Tag: MFA
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Battling Malta undone by second-half strike against Latvia
Malta’s Under-21 side fell to a narrow 1–0 defeat against Latvia on Tuesday evening, in a tightly contested qualifier at the Centenary Stadium. Despite a strong defensive performance and several promising moments in attack, a single second-half goal proved enough to give the visitors all three points. The early stages saw both sides struggle to…
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Special Report: Police and MFA probe match-fixing allegations in Qormi–Attard Clash
The Police Financial Crimes Unit and the Malta Football Association (MFA) have launched a joint investigation into suspected match-fixing in a BOV Amateur League fixture between Qormi and Attard, played on Saturday, October 25, at the Luxol Ground in Pembroke. The game ended with a striking scoreline of 4–7 in Attard’s favour. The probe was…
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BOV Amateur Cup: Victoria Hotspurs edge Qrendi on penalties to reach quarter-finals
Lija Athletic, Msida St Joseph, Qormi, Victoria Hotspurs, and Xgħajra Tornados all booked their places in the BOV Amateur Cup quarter-finals after securing victories in the Round of 16 on Saturday. At the Sirens Stadium, Lija Athletic came from behind to defeat Luqa St Andrew’s 3–1. Sebastian Perdomo gave Luqa an early lead after just…
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Malta FA Jubilee Cup – Last 16 Fixtures Announced
The Malta FA has confirmed the fixture schedule for the Last 16 of the Jubilee Cup, with a series of exciting clashes set to take place between Wednesday, 5th November and Sunday, 9th November 2025. The second phase of the competition will feature several high-profile encounters as teams from across the divisions battle for a…
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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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Jubilee Cup Gozo Group: Qala Saints and Nadur Youngsters Shine as Tournament Heats Up
The opening round of the Gozo Group in the MFA Jubilee Cup featured several dominant performances and exciting matchups, with Qala Saints and Nadur Youngsters producing statement wins. Qala Saints 3-0 Xewkija Tigers Qala Saints came out on top in the weekend’s headline clash, defeating rivals Xewkija Tigers 3-0.Two first-half penalties converted by Andre Martins…
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Ticketing Row Erupts Between Malta Premier and MFA After Valletta–Birkirkara Clash
What should have been one of the weekend’s showcase fixtures in Maltese football — Valletta FC vs. Birkirkara FC at the National Stadium — was overshadowed by a ticketing controversy that left several supporters briefly stranded outside the ground. Malta Premier’s Apology On Sunday, Malta Premier, organisers of the league, issued an apology to fans…
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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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Malta Football Association reviews 2024–25 season at General Assembly
The Malta Football Association held its General Assembly at the Centenary Hall, reviewing key developments and decisions from the 2024–25 season. General Secretary Dr Maria Azzopardi presented the Administrative Report, which was unanimously approved. The report covered sporting milestones, infrastructure projects, financial performance, and changes to regulations. UEFA’s Thierry Favre and FIFA’s Vasco Stock Da…
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National League fixtures for 2025/26 Season revealed
The fixture draws for the 2025/26 National League season were held on Thursday, confirming the opening round of matches and the full calendar across all divisions. The event was livestreamed on the Malta FA’s official YouTube channel and also aired on TVMSport+. BOV Challenge League The BOV Challenge League will once again feature 16 teams…
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Coach De Leo finalises squad ahead of European qualifiers
Head coach Emilio De Leo has finalised Malta’s squad for next Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers, cutting down the provisional 35-man list to a final selection of 26 players (+2 who are suspended for the first match). The decision was confirmed this morning, ahead of two key Group G fixtures against Lithuania and…
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Exclusive: Tensions rise ahead of MFRA Annual General Meeting
Updated. We spoke to Ishmael Barbara who has clarified that the venue for the AGM has been communicated to members. This will be at the Centenary Hall, Ta’ Qali. The Malta Football Referees Association (MFRA) is set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this Wednesday at 17:30, but the event is already mired in…
