Category: National Team

22 February 202123 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Elite Player Development Project launched by Malta FA

The Malta Football Association’s Technical Centre has embarked on a strength and conditioning programme for a group of young players and a specific training programme for goalkeepers as part of the newly-launched Elite Player Development Project. The selection represents a… Read more

18 February 202119 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

VisitMalta Women’s Trophy: Malta loses 0-4 to Slovakia

Malta lost 0-4 to Slovakia in the opening match from the VisitMalta Women’s Trophy which got underway on Thursday at the Hibernians Stadium. Ranked 45th, compared to Malta’s 85th, Slovakia were a superior side to the locals who lacked Haley… Read more

18 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta remains 176th in FIFA Ranking

Malta remained 176th in FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking which was published on Thursday. Malta is 51st in Europe, lying ahead of Moldova (177), Liechtenstein (181), Gibraltar (195) and San Marino (210). The next commitments for the national team led by Devis… Read more

18 February 202118 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

VisitMalta Women’s Tournament kicks-off on Thursday as Malta hosts Slovakia

The first edition of the VisitMalta Women’s Tournament kicks-off on Thursday with the first match between Malta and Slovakia at the Hibernians Stadium, kick-off at 14:30. Malta, currently ranked 85th in the FIFA rankings, take on Slovakia, ranked 45th, on… Read more

13 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Gatt names squad for VisitMalta Women’s Tournament

Malta women’s coach Mark Gatt has named a squad of 20 players for the first edition of the VisitMalta Women’s Tournament, to be played at the Hibernians Stadium between February 18 and 23. Malta, currently ranked 85th in the FIFA… Read more

1 February 20211 February 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta to host VisitMalta Women’s International Tournament featuring Sweden, Austria and Slovakia

Malta, Austria, Slovakia and Sweden will be taking part in an international women’s friendly tournament, being played at the Hibernians Stadium between the 18th and 23rd February. The 2021 VisitMalta Women’s International Tournament, being organised by the Malta Football Association… Read more

30 January 202131 January 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

National futsal team defeats foreign selection in friendly match

Towards the conclusion of yet another productive training stage for the Malta Futsal Squad, the first of three friendly encounters on Friday night saw the Malta team emerge winners narrowly beating the locally based foreigners 3-2. Luxol stalwart Gia Nikvashvili … Read more

28 January 202128 January 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Tough draw for Under-21 side

Malta was drawn with Spain, Russia, Slovakia, Northern Ireland and Lithuania in Group C of the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship which was held on Thursday. The Malta Under-21 team, now led by Gilbert Agius, will therefore meet two of… Read more

26 January 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta FA confirms Mark Gatt as women’s coach, appoints Gilbert Agius as Under-21 coach

Mark Gatt has been confirmed in his role as coach of the Malta women’s national team through to the end of the 2023 Women’s World Cup qualifying competition. The Executive Committee of the Malta Football Association ratified Gatt’s contract extension… Read more

26 January 202126 January 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Gilbert Agius set to be appointed Malta Under-21 coach

Gilbert Agius is set to be appointed coach of the Malta Under-21 national team. He would therefore replace Silvio Vella who led the team for the past six years. A product of Valletta FC, Gilbert Agius Agius has served as… Read more