Month: December 2020

19 December 202019 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Birkirkara, Gzira share spoils in 1-1 draw

Birkirkara and Gzira United earned a point each in a 1-1 draw at the Hibernians Stadium in a match from which both sides were seeking maximum points to climb further top the table. The Stripes extend their positive run to… Read more

18 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Sliema turn defeat into victory to move five points clear

Sliema Wanderers moved five points clear in the BOV Premier League as they came from behind to beat Tarxien Rainbows 2-1 at the Centenary Stadium on Friday. For the Wanderers, this was the fourth win in five matches. Tarxien, on… Read more

18 December 202019 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Spartans take on Floriana as they hope to close in on leaders Sliema

Hamrun Spartans will be aiming for the three points on Saturday as they take on Floriana in one of the four BOV Premier League matches in programme at the National Stadium, Hibernians Stadium and Centenary Stadium. Birkirkara face Gzira United,… Read more

18 December 202018 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Second win on the trot for Valletta

After beating Zejtun Corinthians last week, Valletta earned another three points thanks to a 2-1 win over Lija Athletic at the Centenary Stadium on Friday. The Citizens’ performance was far from impressive but these three points enabled them to join… Read more

18 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA cancels 2020/21 Women’s Under-17 and men’s Under-17 championships

In line with previous decisions and based on a constant monitoring of the development of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on UEFA competitions, the UEFA Executive Committee decided, after consultation with all 55 member associations, to cancel and/or postpone… Read more

18 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Women’s national team climbs sixteen places in FIFA Ranking

After two back-to-back wins away from home to Georgia and Israel, the Malta women’s national team climbed sixteen places in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking and is now ranked 85th. Malta, in fact, registered the biggest point gain (+37) and… Read more

18 December 202018 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Football for equality discussed during Malta FA conference

10th December, 2020 was an important day for the Malta Football Association’s Football Social Responsibility department as we hosted a roundtable conference on Gender Equality and Ethnic Minorities in Football at the Centenary Hall. The event was part of the… Read more

17 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

FA Trophy: St. Andrews, Naxxar through to next round

St. Andrews and Naxxar Lions made it to the Round of 32 of the FA Trophy after they both registered wins in matches from the Preliminary Round at the Centenary Stadium on Thursday. A goal on the 18th minute by… Read more

17 December 202018 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Wanderers target win in bid to extend lead

Leaders Sliema Wanderers will be aiming for a win on Friday as they take on Tarxien Rainbows in one of the two BOV Premier League matches in programme at the Centenary Stadium on Friday. The Blues lead the way with… Read more

17 December 202017 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Russia excluded from Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has issued its decision in the arbitration procedure between the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Russian Anti- Doping Agency (RUSADA), with 50 intervening parties, including the International Olympic Committee.The CAS Panel unanimously… Read more