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MFA President Bjorn Vassallo Takes Charge Of UEFA U19 And U17 Draws

Dec 5 2024 Share

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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Castille Square Readies Up For Christmas

Dec 5 2024 Share

Castille Square, one of Valletta’s largest piazzas and home to the Prime Minister’s Office, has been given a fresh breath of festive air just in time for Christmas 2024.

In addition to its iconic monuments, the square now boasts a towering, cheerful Christmas tree and a life-sized nativity scene, bringing the holiday spirit to life.

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Man With Grievous Injuries After Falling 1 Storey In Naxxar

Man With Grievous Injuries After Falling 1 Storey In Naxxar
Dec 5 2024 Share

Today, at around 1145hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in a barn in Triq Burmarrad, Naxxar.

Investigations showed that a 39 year old man resident of Haz-Zabbar fell around one storey whilst he was working.

He was given medical aid on site and transported to Mater Dei Hospital for further care. He was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

invesitgations are still ongoing.

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Here’s a Complete Guide to Christmas Events Happening Across Malta

Dec 5 2024 Share

In the coming days several localities and communities will be hosting their own unique Christmas events, to celebrate the festive times all together as one community.

On the 7th December, the locality of Kerċem will be celebrating Christmas with a free family event from 7 PM onwards, with several musical acts set to play such as JoyGivers, Emma Micallef and Choir and FUSE Band.

The 7th December will also see Gudja hosting their “Il-Maġija tal-Milied” event which will transform the main Gudja square into a lovely Christmas atmosphere for people to enjoy with a wide range of activities, where moments of fun and joy are guaranteed, recreating the Christmas spirit.

Sannat will be hosting their festivities over the 7th and 8th of December and will feature various activities for all ages such as a Christmas market and activities specifically planned for the children. The events will also feature live music from bands and choirs.

Żurrieq will see two separate Christmas events, one in Bubaqra on the 12th of December and the other in Misraħ on the 7th and 8th of December. Both events will feature several Christmas related activities and performances for Żurrieq residents to enjoy.

Qormi will be hosting their ‘Mill-Ġulbiena sal-Milied’ event on the 8th of December. The event will be held across the day from 12:00 to 20:00 and will feature entertainment, traditional food and drinks and activities for the kids.

Għargħur’s Villaġġ tal-Milied will take place on the 7th of December and will feature various events and even live performances from the likes od Skald and Klinsmann.

All of these events have been made possible due to a Gvern Lokali scheme, all these localities applied for.

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