Category: FIFA

24 March 202127 March 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

First half goals pave the way for Russia win

Russia defeated Malta 3-1 in the opening match from Group H of the European Qualifiers leading to the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the National Stadium on Wednesday. The Maltese shared the exchanges with their opponents early in the game… Read more

23 March 202124 March 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta takes on Russia as European Qualifiers get underway

Malta hosts Russia in the first match from Group H of the European Qualifiers leading to the 2022 FIFA World Cup at the National Stadium on Wednesday, kick-off at 20:45. The first match of a triple-header which includes away matches… Read more

16 March 202116 March 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Russia, Slovakia and Croatia name squads ahead of European Qualifiers

Malta’s opponents in this month’s European Qualifiers leading to the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Russia, Slovakia and Croatia – have all named their squads. Malta hosts Russia at the National Stadium on Wednesday 24, kick-off at 20:45 before two… Read more

12 March 202112 March 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta vs Russia should go ahead as scheduled

The match from the European Qualifiers leading to the 2022 FIFA World Cup between Malta and Russia in programme at the National Stadium on Wednesday March 24 should go ahead as scheduled following the publication of a legal notice which… Read more

2 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Match officials presented with 2021 FIFA badges

The match officials on the FIFA panel for 2021 were presented with the FIFA badges on Monday. Malta has retained the quota of 16 match officials on the FIFA panel – four referees, eight assistant referees, two futsal referees and… 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

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

8 December 20209 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Malta to host Russia in opening match

The fixtures for the Group H of the FIFA World Cup 2022 were released on Tuesday. Malta plays the first game at home on Wednesday March 24 against Russia. Three days later, on Saturday March 27, Malta plays Slovakia away… Read more

7 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying: Devis Mangia disappointed with draws

Malta national team head coach Devis Mangia expressed his disappointment after Malta was drawn with Croatia, Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia and Cyprus in Group H of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying. Addressing the media soon after the draw, Mangia said… Read more

7 December 20208 December 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta drawn with Croatia, Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia and Cyprus in FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers

Malta was drawn with Croatia, Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia and Cyprus in Group H in the preliminary draw for the FIFA World Cup 2022 which was held on Monday in Zurich. This was certainly a tough draw for Malta, considering that… Read more