Tag: Malta Football Association
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Malta Under-21s fall to 3-0 defeat against Moldova in international friendly
The Malta Under-21 National Team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Moldova in an international friendly played in Orhei on Thursday evening, with the hosts capitalising on an early breakthrough and adding further goals either side of half-time. Moldova made the perfect start, taking the lead after just three minutes when a defence-splitting pass released Mihai…
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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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Malta FA unveils nominees for 2026 Awards Night
The Malta Football Association on Tuesday officially announced the nominees for the 2026 Malta FA Awards during a press conference held at Centenary Hall in Ta’ Qali. Addressing the media, Malta FA Vice President Adrian Casha highlighted the significance of the awards, describing them as an important occasion to recognise excellence both on and off…
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Malta Football Association hosts FIFA delegation for landmark amateur football analysis
The Malta Football Association recently welcomed a FIFA delegation for the presentation of the Amateur Football Environment Analysis, a major initiative aimed at strengthening amateur football structures and supporting long-term player development through detailed data-driven research. The project forms part of FIFA’s Global Football Development Division and is designed to assist national associations by providing…
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Fake outrage and wasting our time with more mediocrity
Earlier this week, there was a pseudo-controversy in the Maltese press about the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis donating some money to the Malta Football Association for the use of nursery clubs. Around €250 will be donated to every child and the biggest controversy here is that the government made the announcement with…
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MPL Launches €150,000 Solidarity Fund for Lower Divisions
The Malta Premier League has announced the creation of a Solidarity Fund aimed at supporting clubs competing outside the top tier of Maltese football. Through this initiative, a portion of the Premier League’s own revenues will be redistributed to teams across the lower divisions. Premier League clubs have agreed to allocate a total of €150,000…
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Malta Football Association hosts New Year Gathering as National Football Centre takes centre stage
The Malta Football Association on Tuesday afternoon hosted an event for media representatives and sponsors at the National Football Centre in Ta’ Qali, marking the official start of the new year. The gathering also formed part of the closing celebrations of the Malta FA’s 125th anniversary, a milestone year that featured a wide range of…
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Malta FA General Assembly Highlights Investment in Clubs and 125th Anniversary Milestones
The Malta Football Association held its third Ordinary General Assembly of 2025 on Thursday, 16th October, at Centenary Hall, Ta’ Qali. The meeting served as both a reflection on a landmark year celebrating the Association’s 125th anniversary and an opportunity to outline continued investment in clubs and member associations. Distinguished guests included UEFA Senior HatTrick…
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Malta Football Association to hold election for Vice President position
The Malta Football Association will hold an election to fill the vacant Vice President role during its upcoming Ordinary General Assembly on 16 October 2025, in line with Article 27 of the Malta FA Statute. The vacancy follows the resignation of Dr Maria Azzopardi, who stepped down earlier this month. Dr Azzopardi, elected in March…
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MFA suspends Jurgen Pisani pending bribery charges
The Malta Football Association informs that following an investigation by the Executive Police and after charges were issued against Jurgen Pisani concerning the match Sta Lucia FC vs Birkirkara FC, held on 3rd May 2024 as part of the Premier League 2023/24 season, the Malta FA has requested that proceedings be initiated before the Control,…
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Malta coach Davide Mazzotta names squad for internationals
Malta interim head coach Davide Mazzotta has named a 27-man roster for two pivotal November fixtures at the National Stadium, signaling an important moment in Malta’s ongoing UEFA Nations League journey. Fresh off a 1-0 triumph over Moldova in their last outing, Malta is riding a wave of momentum. They’ll first square off against Liechtenstein…
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Malta take a bow against superior English in defeat
QUALIFICATION GROUP 1 24.10.2024, Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali MALTA…0 ENGLAND…4 (HT 0-1) Goals: 0-1 Ezenwata 12, 0-2 Ezenwata 53, 0-3 Dowman 68, 0-4 Tyjon 90+3. Malta kicked off their European U17 Championship qualification campaign with a challenging 4-0 defeat against tournament favorites England. The young Lions showcased their superior skill and depth, ultimately earning a…
