Tag: Hamrun Spartans
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Hamrun Spartans suffer heartbreaking European exit after controversial late penalty
Hamrun Spartans’ hopes of reaching the UEFA Conference League group stage for a second consecutive season were dashed in heartbreaking and highly controversial circumstances after a stoppage-time penalty handed Faroese champions NSÍ Runavík qualification. The Maltese champions looked set to force extra time after battling back from a goal down in an evenly contested encounter,…
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Ħamrun Spartans earn valuable draw in Faroe Islands
Ħamrun Spartans kept their UEFA Conference League hopes firmly alive after battling to a deserved 1-1 draw away to NSÍ Runavík in the first leg of their first qualifying round tie on Thursday. Given the difficult circumstances surrounding their preparations, the result represented an excellent outcome for the Maltese champions, who only arrived in the…
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Joseph Portelli completes takeover of historic Italian Club Ferrara Ars et Labor
Ħamrun Spartans president Joseph Portelli has officially become the owner of Italian club Ferrara Ars et Labor, marking a historic milestone as the first Maltese football administrator to acquire a foreign football club. The takeover was confirmed on Thursday following the completion of negotiations with former owners Juan Martin Molinari and Andres Adolfo Marengo. The…
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Hamrun Spartans part Ways with Head Coach Giacomo Modica
Ħamrun Spartans Football Club has officially announced that the club has parted ways with Head Coach Giacomo Modica by mutual consent. The decision brings an unexpected end to a highly memorable tenure, with the club expressing deep regret over the departure. The club announced the separation with immense pain and disappointment, noting Modica’s indelible mark…
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Portelli confirms acquisition of Italian Club, believed to be former SPAL side Ferrara
Ħamrun Spartans president Joseph Portelli has announced that he has completed the acquisition of an Italian club competing in the Eccellenza championship, although he stopped short of officially revealing its identity. Speaking during the club’s Annual General Meeting, Portelli disclosed that the investment amounted to €2 million. He also confirmed that Malta internationals Henry Bonello…
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Ħamrun Spartans and Valletta seek redemption in crucial National Stadium clash
Ħamrun Spartans F.C. and Valletta F.C. will both be aiming to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointment of missing out on a place in the Finalissima when they meet at the National Stadium on Friday evening (kick-off: 7pm). Ħamrun Spartans are still recovering from the painful 2-1 extra-time defeat to Marsaxlokk F.C., a result that…
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Minala double sends Marsaxlokk past Ħamrun Spartans
Marsaxlokk produced a courageous and disciplined performance to stun reigning champions Ħamrun Spartans and book their place in the final after a dramatic semi-final clash. The Southerners showed tremendous resilience throughout the encounter and, despite conceding a late equaliser, responded brilliantly in extra-time to secure a historic victory that also guarantees them a return to…
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Derby drama awaits as Final Four semi-finals take centre stage
Football fans are in for a thrilling afternoon of action on Saturday as the Malta Premier Final Four gets underway with two highly anticipated semi-finals at the National Stadium. The standout clash sees fierce rivals Floriana and Valletta renew their historic rivalry in a derby that promises tension, intensity and drama. Meanwhile, reigning champions Ħamrun…
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Marsaxlokk clinch second spot as Valletta join title race after beating Ħamrun
Marsaxlokk secured second place in the standings after edging Naxxar Lions 3–2, while Valletta boosted their title ambitions with a 2–1 win over Ħamrun Spartans in a decisive day of action. With no room for error in the race for second spot, Marsaxlokk delivered when it mattered most. Despite a late push from Naxxar, the…
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Ħamrun Spartans boost title defence hopes with crucial victory over Floriana
Ħamrun Spartans took a major step towards retaining the league title after securing a hard-fought win over Floriana, keeping alive the possibility of a direct one-off final against the Greens for the YoHealth Malta Premier crown. Although they remain in second place, the Spartans now move onto 28 points with one match still to play,…
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Mosta surrender two-goal lead as Sliema rescue late draw, Ħamrun return to winning ways
Mosta missed the chance to move level with Żabbar St Patrick and Tarxien Rainbows on 11 points after surrendering a two-goal advantage in a dramatic draw against Sliema Wanderers. The side looked on course for a crucial victory after opening a comfortable lead, but Sliema produced a strong late comeback to earn a share of…
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Marsaxlokk 3–2 Ħamrun Spartans: Late drama stuns Champions
Ħamrun Spartans FC suffered a major blow in their bid to finish top of the Closing Round Top 6 after conceding a dramatic stoppage-time goal to fall 3–2 against Marsaxlokk FC. Marsaxlokk made a flying start, taking the lead inside the opening minutes when Oualid El-Hasni rose highest to head past Henry Bonello at the…
