Messi’s wish granted as controversial Argentina-Netherlands referee sent home from Qatar

Dec 13 2022

Lionel Messi’s plea to FIFA has seemingly been heard after controversial Spanish referee Mateu Lahoz has been sent home from Qatar following a polarising quarter-final match between Argentina and Netherlands.

Lahoz got received a fair amount of flak from players and supporters worldwide after dishing out a whopping 15 yellow cards during Argentina’s clash with the Oranje.

The Spaniard’s officiating was ill-received by both teams, with a vocal majority of Argentina’s squad led by Messi himself criticising the official. “‘I think FIFA must take care of this, it cannot put a referee like that for a match of such magnitude, of such importance. The referee cannot fail to be up to the task,” Messi stated.

Lahoz has reportedly not been called to officiate in the semi-finals or final and will return home from Qatar following the mass backlash.

Argentina are set to face Croatia this evening in what is expected to be a heated semi-final match as all four remaining teams look to make World Cup history.

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Transport Malta launches Don’t Drink and Drive Campaign for festive season

Dec 13 2022

Transport Malta has officially launched its annual Don’t Drink and Drive campaign for 2022, hoping to appeal to the public to avoid alcohol consumptions whilst driving before and after a night out.

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“Don’t just be responsible for yourself, be responsible for others. Don’t drink and drive,” the caption read as its message attempts to shine a light on the consequences and implications of drunk driving.

The promo video highlights how drinking and driving may not only cause harm to those behind the wheel but also passengers and other drivers, which is why it is of utmost importance to avoid driving at all costs whilst on a night out.

Watch the video below:

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Elderly in Malta may now benefit from free support meetings with qualified psychologists

Dec 13 2022

People aged 60 and over who live in the local community may now benefit from free sessions in psychological support groups thanks to a collaboration between the Active Ageing and Community Care and SOS Malta.

The two groups, based in both Malta and Gozo, will serve as a pilot project signed off by Minister for Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela, who explained that the programme will be split into seven weekly sessions of one and a half hours each.

During these sessions, those present will be coordinate by a qualified psychologist to discuss various subjects including solitude, mourning, relationships, communication, psychological changes due to age, retirement, family changes and more.

These sessions will be financed by the Ministry for Active Ageing and Community Care, with those interested able to attend for free. Minister Abela stated that the ministry’s duty is not only to contribute to infrastructural projects and materials for the elderly but also provide emotional and psychological support.

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Jenna Ortega gains 15 million followers since the start of ‘Wednesday’ on Netflix

Dec 13 2022

Since the start of Netflix’s Wednesday, Jenna Ortega has taken over the world, gaining a whopping 15 million followers whilst breaking record numbers on the streaming giant.

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Like most things in 21st century media, a significant contributor to Ortega’s popularity was the now-viral Wednesday Addams Dance TikTok challenge, which has seen everyone from Kim Kardashian to Lady Gaga herself reenacting the dance.

‘Wednesday’ has proven itself a huge success since its launch on Netflix, beating Stranger Things for most hours watched in its debut week and clocking at an impressive 341.23 million hours watched.

20-year-old Ortega has quickly solidified herself as a scream queen, appearing in films & series including ‘X’, ‘Scream’, ‘Insidious’ and ‘You’ before securing a role in the globally-popular ‘Wednesday’.

Have you seen Wednesday yet?

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