Author: Antoine Busuttil

Antoine Busuttil is the Managing Editor of maltafootball.com.

15 March 202316 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

FIFA Council approves international match calendars

The FIFA Council met in advance of the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, and adopted several key decisions, particularly in relation to the future of men’s and women’s competitions, for which the respective international match calendars were unanimously approved… Read more

14 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Two Mosta players suspended

Two Premier League players were handed a one-match ban by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner following the weekend’s matches – Mosta’s Jacob Akrong and Jonas Rodriguez Ekani. Akrong and Ekani will therefore miss the next game for Mosta against Gzira. In… Read more

13 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Luke Montebello replaces Jurgen Degabriele in Malta squad

Malta National Team Head Coach Michele Marcolini was forced to make one change to the squad for the upcoming EURO qualifying matches. Hamrun Spartans forward Luke Montebello has joined up with the squad after Jurgen Degabriele of Hibernians was forced… Read more

12 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Challenge League: Naxxar Lions secure promotion

Naxxar Lions secured promotion to the BOV Premier League thanks to a 2-1 win over Zejtun Corinthians at the Centenary Stadium in a match from the BOV Challenge League Top Six on Sunday. Ryan Gilmour Cassar put Naxxar ahead five… Read more

12 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Kei Sano puts Sirens closer to safety

Kei Sano scored twice as Sirens came from behind to defeat Santa Lucia 2-1 at the National Stadium on Sunday to practically secure their Premier League status. In fact, with four matches to go, Sirens are fifth from bottom on… Read more

12 March 202312 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Pieta’ Hotspurs return to winning ways

Pieta’ Hotspurs returned to winning ways as they defeated Gudja United 3-1 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Sunday. The Hotspurs remain at the bottom of the table but now lie three points behind Santa Lucia and six behind Zebbug… Read more

11 March 202311 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Mosta, Birkirkara share spoils in draw

Birkirkara failed to take advantage of Gzira United’s defeat to Hamrun Spartans as they could only earn a point in a 1-1 draw with Mosta at the National Stadium on Saturday. For the Stripes, who move to just one point… Read more

11 March 202312 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Izibet Amateur League: Gharghur move third in Group B

Gharghur moved third in Group B of the Izibet Amateur League as they defeated Siggiewi 3-1 at the Luxol Stadium on Saturday. Erik Pietribiasi put Gharghur ahead on the 12th minute and three minutes later, Jayden Aquilina doubled the score.… Read more

11 March 202312 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Challenge League: Tarxien maintain challenge for play-off spot

Tarxien Rainbows maintained hopes of securing the play-off spot as they defeated Melita 3-0 in a match from the BOV Challenge League Top Six at the Centenary Stadium on Saturday. Darren Falzon put Tarxien ahead on the 6th and Jairo… Read more

11 March 202311 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Late Lorenzo Trillo goal hands Floriana narrow win

A goal four minutes from time enabled Floriana to return to winning ways as they defeated Zebbug Rangers 1-0 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Saturday. For the Greens, this was the first win in over two months to join… Read more

11 March 202311 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Hamrun Spartans crowned champions as Montebello strike hands them narrow win over Gzira

Hamrun Spartans were crowned champions for the second time in three years and for the ninth time in the history of the club as a goal by Luke Montebello handed them a narrow win over Gzira United at the National… Read more

11 March 202311 March 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Ayrton Attard brace paves the way for fine Marsaxlokk win over Hibernians

Marsaxlokk moved a step closer to securing their Premier League status thanks to a fine 3-1 win over Hibernians at the Hibernians Stadium on Saturday. A win which puts them temporarily ten points and thirteen points ahead of Zebbug Rangers… Read more