Tag: Malta National team
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De Leo names provisional Malta squad for Slovakia and Azerbaijan friendlies
Emilio De Leo has announced a provisional 34-man squad ahead of Malta’s upcoming international friendlies against Slovakia and Azerbaijan at the beginning of June. The Malta national football team will first face Slovakia national football team on June 1 at the DAC Aréna in Dunajská Streda, with kick-off scheduled for 18:00. Malta will then take…
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De Leo finalises Malta squad for crucial Nations League Play-Offs against Luxembourg
Malta National Team Head Coach Emilio De Leo has confirmed his final 26-man squad ahead of the decisive UEFA Nations League play-off clashes against Luxembourg, with promotion to League C at stake. The tie will be played over two legs, with the first match scheduled for Thursday, 26 March at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium.…
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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 names final Malta Squad for November World Cup Qualifiers
Malta national team coach Emilio De Leo has announced his final 26-man squad for the upcoming European Qualifiers (Group G) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring fixtures against Finland and Poland. The team will depart for Helsinki on Friday, 14 November 2025, where they will face Finland at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium, with kick-off…
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Louis Pace – The Magical Defender – passes away – a tribute
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Louis Pace, former Valletta FC and Malta national team defender, who passed away on 20 October 2025, aged 77. To his family, especially his son Beppe Pace—also a former Valletta player—and to all relatives and friends, we extend our heartfelt condolences. The Maltese Herald…
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De Leo names 28-Man Malta Squad for October fixtures against Netherlands and Bosnia & Herzegovina
National Teams Head Coach Emilio De Leo has announced a 28-man Malta squad for the upcoming October international window, which includes a 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifier against Group G leaders the Netherlands and a home friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Malta will first face the Netherlands on Thursday, 9 October, at 20:45 at…
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South End Core voices concerns over National Team ticket prices
The South End Core (SEC) has expressed concerns over the ticket pricing for Malta’s upcoming home match against the Netherlands, following the publication of ticket details by the Malta Football Association (MFA). In a statement, SEC confirmed that it had sought clarifications from the MFA about the prices, which have been set at €40, €75,…
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Malta secure convincing 3-1 win over San Marino in friendly
The Malta National Team earned their first victory of the year, defeating San Marino 3-1 in an international friendly at the National Stadium, Ta’ Qali. Following a positive 1-1 World Cup qualifier draw away to Lithuania last Thursday, Malta built on that performance with a dominant first-half display, scoring all three goals before the break.…
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De Leo Names provisional Malta squad for September fixtures
Malta head coach Emilio De Leo has announced a provisional squad ahead of the national team’s upcoming international matches against Lithuania and San Marino in early September. The national side will first travel to Kaunas on Thursday, 4 September, to face Lithuania in a 2026 World Cup Group G qualifier (kick-off 6pm local time). Five…
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Malta to face Lithuania tonight in European Qualifier
On the eve of Malta’s European Qualifier against Lithuania, national team coach Emilio De Leo and forward Alex Satariano addressed the media, offering insights into the team’s mindset and preparations ahead of matchday. De Leo was full of praise for Lithuania, describing them as a “very good, compact team” with notable cohesion between players and…
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Malta Head Coach Emilio di Leo announces 35 man squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Malta will resume its 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifying campaign next month with two crucial Group G encounters. The national team will host Lithuania on Saturday, June 7 at the National Stadium (18:00), before facing a tough away challenge against the Netherlands on June 10 at the Euroborg Stadion in Groningen (20:45). Head coach…
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Malta Shine on Day Two of Blackball Nations Cup
The Maltese national pool teams enjoyed an excellent second day at the 2025 Blackball Nations Cup, notching up seven victories out of ten matches across various categories. The tournament, which brings together elite teams from across Europe and beyond, is being held in Bridlington, England. Comeback Kings: Men’s Teams Impress Malta’s Men’s A team showed…
