14 February 202614 February 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Challenge League: Pieta’, St. Andrews secure Top 8 spot

Pieta’ Hotspurs joined Balzan, Melita, Birzebbuga St. Peter’s, Sirens, Swieqi United and Fgura United in the Top 8 of the BOV Challenge League as they defeated Zurrieq and Santa Lucia respectively on Saturday. A penalty by Arthur Stelmach on 8… Read more

14 February 202614 February 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

Sliema Wanderers rescue a point in 1-1 draw with Naxxar Lions

A goal in added time enabled Sliema Wanderers to rescue a point in a 1-1 draw with Naxxar Lions in a match from the league phase of the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round at the National Stadium on Saturday. Following… Read more

14 February 202614 February 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Amateur League II: Kalkara United regain nine-point lead as Dingli Swallows move second

Leaders Kalkara United defeated Siggiewi 3-0 in a match from the BOV Amateur League II at the Charles Abela Stadium on Saturday. An own goal three minutes from the end of the first half put Kalkara ahead. Aaron Hili converted… Read more

14 February 202614 February 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

Birkirkara held by Mosta in goalless draw

After five defeats in the first five matches, Mosta earned the first point in the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round as they held Birkirkara in a goalless draw at the National Stadium on Saturday. Much more was expected from the… Read more

14 February 202614 February 2026 by Ġanni Borg

Basic Skills of Football: The Complete Beginner Guide to Playing Better Fast

If you’ve ever watched a player look totally calm with a defender breathing down their neck, it’s not magic—it’s the basics. The “boring” stuff (first touch, simple passing, body position) is what buys you time, and time is what turns… Read more

14 February 202614 February 2026 by Press Release

Henry Bonello is LifeStar Insurance MVP for January

Ħamrun Spartans keeper Henry Bonello has been selected as the LifeStar Insurance Most Valuable Player for the month of January. In a hectic month of action, Henry, who is enjoying a formidable season overall, started the year 2026 in playing… Read more

13 February 202614 February 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

Hamrun Spartans held by ten-man Zabbar

Zabbar St. Patrick earned their first point in the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round league phase as they held Hamrun Spartans in a goalless draw at the National Stadium on Friday despite playing for half an hour in ten men.… Read more

13 February 202614 February 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

BOV Amateur League II: Ta’ Xbiex beat Rabat Ajax to move joint-third

After holding Ta’ Xbiex in a goalless draw, Ta’ Xbiex registered a 2-1 win over Rabat Ajax at the Victor Tedesco Stadium on Friday to move joint-third in the BOV Amateur League II. Victor Ifeanyi Mbata put the Magpies ahead… Read more

13 February 202614 February 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

Valletta hand Gzira United second successive defeat

Valletta handed Gzira United a second successive defeat as they beat them 2-0 in a match from the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round league phase at the National Stadium on Friday. This win puts the Citizens temporarily in second place,… Read more

13 February 202620 February 2026 by Antoine Busuttil

One-match ban for Ognjen Bjelicic

Ognjen Bjelicic was handed a one-match ban by the Malta FA Disciplinary Commissioner following the BOV Super Cup final. Meanwhile in the BOV Amateur League I, Adrian Paul Sammut (Attard), Amir Amhamed and Clayton Giordimaina (Lija), Christopher Cutajar (Luqa), Quelin… Read more