Ronaldo Not Nominated For Ballon D’Or 2023

Sep 7 2023

Football fans who took a look at the 2023 Ballon d’Or might have noticed a very particular omission from the list.

Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has been denied a spot on the list of the sport’s highest honour.

Despite consisting of some of the most famous players alive today, including long time rival Lionel Messi, Ronaldo did not make it onto this year’s run-up for the first time in 20 years.

The Al-Nassr addition has dominated the awards alongside his rival, with the former taking the prize five times. Meanwhile, Messi, who took it home seven times, is the favourite to win once again.

The Argentinian has recently joined Inter Miami, and has been turning celebrity heads ever since.

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Exhibition Documenting 50 Years Of LGBTIQ+ History In Malta

Sep 7 2023

As EuroPride Valletta 2023 kicks off, an exhibition showcasing the march towards more rights in support of the LGBTIQ+ community was launched in the Ċentru Nazzjonali Laburista l-Ħamrun.

The exhibition showcases the movements towards the acquisition of more rights for the community over the past 50 years, starting with 1973 decriminalisation of homosexuality.

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It also showcases the 2013 setting up of the Consultative Council for the LGBTIQ+ community, the 2014 civil union acquisition and the 2017 marriage-equality legalisation.

Other achievements, such as MEP Cyrus Engerer leading the charge for a zone of freedom for the LGBTIQ+ community in 2021, the right right to transition in 2018, third gender markers on official documents in 2017, were also highlighted.

This comes as EuroPride Valletta begins with celebrations and a whole host of educational seminars and networking events.

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5 Year Old Donates €250 Present To Puttinu On Birthday

Sep 7 2023

Little Jamie Zarb has just turned 5 years old, but has decided to celebrate his new year around the sun by donating €250 to Puttinu Cares.

Jamie earned the amount instead of toys and other presents, and gave it away to be able to help other children like him who are unfortunately suffering from cancer and other serious diseases.

Well done Jamie! And happy birthday!

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Birkirkara Women Beat Breznica: Move To Final Qualifier

Sep 7 2023

Birkirkara FC Women have successfully moved onto the final game of the preliminary group after a 1-0 victory over Montenegro’s Breznica in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Marking their second victory in this competition over last season’s Glentoran, Birkirkara will now have to face up against Switzerland champions FC Zurich.

The goal for last night’s match came thanks to new summer signing Edith Garcia as she found a net in the last few moments of the game.

Led by coach Jose Borg, the team will be taking on the final stage of this preliminary level at the Centenary Stadium on Saturday.

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