Category: FIFA

20 September 202420 September 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta climbs one place to 171st in FIFA Ranking

Following the narrow win over Andorra, Malta managed to climb one place in the FIFA Ranking and is now ranked 171st. Malta remains fourth from bottom in Europe, ahead of Gibraltar (198), Liechtenstein (203, down 4) and San Marino 210.… Read more

18 July 202419 July 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta still 172nd in FIFA Ranking

Malta is still ranked 172nd in the Coca-Cola/FIFA Men’s World Ranking as published on Thursday. The boys in red remain fourth from bottom among the other UEFA member countries, lying ahead of Gibraltar (198), Liechtenstein (199) and San Marino (210).… Read more

20 June 202420 June 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta slips one place in FIFA Ranking

Following back-to-back defeats to Czechia and Greece earlier this month, Malta slipped one place and and is now ranked 172nd in the Coca-Cola/FIFA Men’s World Ranking as published on Thursday. Malta suffered a heavy 1-7 defeat to EURO 2024 finalists… Read more

4 April 20245 April 2024 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta climbs one place in FIFA Ranking

Following draws with Slovenia and Belarus, Malta climbed one place in the Coca-Cola/FIFA Men’s World Ranking as published on Thursday and is now ranked 171st. Malta drew 2-2 with Slovenia and then 0-0 with Belarus in two friendly matches last… Read more

13 February 202413 February 2024 by Malta FA

Seventeen match officials presented with FIFA Badges

The recent FIFA Badges Presentation 2024 saw seventeen match officials honoured for their dedication and skills in football refereeing. This year’s ceremony was not just a celebration but a testament to Malta FA’s refereeing long-term strategy initiated in 2020, aimed… Read more

21 December 202321 December 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

EU Court of Justice says FIFA, UEFA rules are contrary to competition law and freedom to provide services

The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Thursday that the FIFA and UEFA rules making any new interclub football project subject to their prior approval and prohibiting clubs and players from playing in those competitions, are unlawful.… Read more

21 December 202321 December 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta ends 2023 in 172nd place in FIFA Ranking

After finishing 2022 in the 167th place, Malta ended 2023 in the 172nd place in the Coca-Cola/FIFA World Rankings. In 2023, Malta played ten matches, winning two friendly matches against Luxembourg away from home and at home against Gibraltar, losing… Read more

1 December 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta slips one place in FIFA Ranking

Following the 2-0 defeat to England last month, Malta slipped one place in the Coca-Cola/FIFA World Rankings and is now ranked 172nd. In Europe, Malta is ranked 52nd, just behind Andorra (163) and ahead of Gibraltar (201), Liechtenstein (203) and… Read more

20 July 202320 July 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta climbs one place in FIFA Ranking

Malta climbed one place in the Coca-Cola / FIFA Men’s World Ranking which was published on Thursday and is now ranked 171st. Malta is still fourth from bottom in Europe, lying just behind Moldova (164) and ahead of Gibraltar (198),… Read more

30 June 202330 June 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta remains 172nd in FIFA Ranking

Despite a narrow win over Luxembourg in a friendly match and the back-to-back defeats to England (0-4) and Ukraine (1-0), Malta remained 172nd in the Coca-Cola / FIFA Men’s World Ranking which was published on Thursday. Malta is still fourth… Read more