Malta FA President Bjorn Vassallo presided over his first UEFA draws, overseeing the official UEFA U19 and U17 Championship draws as Chairman of the UEFA Youth and Amateur Football Committee.
Held at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, the draws included teams advancing to the elite stages of the 2025 finals and those competing in the 2026 qualifying rounds. Malta’s U19 and U17 teams participated in four draws held during the event.
During the ceremony, President Vassallo presented prestigious awards. Maurizio Viscidi, Technical Director of FIGC, received the Maurice Burlaz Trophy for Italy’s achievements in UEFA youth competitions.
Respect and Fair Play Awards went to Norway’s U19 player Aleksander Andersen and France’s U17 player Yael Thebault, while the Danish Football Federation was recognized with the Best Progression Award.
For the 2026 qualifiers, Malta’s U19 team was drawn alongside Czechia, Northern Ireland, and Azerbaijan, while the U17 team will face Serbia, Türkiye, and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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