Month: January 2010

27 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil

Prime Minister, UEFA President inaugurate new turf pitch, floodlights in Pembroke

The artificial turf and floodlighting system at the Pembroke Athleta Football Ground were officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Dr. Lawrence Gonzi and UEFA President Michel Platini on Wednesday in the presence of MFA President Dr Joe Mifsud and other distinguished… Read more

27 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil

Rally for Hamrun Spartans supporters

Hamrun Spartans F.C. will be organizing a Rally for their numerous supporters next Sunday 31st January at the Club Premises in High Street, Hamrun. The Rally will commence at 10:30 and will be addressed by Club President Mr. Daniel Sullivan… Read more

27 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil

Hefty bands for Birzebbuga, Mdina players

Four players of Second Division side Birzebbuga St. Peter’s and another two of Third Division side Mdina Knights were handed hefty bans following incidents which took place during the matches against Gzira United and Luqa St. Andrew’s respectively.… Read more

27 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil

Ten Premier League players suspended

Nine players were handed a one-match ban after the weekend’s matches from the BOV Premier League. The players are Roderick Briffa, Kevin Borg and Shawn Tellus of Dingli Swallows, Mario Muscat and Aaron Xuereb of Hibernians, Adam Spiteri and Kevin… Read more

27 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA president arrives in Malta

UEFA president Michel Platini arrived in Malta on Tuesday afternoon in view of the UEFA Executive Committee meeting which will be held later this week. The first appointment for Platini will be a meeting with the UEFA Vice-Presidents, including MFA… Read more

26 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil

Justin Haber signs 18-month contract with Ferencváros

Malta goalkeeper Justin Haber will spend the next season and a half with Ferencváros after signing an eighteen-month contract with the Hungarian giants. This was revealed during a press conference which was held in Mellieha on Tuesday. Ferencváros are currently… Read more

25 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA president arrives in Malta on Tuesday

UEFA president Michel Platini will be arriving in Malta on Tuesday afternoon in view of the UEFA Executive Committee meeting which will be held later this week.… Read more

25 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil

Narrow win for Birkirkara

Birkirkara returned to victory as they registered a narrow 2-1 defeat over Floriana. They move back on top the BOV Premier League table together with Valletta on 33 points.… Read more

25 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil

MFRA condemns attack on referee

The Malta Football Referees Association would like to condemn without reservations, the attack on one of its members, on Saturday 23rd January 2010 at the Centenary Stadium, Ta’ Qali. The official was refereeing the MFA Second Division match between Gzira… Read more

25 January 2010 by Antoine Busuttil