Category: FIFA

4 October 20195 October 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

MFA strikes EA SPORTS FIFA partnership for ePremier League

The Malta Football Association has signed a partnership agreement with Electronic Arts (EA) to create the Malta ePremier League for the upcoming EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series. The agreement between the Malta FA and Electronic Arts is a milestone… Read more

19 September 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta climbs two places in FIFA Ranking

Despite back-to-back defeats to Norway and Romania, Malta climbed two places in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and is now ranked 179th Malta is 57th in Europe. Just ahead are Moldova (172, down 1) while lying behind Malta are Liechtenstein (182),… Read more

14 September 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

MFA President meets Gianni Infantino at Home of FIFA

Bjorn Vassallo, the President of the Malta Football Association, had a meeting with FIFA head Gianni Infantino at the world football governing body’s headquarters in Zurich on Friday. Infantino renewed his congratulations to Vassallo following his election as Malta FA… Read more

26 July 201911 August 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta still 181st in FIFA Ranking

Malta retained the 181st in the latest edition of FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking which was published on Thursday. Lying just ahead of Malta is Moldova (171, down 1) while following Malta are Liechtenstein (182, up 1), Gibraltar (198) and San Marino… Read more

17 June 201918 June 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

Trustin Farrugia Cann promoted to Category Two

FIFA Referee Trustin Farrugia Cann has been promoted as UEFA Category Two Referee. This is a great achievement both for Farrugia Cann and the local refereeing sector after his fine performances both in the domestic competitions and abroad. Trustin Farrugia… Read more

15 June 201918 June 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta loses one place to 181st in FIFA Ranking

Malta lost one place and is now 181st in the latest edition of FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking which was published on Thursday. Lying just ahead of Malta is Moldova (170, up 1) while following Malta are Liechtenstein (183, down 1), Gibraltar… Read more

4 April 20194 April 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta climbs two places in FIFA Ranking

Malta climbed two places in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and is now 180th. Last month, Malta defeated the Faroe Islands 2-1 and then lost 0-2 to Spain in the first two matches from the European Qualifiers leading to EURO 2020.… Read more

7 February 20197 February 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta remains 182nd in FIFA Ranking

Malta remains in the 182nd place in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking as the February edition was published on Thursday. In Europe, Malta is still third from bottom – lying just behind Moldova (170) and Liechtenstein (181) and ahead of Gibraltar… Read more

2 February 20192 February 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

Third defeat for Futsal national team in Sweden

The Malta Futsal team wrapped up their commitments in the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup Preliminary Group E at the Estrad Alingsås in Alingsås , Sweden, with a 3-1 defeat against Armenia. The Maltese team produced a spirited performance against… Read more

1 February 20191 February 2019 by Antoine Busuttil

Futsal: Malta improves but suffers defeat to Sweden

Malta produced an improved performance in their second 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup Group E (Preliminary Round) match against hosts Sweden who emerged 5-1 winners at the Estrad Alingsås in Alingsås on Thursday. This win moved the hosts level with… Read more