Category: UEFA

12 September 202312 September 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Early goal paves the way for North Macedonia win

Malta lost 0-2 to North Macedonia in another match from Group C of the European Qualifiers leading to EURO 2024 at the National Stadium on Tuesday. Michele Marcolini’s side therefore stays at the bottom of the group without any points… Read more

12 September 202312 September 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Under-21 side beaten 0-3 by Hungary

The Malta Under-21 national team suffered a second defeat in as many matches in Group B of the UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifying round, losing 0-3 to Hungary at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Tuesday. The visitors, who were coming from… Read more

11 September 202312 September 2023 by Malta FA

UEFA Under-21 Championship appointment for Ishmael Barbara

FIFA referee Ishmael Barbara has been tasked with a prestigious UEFA Referees’ Appointment, assigned to officiate the UEFA Under-21 Group C Qualifier in Skopje on Tuesday, as North Macedonia rub shoulders with the Netherlands. Both sides are currently locked with… Read more

11 September 202312 September 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Another difficult test for Malta Under-21

After losing 0-6 to Spain on Saturday, the Malta Under-21 national team plays the second match from Group B of the UEFA Under-21 Championship, hosting Hungary at the Tony Bezzina Stadium, kick-off at 17:45. The locals will be hoping to… Read more

9 September 202312 September 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

England drop first points as Italy are held by North Macedonia

England dropped their first points in Group C of the EURO 2024 qualifiers after being held in a 1-1 draw by Ukraine at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw on Saturday. England maintain a six-point lead over Ukraine but the latter… Read more

9 September 20239 September 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Birkirkara bow out of UEFA Women’s Champions League after defeat to FC Zurich

Birkirkara lost 1-3 to Swiss champions FC Zurich in the final of Group 11 of the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2023/24 Round 1 at the Centenary Stadium on Saturday. Therefore the Stripes, who had defeated FK Breznica of Montenegro 1-0… Read more

8 September 20238 September 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Tough start for Under-21 side as Spain hit six past Malta

Spain defeated Malta 6-0 in a match from Group B of the UEFA Under-21 Championship qualifying round at the Tony Bezzina Stadium on Friday. The visitors dominated from start to finish scoring three in each half to take home the… Read more

7 September 20238 September 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Philip Farrugia to control EURO qualifier Croatia-Latvia

The UEFA European Qualification for Euro 2024 in Germany next June takes center stage between Thursday and Tuesday with several eye-catching fixtures lined up. Local match officials are also involved, entrusted with the appointment and officiating a former World Cup… Read more

7 September 20238 September 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

New distribution system to deliver unprecedented solidarity increase as UEFA, ECA sign landmark agreement to bolster European football’s future

UEFA and the European Club Association signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that extends their cooperation until 2030. Building on a relationship which now spans over fifteen years, the new MoU will elevate their partnership to bolster long-term stability… Read more

6 September 20238 September 2023 by Antoine Busuttil

Matthew De Gabriele participates in Talent & Mentor programme

FIFA referee Matthew De Gabriele took part in the Talent & Mentor Kick-Off Meeting staged by UEFA with one main target to reach the summit for all those in attendance, in terms of performance, game management, penalty area situations, and… Read more