Tag: emilio de leo
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Emilio De Leo Names Malta squad for Slovakia and Azerbaijan friendlies
Malta national team head coach Emilio De Leo has announced his final 27-player squad for the upcoming international friendly matches against Slovakia and Azerbaijan. Malta will first face Slovakia on June 1 at the DAC Aréna in Dunajská Streda, with kick-off scheduled for 6pm. The national team will then travel to Hungary to take on…
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Malta Football at a Crossroads: Heavy defeats expose deeper structural crisis
Malta’s national football team finds itself under growing scrutiny following a series of disappointing international results, with the latest setback in the UEFA Nations League reigniting debate over the direction of the game on the island. A heavy 3–0 defeat away to Luxembourg in the promotion play-off — sealing a 5–0 aggregate loss — has…
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“We Won’t Change Who We Are”: Malta focused and fearless ahead of Nations League Play-Off
On the eve of Malta’s UEFA Nations League play-off, head coach Emilio De Leo and midfielder Matthew Guillaumier delivered a calm but confident message: belief, consistency and focus will guide the team’s approach. De Leo stressed that, despite the importance of the match, there is no added pressure within the squad. Instead, Malta is preparing…
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De Leo Names 31-Man Malta Squad for Crucial Nations League Play-Off Against Luxembourg
Malta National Team Head Coach Emilio De Leo has named a provisional 31-man squad ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League play-off clashes against Luxembourg. The first leg is set for Thursday, 26 March at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium, while the return leg will be played in Luxembourg City on Tuesday, 31 March. Both…
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De Leo and Bonello express confidence ahead of tonight’s World Cup Qualifier against Finland
Malta national team head coach Emilio De Leo and goalkeeper Henry Bonello addressed the media earlier today, just hours before Malta face Finland in a 2026 World Cup European Qualifier at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium. De Leo acknowledged the quality of tonight’s opponents, describing Finland as “a strong team with good physical structure, strong rhythm,…
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Malta National Team Head Coach selects final 26 man squad
Malta National Teams Head Coach Emilio De Leo, has finalized the 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. De Leo has already made history by retaining all nine foreign-based players— the highest number ever selected for Malta’s national team. Malta is set to commence its Group G campaign with a home fixture…
