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Watch: It was the best night of my life, says Haley Bugeja after Serie A brace
“I can’t explain my debut” were Haley Bugeja’s first words after she spearheaded Sassuolo Femminile to a comeback victory over Napoli Ladies on her Serie A maiden game. Bugeja, 16, was just registered last Thursday and was immediately deployed from the...
Sliema sign Panama defender Oscar Linton
Sliema Wanderers have announced the signing of Panama defender Oscar Linton. The 27-year-old is a Panama international and has featured for his country in their last two international matches against Nicaragua and Guatemala respectively. Continue...
Latvia in search of inspiration against Malta after Andorra draw
This 2020/2021 Nations League campaign was deemed a great opportunity to turn their fortunes around, but instead Latvia opened their commitments with a disappointing goalless stalemate against Andorra on home soil. Latvia, Malta’s opponents for...
Scotland’s Czech trip goes ahead despite COVID-19 concerns
Scotland’s Nations League clash with the Czech Republic on Monday will go ahead as planned, UEFA said on Saturday despite the Czechs appearing to call the game off due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus in their squad. After beating Slovakia...
Watch: Messi misses Barcelona training after decision to stay
Lionel Messi was a no-show at training with Barcelona on Saturday morning despite his decision to stay at the club under sufferance, AFP reporters at the training ground said. The Argentine superstar announced on Friday he had been forced to remain at...
Zach Muscat joins Portuguese side Casa Pia AC
Malta international defender Zach Muscat will continue his playing career IN Portgal when he agreed to join Casa Pia AC for the coming season. The former Birkirkara defender spent the last two years in Portugal with third division side Olhanense with...
Bergwijn leads Koeman-less Dutch past Poland, Italy held by Bosnia
Steven Bergwijn ensured the Netherlands did not feel the absence of recently departed coach Ronald Koeman to beat Poland 1-0 in the Nations League, while Italy were held 1-1 by Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday. Tottenham winger Bergwijn is one of a...
Chelsea add Havertz to near £200 million spending spree
Chelsea took their summer spending spree to nearly £200 million with the signing of German international Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal on Friday. Havertz's arrival at Stamford Bridge for a reported £71 million ($94 million) is...
Quick-fire goals see N. Ireland overcome Malta U-21
Two goals early in the second half were enough for the Northern Ireland to see off Malta in a UEFA U-21 Championship qualifier at the Centenary Stadium. Silvio Vella’s boys put on a good challenge for much of the first half where they managed to share...
Portugal coach pessimistic over Ronaldo for Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo missed his third consecutive training session on Friday with Portugal coach Fernando Santos pessimistic he will recover from a toe infection in time for the start of their UEFA Nations League title defence against Croatia. The...
Messi confirms staying at Barcelona but rages at president
Lionel Messi said on Friday he will stay at Barcelona, insisting he could never go to court against “the club of his life”. But he launched a stinging attack on Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu, accusing him of going back on an agreement to let him...
Messi confirms staying at Barcelona but rages at president
Lionel Messi said on Friday he will stay at Barcelona, insisting he could never go to court against “the club of his life”. But he launched a stinging attack on Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu, accusing him of going back on an agreement to let...
Atalanta sign Russia forward Miranchuk as Ilicic stays away
Atalanta have signed Aleksei Miranchuk from Lokomotiv Moscow, the Serie A club announced on Friday, as the Italian outfit continue to wait on the return of star attacker Josip Ilicic. The arrival of the 24-year-old Russia international forward, which...
Antignolo returns to Lija Athletic
Lija Athletic stalwart Beppe Antignolo has returned to the club since his stint with Malta Second Division side Kalkara. Antignolo is the fourth most capped player at the club and will be returning as the Joseph Galea’s team will be playing in the...
Frappart to take charge of Malta-Latvia match
French female referee Stephanie Frappart will take charge of Sunday’s UEFA Nations League match between Malta and Latvia at the National Stadium. This will be the first time that the Malta national team will have a female referee officiating an...
Comvalius joins Sliema Wanderers
Sylvano Comvalius ha sealed his return to Maltese football as the Dutch striker has agreed to join Sliema Wanderers. The Premier League side that the 31-year-old striker had agreed terms with the club and will start pre-season training with Andrea...
Watch: Mangia praises team's attitude despite Faroes' defeat
Malta coach Devis Mangia could not hide his disappointment after the national team suffered a heart breaking 3-2 defeat to the Faroe Islands on Thursday. But still, the Italian had warm words for his players for their gallant display in...
Malta U-21 coach Vella still upbeat despite tricky build-up to N. Ireland clash
After a forced ten-month hiatus from international football due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Malta Under 21 team will return to action on Friday when they face Northern Ireland at the Centenary Stadium (kick-off: 6pm). This will be the first home...
Former Victoria Hotspurs president dies
Former Victoria Hotspurs FC president Michael Camilleri passed away, the Gozitan club announced in a statement. Camilleri had a long association with the GFA Division One side as he served at the club as a player, coach, secretary as well as...
Watch: Late Faroes goals condemn Malta to a heart-breaking defeat
Faroe Islands 3 M. Olsen 23 A. Olsen 87 Hendrikson 90 Malta 2 Degabriele 37 Agius 73 The Malta national team suffered a heartbreaking start to their UEFA Nations League campaign as two goals in the dying moments of the match handed the Faroe...
Watch: Van de Beek honours ex-Ajax team-mate Nouri with shirt number
Manchester United’s new signing Donny van de Beek has revealed he will wear shirt number 34 in honour of former Ajax team-mate Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered brain damage after an on-pitch heart attack. United on Wednesday announced they had completed...
Boca reveal positive virus tests for 18 players
Boca Juniors has announced that 18 of its players have tested positive for the coronavirus, just two weeks before restarting their Copa Libertadores campaign. On Monday the Argentine giants suspended training for 72 hours after detecting what it said...
Messi’s father says he could stay at Barca – reports
Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, appeared to concede his son could remain at Barcelona this season, according to footage broadcast by Spanish media on Thursday. Messi senior seemingly replied “yes” when asked by a reporter if they had...
Watch: Bale accuses Real Madrid of making it ‘difficult’ to leave
Gareth Bale has accused Real Madrid of making it “very difficult” to leave the Spanish club as the Wales forward looks to end his Bernabeu exile. Bale is out of favour with Real manager Zinedine Zidane and played just 48 minutes of Madrid’s 12 games...
Faroe Islands seek bright start to new coaching era against Malta
A new era will commence when Faroe Islands host Malta in their 2020/2021 UEFA Nations League opener tonight, in Torshavn. In fact, the Nordic side will be playing their first competitive match under the new guidance of coach Hakan Ericson. The...
Messi has 'earned right' to leave Barca, says Ramos
Sergio Ramos said Wednesday that Lionel Messi should be allowed to decide on his future as the Argentine superstar attempts to force his way out of Barcelona after two decades at the club. "He has earned the right to decide his future. I don't know if...
Watch: Performance the key for Mangia as national team face Faroes
Devis Mangia will make his debut as Malta coach this evening when he leads the national team against the Faroe Islands in their opening UEFA Nations League match in Torshavn. The build-up for Thursday night’s opener has been full of frustration due to...