Month: December 2018

19 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Alex da Paixao Alves moves to Saudi Arabia

Brazilian winger Alex da Paixao Alves ‘Lecao’ will be leaving Balzan to join a club in Saudi Arabia. Lecao had moved to Malta in summer 2015 and after spending two years with the club, joined Balzan in summer 2017.… Read more

19 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Two Argentine players for Floriana

Floriana FC announced that they have secured the services of two Argentine players – Gaston Ezequiel Cesani and Ulises Arias. Twenty-three year old midfielder Gaston Ezequiel Cesani is a product of River Plate and after playing for Real Aviles in… Read more

19 December 201819 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta FA to conduct UEFA-backed study on Premier League

The Malta Football Association will be conducting a comprehensive study on the BOV Premier League with the support of UEFA. Information about this study was given during a meeting of the Malta FA Executive Committee, held on Tuesday afternoon. Dr… Read more

18 December 201819 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta training camp by Fiorentina confirmed

Italian Serie A club ACF Fiorentina will be holding a winter training camp in Malta coming January. The training camp will take place at the Training Grounds of the Malta Football Association in Ta Qali between the 5th and 10th… Read more

17 December 201818 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Kevin Tulimieri sinks Valletta

A goal by Kevin Tulimieri on the 70th minute gave Hamrun Spartans a shock win over rivals Valletta at the National Stadium on Monday. A win which brings to an end the Citizens’ unbeaten run of ten matches while denying… Read more

17 December 201817 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Balzan-Hibs ends all-square

Taylon Correa Marcolino scored twice for Hibernians but missed a penalty on the 90th minute as the Paolites shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw with Balzan at the National Stadium on Monday. A draw which puts Hibernians on level… Read more

17 December 201817 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Valletta FC Futsal end first round with maximum points

Valletta played the last due match for the Malta FA Futsal League, beating Swieqi United 10-1. The Citizens therefore take sole leadership with 27 points, followed by Luxol on 24, Swieqi United 21, Birkirkara 18, the University of Malta Students… Read more

16 December 201817 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Tricky tests for Hibernians, Valletta

Hibernians take on Balzan and Valletta face rivals Hamrun Spartans in the two big matches from the BOV Premier League at the National Stadium on Monday – the final two matches before a three-week break for Christmas and the New… Read more

16 December 201816 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 1: Sirens move three points clear

Leaders Sirens moved three points clear in the BOV First Division as they defeated Gudja United 3-0 at the Centenary Stadium on Sunday. John Nwoba opened the scoring on the 14th minute. Mattia Del Negro doubled the score on the… Read more

16 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Division 2: Marsaxlokk join Rabat, Mgarr on top

Marsaxlokk joined Rabat Ajax and Mgarr United on top the BOV Second Division as they defeated Melita 2-0 at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Sunday. Rhys Mifsud put Marsaxlokk ahead on the 5th minute and Timmy Thomas doubled the score… Read more