Ronaldo First Man To Score 900 Career Goals

Sep 6 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, reached another historic milestone in Portugal’s 2-1 victory, scoring his 900th career goal. The record-breaking moment came in the 34th minute when Ronaldo volleyed a Nuno Mendes cross to double Portugal’s lead. Overcome with emotion, the Portugal captain celebrated by racing to the corner of the pitch, spreading his arms, and then placing his hands on his face as he dropped to the ground.

Ronaldo’s 131st goal for Portugal further extended his record for the most international goals in football history. With 769 goals scored during his club career, Ronaldo has become the first men’s player to score 900 goals in official matches. Reflecting on the achievement, Ronaldo expressed his pride, stating, “It means a lot. It was a milestone I wanted to reach for a long time.”

Ronaldo, 39, was also the first to surpass 800 goals for club and country, and his career tally continues to rise. Lionel Messi follows with 842 goals, while Pelé holds third place with 765 goals. Ronaldo’s exceptional career includes record-breaking achievements such as the most goals in Champions League history (141).

Already setting his sights on a new challenge, Ronaldo revealed to Rio Ferdinand that his next goal is to reach 1,000 career goals.

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Malta Among Worst Countries For Expats, Study Suggests

Sep 6 2024

Malta ranks among the worst countries for expats in 2024, placing 46th out of 53, according to a the global survey. It faces serious challenges across several key areas, particularly in personal finances and quality of life.

According to InterNations’ ‘Expat Insider 2024’, Malta ranks 36th for personal finances, narrowly avoiding the bottom 10 in this index.

However, expats express significant dissatisfaction with their quality of life, placing Malta 49th overall. The country is also part of a broader trend, with seven out of the bottom ten countries being European, including Finland (51st), Germany (50th), and Norway (48th).

The survey reveals that financial concerns are a common theme among many of the bottom-ranking countries, with Malta’s economy not escaping this criticism.

Expats struggle with settling in, which is reflected in Malta’s low ease of settling index score, similar to other poorly performing countries like Kuwait, Ireland, and Germany. Despite being one of the worst-ranked countries, Malta is not alone in its difficulties.

Other significant drops include Finland, Canada, and Bahrain, all of which saw sharp declines in their rankings due to worsening conditions for expats, particularly in terms of job security and personal finances.

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Maltese Paralympic Power Lifter Attends Paris 2024 in Hope for Future Participation

Maltese Paralympic Power Lifer Attends Paris 2024 in Hope for Future Participation

Sep 6 2024

Nick, an 18-year-old Para Powerlifting prospect from Malta, recently spent a day in Paris observing the Paralympic Games Para Powerlifting competitions. This experience was a crucial component of his athlete development plan, aimed at immersing him in the high-stakes world of elite Paralympic sport.

Attending these games allowed Nick, alongside his coach Matteo, to witness firsthand the level of dedication and preparation required to compete on this prestigious stage. It underscored the importance of years of comprehensive training, consistency, and unwavering work ethic in reaching such elite levels.

For Nick, this experience is more than just an inspirational outing; it’s a reality check on what it takes to excel. As he sets his sights on future Paralympic Games, understanding the intense commitment required is essential for developing his mindset and setting achievable goals. In this arena, there’s no space for errors or luck—only relentless effort and a clear vision of success.

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Children’s Allowance To Be Made Earlier In September

Sep 6 2024

On Friday morning, it was announced that payments related to the Children’s Allowance will continue. These payments will be made three weeks earlier than usual, ahead of the new school year. Originally scheduled for October 5th, the payments will now be issued on September 14th, covering the period from October to December 2024.

Minister for Social Policy and Children’s Rights, Michael Falzon, shared that 62,000 families will have received a total of €80 million this year, reflecting an increase of €13 million over 2023. These payments include the Disability Child Allowance and the Foster Care Allowance but exclude the Child-Birth Bonus, In-Work Benefit, Carer’s Grant, and additional cost of living assistance.

Minister Falzon emphasized that the Children’s Allowance is just one of many social initiatives designed to support individuals and families. “As a government, we have worked to ensure that no one is left behind without placing additional burdens on families and businesses,” he stated.

Mark Musù, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry, noted that family entitlements increased in 2021 for those with children under 16. He also highlighted that, as promised, the Children’s Allowance has risen by €450 per child during this legislature, with €340 already delivered, meeting 75% of the government’s commitment.

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