Category: National Team

16 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Mangia hails mental strength after Andorra win

Devis Mangia hailed the mental strength of the players after Malta came back from a goal down to beat Andorra 3-1 in another match from Group D1 of the UEFA Nations League. A win which puts Malta three points behind… Read more

14 November 202016 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Second-half goals enable Malta to turn defeat into victory against Andorra

Malta recovered from an early scare to beat Andorra 3-1 in another match from Group D1 of the UEFA Nations League at the National Stadium on Saturday. A win which puts Malta two points behind leaders Faroe Islands ahead of… Read more

14 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Malta targets win from Andorra clash

Malta will be all out to claim the three points on Saturday as the national team takes Andorra in another match from Group D1 of the UEFA Nations League at the National Stadium, kick-off at 15:00. Lying in second place,… Read more

13 November 202013 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Under-21 side loses 1-4 to Ukraine

Two goals in the final stages handed Ukraine a more emphatic win as they registered a 4-1 win over Malta in another match from Group 8 of the UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifying round at the Centenary Stadium on Friday. Coach… Read more

13 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Mangia names Malta squad for Andorra and Faroe Islands matches

Malta coach Devis Mangia has named the squad for the final UEFA Nations League Group D1 matches against Andorra on Saturday and Faroe Islands the following Tuesday. The squad is now focusing on the next important assignment against Andorra following… Read more

12 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Devis Mangia says Liechtenstein game was another step forward

National coach Devis Mangia said that the friendly match against Liechtenstein was another important step for the national team as more players gained more international experience. Mangia was speaking after the comfortable 3-0 win at the National Stadium on Wednesday.… Read more

11 November 202012 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Michael Mifsud on target in comfortable 3-0 win for Malta over Liechtenstein

An early goal by Michael Mifsud paved the way for a comfortable 3-0 win for Malta over Liechtenstein in a friendly match at the National Stadium on Wednesday. This match marked the final appearance for the former Malta captain who… Read more

11 November 202011 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Michael Mifsud to play final game for national team as Malta takes on Liechtenstein

Michael Mifsud will be making one final appearance for the national team on Wednesday as Malta takes on Liechtenstein in a friendly match at the National Stadium, kick-off at 18:00. The former Malta captain, who is now 39 years old,… Read more

9 November 20209 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Zach Muscat to miss final UEFA Nations League clashes

The Malta Football Association announced that defender Zach Muscat has entered a period of self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. Muscat, who plays for Portuguese club Casa Pia AC, did a swab test before reporting for international duty and subsequently… Read more

8 November 20209 November 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Silvio Vella names squad for final two Under-21 qualifiers

Malta Under-21 coach Silvio Vella has selected a squad of 22 players for this month’s UEFA Under-21 European Championship home qualifiers against Ukraine and Finland. A number of players are making a welcome return to the squad after injuries and… Read more