Spotlight: Dorienne Grech
In football, there is a lot of hype about goalscorers, but there is a special admiration to be had for goalkeepers who are unsung heroes at times. Speaking with Dorienne Grech, I probed why she...
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Bajada Puts Possession Identity At Centre As Malta WU19s Take Confidence Forward
Malta’s WU19s took two wins, seven goals and two clean sheets from their Saudi Arabia double-header, but Melania Bajada’s focus was on something longer-term: building a clearer possession identity, encouraging bravery on the ball and...
Monthly Archive: July 2023
Lija Iklin confirm intention with signings, Valletta FC announce trio, Hibs & San Gwann bolster technical teams
Lija Iklin have given some stock to rumours of their potential presence in the U16 league with the confirmation of six players. Valletta FC Women announced three further players who will don their shirt next...
WWC Preview: Favourites, Underdogs, Debutants and Last Bows
The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in under twenty four hours, with co-hosts New Zealand facing Norway, while Australia will follow against debutants Republic of Ireland. Following the 2019 Women’s World Cup, there is...
Cristina Bucsa spared blushes against debutant Francesca Curmi
Spaniard Cristina Bucsa had a tough time of things against debutant Francesca Curmi, but experience enabled her to win it in three sets 3-6, 6-3; 7-5 in the Palermo Ladies Open. Having had the world...
Swieqi United sign Thea Scicluna and Elise Abela returns as physical trainer, Valletta & SKMM reveal players Â
The Owls have announced their first player signing in Thea Ida Scicluna, while confirming that Elise Abela will be joining the coaching staff of the women’s team. Meanwhile, Valletta FC Women and SKMM both revealed...
Francesca Curmi to face Cristina Bucsa in maiden WTA 250 tournament
Francesca Curmi will contest world no. 81 Cristina Bucsa after progressing into the main draw of the Palermo Ladies Open in her first foray into a WTA 250 tournament. In qualification Curmi cruised to a...
Martina Borg: Hanging up the National Team Shirt and Revolutionising Grassroots Football in Malta with NXTERA Football – Part 2
Martina Borg shook many when she announced her retirement from the national team last month, at just the age of twenty-six, teasing that she will be giving something back. Part 1 covered the rationale to...
Hibernians and Valletta each announce trio of signings
Hibernians have announced their fourth senior signing of the window and two additional signings for U16 squad. Valletta FC unveiled three senior players. Hibernians spruce up attack with Gauci Maistre The Paolites have added another...
Martina Borg: Hanging up the National Team Shirt and Revolutionising Grassroots Football in Malta with NXTERA Football – Part 1
Martina Borg surprised many when she announced her retirement from the national team last May at just the age of twenty-six while teasing that she will be giving something back. The Sporting Fan caught up...
Haley Bugeja Unveiled by Inter Women
Inter Women announced the signing earlier today, confirming her return to Serie A. The deal will see the Maltese international play with the side until June 2026. The Nerazzuri confirmed the arrival of Maltese international...