Author: Antoine Busuttil

Antoine Busuttil is the Managing Editor of maltafootball.com.

29 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

Gozo, Valletta to contest Gozo Cup final

The selection from the Gozo Football Association and Premier League side Valletta FC earned a place in the final of the third edition of the Gozo Cup after defeating Cilento of Italy and Mosta FC respectively in the two semi-finals… Read more

29 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

Women's football ignites the sport

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has recently gone on record as saying words to the effect that the future of football lies in the women’s game. One can interpret these thoughts in the sense that the fairer sex have it in… Read more

28 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

Ten Premier League players suspended

Ten Premier League players were banned by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner following the weekend’s matches. Valletta goalkeeper Manuel Bartolo was suspended for two matches while Matthew Mendy (Balzan), Jhonnattann Benites da Conceicao (Birkirkara), Thomas Paris (Floriana), Andrea Cassar, Terence Vella… Read more

27 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

€8,000 raised in Gowl għall-Istrina

€8,000 were raised during the fourth edition of Gowl għall-Istrina organised by Net TV’s Replay, One TV’s l-Argument together with the Malta Football Association in aid of l-Istrina which was held on Wednesday at the Centenary Stadium. This year’s event… Read more

27 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

Boxing Day Tournament raises funds for l-Istrina

The annual Boxing Day Football Tournament was held once again thanks to an initiative of the Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sport. Four teams took part in the tournament representing the Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sport, the Malta Football Referees Association, the Malta Football Coaches… Read more

26 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

Luke Dimech returns with Valletta

Luke Dimech returns with Valletta after the Citizens concluded negotiations with the Malta international defender to join them from Mosta until the end of the season. This will Dimech’s second spell with the Citizens after playing for them during seasons… Read more

26 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

Hit the crossbar and fly to Bulgaria !

In keeping with its association with the local football scene, Cisk Lager has teamed up with TV sports programme Kontrattakk to launch the Cisk Lager Crossbar Challenge. Participants stand the chance to win a fully-paid three-day tour package to join… Read more

25 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

Third edition of the Gozo Cup

The Gozo Football Association together with the Ministry for Justice, Dialogue and the Family led by Dr Chris Said will be organising a third edition of the Gozo Cup which is meant to help sports tourism in Gozo while giving… Read more

25 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

Valletta Under-17 side travel to England

The Valletta Under-17 side travelled to England between the 13th and 18th December. The team played two games, defeating Bedhead F.C Academy in Battersea, London 3-2 and London Diamonds 4-1. These two academies are located in the south west of… Read more

25 December 2012 by Antoine Busuttil

Girls Christmas Football Festival to be held on Thursday

The Malta Football Association through their Women’s Department within the Technical Centre, will organise another Fun Football Festival for girls, this time for even younger ages between 6 and 13 years at the Centenary Stadium on Thursday 27th of December… Read more