Liverpool fans pepper-sprayed amid chaos as club requests investigation

May 29 2022

After the kick-off for Saturday’s Champions League final was delayed by 36 minutes due to safety concerns, Liverpool expressed their disappointment at how fans outside the stadium gates were treated.

Chaotic scenes ensued outside the Paris stadium, leading to bottlenecks and police deploying pepper spray and tear gas. Questions were thus raised about UEFA’s organisation of the major event.

Various footage show fans standing outside a locked gate half an hour after the scheduled kick off time at the Stade de France. UEFA said that some Liverpool fans purchased fake tickets, and they were to blame for creating massive blockages.

‘Supporters should not have to experience the scenes we have witnessed tonight’ said Liverpool, expressing their disappointment. ‘We have officially requested a formal investigation into the causes of these unacceptable issues.’

Problems were visible for about two and a half hours before the game was due to start. A pre-check of tickets might have made sense considering the Wembley stadium chaos at the Euro final last July, but the bottleneck caused a potentially dangerous build-up.

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Bernard Grech reelected as PN leader with 80% of votes

May 29 2022

Bernard Grech has once again been re-elected to lead the Nationalist Party, securing 81% of the vote during the internal party election.

Grech was running the race solo, seeing a 90% turnout of the 1,564 eligible party candidates. The leader received 1,124 votes in his favour and 266 against. 12 votes were invalid.

Grech had previously pointed to internal fractures within the party to be part of the reason why the Opposition could not be elected into government.

According to PN rules, the vote was only taken by party councillors and not members since Grech ran uncontested. He only needed a simply majority of 50% plus one vote to be reelected.

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Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win Champions League

May 29 2022

Spanish champions Real Madrid have won yet another Champions League, this time beating English side Liverpool in the Stade De France located in Paris. This was a replay of the 2018 final in Kyiv, when Real Madrid also succeeded beating Liverpool 3-1.

This time around it was closer and less dramatic even though it did have it’s fair share of controversies like every other Champions League final does. Los Blancos edged out a 1-0 win relying on their strong defense and their keeper Thibaut Courtois.

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The game actually started nearly 40 minutes late after security concerns outside of the stadium. Footage released on social media showed many fans sufferings from tear gas attacks from security personnel.

The final began with Liverpool on the front foot and Real Madrid taking a more calm approach. The Liverpool players seemed excited and nervous to open the scoresheet whilst the Madrid players seemed relaxed and tried to counter Liverpool’s high press with every opportunity. Their game plan almost worked in the dying minutes of the first half, when star striker Karim Benzema scored a goal that was later controversially disallowed for offside.

Real Madrid started to attack the Liverpool defence more in the second half, but were still creating less chances than their opponents. Liverpool’s attack were not clinical on the night with Madrid keeper Courtois saving nearly every threatening shot he faced. The scoresheet was finally opened in the 59th minute when Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr managed to capitalize on a good pass by Federico Valverde to give Real Madrid the lead. After finding the net Real Madrid’s main aim was to protect their net and keep a clean sheet and that is exaclty what happened.

This win also made Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti the most decorated manager in Champions League history with him winning it a record 4 times now.

This is their 14th time winning the historic trophy and it surely won’t be their last.

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Hamburger Heaven! Here are some of Malta’s hottest hamburger spots

May 28 2022

Happy Hamburger Day! Being the burger lovers we are, we couldn’t help but celebrate this glorious day in style; that’s why we’ve gathered a list of some our favourite burger spots across Malta for you drooling pleasure. Take a look and let us know what you think!

Burgers.Ink

A local favourite which not only provides a selection of some of the juiciest burgers in Malta and Gozo, but mouth-watering pancakes for dessert! Whether you’re craving a juicy Tennessee Chicken Burger with bacon and Jack Daniel’s sauce or the classic South London with double beef patties, double cheese and Burgers.ink sauce, this one’s a banger!

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Hugo’s Burger Bar

A legend in local burger lore, Hugo’s Burger Bar has been there for us in more ways than we can count. Whether it’s a post-beach burger or a post-rave crave, we have found comfort in this beloved St. Julian’s spot on multiple occasions and will continue to do for years to come.

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The Mill

Popular across Malta & Gozo for creating some of the most drool-inducing foodporn around, The Mill in Naxxar is one of our favourites because it offers everything from timeless classics to creative concoctions and we’re here for it. If you take a look at their Instagram feed you’ll definitely find something for everyone and we can definitely vouch!

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Tribe

A new kid on the block showing that they are a force to be reckoned with. Tribe in Valletta meshes effortless style with mouth-watering gastronomy and while it may seem hard to believe, they taste better than they look… and just in case you’re accompanied by people who don’t enjoy a good burger, Tribe offer an extensive menu of gorgeous goodies which are sure to accommodate.

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Shoreditch

A timeless classic in Maltese burger joints, Shoreditch walked so other burger places could run. The quaint St. Julian’s spot is regarded by many as one of the best burger spots on the island and with good reason. Crispy, golden fries, fresh coleslaw and burgers on burgers on burgers which will keep you drooling ’til the very last bite, Shoreditch is a 360-degree experience and if you haven’t been there at least once, do so ASAP.

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Novi

Their slogan is #ItsLegit and we can honestly say that yes, it is. The burger restaurant in Gzira has developed somewhat of a cult following for their vast menu of gorgeous American treats and not a single menu item is a miss. All of the burgers are a must try and, when accompanied with a side of Novi’s trademark chicken wings, you are in for a massively memorable meal.

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Danny’s

“Think of Danny’s as a chef in a snack bar.” Humble, wholesome and hunger-inducing, Danny’s is a go-to for anyone looking for a a simple, hearty meal with the finest ingredients. Many have argued that Danny’s have perfected the craft of the burger and when you take a look at their O.G. Bacon Burger you simply have to agree.

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Hermanos Burgers

Hitting the Maltese islands like a beefy tidal wave (with bacon and cheese), Hermanos Burgers effortlessly created a fleet of fans across Malta and Gozo for their monster burger concoctions, clever branding and burgers of the month reminiscent of various countries and cities around the world. A local favourite which has managed to secure a spot in some of Malta’s major social hubs, Hermanos is definitely one worth trying.

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Which one’s your favourite?

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