The Malta Independent 12 November 2026, Thursday
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When Saturday Comes: Gunpoint terror for QPR director

Wednesday, 17 August 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Football has always had its dark side. From hooligans to match-fixing, the beautiful game has had to endure some seriously ugly moments throughout its history....

I Have learned to appreciate people and things

Tuesday, 16 August 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

Over my 20 years as a competitive athlete, I learned to appreciate many people, and many things. As a young sprinter, the support my parents and sister gave me helped me persevere with the dedication to my sport. ...

What A medal really costs

Tuesday, 16 August 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 22 years ago Malta Independent

The first time I heard the Maltese national anthem being played in my honour, I stood on the highest step of the podium in Iceland in 1997 and watched the Maltese flag being raised. ...

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