Category: News

22 October 202122 October 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Floriana FC handed suspended sentence, fined €3,000 after being found guilty of racist abuse

Floriana FC were found guilty of racial abuse during the BOV Premier League match against Santa Lucia played on August 14 by the Control and Disciplinary Board of the Malta Football Association The Greens were accused that some of their… Read more

19 October 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

One-match ban for six Premier League players

Six Premier League players were handed a one-match ban by the MFA Disciplinary Commissioner. Augustine Loof (Balzan), Ryan Scicluna (Birkirkara), Kristian Keqi (Floriana), Igor Dudarev (Gudja), Ferdinando Apap (Hibs) and Jurgen Pisani (Santa Lucia) are therefore ruled out of this… Read more

18 October 202119 October 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Regional hubs project launched

The Malta FA as part of its Strategic Plan – Goal 3 and through its Develop & Grow vision, has launched two out of three Regional Hubs which will be managed by the newly constituted Inħobb il-Futbol Foundation. The Malta… Read more

18 October 2021 by Malta FA

Malta FA updates COVID protocol

The Malta FA Executive Board approved a number of changes in procedures in relation to the Malta FA’s Covid-19 protocols on Monday. The Malta FA has analysed the start of the domestic competitions and following a positive and sustainable approach… Read more

14 October 202115 October 2021 by Malta FA

Malta FA participates in Skills4Sports

The Malta FA is one of the partners of the Skills4Sports project whose aim is to increase the employability of NEETs (young people who neither study nor work) by addressing the skills gap in the sports sector. Under the umbrella… Read more

11 October 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Philip Farrugia to control UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifier

Maltese match officials have been appointed to control at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2023 qualifying match between Netherlands vs Wales at the Goffert stadion in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. FIFA referee Philip Farrugia has been assigned to officiate this match,… Read more

7 October 20217 October 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Maltese match officials serving in UEFA Under-17 Championship mini-tournament

Maltese match officials have been appointed to officiate at the UEFA Under-17 Championship mini-tournaments being held in Finland and Malta respectively. For the Group 7 tournament which kicked-off on Thursday at the Stadium Vantaa featuring Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, Finland… Read more

6 October 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

MFPA, MFA reach agreement over conditions of women’s national team players

The Malta Football Players Association and the Malta Football Association have reached a landmark agreement over the conditions of the players representing the senior women’s national football team. Discussions between the MFPA, acting on behalf of the players, and the… Read more

4 October 20215 October 2021 by Antoine Busuttil

Izibet unveiled as new sponsor for FA Trophy

The Malta FA Trophy will be known as the Izibet FA Trophy following the signing of an agreement between the Malta Football Association and the gaming company Izibet on Monday. MFA President Bjorn Vassallo said that the association was glad… Read more

29 September 2021 by Malta FA

Malta FA hosting first UEFA B and C combined coaching course

The Malta FA Technical Centre is stepping up its commitment to strengthen the coach education sector and further support the development of coaches as part of the Association’s overarching strategy to elevate the standards of Maltese football. For the first… Read more