Visit Malta features during Manchester vs Liverpool match as millions watch

Aug 23 2022

As millions tuned in to watch yesterday’s match between Manchester United and Liverpool, one prominent logo which featured was that of VisitMalta. With the Premier League cementing its status as the world’s most popular football competition across the globe, a deep dive into the figures show that TV audiences have rocketed in the UK and the rest ofthe world, especially as many were stuck indoors.

Research from a company called SPORT+MARKT has found that the Premier League boasts an annual TV audience of 4.7 billion. The firm found that the games are viewed in 643 million homes around the world, along with bars and restaurants.

More than 1.4 billion people around the world identify as fans of a particular Premier League club. Chin has the most followers, ranking at around 300 million. This is followed by India at 147 million and Africa with an audience of 290 million.

This research was conducted in 2011, meaning that the numbers have exploded by then. It is safe to assume that approximately 5 billion people watch Premier League football at some point during the season. The Manchester United vs Liverpool match is one of the most watched matches in the Premier League calendar, garnering 4.5 million viewers in the 2020-21 season.

This comes after Malta’s long standing relationship with Manchester United was extended for another 5 years. Malta’s Ministry of Tourism and Visit Malta extended the status as a destination partner and celebrated a relationship of over 60 years this August. Manchester fans were delighted during yesterday’s game as they beat Liverpool at Old Trafford 2-1.

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7 people arrested during Valletta raid by police

Aug 23 2022

ONE News has reported that a raid had been conducted this morning in two Valletta residences by police squads.

The officers convened during the early hours of the morning in Triq l-Infermerija, entering residences and carrying out searches. Sources revealed to ONE News that a commotion was raised in the zone, with people in the vicinity hearing lots of noise and shouting.

It is currently unknown as to what the raid involved, as some sources indicated drug-related raids whereas others pointed to there being criminally involved individuals detained.

The operation had been ongoing from 0630hrs, with 7 people arrested. ONE News confirmed that 6 men and 1 woman were detained.

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More stunning images from NASA’s James Webb Telescope released

Aug 23 2022

The first images captured by the James Webb Telescope were released to the public on the 12th of July 2022. Since then, the largest optical telescope in space designed primarily to conduct infrared astronomy, has continued to capture more mind-blowing snapshots of the observable universe.

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First up are images of the largest planet in our solar system: Jupiter. The images show Jupiter in enhance colour, with the Great Red Spot appearing white.

The second image of Jupiter is a wide field view which also shows electric blue auroras glowing above the north and south poles. At the far left edge of the faint rings appears a moon as tiny as a white dot.

Earlier in August we also got images of the Cartwheel Galaxy, made up of 2 rings as both expand outwards. More stunning images of objects in space are set to be released as the telescope continues to snap more images for us to drop our jaws at.

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Marsaxlokk community assemble canvas in support of Fr. Luke Seguna

Aug 23 2022

A canvas has been erected in Marsaxlokk, aiming to show the communal support to parish priest Luke Seguna.

Seguna is currently undergoing trial in court for allegedly misappropriating around €500,000 by 150 parishioners over a decade. €148,000 of the funds were reportedly spent on pornographic websites.

However, as many still await further court sittings, many from the Marsaxlokk community hung a banner at around a visible dock area saying: ‘All of Marsaxlokk is behind you. Courage Fr. Luke.’

The 39-year-old priest is currently at the fore of a controversial court case as various people take a multitude of opinions on the issue. Many have, possibly prematurely, condemned the priest for his actions whilst others seek to highlight the good he has done.

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