Tag: MFA
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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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Marsaxlokk file official protest over controversial Floriana Title-Winning goal
Marsaxlokk F.C. have officially filed a protest with the Malta Football Association following their defeat to Floriana F.C. in Saturday’s Malta Premier League final. Floriana secured a dramatic 2-1 victory and claimed the league title thanks to a controversial stoppage-time goal that has since sparked major debate. The disputed goal, awarded in the 92nd minute…
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7 Maltese clubs granted a UEFA club licence
Seven Maltese clubs have been awarded a UEFA club licence, enabling them to participate in UEFA club competitions. Introduced in 2004, the UEFA club licensing system sets out a series of requirements that clubs must meet in order to compete at European level. Over the years, it has become an important tool for improving governance,…
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Malta FA unanimously approves transformative City of Football Ta’ Qali Masterplan
The regeneration project for the Malta Football Association’s facilities at Ta’ Qali has received unanimous approval from the General Assembly during Wednesday evening’s meeting at Centenary Hall. Developed through an extensive consultation process involving both internal and external stakeholders, the masterplan sets out a clear strategy for a major infrastructural investment that will transform the…
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Malta Football at a Crossroads: Heavy defeats expose deeper structural crisis
Malta’s national football team finds itself under growing scrutiny following a series of disappointing international results, with the latest setback in the UEFA Nations League reigniting debate over the direction of the game on the island. A heavy 3–0 defeat away to Luxembourg in the promotion play-off — sealing a 5–0 aggregate loss — has…
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BOV Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Draw sets stage for island-wide competition
The preliminary round draws for the BOV Challenge Cup were conducted on Thursday, 15 January, at Centenary Hall, officially setting the wheels in motion for this season’s competition. A total of 23 clubs will be taking part in this year’s edition, with the 16 BOV Challenge League sides joined by seven teams from the Gozo…
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Meridianbet FA Trophy Round of 16 draw sets stage for Road to the Final
The draw for the Round of 16 of the Meridianbet FA Trophy was held on Friday morning, outlining the Road to the Final of one of Maltese football’s most prestigious competitions. A total of 16 teams were drawn, with the lineup consisting of ten Malta Premier League sides and six clubs from the BOV Challenge…
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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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Meridianbet FA Trophy Round of 32 fixtures confirmed
The Meridianbet FA Trophy returns this weekend with a packed programme of Round of 32 matches, as clubs from across Malta and Gozo battle for a place in the next stage of the prestigious knockout competition. The fixtures will be spread over Saturday 3 January and Sunday 4 January 2026, with action taking place at…
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Amateur League I – Match roundup
Victoria Hotspurs claimed an important three points in their fifth match of the Amateur League I campaign on Saturday at the Luxol Stadium, defeating Qrendi 2-0 with a goal in each half. The Gozitans, who dominated Amateur League II last season, have learned in their opening fixtures that the higher division offers far tougher competition.…
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FA Trophy Preliminary Round gets underway
The Meridianbet FA Trophy Preliminary Round features seven one-off knockout matches over December 6th and 7th, 2025. The winners will advance to the Round of 32 to face Premier League opposition. The matches showcase clashes between teams from the Challenge League, National Amateur League, and Gozo FA divisions. Here is a short preview of each…
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FA Trophy 2025/26 Kicks Off as Preliminary and Round of 32 Draws revealed
The Meridianbet FA Trophy 2025/26 officially kicked off today at the Centenary Stadium, where the draws for both the Preliminary Round and the Round of 32 were held. The event was conducted by Malta FA Match Operations Manager Stewart Said and Meridianbet Operations Manager Byron Falzon, representing the title sponsor of the competition. Participating Teams…
