Mino Raiola and Fabrizio Romano squash rumours of football agent’s death

Apr 28 2022

Following misinformed reports of the super agent’s death, both Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano and Mino Raiola himself have shut down rumours of Raiola’s death.

Romano tweeted that Dr. Alberto Zangrillo from San Raffaele Hospital in Milan stated that he is “outraged by the phone calls from pseudo-journalists speculating on the life of a man who is fighting to survive.”

Current health status for the ones wondering: pissed off second time in 4 months they kill me. Seem also able to ressuscitate.

— Mino Raiola (@MinoRaiola) April 28, 2022

He was hospitalised back in January, eventually undergoing a delicate surgery with the details of which remaining unknown to this day. The famed football agent represents international stars like Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Erling Haaland.

Raiola himself also took to Twitter to semi-jokingly share that his current health status is: “pissed off second time in 4 months they kill me. Seem also able to resuscitate.”

At the moment, the agent is currently in hospital, fighting for his life.

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Shop owners should specify whether they want clients to wear masks, says Charmaine Gauci

Apr 28 2022

Superintendent for Public Health Prof. Charmaine Gauci has stated that shop owners who want their clients to wear their masks in their premises should erect a clear sign on the establishment’s entrance.

This was revealed during an episode of Times of Malta’s Ask Charmaine, after it was announced that mask-wearing will no longer remain obligatory as of Monday 2nd May. The only exception for this is in hospitals, medical clinics, elderly people’s homes and during flights.

Despite this significant relaxation of measures, Prof. Gauci recommended that people still wear their masks. “The individual responsibility is important, because when a person goes into a public area, they do not no if others around them suffer from medical conditions.”

Prof. Gauci also stated that while Malta seems to be exiting the more difficult phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, testing must still be conducted and the authorities will still be monitoring the amount of individuals admitted to Mater Dei Hospital and the ITU because of COVID-19.

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10-month prison sentence for man who hid cannabis in Maltesers packet whilst in prison

Apr 28 2022

A 43-year-old man has been given a 10 month prison sentence after being caught with almost 12 grams (11.89) of cannabis resin in a packet of Maltesers whilst in prison.

The case took place on November 21st in 2013, where Qormi Resident Mark Pace was found hiding the resin by four officials within the Corradino Correctional Facility after a routine inspection of cell 205 in Division 5 sector, where Pace was assigned.

The accused was found possessing a Maltesers packet with five blocks of cannabis resin (1.6g, 2.80g, 1.86g, 4.33g and 1.22g), with the prosecution charging the accused for recidivism. Despite this, magistrate Natasha Galea Sciberras did not find him guilty of this accuse.

Galea sentenced the man for 10 months in prison for being guilty of possessing cannabis resin and was given a fine of €308.32 in court expenses, to be paid in six months. The court also called for the destruction of the concerned cannabis.

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Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri & shadow minister Alex Borg meet to discuss island’s future

Apr 28 2022

Gozitans from across the political spectrum have welcomed the recent meeting between Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri and Nationalist Party Shadow Minister Alex Borg.

In a social media post published on Wednesday, Borg revealed that the two discussed various subjects and ambitions in the interest of the Gozitan population and the island itself. He went on to highlight discussions on various issues faced by Gozo, going on to sustain that while they do not agree politically, they will definitely do their utmost to ensure a brighter future for Gozo.

Hundreds of comments welcomed the meeting between the two, with many praising the politicians for their common interest in Gozo’s future.

Borg recently shut down rumours of him running for PN leader, also stating that he does not rule out a bid in the future. The young politician was one of the more successful PN candidates in Gozo during the general election.

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