Alarming claims have surfaced regarding Maltese football clubs allegedly pressuring young players, some as young as 11 years old, into signing contracts under the threat of losing their playing opportunities. The accusations, first brought to light by former national team coach Pippo Psaila on the football programme Il-Kampjonat, have sparked serious concerns about player welfare and ethical practices in the local game.
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BOV NATIONAL CHALLENGE LEAGUEMD 18 REVIEW TOP 8Valletta 3-0 Tarxien RainbowsBy recording their eighth consecutive league victory, and with four matches left to play, leaders Valletta sealed their promotion back …
Amateur League 1 Promotion Pool Vittoriosa Stars 3-3 San GwannThe Promotion Pool commenced last Friday night at the Centenary Stadium with a top clash between leaders San Gwann and Vittoriosa …
The Malta FA and the national team fan-base group South End Core have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering the home matches of the Men’s National A Team matches over …
National Amateur League I – Play-Out Matches Mellieha 1-2 Qormi Qormi secured a crucial victory over Mellieha at Sirens Stadium, deepening the Blues’ relegation worries. Qormi started strong, with Jake …
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The Qormi head coach Jesmond Zerafa was handed a six match ban by the MFA disciplinary board after receiving a straight red card in the Amateur League 1 match against …
Valletta extended their lead at the top of the BOV Challenge League to 13 points with a commanding 5-1 victory over Zurrieq, while Swieqi United pulled off a stunning comeback …
The Malta Women’s National Team are set to recover from their loss as they welcome Andorra in their second match of the UEFA Women’s Nations League Group C2. The game …
Malta Football Association (MFA) President Bjorn Vassallo has officially entered the race for a seat on the UEFA Executive Committee, seeking one of the two available positions for a two-year term. Vassallo is among five candidates who have submitted their applications for election at the 49th UEFA Ordinary Congress, scheduled to take place on 3 April 2025 in Belgrade, Serbia.
San Ġiljan Saints produced a stunning performance in the MAFA First Division, handing league leaders Għaxaq Wolves a surprising 1-0 defeat. The Saints, determined to return to winning ways, showcased tactical discipline and resilience throughout the match. Despite a goalless first half, the Saints managed to take the lead in the second half through a decisive goal by Julien Muller.
Malta U16 coach Piero Panzanaro has announced a 20-player squad for the upcoming UEFA U16 Development Tournament, which will take place next week. The tournament will be held at the …
In a remarkable debut season in Maltese football, Victoria Hotspurs have clinched promotion to the IZIBET National Amateur League 1 in the most convincing manner possible, winning all 16 of their matches so far this campaign.
The BOV Challenge League Cup 2024-2025 returns with thrilling Round of 16 clashes set to take place midweek. With eight knockout matches, teams will battle for a place in the quarter-finals as the competition intensifies
Birżebbuġa St. Peter’s have officially welcomed coach Edgar Degabriele to their ranks, as he begins a new chapter in his coaching career. Degabriele, who brings extensive experience in Maltese football, resigned from his role as assistant coach at Tarxien Rainbows in the Challenge League earlier this week to transition to the National Amateur League 1 team
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The BOV Challenge League continued with some interesting matches last weekend as Valletta continued surging towards promotion. Top 8 Play-Out
Maltese player Ilyas Chouaref has been making headlines recently with his impressive performance, which has attracted the attention of the national football team. The 24-year-old, who recently acquired Maltese citizenship, …
The Malta Football Association (FA) held a press conference on Tuesday, 18th February 2025 at Centenary Hall to discuss their objectives for the upcoming International FIFA Windows. The FA President, …
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