Tag: Floriana FC
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Floriana hit back with convincing win over Żabbar to go joint top
Floriana made amends for their recent FA Trophy disappointment by producing a composed and authoritative display to beat Żabbar St Patrick 3-0, condemning the Saints to a third successive defeat. The Greens’ victory marked their third win of the campaign and lifted them joint top of the table alongside surprise leaders Gżira United. Determined to…
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Hibernians, Floriana and Tarxien Rainbows advance to FA Trophy Last 16
Hibernians, Floriana and Tarxien Rainbows all secured their places in the FA Trophy Last 16, each progressing in contrasting fashion as the competition gathered pace. Hibernians, the reigning holders, began the defence of their title with a solid 3–1 victory over Challenge League side Gudja United. The Paolites wasted little time in asserting their authority,…
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Floriana FC see off Birkirkara to move four points clear of Top 6
Floriana FC strengthened their grip on the YoHealth Malta Premier League title race as they eased past Birkirkara with a convincing 2–0 victory at the National Stadium, moving four points clear at the summit. The Greens dominated proceedings from the opening whistle and effectively decided the contest within the first half-hour, leaving a depleted Birkirkara…
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Floriana back on top after fifth straight victory
An early breakthrough and a stoppage-time strike sealed another impressive win for Floriana, as they defeated Birkirkara 2–0 to record their fifth consecutive victory in the YoHealth Malta Premier Opening Round. With this result, the Greens not only regained top spot in the standings but also secured qualification to the Top 6 phase of the…
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Valletta triumph in derby as Floriana see red twice
Valletta ended their five-year wait for derby glory with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over arch-rivals Floriana at the National Stadium. It was a fully deserved win for the Citizens, who dominated the match from start to finish. However, their task was made easier by the early dismissal of Floriana midfielder Charles M’Mombwa, which left the…
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Floriana and Gzira share spoils, Valletta register first win
Floriana Held by Gżira in Entertaining 1-1 Draw Floriana and Gżira United battled to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling encounter at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, with both sides producing moments of quality and drama. The result sees the Greens maintain their unbeaten start to the season, moving to the top of the Premier League…
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Floriana fall to Ballkani in six-goal European thriller
Floriana’s European campaign was dealt a significant blow on Tuesday night, as they suffered a 4–2 defeat away to Ballkani in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round. Despite taking the lead twice in the opening half, Floriana were ultimately undone by Ballkani’s attacking efficiency and individual brilliance, particularly from Bleart…
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Floriana stage comeback to eliminate Haverfordwest from Europe
Floriana secured their place in the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round after a dramatic 3–2 comeback win over Haverfordwest County in Wales, sealing a 5–3 aggregate victory. Despite carrying a narrow 2–1 lead from the first leg, the Maltese side were stunned early at the Bridge Meadow Stadium. The Welsh hosts stormed into a…
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Floriana come from behind to defeat Haverfordwest in Conference League first leg
Floriana overturned a first-half deficit to secure a 2-1 win over Welsh side Haverfordwest County in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League first qualifying round, played at home. The visitors had taken the lead after 27 minutes through Ben Ahmun, but Floriana struck back just before half-time and found the winner on the…
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Floriana FC ordered by FIFA to pay over €90,000 to former coach
Maltese Premier League club Floriana FC has been ordered by FIFA to pay over €90,000 in compensation to former head coach Gianluca Atzori for breach of contract, following a legal battle that spanned nearly two years. Atzori, who took charge of Floriana in 2021, left the club in May 2023 with one year still remaining…
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Willie Vassallo: The Gżira Prodigy Who Became a Maltese Football Icon
Born in the football-loving town of Gżira, Willie Vassallo began leaving his mark on the pitch from a very young age. His early brilliance was evident during his school years at Gżira Primary, where he quickly emerged as a standout talent. His football journey continued to blossom with Gżira United’s minors team, where his skills…
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Exclusive: Floriana FC facing financial challenges
In another exclusive story in the Maltese Herald, we can reveal that Floriana FC is facing financial challenges in its operations. These revelations were made yesterday in an Extraordinary General Meeting called by Club President Johan Said and lasting from 7PM to around 930PM. Although reports in the media had originally described the meeting as…
