President Myriam Spiteri Debono visited the Malta Football Association (MFA) headquarters as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.
During her visit, she met with the Association’s leadership and staff, acknowledging their dedication to both sport and education. She highlighted how the MFA’s anniversary programme includes school-based initiatives and community-centred activities.
Addressing MFA employees, she emphasised their responsibility to ensure their work reflects national values and contributes positively to Maltese society. She encouraged them to see themselves as part of “one big Maltese family,” stressing the power of unity.
President Spiteri Debono also met the women’s national football team, who are close to securing promotion from League C Group C in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, following a recent victory over Georgia.
She also took the time to snap a selfie with the Gozitan female players, the president being a proud Gozitan herself.
The players presented her with a signed ball. Praising their achievements, she noted how their success serves as inspiration for more girls to believe in their own potential.
She also met the boys’ under-17 national team, currently preparing for UEFA Championship qualifiers, reminding them of their role as Malta’s ambassadors.
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