Tag: Valletta FC
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Marsaxlokk clinch second spot as Valletta join title race after beating Ħamrun
Marsaxlokk secured second place in the standings after edging Naxxar Lions 3–2, while Valletta boosted their title ambitions with a 2–1 win over Ħamrun Spartans in a decisive day of action. With no room for error in the race for second spot, Marsaxlokk delivered when it mattered most. Despite a late push from Naxxar, the…
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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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Aguirre fires Marsaxlokk into second place as Title and Relegation Battles go to Final Day
Leandro Aguirre proved the hero for Marsaxlokk after scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought victory that lifted the Southerners into second place on 28 points, level with Ħamrun Spartans. The result means the battle for the runners-up spot behind Closing Round winners Floriana will now be settled on the final day of the season.…
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Valletta FC Campus project clears Committee Stage amid praise and lingering concerns
Valletta Football Club has announced that its proposed Valletta FC Football Campus project has successfully passed the NAO Accounts Parliamentary Committee stage, describing the development as a major milestone in the project’s progress. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the club welcomed the approval, saying the initiative had now moved beyond being solely a football…
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Valletta beat Gżira United to keep top-two hopes alive
Second-half goals lifted Valletta FC to a 2–1 victory over Gżira United FC at the Gozo Stadium, keeping the Citizens firmly in the race for a top-two finish in the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round. It was a match of contrasting halves, with Gżira United dominating the opening period and striking the woodwork twice, only…
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Petition launched opposing Pembroke Land Transfer for Football Campus development
A parliamentary petition has been launched opposing plans to transfer land in Pembroke for the development of a football campus. The move follows the government’s intention to present a motion in parliament to grant a parcel of land in Pembroke to Valletta FC for sports facilities and broader community use. Earlier this year, Prime Minister…
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Valletta surge Past Birkirkara to reach FA Trophy Final
Valletta FC secured their place in the final of the Meridianbet FA Trophy with a 3–1 victory over Birkirkara FC. The Citizens will now face Gżira United FC in the final, after the Maroons overcame Naxxar Lions FC in the other semi-final. After a slow and uneventful opening, the match burst into life late in…
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Valletta and Sliema share points with Hibernians and Tarxien
Hibernians and Valletta shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the National Stadium, a result that did little to boost either side’s hopes of securing a Top Six berth. The match marked Andrei Agius’ first game in charge of Hibernians, but the Paolites remain ninth on 11 points, two behind Naxxar Lions who still…
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Sliema edge Valletta to revive Top Six push
Sliema Wanderers boosted their Top Six ambitions with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Valletta at the Tony Bezzina Stadium. The Blues produced a disciplined and clinical display, absorbing first-half pressure before striking with their first effort on target and then managing the game efficiently to secure three vital points. The win lifts Sliema to seventh…
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Agius’ Saints hold Valletta as goalless draw extends unbeaten start
Å»abbar St Patrick produced another disciplined display under new coach Gilbert Agius to earn a second successive point, holding Valletta to a hard-fought goalless draw. Emotional Return for Agius Before kick-off, Agius — a Valletta legend — crossed over to greet his former supporters, tossing a bouquet of red roses into the stands as fans…
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Valletta return to winning ways with 2-0 victory over Gżira United
Valletta bounced back from their recent defeat to Birkirkara with a composed 2-0 win over Gżira United in the YoHealth Malta Premier League at the National Stadium. Still smarting from their 1-0 loss last time out, the Citizens produced a disciplined and clinical display to secure three valuable points that move them closer to the…
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Valletta Secure Experienced Goalkeeper Julani Archibald ahead of transfer deadline
Valletta FC have completed the signing of former Santa Lucia goalkeeper Julani Archibald, bolstering their options between the posts ahead of the closing of the transfer window. The Citizens moved swiftly to reinforce their goalkeeping department after allowing Timothy Aquilina to join Swieqi United on deadline day. Their search led them to experienced shot-stopper Archibald,…
