New European Super League could have 80 teams competing

Feb 9 2023

A new European Super League is being proposed, which could feature up to 80 teams in a multi-division format, according to the competition’s CEO, Bernd Reichart.

The competition will be based purely on sporting performance, with no permanent members.

Reichart believes that the current state of European football is in danger of collapsing, and that clubs are not given enough say in important decisions that affect both the sport and finances.

He says that clubs often feel unable to speak out against the current system due to the threat of sanctions.

Reichart said that discussions about the changes needed to the current system were open, honest, and constructive, and have led to clear ideas about how to proceed.

LaLiga has criticized the plans, calling the Super League a “selfish, elitist, and greed-driven project.” The league’s statement compared the Super League to the “wolf in the story of Little Red Riding Hood.”

A22, the organization behind the proposed Super League, is challenging UEFA and FIFA’s right to block the formation of the Super League and sanction participating clubs in court, claiming that the governing bodies are taking advantage of their dominant position under EU competition law.

A decision from the European Court of Justice is expected later this year.

Reichart says that the Super League will be open to all teams, with qualification based on performance at the national level.

The national leagues will still be considered the “foundation” of the sport, but the Super League will generate new revenues to support the entire pyramid. The minimum of 14 matches in the Super League will provide stability and predictability for revenue, according to Reichart.

Reichart also outlined plans for cost control, saying that clubs should spend a fixed percentage of their annual football-related revenue on player salaries and net transfers, and not rely on capital injections that could skew the competition.

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Maltese basketball player Sophie Abela highlighted internationally

Feb 9 2023

Swieqi born Sophie Abela, a UCCS senior guard and basketball player, has had her career and her successes highlighted by international media.

The Maltese sports starlet was given a spotlight by news platform ‘The Scribe’, detailing how she found a passion for basketball at an early age.

Sophie finished her Maltese schooling when she was 16 years old, moving to Italy to play the sport she loved until she could continue studying.

She moved to La Junta, Colorado to play basketball for Otero Junior College when she turned 18.

She helped her team win their conference championship and then joined the Mountain Lions in 2021. Despite injuries in her senior season, she continued to push forward.

Not even a broken hand could stop her from chasing her dream, as she also highlighted how Malta needs to boost its sports sector. She never missed an assignment in 4 years, mirroring this consistency in class out in the court.

‘With graduation only a few months away, Abela is excited to begin this next chapter in her life. She plans to return to Europe, but like most students, Abela doesn’t know the exact path her life will take. However, if her time at UCCS is any indicator of how her life will go, I think we can all be sure that not only will she succeed, but so will those she dedicated herself to.’

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Controversial 33-storey tower has been approved by Planning Authority

Feb 9 2023

The Planning Authority gave the green light to a new 33-storey structure that will rise above the Paceville skyline. The project, covering a total of 3,400 square meters, will occupy 32% of the site area, approximately 1,100 square meters, with the remaining area being transformed into a public open plaza.

Located at the top of Triq Santu Wistin and Triq Elija Zammit, the new building will replace several dilapidated structures and sit at the top of the street that is home to Eden Cinemas and a bowling alley. The applicant behind the project is Paul Xuereb of PX Lettings.

The tower will feature apartments on its upper floors and a business center on its lower levels, with retail and dining spaces available in the public sections of the plaza.

The building will also boast 11 floors of office space, with a total floor area of 7,461 square meters, as well as a hotel with 11 suites on two levels, 58 serviced apartments between the 19th and 30th levels, a restaurant at level 31, and additional services on the two top levels.

The project will include 1,254 square meters of open space and an underground car park with space for 259 vehicles, spread across six levels.

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Here are 7 ways to spoil yourself this Valentine’s Day!

Feb 9 2023

1.Make yourself some breakfast: don’t be afraid to indulge! Sure, keeping a diet is important, but take this day to show yourself some self love!

2. Release all those endorphins: get active and don’t mope around this Valentine’s Day. Maybe go for a jog or book a session of your favourite activity!

3. Soak in a bubble bath: sit back, switch on your favourite music or Spotify podcast and just let the warm water relax all your tensions away!

4. Cuddle up with man’s best friend: It doesn’t have to be about human couples this Valentine’s! Go for a walk with your dog, cuddle up with your cat or, if you don’t have one – donate to an animal shelter as a gift of love!

5. Spread love around: Here’s an idea. Pick a random number and call them up to simply tell them how much you love them. Maybe it’s your long time friend you haven’t seen or your elderly grandparents – just spread the love!

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