Domestic Leagues: Daring For Greatness
As women’s leagues continue to evolve and fight for viewership, it is worth considering the state of play thus far. We’ve taken a bird’s eye view of the shifting dynamics between the established leaders, the...
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February 4, 2025
D.O.C. – A Goalkeeper’s Event Looking To Boost The Next Generation
D.O.C. is a three-hour goalkeeper’s event that is focused on providing male and female goalkeepers with new insight and some inspiration in their path toward becoming a complete professional. Organised by Danilo Sgroi, in collaboration...
January 28, 2025
In Focus: The Introduction Of The Girls U13 League
The Malta Football Association launched an U13 girls development tournament at the beginning of the season. Involving eleven teams, including six new sides among which feature two Gozitan outfits, the numbers are encouraging. The Sporting...
January 14, 2025
Financial Literacy – The MFPA’s Latest Initiative To Improve Player Standing
The Malta Football Players’ Assocation (MFPA) held a session on financial literacy before the Christmas period. Delivered by certified professional, Patrick DeBattista, the practical session was just one of many initiatives intended to fulfil the...
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2025 Promises More Excitement For The New & Returning Football Enthusiast
The year 2025 promises a packed calendar in women’s football with three big stakes for those pushing forward in the 2024/25 season. The first half will be dominated by the culmination of current club competitions,...
Tesse & Soncin On Impact Of Developments In Domestic Leagues On National Team Selections
The meet between Italy and Malta underscored the overlaps between the two nations at club level, with several Maltese players making their way to Italy’s outfits. Questioned about this, Andrea Soncin & Manuela Tesse discussed...
Cristiana Girelli Proud Of Wearing The Shirt As She Marks 55th International Goal
Cristiana Girelli scored the opener for Italy against Malta, to get the side going early on in the match. Commenting after the match, Girelli praised the team’s performance, while underlining the pride in leading the...
“The Mind Pushes Beyond What Your Body Can Withstand” – Charlene Zammit On Reaching 100
Charlene Zammit led Malta onto the pitch against Italy, in a match that marked her 100th appearance at national team level, making her just the fourth Maltese female player to achieve this. Malta’s number sixteen...
Jasper de Muijnck Keen On Resuming Maltese Football Development Project With Swieqi
Having seen the potential in Malta first-hand in a stint with Santa Lucia, Jasper de Muijnck has returned to the island, this time with Swieqi United as Director of Football Development. Hailing from the Netherlands,...
Alma: Embodying The People’s Game
On the pitch, Group B3 brought together the forces of Portugal, Northern Ireland, Bosnia & Herzegovina and Malta. As always, the jubilations and disappointments echoed from the pitches toward the supporters in the stands. I...
Mgarr Hold On To Brenda Borg, SK Victoria & Lija Join Forces As Valletta Announce Coaches
SK Victoria Wanderers have formed an alliance with Lija Athletic, under the emblem of SK Lija, while confirming Jethron Azzopardi & Michael Briscoe as head coaches. The Greens confirmed the retention of Brenda Borg and...
Emma Xuereb, Shona Zammit & Sarah Urpani Go Semi-Pro With Swieqi As Keith Gouder Returns
Swieqi United dominated the transfer announcements this week confirming three players on a semi-professional contract, while welcoming Jasper Adrianus de Muijnck as Director of Football Development. Keith Gouder has also returned to the Owls, ending...
Swieqi United Launch Semi-Pro Initiative For Women’s Team
Swieqi United have taken a forward leap by introducing semi-professional contracts for their women’s team as from the upcoming season. Club President Dr Justin Fenech cast his backing, citing the club’s commitment to a One...