Articles by Gianluca Lia

Following the Fifa Ballon D’Or shortlist’s presentation last week, who will emerge victor: Manuel Neuer, Leo Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo?

Malta scored their first goal and picked up their first point in Group H to deliver a huge blow to Bulgaria’s qualifying hopes.

Italy beats Malta only 1-0 in a match where the Maltese side interpreted a good defensive display making Italy’s offensive formation find it difficult to overcome the defence and score.

Antonio Conte’s reborn national side will face Pietro Ghedin’s side with the aim of winning this match and score a few goals for the goal difference, which can influence the group’s judgement.

After the courageous performance in Zagreb against one of the strongest Croatian sides over the last 5 years, the expectations around the Maltese National team were high and it was actually a must for the local players to perform well

“Oh it’s Gascoigne, Gascoigne again, he can finish it here…oh yes, 1-0 England!” These words were a routine for the England fans every time that England played a match.

Nowadays, women’s football is increasing in its popularity and is gaining a lot of respect and attracting more females.

“Like money, football never dies”. The staff and directors of the teams, in addition to the media staff, didn’t stop working day in day out, and even the players do not have long vacations.

The moment of truth has arrived! Four years of expectation have come to an end, and finally the "World Cup of all World Cups’ will commence in a few hours.

"THE WORLD CUP OF ALL WORLD CUPS’. This is how this year’s World Cup is being referred to. This year, the World Cup takes place in Brazil, where football is not just a hobby, but it is a religion.

Definitely not a popular name with Maltese football enthusiasts, but that might change in the near future. Jordan Williams, born in Bristol in 1997 and currently playing for Southampton FC.

The final has arrived and it will be contested between England and the Netherlands on the 21st of May. It can be said that it was a successful tournament in terms of organisation…

“We love football, we love our clubs and we love our villages. Football gives us identity and pride and our dream is to see Maltese football at its best.”