Month: October 2014

24 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Instructional Meeting by MFCA

The MFCA is holding its next instructional meeting on Monday 27th October at 19:30 at the Victor Tedesco Stadium. The lecturer is Mr. Roland Sollars assisted by other coaches who attended the course at Coverciano earlier this year. The topic… Read more

24 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Women's League: Birkirkara beat champions Hibernians

Two second half-goals by Hanna Tegel and Raina Giusti enabled Birkirkara to beat Hibernians 2-0 in the clash between the two heavy-weights in the BOV Women’s League on Tuesday. Tegel put the Stripes ahead on the hour and Giusti doubled… Read more

24 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Hibernians, Birkirkara in a top-of-the-table clash

Leaders Hibernians hope to move seven points clear in the BOV Premier League table as they host second-placed Birkirkara in a top-of-the-table clash at the Hibernians Stadium on Saturday, kick-off at 17:00. Zebbug Rangers continue to eye their first win… Read more

23 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta loses two places in FIFA Ranking

After suffering two defeats to Norway and Italy in two EURO 2016 qualifiers earlier this month, Malta lost two places and is ranked 157th in the October edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. Malta is now ranked 50th among the… Read more

23 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

FA Trophy second round to be played this weekend

Fourteen clubs from the BOV First Division, another fourteen from the BOV Second Division, six from the BOV Third Division and six from Gozo will be seeking a place in the third round of the FA Trophy as the second… Read more

22 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Under-17 side loses 2-1 to Finland

Despite three good performances in Group 8 of the UEFA Under-17 Championship qualifying round, the Malta Under-17 side ended empty-handed following another narrow defeat – this time to Finland at the Stadion FK Srem in Jakovo, Serbia on Wednesday. Niilo… Read more

22 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Nine Premier League players suspended

Nine Premier League players were handed a one-match ban by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner after the weekend’s matches. The worst hit were Tarxien Rainbows who had three players suspended, namely Wesley Lima Silva, Owen Bugeja and Matthew Tabone. The other… Read more

21 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

MFRA condemns assault on referee

The Malta Football Referees’ Association issued a statement in which in condemned an assault on a match official which took place in the referees’ dressing room at the Charles Abela Stadium on Monday after the Youth League match between Gzira… Read more

20 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Local players vote for FIFA FIFPro World XI 2014

As in previous years, representatives of footballers’ unions are travelling all over the world to invite players to participate in the vote for the FIFA FIFPro World XI 2014. Local players from the Premier Division and First Division join their… Read more

20 October 201429 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Xewkija, Nadur held in draws

Joint-leaders Xewkija Tigers and Nadur Youngsters dropped their first points in the Melita First Division in Gozo as they were held in draws by Kercem Ajax and Victoria Hotspurs respectively. On Saturday, Victoria Hotspurs held Nadur in a 1-1 draw.… Read more