Qormi FC have issued an official statement following claims raised during the programme Il-Kampjonat on 10 November, concerning their match against Attard FC played on 25 October 2025.
In their statement, the club strongly refutes suggestions that committee members entered the dressing room during the match, noting that the only individual who entered after the first half was former coach Jesmond Zerafa. The club adds that at half-time, no committee member or member of the technical staff was allowed access to the players’ area, on the request of Zerafa.
Qormi FC also clarify that this is the first time the committee became aware of such allegations, which surfaced several days after the match when club secretary Redeno Apap was contacted by programme presenter Antvin Monsigneur.
The club stated that it will not be making further comments while investigations are ongoing, leaving the matter in the hands of the Malta Football Association and the Police.
Meanwhile, according to TVMSport this morning on their portal, police investigations are closing in on a particular individual who has already been banned for life from all football-related activities.
The case revolves around the Amateur League 1 match between Attard and Qormi FC, which was played on 25th October, 2025.
TVMSport reported, ‘The police are investigating an alleged match-fixing case in Attard’s 7–4 win over Qormi. The BOV Amateur League I match was played on October 25, with coach Jesmond Zerafa walking out after the game and eventually resigning from his position.
