Ronaldo Becomes 1st Person To Reach 600M Instagram Followers

Aug 14 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the first individual to amass 600 million followers on Instagram.

This football legend has become the most followed person on the social media platform, trailing only Instagram itself, which boasts 650 million followers.

Notably, Ronaldo significantly surpasses his real-world rival, Lionel Messi, who holds 482 million followers on Instagram.

While Messi’s picture of him with the Argentina national football team celebrating their 2022 FIFA World Cup victory holds the record for the most-liked photograph on the platform, both Messi and Ronaldo dominate the list of the top 10 most-liked posts on Instagram.

Their immense popularity is evident during key moments, such as Ronaldo’s announcement of twins or his relocation to Saudi Arabia. Even a minor setback, like losing three million followers in a day due to an Instagram outage, barely makes a dent in Ronaldo’s colossal follower count.

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To put his Instagram following in perspective, if Ronaldo’s followers constituted a country, it would be the third most populous in the world, ranking just below China and India.

His Instagram followers even outnumber the entire population of the European Union. These two superstar athletes command unparalleled global attention and engagement through their online presence.

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Maltese Vintage Souvenir Cloth Repurposed Into Shirt

Aug 14 2023

A Maltese vintage souvenir cloth was repurposed into a shirt, matched ‘with antique hand loomed French linen’.

The creation was crafted by Pikol Clothing, handmade repurposed vintage tablecloths in London.

The shirt shows a map of the Maltese islands, as well as the eight pointed cross for the chest pocket.

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Pikol selects textiles from the past with unique designs like embroidered tablecloths, tea towels, tapestries, antique linen sheets and blankets.

‘Then we piece them together to create sustainable one-off shirts and jackets. The tablecloths feature detailed hand-embroidery that ranges from floral patterns to scenes of the old west.’

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Couple Touring Every McDonald’s On Earth Try Out Malta’s

Aug 14 2023

Couple Ryan and Jade, who run the social media account Live_TheDash, are touring McDonald’s all around the world and uploading their reactions to TikTok and social media.

In one of their most recent TikTok videos, the couple made their way to one of Malta’s McDonald’s establishments to try out the various food items on the menu.

And suffice to say, they were more than satisfied!

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McDonalds world tour in Malta 🇲🇹 👀 #mcdonaldsaroundtheworld #mcdonaldsmalta #maltafood #mcdonaldsmenu #livethedash

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They tried out the McToast, the Stake House Chips (which were a big surprise for Jade) and the Big Tasty Sauce, for which Ryan is ready to start a petition to turn into a milkshake.

The couple past 394K followers on TikTok and 39.8K followers on Instagram, showcasing Malta’s very own McDonald’s to these thousands of followers across the globe.

Do you like to try McDonald’s abroad?

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Police Officers Praised For Cheering On Boy During Hamrun Feast

Aug 14 2023

A group of Malta Police Officers went viral on Saturday after cheering on a a boy during the Ħamrun San Gejtanu feast.

Taking to Facebook Group ‘Are You Being Served? (Malta & Gozo) Original’, Francesca Buhagiar thanked the group of community officers who took her son and cheered him on as the band played on.

‘We hear a lot of complaints about police. But yesterday I confirmed how many officers with a good heart actually exist’, wrote Francesca. ‘There are no words because the video speaks for itself about how joyful the officers were with my son.’

‘These are community officers we need more of. The photo was taken with their permission. This also took place in a few minutes as they continued on with their work.’

The post was picked up by the Malta Police Force itself, which released a social media post, saying;

‘Amidst the commitments at Hamrun yesterday, Ms Francesa Buhagiar captured a touching moment that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of these celebrations. A heart-warming brief encounter between our officers and a little boy filled with curiosity and excitement reflects the strong bond between our community and the #maltapolice. His mother’s appreciation and gratitude for our presence remind us why we are committed to keep serving and protecting our society 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.’

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