s existence, but Pizza Hut Japan have released another bizarre pizza.

Pizza Hut Japan has unveiled a unique culinary creation, the “Kotteri-fuu Ramen Pizza,” as part of its 50th-anniversary TikTok initiative.

Developed in collaboration with ramen chain Tenka Ippin, the limited-time offering features crispy dough and noodles, topped with chashu pork and green onions.

The pizza pays homage to the rich and thick kotteri broth from Tenka Ippin’s ramen, turning it into a flavorful sauce that captures the essence of traditional ramen.

This innovative creation follows Pizza Hut Japan’s earlier quirky pizzas, like the “Too Much Coriander Pizza” and “Weiner Coffee Pizza.” Priced at ¥1,980 JPY for pick-up and ¥2,230 JPY for delivery, the Kotteri-fuu Ramen Pizza is available until February 12, celebrating Pizza Hut Japan’s anniversary with the slogan “Always more than you can imagine.”

The fusion of pizza and ramen showcases Japan’s culinary creativity and continues the trend of inventive and unexpected food combinations in the country.

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Four Awards For 2 Maltese Photographers In International Competition

Jan 23 2024

Two Maltese photographers, Duncan Cauchi and Mario Vassallo, walked away with four awards from the prestigious Society of Photographers Convention 2024 earlier this January.

Duncan Cauchi managed to bag three awards – :landscape Photographer of the Year 2023, Travel Photographer of the Year 2023, Documentary Photographer of the Year 20×16.

Meanwhile, Mario Vassallo won the Wedding Photographer of the Year award. The photographers each thanked their respective loved ones and supporters who helped them achieve this prize.

The Society of Photographers aims to help photographers improve their photos and build their business, welcoming anyone in the craft from all over the world.

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Mr Beast Could Be Getting A Reality Game Show

Jan 23 2024

YouTube sensation MrBeast, renowned for extravagant giveaways and viral stunts, is reportedly in advanced talks with Amazon’s Prime Video for a reality-competition show, as confirmed by Variety.

While specific details, including the show’s title, remain undisclosed, the format is expected to mirror MrBeast’s YouTube challenges, featuring substantial cash prizes.

Amazon declined to comment on the rumoured deal, and MrBeast’s representatives have not responded to inquiries. Initial reports from Puck suggest the potential deal could be valued at around $100 million, but caution that it has not been officially finalised.

MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, holds the title of the most-followed individual creator on YouTube, boasting 233 million subscribers. Amazon aims to leverage his massive online presence to attract viewers to the Prime Video show.

Beyond YouTube, Donaldson manages various channels, such as MrBeast Gaming and Beast Reacts. The 25-year-old internet sensation is reportedly the highest-earning creator, accumulating an estimated $82 million in gross earnings from June 2022 to June 2023, according to Forbes.

Additionally, Donaldson is involved in diverse business ventures, including Feastables, a snack food line, and the MrBeast Burger restaurant chain.

Despite his success, Donaldson faced legal challenges, with a lawsuit against Virtual Dining Concepts, the operator of MrBeast Burger, alleging reputation damage and seeking to terminate their agreement. Virtual Dining Concepts responded with a counterclaim seeking $100 million for breach of contract.

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