Malta FA Welcomes FIFA President Gianni Infantino

The Malta Football Association has just welcomed FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the island.

‘Malta FA President Bjorn Vassallo welcomed the FIFA President, together with Italian football legends Fabio Cannavaro and Christian Vieri to Malta ahead of a number of Malta FA 125th anniversary events.’

It was announced last week that Infantino, accompanied by FIFA officials and football legends would be attending the launch of Malta’s first ever FIFA Arena pitch at Maria Regina College Primary in St Paul’s Bay.

The pitch forms part of a global FIFA initiative that aims to create 1,000 mini-football grounds around the world, giving children safe and inclusive spaces to play and learn.

The school was chosen for Malta’s first pitch because of its diverse community of 700 students from 51 different nationalities.

A special event will also take place at the newly built National Football Centre in Ta’ Qali. The centre includes a Category 1 stadium that meets UEFA requirements, as well as areas for sports science, medical care, relaxation, administration and conferences.

The Malta FA’s Technical Centre will relocate to the new premises later this year.

The inauguration will be attended by Infantino, Malta FA President Bjorn Vassallo, Prime Minister Robert Abela and UEFA Vice President Jesper Møller. The anniversary celebrations will also include speeches and a Q&A with Fr Hilary Tagliaferro.

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