Category: FIFA

12 December 201812 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta drawn with Belgium, Sweden and Armenia in Futsal World Cup qualifyiers

The draws for the first two rounds of 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifying have been made, involving 48 of the record European entry of 49, aiming for six places alongside hosts Lithuania in the 24-team finals. Malta was drawn… Read more

6 December 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Number of Maltese match officials on FIFA Panel increases

The number of Maltese match officials on the FIFA Panel for 2019 has increased as the official lists were published by FIFA on Thursday. Alan Mario Sant, a FIFA referee since 2010, is now ranked as Malta’s top referee. The… Read more

29 November 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta climbs one place in FIFA Ranking

Following a heavy 0-5 defeat to Kosovo and a 1-1 draw with the Faroe Islands in the final two matches from the UEFA Nations League D3 qualifiers, Malta climbed one place in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and is now ranked… Read more

25 October 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta retains 183rd place in FIFA Ranking

Following the defeat to Kosovo and a draw with Azerbaijan earlier this month, Malta retained the 183rd place in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking which was published on Thursday. Malta lies just behind Moldova (171, up 2) and Liechtenstein (182, down… Read more

20 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta climbs one place in FIFA Ranking

Following a 3-1 defeat to the Faroe Islands and a 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan in teh first two games from the UEFA Nations League D3, Malta climbed one place in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and is now ranked 183rd. Malta… Read more

9 September 20189 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Alan Mario Sant to control UEFA Nations League qualifier

FIFA Referee Alan Mario Sant has been appointed to officiate the UEFA Nations League D4 match between Liechtenstein and Gibraltar at the Rheinpark Stadion in Vaduz on Sunday. Sant will be assisted by Assistant Referees Edward Spiteri and Jurgen Spiteri.… Read more

6 September 20187 September 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Trustin Farrugia Cann to control UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifier in Baku

FIFA referee Trustin Farrugia Cann has been appointed to control the UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifier between Azerbajan and Israel which will be played in Baku on September 6. Farrugia Cann will be accompanied by Assistant Referees Alan Camilleri and Luke… Read more

16 August 201816 August 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta remains 184th in FIFA Ranking

Despite a new ranking formula for the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Malta remained 184th and third from bottom in Europe. The new ranking list was published on Thursday. The formula, which was approved by the FIFA Council in June after a… Read more

28 May 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Jude Amin Utulu appointed for Euro Winners Cup 2018 final tournament

FIFA Beach Soccer Referee Jude Amin Utulu, has been appointed to officiate at the sixth edition of this European clubs’ competition. The Portuguese coast of Nazaré for the second consecutive time will host the Final Tournament being held between the… Read more

12 April 2018 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta still 185th in FIFA Ranking

Following back-to-back defeats to Luxembourg and Finland, Malta is still ranked 185th as the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking was published on Thursday. Malta is still third from bottom in Europe, ahead of Gibraltar (196, up 10) and… Read more