MFA President Meets Legend Roberto Baggio

Jun 22 2025

Malta Football Association President Bjorn Vassallo had the opportunity to meet Italian football legend Roberto Baggio while in the United States.

“Very few like him,” wrote Vassallo as he shared a photo with the former star. “Footballer for real.”

Baggio is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. A creative playmaker and freekick specialist, he was known for his incredible technique, dribbling ability, and goalscoring instinct.

He played primarily as a second striker or attacking midfielder, starring for top Italian clubs including Fiorentina, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter, and Brescia.

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He was named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d’Or in 1993. In total, Baggio scored 318 career goals, with 205 of those in Serie A, making him one of the league’s all-time top scorers. He is also one of only three Italians to score in three different World Cups.

Known as “Il Divin Codino” (The Divine Ponytail), Baggio remains one of football’s most iconic and respected figures.

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Flames Of Nativity Fireworks Show Over Xewkija, Gozo

Jun 22 2025

A synchronised fireworks spectacled entitled ‘Flames of Nativity’ took over the skies of Xewkija, Gozo for the Festa ta’ San Ġwann Battista yesterday, Saturday 21st of June.

A collaboration between Mellieħa Fireworks, Mount Carmel Fireworks Factory Żurrieq and Xewkija Fireworks, the spectacle saw various colours lighting up the night sky accompanied by iconic musical tracks.

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Fireworks are a staple of Maltese summer festa celebrations, with local pyrotechnic experts having honed their skills over the years to create ever more complex artistry.

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Source: Mill-Festi Tradizzjonali Maltin

Artists With Down Syndrome Creating Airport Entrance Art

Jun 22 2025

Tourists and others arriving at the Malta International Airport will be greeted by artwork created by the Down Syndrome Association Malta!

In a visit to the association, Minister Chris Bonett met with the artists who are currently hard at work creating art that will colour the entrance to our airport as peak summer seasons start to ramp up.

Minister Bonett also had the chance to meet Hannah, who is leading the group in creating the exceptional art work that will transform the airport’s entrance.

Well done all and we can’t see what you create!

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BTS Of Creating A Love Island Malta Episode

Jun 22 2025

TV director Mick Laus shared a behind the scenes view of all the work that goes on behind the scenes to create a memorable Love Island Malta episode.

We’re all so used to seeing the islanders get up to their dramatic shenanigans, but there’s an entire team of creatives behind the camera making sure that that product reaches our TV screens.

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Here’s but one glimpse into all that work… work that often goes unnoticed but is deserving of its own praise!

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