Mario Balotelli has joined Al Ittifaq in the UAE second division, marking a new chapter in his career. Club owner Pietro Laterza revealed the move began with a search for free agents on Transfermarkt, and Balotelli’s motivation and fitness convinced the club to act quickly.

The 2026 racing season in Malta will kick off this weekend with the EquestriMalta Grand Final, featuring two invitational finals that bring together the top-ranked horses from Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Premier categories. Set over a 2160-metre distance with a standing start, the finals promise competitive racing and a record prize fund, marking an exciting start to the new year for horse racing enthusiasts.

Malta ePremier League 2025/26 is set with 12 players, including three international wildcards, ready to compete for the title and international representation.

FIFA has partnered with TikTok as the first-ever Preferred Platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026, offering fans enhanced access to original content, behind-the-scenes moments, and a global creator programme, while providing media partners new opportunities for live streaming and curated coverage.

Local mountaineer Nicky Ellul has confirmed plans to attempt a summit of Mount Everest in 2026, marking the most ambitious challenge of his climbing career. The expedition will take place during the spring climbing season, with Ellul documenting his preparation and the realities of high altitude mountaineering in the months leading up to the ascent.

The inaugural VisitMalta Women Club Trophy gets underway on Sunday with two opening matches in Malta, as VfL Wolfsburg face PSV Vrouwen and FC Basel meet TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. The four European clubs will compete across two matchdays, with fixtures taking place at the National Football Centre, the Malta FA Training Grounds and the Tony Bezzina Stadium.

European Aquatics Championships – Belgrade 2026 MALTA…………..13 FRANCE……….. 22 (4-6) (2-5) (3-6) (2-5) France secured a convincing 22-13 victory over Malta, recording their sixth consecutive win against the Maltese side …

With the final standings of the Opening Round of the YoHealth Malta Premier now confirmed, attention turns to the start of the Closing Round, which will see all clubs restart from zero points as the championship enters a decisive new phase.

European Aquatics Championships – Belgrade 2026 MALTA…………………….12 MONTENEGRO……….. 21 (5-6) (0-5) (4-5) (3-5) Montenegro proved too strong for Malta as they secured a 21–12 victory, pulling away decisively after a …

Ħamrun Spartans completed a dramatic turnaround to finish the Opening Round top of the table after edging Sliema Wanderers 1-0, a result made even more significant by Floriana being held to a draw in the capital derby against Valletta.