Qala Saints president Noel Mizzi, who also serves as the Labour Vice Mayor of Qala, and Nadur Youngsters coaching staff member Paul Azzopardi have each been handed a one-year suspension by the GFA Disciplinary Commissioner following their involvement in a scuffle during last weekend’s Division One clash between the two rivals.
The confrontation erupted in the 73rd minute after Nadur player Joseph Xerri was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge.
According to Nadur Youngsters, as Xerri made his way to the dressing room, he had to pass by the Qala Saints bench, where a Saints official allegedly directed racial remarks at him.
A scuffle then broke out involving Mizzi and Azzopardi, prompting police intervention to defuse the situation.
Following the match, Nadur Youngsters issued a statement condemning the incident, saying:
“During yesterday’s win against Qala Saints, our player Joseph Xerri was subjected to racial abuse from an opposing club official on the bench.”
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