Author: Antoine Busuttil

Antoine Busuttil is the Managing Editor of maltafootball.com.

23 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

U*BET FA Trophy: Birkirkara, Floriana eliminated

Birkirkara and Floriana were eliminated from the U*BET FA Trophy after losing to Qormi and Lija Athletic respectively in two of the remaining fourth round matches which were played on Wednesday at three different venues. Valletta and Rabat Ajax defeated… Read more

23 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

Five Premier League players suspended

Five Premier League players were suspended by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner following the weekend’s matches. Yessous Camilleri (Balzan) and Luigi Ruggiero (Sliema) were handed a two-match ban while Aaron Agius (Balzan), Orosco Anonam and Steve Bonnici (Tarxien) were banned for… Read more

23 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

Second annual Referee Academy Weekend

The second successive annual Referee Academy Weekend organised by the Refereeing Department of the Malta Football Association was held between Friday 11th and Sunday 13th January 2013, at the Bayview Hotel, The Strand, Gżira. A total of twenty-one students (fourteen… Read more

23 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

Mosta sign Fabio Vignaroli

Mosta secured the services of thirty-six year old Italian striker Fabio Vignaroli. Fabio Vignaroli started his career with Como, moving on to play with Monza, Salernitana, Modena, Parma, Bologna, Bari, Lazio, Panthrakikos in Greece, Newcastle Jets in Australia and back… Read more

22 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

Hibernians through to U*BET FA Trophy quarter-finals

Holders Hibernians secured a place in the quarter-finals of the U*BET FA Trophy after defeating First Division side Gudja United 4-0.… Read more

21 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

Daniel Bogdanovic joins Valletta

Valletta continued to strengthen their squad with the signing of Malta international striker Daniel Bogdanovic. He signed a two and a half year deal with the Citizens. Earlier this month, Bogdanovic was released by Mosta FC, just five months after… Read more

21 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

Balzan appoint Riccardo Tumiatti as technical director

Italian coach Riccardo Tumiatti has been appointed Technical Director of the Balzan FC Nursery. This was announced by Balzan FC Honorary President Anton Tagliaferro and Balzan FC President George Borg during a press conference at the Corinthia Palace Hotel, Attard… Read more

21 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

Seven Premier League clubs seek U*BET FA Trophy quarter-final spot

Seven Premier League clubs will be seeking a place in the quarter-finals of the U*BET FA Trophy as the remaining six fourth round matches will be played between Tuesday and Wednesday. At the Centenary Stadium on Tuesday, holders Hibernians face… Read more

20 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

Balzan held by Rabat Ajax — Floriana, Melita share spoils in draw

Balzan dropped two important points in the battle for a place in the Championship Pool as they were held in a 1-1 draw by Rabat Ajax. With three games to go, they are now four points behind Sliema Wanderers and… Read more

20 January 2013 by Antoine Busuttil

Zebbug, St. Andrews reach U*BET FA Trophy quarter-finals

BOV Second Division leaders Zebbug Rangers were the first team to reach the quarter-finals of the U*BET FA Trophy as they defeated BOV Third Division side Marsaskala 3-0. Miguel Francica put the Rangers ahead three minutes from the end of… Read more