Qala president Noel Mizzi, Nadur coach Paul Azzopardi handed one-year ban

Incident sparked after Nadur player Joseph Xerri was allegedly subjected to racist abuse

Qala Saints president Noel Mizzi and Paul Azzopardi, a member of Nadur Youngsters’ coaching staff, were handed a one-year suspension by the GFA Disciplinary Commissioner after they were involved in a scuffle during last weekend’s Division One match between the two rivals.

The incident was sparked at 73 minutes when Nadur player Joseph Xerri was shown a straight red card for a rushed challenge.

Nadur Youngsters are contending that on his way to the dressing room, Xerri had to pass in front of the Qala Saints bench, where he was directed with racial comments from a Saints’ official.

Here, a scuffle broke out that involved Mizzi and Azzopardi, and the police had to intervene to restore order.

At the end of the match, Nadur Youngsters issued a statement condemning the incident.

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