Tag: De Leo
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De Leo encouraged by Malta’s response against Slovakia ahead of Azerbaijan test
Malta National Team Head Coach Emilio De Leo has praised the attitude, commitment and professionalism shown by his players during Monday’s international friendly against Slovakia as preparations continue for Friday’s encounter with Azerbaijan. Speaking ahead of Malta’s second friendly of the June international window, De Leo highlighted the character displayed by his squad despite suffering…
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De Leo calls for courage and belief ahead of Slovakia test
Malta national team head coach Emilio De Leo has called on his players to show confidence, courage and character when they face Slovakia in an international friendly on Monday evening. Speaking during the pre-match press conference alongside young forward Keyon Ewurum, De Leo acknowledged the challenge posed by the hosts but insisted Malta must remain…
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De Leo names provisional Malta squad for Slovakia and Azerbaijan friendlies
Emilio De Leo has announced a provisional 34-man squad ahead of Malta’s upcoming international friendlies against Slovakia and Azerbaijan at the beginning of June. The Malta national football team will first face Slovakia national football team on June 1 at the DAC Aréna in Dunajská Streda, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00. Malta will then take…
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Malta target turnaround in second leg as De Leo demands precision and belief
On the eve of Malta’s decisive UEFA playoff second leg against Luxembourg, head coach Emilio De Leo and goalkeeper Henry Bonello addressed the media with a clear message: improvement in detail, stronger mentality, and belief could still turn the tie around. Reflecting on the first leg, De Leo was candid in his assessment. Malta, he explained, had carefully reviewed the…
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De Leo finalises Malta squad for crucial Nations League Play-Offs against Luxembourg
Malta National Team Head Coach Emilio De Leo has confirmed his final 26-man squad ahead of the decisive UEFA Nations League play-off clashes against Luxembourg, with promotion to League C at stake. The tie will be played over two legs, with the first match scheduled for Thursday, 26 March at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium.…
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“We’ve Shown Growth” — De Leo confident ahead of final qualifier vs Poland
Coach Emilio De Leo addressed the media on MD-1 ahead of Malta’s final World Cup qualifying match against Poland, outlining the team’s physical condition and preparations. He explained that, due to travel commitments, today’s session will be the first and only opportunity to fully assess the squad before kickoff. De Leo welcomed the return of…
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De Leo names final Malta Squad for November World Cup Qualifiers
Malta national team coach Emilio De Leo has announced his final 26-man squad for the upcoming European Qualifiers (Group G) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring fixtures against Finland and Poland. The team will depart for Helsinki on Friday, 14 November 2025, where they will face Finland at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, with kick-off…
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Malta to face Lithuania tonight in European Qualifier
On the eve of Malta’s European Qualifier against Lithuania, national team coach Emilio De Leo and forward Alex Satariano addressed the media, offering insights into the team’s mindset and preparations ahead of matchday. De Leo was full of praise for Lithuania, describing them as a “very good, compact team” with notable cohesion between players and…
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De Leo and Guillaimier share match insights before Finland game
The newly appointed national team coach, Emilio De Leo, and team player Matthew Guillaumier addressed the media ahead of the national team’s first World Cup 2026 European qualifier against Finland. The match will be played later today at the National Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45. Coach De Leo expressed his enthusiasm as he embarks…
