Tag: Floriana FC
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Protests Board Rejects Marsaxlokk Appeal as Floriana Confirmed Champions
The Malta Football Association (MFA) confirmed that its independent judicial body, the Protests Board, convened yesterday to hear submissions from both Floriana FC and Marsaxlokk FC regarding the formal protest filed by Marsaxlokk following the decisive YoHealth Malta Premier League Final played on May 16, 2026. The protest centred around Floriana’s controversial winning goal in…
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Marsaxlokk file official protest over controversial Floriana Title-Winning goal
Marsaxlokk F.C. have officially filed a protest with the Malta Football Association following their defeat to Floriana F.C. in Saturday’s Malta Premier League final. Floriana secured a dramatic 2-1 victory and claimed the league title thanks to a controversial stoppage-time goal that has since sparked major debate. The disputed goal, awarded in the 92nd minute…
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Floriana crowned champions after dramatic late victory over Marsaxlokk
Floriana F.C. were crowned Maltese champions after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Marsaxlokk F.C. in a thrilling and controversial title decider. The Greens came from behind to secure the championship thanks to goals from Federico Varela and substitute Kenan Dervisagic, whose stoppage-time winner sparked wild celebrations among Floriana supporters. Dervisagic’s decisive goal in the third…
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Floriana favourites but Marsaxlokk ready for final upset
Floriana F.C. and Marsaxlokk F.C. stand just one victory away from writing their names into Maltese football history as they prepare to battle for the league title. For Floriana, Saturday’s showdown represents an opportunity to claim a record-extending 27th Maltese championship, while Marsaxlokk are chasing only the second league title in the club’s history. Based…
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7 Maltese clubs granted a UEFA club licence
Seven Maltese clubs have been awarded a UEFA club licence, enabling them to participate in UEFA club competitions. Introduced in 2004, the UEFA club licensing system sets out a series of requirements that clubs must meet in order to compete at European level. Over the years, it has become an important tool for improving governance,…
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Floriana close in on top spot with win over Marsaxlokk
Floriana FC tightened their hold at the top of the Closing Round Top Six with a crucial victory over Marsaxlokk FC, moving nine points clear with just three matches remaining. The result all but secures Floriana’s place in the end-of-season title showdown, although whether that will be a direct decider against Ħamrun Spartans FC or…
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Floriana Edge Naxxar Lions to keep top spot hopes alive
A first-half penalty by Jake Grech proved enough for Floriana FC to secure a narrow victory over Naxxar Lions FC, as the Greens continue their push to finish top of the Closing Round Top 6 and potentially force a play-off final with reigning champions Ħamrun Spartans FC. The match started cautiously, with few clear-cut chances…
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Floriana held by Birkirkara in dramatic 2–2 draw
Floriana dropped two valuable points after being held to a 2–2 draw by Birkirkara in a YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round Top 6 league phase match played at the Centenary Stadium on Saturday. The result could have important implications in the standings, as the Greens now risk starting the Top 6 phase level on points…
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Floriana move five points clear after narrow win over Sliema
Floriana strengthened their position at the top of the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round table after edging Sliema Wanderers 1-0 in the Old Firm derby. A second-half goal by Federico Varela proved decisive, with the Floriana forward lifting the ball over goalkeeper Rashed Al Tumi to secure all three points for the Greens. The victory…
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Guillaumier strikes late as Ħamrun deny Floriana victory
Matthew Guillaumier scored deep into stoppage time to earn Ħamrun Spartans a dramatic 1-1 draw against leaders Floriana at the National Stadium, keeping the champions within two points of the top in the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round. Floriana looked set to take a decisive step in the title race when Kenan DerviÅ¡agić gave them…
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Floriana hit four to go five points clear
Floriana extended their lead at the top of the Closing Round to five points with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Hibernians at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Sunday. The Greens produced a dominant and clinical display, piling pressure on nearest challengers Ħamrun Spartans ahead of their clash with Marsaxlokk, with Argentine playmaker Federico Varela the…
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Floriana frustrated as Marsaxlokk hold firm in title clash
Floriana were left to rue a string of missed opportunities as they were held to a goalless draw by closest challengers Marsaxlokk in a tightly contested encounter. The Greens made a bright start and threatened early on when, after just eight minutes, Marsaxlokk goalkeeper Matthew Calleja Cremona rushed off his line to deny Myles Beerman.…
