It is with a very heavy heart that I pay tribute to a colleague in journalism, a friend since I was a young man and also a source of inspiration and mentor in many ways – Alex Vella.

It will be very difficult to find a replacement for this intelligent, humble, erudite, balanced commentator in the field of waterpolo and swimming.

May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

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