Category: National Team

3 September 20204 September 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Unlucky Malta defeated in Torshavn by the odd goal in five

With two goals in the dying minutes, the Faroe Islands managed to turn defeat into victory to register a 3-2 win over Malta in a match from Group D1 of the UEFA Nations League at the Tórsvøllur in Torshavn on… Read more

2 September 20203 September 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Devis Mangia set for debut as Malta faces Faroe Islands on Thursday

After nine months and a half, the national team will be in action once again on Thursday as Malta takes on the Faroe Islands in a match from Group D1 of the UEFA Nations League at the Tórsvøllur in Torshavn, kick-off… Read more

1 September 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Silvio Vella names Under-21 squad ahead of N. Ireland, Romania matches

Malta Under-21 Team head coach Silvio Vella on Tuesday afternoon announced his 23-man squad for the home double fixture against Northern Ireland on Friday and Romania on Tuesday at the Centenary Stadium. Both games valid from UEFA European Under-21 Championship… Read more

1 September 20202 September 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

National squad off to the Faroe Islands

Malta coach Devis Mangia has finalised his squad selection for the opening UEFA Nations League Group D1 match against the Faroe Islands at the Torsvollur Stadium on Thursday, kick-off at 20:45. Having named a 25-man squad, Mangia selected the final… Read more

31 August 20201 September 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Lack of match-fitness worries Devis Mangia

The lack of match-fitness of the Maltese players is what worries most Malta national team Head Coach Devis Mangia ahead of the first two matches from the UEFA Nations League Group D1 against the Faroe Islands in Torshavn on Thursday… Read more

31 August 202031 August 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA ExCo approves new principles for upcoming national team matches

The preparation of the national team matches is progressing against a background of difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The implementation of the UEFA Return to Play Protocol, which includes a rigorous testing programme, is aimed at ensuring that matches… Read more

28 August 202031 August 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Devis Mangia names provisional squad ahead of UEFA Nations League commitments

Malta coach Devis Mangia has named a 25-man squad for the UEFA Nations League Group D1 matches against the Faroe Islands and Latvia. The national team kick off their campaign with an away match against the Faroe Islands on September… Read more

25 August 202025 August 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

Enrico Pepe, Teddy Teuma eligible to play for Malta national team

The Malta Football Association announced that Enrico Pepe and Teddy Teuma are now eligible to play for the Malta national team. Birkirkara FC defender Enrico Pepe has been awarded Maltese citizenship on sporting merit and is now eligible to play… Read more

19 August 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA discusses potential gradual return of fans

UEFA has met via videoconference with all 55 general secretaries of its member associations on Wednesday to discuss in particular the potential gradual return of fans to UEFA matches. This meeting is part of the consultation process that UEFA is… Read more

17 August 2020 by Antoine Busuttil

UEFA postpones youth national team competitions

After consultation with UEFA’s 55 member associations, the UEFA Executive Committee has taken several decisions regarding youth national team competitions considering the current COVID-19 situation across Europe. These decisions were taken in order to alleviate the additional operational and financial… Read more