Author: Malta FA

11 March 202311 March 2023 by Malta FA

Francesco Macri names Under-21 squad for friendly matches against Slovakia

A total of 26 players have been selected by Malta U21 coach Francesco Macri for the home double header friendly fixtures against Slovakia. The two matches will be played at the Centenary Stadium, the first match scheduled for Friday 24th… Read more

10 March 202320 March 2023 by Malta FA

Marcolini names squad ahead of North Macedonia, Italy clashes

National Teams Head Coach Michele Marcolini named a squad of 31 players ahead of the first two matches from the European Qualifiers leading to EURO 2024. The Maltese lads kick-off the EURO 2024 qualifying campaign with an away match against… Read more

4 March 20234 March 2023 by Malta FA

Assikura Women’s League: Birkirkara edge closer to title after Swieqi win

Birkirkara women have stamped their authority in the Assikura Women’s League after fending off second-place Swieqi United with a narrow 1-0 victory, on Wednesday. Their 82nd positive result in a row in the domestic league has allowed Birkirkara to open… Read more

28 February 20231 March 2023 by Malta FA

Marcolini getting to know players better during training camp

National Teams Head Coach Michele Marcolini insisted that he is using this four-day mini training camp to get to know better the players, rather than to prepare tactics, while addressing the media on Tuesday. The training camp is taking place at… Read more

28 February 20231 March 2023 by Malta FA

Bjorn Vassallo in bilateral meeting with Gianni Infantino

The President of the Malta FA, Bjorn Vassallo, met with FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, in the French capital, Paris on Monday. The meeting, which was scheduled in the last few days, served for president Vassallo to explain about the progress… Read more

28 February 20231 March 2023 by Malta FA

International appointment for match officials

FIFA referee Matthew De Gabriele was appointed as referee for the high-profile fixture between Sporting CP of Portugal and Ajax of the Netherlands in the UEFA Youth League. This contest is valid from the Round of 16, and shall be… Read more

21 February 202322 February 2023 by Malta FA

Narrow defeat for Under-19 side to Montenegro

After a hard-earned goalless draw against Montenegro on Saturday, the Malta Under-19 national team suffered an odd goal in three defeat on Tuesday against the same opposition. Despite being beaten, apart from the opening phase, the home side controlled the… Read more

20 February 202320 February 2023 by Malta FA

Kailey Willis scores twice as Malta beats Luxembourg 3-1

The Malta Women’s National Team defeated Luxembourg 3-1 in a second friendly match on Monday morning to make it two wins in a row. The hosts put on a strong display and were the better side throughout the game. Coach Tesse made… Read more

18 February 202319 February 2023 by Malta FA

Goalless draw for Malta Under-19 against Montenegro

A solid display by the Maltese Under 19 National Team under the helm of Coach Toze Mendes as they prepare for the UEFA Under 19 EURO which will be held in Malta between the 3-16th of July 2023. This is… Read more

17 February 202317 February 2023 by Malta FA

Haley Bugeja brace hands Manuela Tesse winning start

Haley Bugeja scored twice as Malta came from behind to beat Luxembourg 2-1 in the first of two friendly matches against Luxembourg at the Centenary Stadium on Friday. This was the first international commitment for National Teams Head Coach Manuela… Read more

16 February 2023 by Malta FA

Women’s national team hosts Luxembourg in friendly match on Friday

Malta meets Luxembourg on Friday 17th at the Centenary Stadium in the first of a women’s international friendly double header. This game will mark the debut of new women’s national teams head coach Manuela Tesse. Speaking on MD-1, Tesse said… Read more

14 February 202315 February 2023 by Malta FA

Malta Under-16s narrowly beaten by Lithuania

Despite ending the game in ten men, Lithuania defeated Malta 1-0 in an Under-16 international friendly at the Centenary Stadium on Tuesday. This was the second friendly match between the two teams with Malta winning the first game 1-0. Coach… Read more