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Liverpool and Manchester City win Champions League Quarter Final first legs

Apr 5 2022 Share

English rivals Manchester City and Liverpool have both won their respective Champions League quarter final first legs, against Spanish champions Atletico Madrid and Portuguese team Benfica. Manchester City narrowly beat their Spanish opponents 1-0 whilst Liverpool were more comfortable in Lisbon, beating Benfica 3-1.

 

Liverpool were in control for most of the match even though their opponents had home advantage. The first goal of the game came in the 17th minute when Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate heading the ball into the back of the net. Tricky winger Sadio Mane managed to double Liverpool’s lead in the 34th minute.

Benfica were more fired up in the second half and that showed when young prolific striker Darwin Nunez managed to score a goal for the home side in the 49th minute. After the goal Benfica continued to press and challenge  the English team but they didn’t convert any of their chances before new Liverpool signing Luis Diaz managed to really and truly end the tie in the 87th minute.

 

Manchester City completely dominated the possession stats and shooting stats of the game, whilst Atletico settled more for a conservative approach which to be fair was very close to working out. The first half didn’t feature too many Atletico Madrid attacks but included a lot of Manchester City chances, chances that were not taken.

The game completely changed when halfway through the second half Manchester City introduced Jack Grealish and Phil Foden to the game. Within a few minutes of entering the pitch Foden fantastically managed to find a marauding Kevin De Bruyne that broke the deadline, giving City the lead of the tie in the 70th minute.

Tomorrow will see reigning champions Chelsea take on Real Madrid and German champions Bayern against underdog Villareal.

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Hermanos Burgers take the billboard game to the next level

Hermanos Burgers take the billboard game to the next level
Apr 5 2022 Share

Known for their guerrilla marketing and mouth-watering massive burgers, Hermanos Burgers have also went the extra mile with their billboards. 

Capturing the attention of many as they made their way on the island’s roads, the billboards captured the true essence of the brand and reminded us why we love their sandwiches.

One billboard saw Hermanos listed second in what they deemed to be the ‘Top 5 Addictions in Malta’. The burger eatery placed second only to PornHub, but above Eurovision, TikTok and Politics. 

Another billboard essentially compared burger sizes, placing a multi-layered Hermanos burger alongside a normal burger. Opening in 2020, Hermanos quickly took over the burger scene in Malta.

Known for their huge burger servings, the outlets are currently situated in four spots in Malta; Paola, Birkirkara, Mellieha and Paceville. 

And if somehow you’ve been living under a rock and never headed off to one of their outlets, these billboards might just spark your interest to try out their menu of delicious burgers and snacks. 

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Metsola awarded Ukrainian Order of Princess Olga by Zelenskyy

Metsola awarded Ukrainian Order of Princess Olga by Zelenskyy
Apr 5 2022 Share

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola was awarded the Ukrainian Order of Princess Olga by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 

The Order of Princess Olga is a Ukrainian civil decoration bestowed to women for personal merits in ‘state, production, scientific, educational, cultural, charity and other spheres of social activities, for upbringing children in families’.

Metsola had visited Kyiv and sat down to speak with Zelenskyy last week, making her the most senior EU official to visit Ukraine since the start of the invasion. 

Taking to social media, Metsola said that she is honoured to receive it, as it means a lot to her personally. She said that it is symbolic of the special bond the European Parliament has with the Ukrainians. 

‘We are with Ukraine today and we will be with them tomorrow’ she said. ‘Slava Ukraini!’ 

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Photo Source: Roberta Metsola FB

Man arrested for attacking pregnant partner with broom stick

Man arrested for attacking pregnant partner with broom
Apr 5 2022 Share

A 28-year-old man who was arraigned under arrest after being accused of beating his pregnant partner with a broom handle has pleased not guilty. 

The man, a 28-year-old from Bormla, committed the act at the victim’s home in Valletta, with the defence alleging that the man had been attacked with a pair of scissors. 

The man, whose name is subject to a court imposed reporting ban, appeared before magistrate Gabriella Vella this afternoon. He was accused of attempted grievous bodily harm, causing slight injury and attacking his partner with whom he is expecting a child. 

The police had been called to the scene by bystanders on 3rd April, after the woman was seen running out of her home, screaming and bleeding from a head wound. The man was taken into custody, where he had told the police he had acted in self defence as the woman attacked him with a pair of scissors during an argument. 

The accused had also suffered slight injuries, with the couple already being parents to other children. A plea of not guilty on behalf of the accused was issued, as well as a request for bail. The prosecution objected due to the risk of the accused tampering with evidence. 

The inspector said the parties were still in communication, pointing out that the defendant was also accused of breaching previous bail conditions. The bail was request was later upheld, releasing the man from arrest on the condition that he does not contact prosecution witnesses. 

He was also asked to sign a bail book three times a week and that he resides with his mother, who took witness stand to confirm her address in Bormla. The accused was forbidden from entering the street in Valletta where his partner resides. Bail was secured by a €1,000 deposit together with a personal guarantee of €5,000. A protection order in favour of the woman was also imposed. 

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