Malta To Face Luxembourg In UEFA Nations League Playoffs

Nov 22 2024

Malta will face Luxembourg in the UEFA Nations League C/D playoffs, as determined by the draw in Nyon, Switzerland, on November 22, 2024. Luxembourg earned their spot as one of the best fourth-placed teams from League C.

In Group C3, Luxembourg competed against Northern Ireland, Bulgaria, and Belarus, finishing with three points from draws against each opponent.

Northern Ireland topped the group with 11 points, followed by Bulgaria (9) and Belarus (7). Despite failing to secure a win, Luxembourg proved resilient in a competitive group.

Malta and Luxembourg have a long history, meeting seven times previously in friendlies and European Qualifiers.

Luxembourg has typically dominated, but Malta has recorded two wins and two draws. Their latest encounter on June 9, 2023, ended in Malta’s favour, with Kyrian Nwoko scoring the only goal for a 1-0 victory on foreign soil.

The playoff will be contested over two legs: the first in Malta on March 26, 2026, and the second in Luxembourg on March 31, 2026.

The winner on aggregate will secure a spot in League C for the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League, while the loser will remain in League D. The stakes are high, as both teams aim to advance in the competition.

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Fabrizio Faniello Dresses Up As Santa For XOW!

Nov 22 2024

Get ready for a festive twist this Friday on XOW! Malta’s very own Fabrizio Faniello is bringing the Christmas spirit early by dressing up as Santa Claus—incognito!

The popular singer will surprise viewers in a fun segment where he’ll be spreading holiday cheer in his full Santa costume. The big question is: will the public recognize him?

Tune in to XOW, hosted by Ron Briffa and Jacqui Losco, this Friday night, where Fabrizio’s festive disguise promises a good laugh and plenty of Christmas joy.

You’ll also enjoy a stellar lineup of guests, including Antonella Vassallo, Alfred Zammit, and Manuel Cassar. For the first time, XOW will feature a magical act with a dynamic duo: Vanni Pule and XOW’s very own magician, Brian Role, set to dazzle the audience with some unforgettable tricks.

Don’t miss the chance to see what happens when Santa himself takes over XOW—will the fans spot him or will he remain a mystery?

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Nationalist Party Hosts First EPP Political Assembly in Malta

Nov 22 2024

Bernard Grech, the leader of the Nationalist Party (PN), stated the party’s dedication to democracy and the rule of law at the European People’s Party (EPP) Political Assembly, which was hosted at the PN Headquarters on November 21–22 for the first time in Malta.

Grech emphasised several of Europe’s most pressing issues, such as migration, economic strains, climate change, and digital transformation. He praised the thousands-strong rally staged by PN and denounced recent local corruption. EPP President Manfred Weber emphasised the value of helping middle-class families and acknowledged Malta’s significant influence in the EU through Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament.

The Assembly heard speeches from Georgian MP George Tsereteli, who spoke about political instability in Georgia, and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who emphasised the effects of the war and asked for Ukraine to join NATO.

Dubravka Šuica, the incoming Commissioner for the Mediterranean, pushed for a Pact for the Mediterranean at talks that focused on the geopolitical issues, migration, and climate disaster facing the Mediterranean region. The balance between environmental sustainability and economic growth was discussed by PN Secretary General Michael Piccinino and George Vital Zammit.

Grech met with Šuica and Morocco’s Minister Delegate Mustafa Baitas in bilateral discussions during the event, which ends with Metsola and Weber’s addresses.

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Local Photographer’s Gladiator Shots Picked Up By ComplexPop

Nov 22 2024

Photos taken by Maltese Julian Guillaumier on the set of Gladiator II were picked up by international media/news company Complex Pop, sharing the photos to over 420K followers on social media.

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‘The statue of Pedro Pascal as General Acacius on the set of ‘GLADIATOR ll’, wrote Complex Pop, tagging Julian.

The Complex Pop post compares the uncanny resemblance between the real life actor, Pedro, with the massive statue of his character General Acacius.

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Have you watched Gladiator II yet?

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