The MFA has recently released a statement in which they explained what they will do in the future to make football in Malta more and more inclusive. They also mentioned their disappointment in the recent racism incident in which a Floriana fan abused Santa Lucia keeper Julani Archibald.
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In relation to the recent incident, the MFA announced that “the Malta FA has been assisting the Police in their investigation to identify the alleged perpetrator(s)” they also announced that the Executive board of the MFA will meet to introduce ‘regulations about a 3-step procedure where discriminatory incidents take place in a local football match on the same basis of procedures implemented by UEFA.’
In the statement, the MFA also stated the importance of diversity in football. They said that with the help of it’s Football Social Responsibility Department they have managed to arrange a number of projects, all largely funded by the EU and UEFA. These projects have led to the MFA being nominated for a FIFA diversity award for its work with refugees and in promoting inclusion and integration.
Currently, the MFA have two EU funded projects ongoing. These projects are mainly focused on refugee inclusion and how football can make refugees feel included in our communities. They have announced that over the next 2 years, 13 football Inclusive Hubs will be set up over Malta and Gozo, to further engage with local communities.
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