Racquel Joins Local Siggiewi Festa After Elimination

Jul 1 2024

After her elimination from the Love Island Malta Season 2 villa, Racquel joined her brother and ex-contestant Josh to attend the Siġġiewi local festa.

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The town was celebrating the feast of St Nicholas of Bari, and Racquel made the best of the experience by carrying coloured flags and sharing some drinks with the locals.

Of course many did not skip the opportunity to take a few photos with the Love Island contestant, who was a crowd favourite before her elimination through an internal vote by other islanders.

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Spain Rush Past Georgia To EURO 2024 Quarter Finals

Jul 1 2024

Spain defeated Georgia 4-1 at Euro 2024 to secure a quarter-final spot against Germany.

Despite Robin Le Normand’s own goal giving Georgia a surprise lead in the 18th minute, Spain equalized before halftime through Rodri. In the second half, goals from Fabian Ruiz, Nico Williams, and Dani Olmo sealed Spain’s comeback.

Spain’s dominance was evident, but they missed several chances, including opportunities for 16-year-old Lamine Yamal to become the youngest goal-scorer at the Euros.

Georgia, ranked 74th in the world, impressed by reaching their first major tournament knockout stage, highlighted by a 2-0 win over Portugal.

Today, France is first set to face Belgium, followed by Portugal’s match against Slovenia, with each team vying for a spot in the quarter finals.

Who do you think will make it?

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Josh Surprises Racquel As She Returns From Love Island Malta

Jun 30 2024

Finding out that his sister Racquel has been removed from the Love Island villa, Josh planned a little surprise for his sister.

And by surprise, we mean typical sibling pranks on one another. Raquel hadn’t even gotten past the door yet!

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The two siblings had gotten eliminated from the second season of Love Island Malta, with Josh leaving first along with Marie Christine.

Racquel had subsequently been eliminated along with Angel after an internal vote between the contestants, who are set to compete for the title of winner tonight during the finale.

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Oriana Bertolino Identified as Wied il-Mielaħ Quad Bike Accident Victim.

Jun 30 2024

Oriana Bertolino, a 31-year-old volleyball player, tragically lost her life in a quad bike accident at Wied Mielaħ in Gozo last Saturday. Tributes poured in on social media following the shocking news, as family and friends mourned her untimely death.

Described as a “fantastic person who was always smiling,” Oriana was celebrated not only for her prowess on the volleyball court but also for her dedication as a coach and her love for animals. Hailing from Marsala, Sicily, she had a distinguished career playing for her hometown team.

The accident occurred when a quad bike driven by a 47-year-old Italian man, in which Oriana was a passenger, veered off a cliff into the sea. Despite efforts to rescue her, she succumbed to her injuries. Mayor Massimo Grillo of Marsala expressed condolences on behalf of the community, acknowledging Oriana’s impact and the void left by her passing.

In a poignant Facebook post just weeks before the incident, Oriana reflected on personal choices and finding peace in individual paths, highlighting her unique perspective on life. Her tragic death has deeply affected both her local community and the volleyball world, leaving many to remember her as an exceptional human being and professional.

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