Tag: MFA
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Alexander Satariano and Shona Zammit take home top awards in MFA Awards 2025
Birkirkara midfielder Alexander Satariano and Swieqi United’s Shona Zammit won the Footballer of the Year of the men and women categories respectively during the MFA Awards 2025, held on Friday 23rd May. The Foreign Player of the Year award was won by Birkirkara forward Maxuell Maia da Silva. Floriana’s Darren Abdilla pipped Birkirkara’s Stefano De…
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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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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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Mosta and Zabbar fined €5000 by MFA and deducted 3 points suspended till end of season
The Malta Football Association (MFA) informs that yesterday evening, the cases against Żabbar St. Patrick FC and Mosta FC were urgently heard before the Control, Disciplinary and Ethics Board. The Control, Disciplinary and Ethics Board found both clubs guilty, fined them €5,000 each, and imposed a deduction of three (3) points. However, this point deduction…
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MFA Disciplinary Commission hands out strong suspensions to Mosta and Zabbar players and officials
The Malta Football Association Disciplinary Commission has handed out considerable bans to several players and officials from both Mosta FC and Zabbar St Patrick. This follows the fracas that occurred after the Malta Premier League match in question at the Gozo stadium last Saturday. Disciplinary Sanctions: Mosta FC: Official Mario Muscat: €60 fine Official Adrian…
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MFA and MPL condemn incidents at Gozo Stadium
MFA to Launch Disciplinary Investigation into Incidents The Malta Football Association (MFA) has announced that it will appoint a Disciplinary Inspector to investigate the regrettable incidents that occurred at the end of the match between St. Patrick’s and Mosta in the 360 Malta Premier League. The MFA is determined not to allow anyone to tarnish…
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De Leo and Guillaimier share match insights before Finland game
The newly appointed national team coach, Emilio De Leo, and team player Matthew Guillaumier addressed the media ahead of the national team’s first World Cup 2026 European qualifier against Finland. The match will be played later today at the National Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 20:45. Coach De Leo expressed his enthusiasm as he embarks…
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Malta National Team Head Coach selects final 26 man squad
Malta National Teams Head Coach Emilio De Leo, has finalized the 26-man squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. De Leo has already made history by retaining all nine foreign-based players— the highest number ever selected for Malta’s national team. Malta is set to commence its Group G campaign with a home fixture…
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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…
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Manwel Xerri and Leonard Camilleri both suspended for life by MFA
Qala Saints player Manwel Xerri and Zebbug Rovers goalkeeper Leonard Camilleri were both suspended for life by the Malta Football Association Disciplinary board. Qala Saints were found not guilty by the board and were cleared. The Maltese Herald has covered this case extensively and was the first to report that a decision was imminent. The…
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Malta FA looking for a memorable 2025
On Tuesday 18th February 2025, the Malta FA held a press conference at Centenary Hall ahead of the upcoming International FIFA Windows, highlighting the key objectives for the National Team set-up, particularly the Men’s ‘A’ Team and the Women’s ‘A’ Team. Speaking during the presentation, Malta FA President Bjorn Vassallo reiterated the respective objectives of…
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The Marsaxlokk FC and Frank Cachia saga – an analysis
Marsaxlokk FC is facing a severe financial dispute with the Malta Football Association (MFA), leading to major disruptions within the club. This conflict, which stems from frozen bank accounts and unresolved legal claims, has already resulted in the resignation of club President Frank Cachia and the suspension of all youth training sessions. If unresolved, this…
