Ronaldo did NOT touch ball in goal against Uruguay, Adidas ball sensor confirms

Nov 29 2022

Official Adidas technology, by way of the match ball sensor, has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo did not touch the ball in Portugal’s goal against Uruguay on Monday.

Former Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes secured the Portuguese side’s first goal in the 54th minute, with many stating that Ronaldo celebrated the goal as if it was his own, stirring a fair amount of controversy online.

While many jumped to Ronaldo’s defense, others held by the decision to give Fernandes the goal, which Adidas’ 500Hz IMU match ball sensors have since revealed to be true, confirming no contact between Ronaldo and the ball.

Following their 2-0 victory over Uruguay, the Portuguese national team secured their qualification and almost certainly solidified their spot as Group H winners.

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Twitter could be removed from App Store: Musk says he’ll create new phone

Nov 29 2022

Elon Musk has hit back at speculation that Twitter could be removed from the Apple Store by suggesting that he could create an alternative smartphone.

The richest man alive took over Twitter through a $44 billion deal, but there has been speculation that Apple is threatening Twitter’s presence on the App Store for ‘safety’ reasons.

Apple has also threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store, but won’t tell us why

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 28, 2022

This came after Musk responded to a string of tweets asking whether this was true with a simple ‘yes’ answer. Musk says that Apple won’t say why this could happen.

‘Do they hate free speech in America’ asked Musk on the platform as he pushed for an answer from Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. No response was issued however, and Musk came up with his own ingenious plan.

‘I certainly hope it does not come to that, but, yes, if there is no other choice, I will make an alternative phone’ he said in a Twitter thread.

However, Apple does have guidelines which state that apps are to remain on the Apple Store for iPhones by adhering to these rules. Those guidelines are rooted in the idea of ‘safety’.

The first page reads: “When people install an app from the App Store, they want to feel confident that it’s safe to do so — that the app doesn’t contain upsetting or offensive content.” Musk’s Twitter takeover has been a complete roller coaster ride, and there don’t seem to be any brakes to hit just yet.

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Man grievously injured in St Julians argument Monday evening

Nov 29 2022

A 27-year-old Iranian national suffered grievous injuries due to an argument which occurred in Triq San Ġorġ, St Julians on Monday evening.

The police revealed that the injured man had been involved in an argument at around 2230hrs. The other person involved fled the scene, with the injured man being hospitalised at Mater Dei.

He was then certified as having suffered grievous injuries. Investigations are still ongoing.

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Kirkop’s Christmas Market cancelled out of respect for Leonard Camilleri

Nov 29 2022

Explaining on a social media statement, Ħal Kirkop’s Local Council revealed that the ‘GIGANTIC – Kirkop’s Local Christmas Market’ will be cancelled out of respect for recent fireworks accident fatality Leonard Camilleri.

The post revealed that the council met urgently and unanimously agreed that the market, which takes place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December, is to be cancelled.

The council said that this activity of joy cannot take place after such a tragic loss. Leonard, 64, died from his injuries on Saturday 26th November after the San Ġużepp fireworks factory exploded.

Tributes poured in for Leonard, nicknamed ‘Nardu’, who had been a very active participant in the fireworks activities of his locality and Malta in general.

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