Tag: Malta National team
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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…
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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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Poland down Malta in second World Cup qualifier
Malta suffered their second-consecutive defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers on Monday night. This, despite going toe-to-toe with Poland for large parts of the game. Poland started the game on the attack, looking to get an early goal. In the third minute of the game, Jakub Kamiński carved some space with a…
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Malta national team to face Poland tonight
Malta national team head coach Emilio De Leo and midfielder Teddy Teuma addressed the media during the MD-1 press conference ahead of their clash against Poland. Reflecting on their recent performance against Finland, De Leo acknowledged the team’s progress but emphasized the need for further improvements in key areas. The coach praised the strong display…
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Positive Malta unlucky to lose against Finland
Malta kicked off their FIFA World Cup European Qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat against Finland in a spirited performance on Friday night. The visitors started on the front foot, forcing an early save from Henry Bonello, who turned a shot away for a corner. However, Malta responded quickly and had their first real…
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De Leo names provisional Malta squad for European Qualifiers
Malta coach Emilio De Leo has named a provisional squad of 37 players for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. Malta will begin their journey in Group G with a home match against Finland on Friday, 21st March, 2025, at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium. The match, scheduled to kick off at 20:45, will mark the start of De Leo’s tenure as Head Coach of the National…
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Tickets now out for European Qualifiers campaign Malta Finland
The Malta National Team’s European Qualifying campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this month. Malta is set to kickstart its adventure in Group G with a home match against Finland on Friday 21st March 2025. The encounter will be played at the National Stadium, Ta’ Qali, with kick-off at 20:45hrs. This match…