BenKafka
Corvus albus
World class striker. Trifft in nahezu jedem Spiel.
Ich schreib demnächst mehr über ihn.
Einer der meist verkanntesten Spieler ever, sonst würde
er nicht bei FC Qormi sondern vl. sogar FC Barcelona spielen.
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World class striker. Trifft in nahezu jedem Spiel.
Ich schreib demnächst mehr über ihn.
Einer der meist verkanntesten Spieler ever, sonst würde
er nicht bei FC Qormi sondern vl. sogar FC Barcelona spielen.
BenKafka
Corvus albus
Malta face a daunting start to their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign as they play Italy away in their second qualifier on September 11, 2012. The much-anticipated home tie against the Azzurri will take place at the National Stadium on March 26, 2013 as the fixtures of Group B were agreed in Prague yesterday after lengthy discussions between the representatives of the associations of Italy, Denmark, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia and Malta.
Since the qualifying draw of the 2014 World Cup pitched Malta in the same group as Italy, fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the fixture schedule amid high expectations for the two clashes with the four-times world champions who have a large following on our islands.
Malta have lost all their previous four encounters with Italy. In their last meeting with the Azzurri, a 1994 World Cup qualifier in Palermo, Malta lost 6-1.
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli and Giancarlo Abete, the president of the Italian football federation (FIGC) attended yesterday’s meeting while the Malta FA were represented by president Norman Darmanin Demajo, CEO Bjorn Vassallo and Joe Cassar, the head of the association’s international department.
Malta, who finished bottom of Euro 2012 Group F with only one point, kick off their World Cup trek with a home match against Armenia on September 7 before travelling to Italy for their first meeting with Prandelli’s team four days later.
The national side’s last World Cup qualifier for 2012 will be an away test against the Czech Republic on October 12. On November 14, Malta are due to play a friendly match in Liechtenstein, a return of the February 29 warm-up between the two countries at the National Stadium.
Malta travel to Bulgaria for their first qualifier of 2013, on March 22, four days before the home date with Italy.
After a trip to Armenia on June 7, 2013, Malta will have a home double header in September, against Denmark (Sep. 6) and Bulgaria (Sep. 10).
Malta will wrap up their World Cup trek with a home match against the Czech Republic on October 11, 2013 and an away tie against Denmark on October 15.
Contacted by The Times last night, Vassallo, the MFA CEO, declared himself satisfied with Malta’s fixture schedule.
“We’re pleased with our programme as we have effectively achieved all our pre-set objectives,” Vassallo said.
“The logistical aspect was our main concern. While the other federations normally travel on chartered flights, we are not in a position to do that. Thus, we had to take this into consideration plus the domestic competitions before drawing up the national team’s programme.
“Secondly, from a technical point-of-view, we have also tried to implement the guidelines we discussed with Robert Gatt(MFA technical director) before the draw.
“On paper, the other five teams are stronger than us but this shouldn’t stop us from trying our best to secure the best possible schedule for our national side. The positive thing is that three of our last four qualifiers are at home.”
Meanwhile, Italy’s Group B match sequence is as follows: away vs Bulgaria; home vs Malta; away vs Armenia; home vs Denmark; away vs Malta; away vs Czech Rep.; home vs Bulgaria; home vs Czech Rep.; away vs Denmark; home vs Armenia.
Malta’s Group B schedule
September 7, 2012: Malta vs Armenia
September 11, 2012: Italy vs Malta
October 12, 2012: Czech Rep. vs Malta
March 22, 2013: Bulgaria vs Malta
March 26, 2013: Malta vs Italy
June 7, 2013: Armenia vs Malta
September 6, 2013: Malta vs Denmark
September 10, 2013: Malta vs Bulgaria
October 11, 2013: Malta vs Czech Rep.
October 15, 2013: Denmark vs Malta
Since the qualifying draw of the 2014 World Cup pitched Malta in the same group as Italy, fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of the fixture schedule amid high expectations for the two clashes with the four-times world champions who have a large following on our islands.
Malta have lost all their previous four encounters with Italy. In their last meeting with the Azzurri, a 1994 World Cup qualifier in Palermo, Malta lost 6-1.
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli and Giancarlo Abete, the president of the Italian football federation (FIGC) attended yesterday’s meeting while the Malta FA were represented by president Norman Darmanin Demajo, CEO Bjorn Vassallo and Joe Cassar, the head of the association’s international department.
Malta, who finished bottom of Euro 2012 Group F with only one point, kick off their World Cup trek with a home match against Armenia on September 7 before travelling to Italy for their first meeting with Prandelli’s team four days later.
The national side’s last World Cup qualifier for 2012 will be an away test against the Czech Republic on October 12. On November 14, Malta are due to play a friendly match in Liechtenstein, a return of the February 29 warm-up between the two countries at the National Stadium.
Malta travel to Bulgaria for their first qualifier of 2013, on March 22, four days before the home date with Italy.
After a trip to Armenia on June 7, 2013, Malta will have a home double header in September, against Denmark (Sep. 6) and Bulgaria (Sep. 10).
Malta will wrap up their World Cup trek with a home match against the Czech Republic on October 11, 2013 and an away tie against Denmark on October 15.
Contacted by The Times last night, Vassallo, the MFA CEO, declared himself satisfied with Malta’s fixture schedule.
“We’re pleased with our programme as we have effectively achieved all our pre-set objectives,” Vassallo said.
“The logistical aspect was our main concern. While the other federations normally travel on chartered flights, we are not in a position to do that. Thus, we had to take this into consideration plus the domestic competitions before drawing up the national team’s programme.
“Secondly, from a technical point-of-view, we have also tried to implement the guidelines we discussed with Robert Gatt(MFA technical director) before the draw.
“On paper, the other five teams are stronger than us but this shouldn’t stop us from trying our best to secure the best possible schedule for our national side. The positive thing is that three of our last four qualifiers are at home.”
Meanwhile, Italy’s Group B match sequence is as follows: away vs Bulgaria; home vs Malta; away vs Armenia; home vs Denmark; away vs Malta; away vs Czech Rep.; home vs Bulgaria; home vs Czech Rep.; away vs Denmark; home vs Armenia.
Malta’s Group B schedule
September 7, 2012: Malta vs Armenia
September 11, 2012: Italy vs Malta
October 12, 2012: Czech Rep. vs Malta
March 22, 2013: Bulgaria vs Malta
March 26, 2013: Malta vs Italy
June 7, 2013: Armenia vs Malta
September 6, 2013: Malta vs Denmark
September 10, 2013: Malta vs Bulgaria
October 11, 2013: Malta vs Czech Rep.
October 15, 2013: Denmark vs Malta
BenKafka
Corvus albus
I am going to attend the match against Italy, that´s for sure ;-)
There are also new rumours the vacant head coach:
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20111129/football/Kerr-open-to-Malta-offer-reports.396059#
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Kerr open to Malta offer – reports
Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr is the latest name to be associated with the vacant Malta post with reports in the Irish media speculating that the 58-year-old is among the leading candidates to succeed John Buttigieg.
“If offered it, Brian would probably take the job,” a source close to Kerr told The Sun.
“It is like the Faroe job except it will be a lot sunnier.”
The Times has learnt that the MFA have been made aware of Kerr’s availability through an agent but, at this stage, the Irishman is not believed to be among the front-runners for the job.
At last week’s MFA council meeting, Norman Darmanin Demajo, the association’s president, hinted at an approach for Dusan Fitzel who enjoyed a positive spell as Malta coach between 2006 and 2009.
Fitzel, the current technical director of the Czech FA, and an Italian coach, who has not been named, are regarded as the top contenders for the Malta job but other candidates are also being considered.
There are also new rumours the vacant head coach:
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20111129/football/Kerr-open-to-Malta-offer-reports.396059#
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Kerr open to Malta offer – reports
Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr is the latest name to be associated with the vacant Malta post with reports in the Irish media speculating that the 58-year-old is among the leading candidates to succeed John Buttigieg.
“If offered it, Brian would probably take the job,” a source close to Kerr told The Sun.
“It is like the Faroe job except it will be a lot sunnier.”
The Times has learnt that the MFA have been made aware of Kerr’s availability through an agent but, at this stage, the Irishman is not believed to be among the front-runners for the job.
At last week’s MFA council meeting, Norman Darmanin Demajo, the association’s president, hinted at an approach for Dusan Fitzel who enjoyed a positive spell as Malta coach between 2006 and 2009.
Fitzel, the current technical director of the Czech FA, and an Italian coach, who has not been named, are regarded as the top contenders for the Malta job but other candidates are also being considered.
BenKafka
Corvus albus
This is a special video about our first competitve football game 1957 against
Austria, which is as you all know the country I live. What a coincidence:
MALTA`S FIRST COMPETITIVE YEARS 50 YEARS AGO VS AUSTRIA - YouTube
Austria, which is as you all know the country I live. What a coincidence:
MALTA`S FIRST COMPETITIVE YEARS 50 YEARS AGO VS AUSTRIA - YouTube
OptimusPrime
Bääärenjude
soll das hier ein Witz sein???
BenKafka
Corvus albus
:gelbekarte:Show a little bit more respect
Schiptar
Geek
Sod off, mandrill
BenKafka
Corvus albus
I have written a lot about our football team. But till now I did not
introduce our best players.
I am going to do this now and I choose the 3 currently best players of our great team:
Daniel Bogdanovic (born 1980)
In the 2006/07 season Bogdanović scored 31 goals, winning him the Golden Boot and also the Maltese Player of the Year.
He already played for Cisco Roma, Lokomotiv Sofia, Barnsley and Sheffield United and
on 31 August 2011 he signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year with Blackpool, for a fee of £250,000.[10] He was given the number 13 shirt,[11] and he made his debut for the Tangerines as a second-half substitute in a victory over Ipswich Town at Bloomfield Road on 10 September.
To date Bogdanović has received thirty-two caps and scored once for Malta.
André Schembri (born 1986)
He already played for prestigous clubs like Eintracht Braunschweig,
Carl Zeiss Jena, SK Austria Kärnten, Ferencvaros Budapest, Olympiakos
Volou and following the release from his contract, Schembri joined another Greek Super League side, Panionios on 30 September 2011
André scored his first and second international goals in the 2–1 home win over Hungary on 11 October 2006 in a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying match, which ended Malta's 13-year wait for a competitive victory.
He scored his third goal for Malta in the same qualifying phase, giving Malta a temporary 2–1 lead over Turkey, although the match finished in a 2–2 draw.
Michael Mifsud (born 1980)
He is probably the greatest Maltese football player ever.
He already played for Kaiserslautern, Lillestrom, Coventry City, Barnsley
and after a quick spell at Quormi FC he signed for Valletta, penning a four-year contract
Mifsud made his first appearance under Josip Ilić's Malta national team on 10 February 2000 against Albania in the National Stadium, Ta' Qali and scored 30 goals in 85 appearences.
Watch the highlights video of this player of high calibre and let the pictures do the talking.
Mifsud is God... - YouTube
introduce our best players.
I am going to do this now and I choose the 3 currently best players of our great team:
Daniel Bogdanovic (born 1980)
In the 2006/07 season Bogdanović scored 31 goals, winning him the Golden Boot and also the Maltese Player of the Year.
He already played for Cisco Roma, Lokomotiv Sofia, Barnsley and Sheffield United and
on 31 August 2011 he signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year with Blackpool, for a fee of £250,000.[10] He was given the number 13 shirt,[11] and he made his debut for the Tangerines as a second-half substitute in a victory over Ipswich Town at Bloomfield Road on 10 September.
To date Bogdanović has received thirty-two caps and scored once for Malta.
André Schembri (born 1986)
He already played for prestigous clubs like Eintracht Braunschweig,
Carl Zeiss Jena, SK Austria Kärnten, Ferencvaros Budapest, Olympiakos
Volou and following the release from his contract, Schembri joined another Greek Super League side, Panionios on 30 September 2011
André scored his first and second international goals in the 2–1 home win over Hungary on 11 October 2006 in a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying match, which ended Malta's 13-year wait for a competitive victory.
He scored his third goal for Malta in the same qualifying phase, giving Malta a temporary 2–1 lead over Turkey, although the match finished in a 2–2 draw.
Michael Mifsud (born 1980)
He is probably the greatest Maltese football player ever.
He already played for Kaiserslautern, Lillestrom, Coventry City, Barnsley
and after a quick spell at Quormi FC he signed for Valletta, penning a four-year contract
Mifsud made his first appearance under Josip Ilić's Malta national team on 10 February 2000 against Albania in the National Stadium, Ta' Qali and scored 30 goals in 85 appearences.
Watch the highlights video of this player of high calibre and let the pictures do the talking.
Mifsud is God... - YouTube
BenKafka
Corvus albus
‘Malta vs England’ in 1917
The Malta FA League XI as they lined up for their match against the United Service League XI on January 27, 1917.
The photograph accompanying this article is a little gem.
It is not only very rare but, for those who could read it, is a bagful of information.
It shows the MFA League XI as they lined up against the United Service League XI on January 27, 1917.
As was the custom in those days, the players posed for the photo as they would have lined up on the pitch, that is in a 1-2-3-5 formation, typical of the time.
Standing in the back are goalkeeper Henry Hamilton, flanked by great full-backs Salvu Tabone (Tal-Luminata) and Ruġġieru Friggieri (Iż-Żibġa).
In the centre row are two other legendary players, Gejtu Psaila (Il-Ħaċċa) and Emmanuel Busuttil (Ballolu). The player in the left-half position is Joe Tabona who died in 1921 when still at the height of his career.
The players in the forward line position are Karmenu Tabone, Charlie Hedley, Salvu Troisi, Jack Herbert and Aitken.
A more illustrious gathering of great Maltese players of that era is impossible to find but, perhaps, the most interesting bit of information that could be derived from this photograph is the identity of the two officials seated in the centre row.
The one on the left is then MFA president A.E. Dunstan, who led the organisation between 1915 and 1919, and not in 1900 as has been erroneously claimed in some quarters. The other is E. Archer, MFA secretary between 1916 and 1918.
The 1916-17 football season was one of the best of the Mile End era.
Despite the terrible war which was raging in Europe, Malta saw no action.
This is not to say that life here was easy. Food was scarce and the anxiety over the events which were happening on the front were real enough. However, there was nothing to stop the Maltese from practising their favourite sport.
That season they were treated to a feast of football. The Civilian League was a huge success while the United Service League was the show place of the many British pro-fessionals who were stationed in Malta.
It was, therefore, something to be expected that a representative game would be arranged between the two associations.
This attractive fixture was played late in January 1917.
The Maltese welcomed this event and in their fertile imagination elevated it to the status of an international.
For our grandfathers it was not the MFA League XI playing against the United Services League but Malta vs England!
The game was given a lot of publicity and on the assigned date, the Mile End was packed to capacity hours before the start of the match. This was the first of seven matches played between the two selections between 1917 and 1920.
Within five minutes from the start, Troisi had already opened the scoring for the locals.
This goal, however, only served to shake the Services into action and a couple of minutes later, Boxely equalised from the penalty spot.
Encouraged by this quick reversal of fortunes, the Services grew bolder.
McMillan missed narrowly but almost immediately Churchill gave the Services the lead.
For a while, the Maltese looked a beaten lot but gradually they crept back into the game. Egged on by the partisan crowd, they increased their efforts and five minutes from half-time, Atkins shot on the run to equalise for the civilians.
Aitkins was part of a group of British employees of the Eastern Telegraph Company who, in their spare time, turned out for Sliema Wanderers in the Civilian League.
During the second period, the Maltese had the wind behind them.
They attacked without pause but failed to score. Then, when their energy levels dropped, Hiscock scored an opportunistic goal to give the Services a 3-2 victory.
This memorable game went a long way towards boosting the morale of Maltese football.
Their team failed to beat the English but, led by Friggieri, the Maltese showed a lot of commitment and pride in wearing the Malta shirt.
The Malta FA League XI as they lined up for their match against the United Service League XI on January 27, 1917.
The photograph accompanying this article is a little gem.
It is not only very rare but, for those who could read it, is a bagful of information.
It shows the MFA League XI as they lined up against the United Service League XI on January 27, 1917.
As was the custom in those days, the players posed for the photo as they would have lined up on the pitch, that is in a 1-2-3-5 formation, typical of the time.
Standing in the back are goalkeeper Henry Hamilton, flanked by great full-backs Salvu Tabone (Tal-Luminata) and Ruġġieru Friggieri (Iż-Żibġa).
In the centre row are two other legendary players, Gejtu Psaila (Il-Ħaċċa) and Emmanuel Busuttil (Ballolu). The player in the left-half position is Joe Tabona who died in 1921 when still at the height of his career.
The players in the forward line position are Karmenu Tabone, Charlie Hedley, Salvu Troisi, Jack Herbert and Aitken.
A more illustrious gathering of great Maltese players of that era is impossible to find but, perhaps, the most interesting bit of information that could be derived from this photograph is the identity of the two officials seated in the centre row.
The one on the left is then MFA president A.E. Dunstan, who led the organisation between 1915 and 1919, and not in 1900 as has been erroneously claimed in some quarters. The other is E. Archer, MFA secretary between 1916 and 1918.
The 1916-17 football season was one of the best of the Mile End era.
Despite the terrible war which was raging in Europe, Malta saw no action.
This is not to say that life here was easy. Food was scarce and the anxiety over the events which were happening on the front were real enough. However, there was nothing to stop the Maltese from practising their favourite sport.
That season they were treated to a feast of football. The Civilian League was a huge success while the United Service League was the show place of the many British pro-fessionals who were stationed in Malta.
It was, therefore, something to be expected that a representative game would be arranged between the two associations.
This attractive fixture was played late in January 1917.
The Maltese welcomed this event and in their fertile imagination elevated it to the status of an international.
For our grandfathers it was not the MFA League XI playing against the United Services League but Malta vs England!
The game was given a lot of publicity and on the assigned date, the Mile End was packed to capacity hours before the start of the match. This was the first of seven matches played between the two selections between 1917 and 1920.
Within five minutes from the start, Troisi had already opened the scoring for the locals.
This goal, however, only served to shake the Services into action and a couple of minutes later, Boxely equalised from the penalty spot.
Encouraged by this quick reversal of fortunes, the Services grew bolder.
McMillan missed narrowly but almost immediately Churchill gave the Services the lead.
For a while, the Maltese looked a beaten lot but gradually they crept back into the game. Egged on by the partisan crowd, they increased their efforts and five minutes from half-time, Atkins shot on the run to equalise for the civilians.
Aitkins was part of a group of British employees of the Eastern Telegraph Company who, in their spare time, turned out for Sliema Wanderers in the Civilian League.
During the second period, the Maltese had the wind behind them.
They attacked without pause but failed to score. Then, when their energy levels dropped, Hiscock scored an opportunistic goal to give the Services a 3-2 victory.
This memorable game went a long way towards boosting the morale of Maltese football.
Their team failed to beat the English but, led by Friggieri, the Maltese showed a lot of commitment and pride in wearing the Malta shirt.
BenKafka
Corvus albus
Malta Sport Awards 2011
SportMalta Awards semi-finalists announced
http://c257.r57.cf3.rackcdn.com/645...d5a2657563622-1323697415-4ee60507-620x348.jpg The semi-finalists for the 2011 SportMalta Awards were announced this afternoon during a press conference at the MFCC. The awards night will be held at the MFCC on January 2
1.
They semi-finalists, from which five will be chosen for each category, are:
Team event Award
Squash Ladies National Team, Squash Men's National Team, U-21 national football team, Joe Grech/Simon Zammit - billiards; 4x100 metres women's athletics team; 4x400 woman's athletics team; Waterpolo national team; Malta u-21 pool team; Rugby national team; Sebastian Ripard/Benji Borg - sailing; Artie crew - Middle Sea Race; National team, gymnastics.
Official of the Year
Jimmy Bugeja - shooting; Ray Zazu Farrugia - U/21 football; Alan Grima - handball; Damien Neil - Rugby; Julian Pace Bonello - Bowling; Jesmond Caruana - weight lifting; Nello Calleja - Volleyball; Dione Buhagiar - Archery; Terry Camilleri - referee snooker; Georges Bonello du Puis - Commodore, Royal Malta Yacht Club.
Youth Award
Andre Agius - Swimming; Kristy Caruana, Gymnastics; Gianluca Dingli - Karting; Nicole Gatt - Weightlifting and Athletics; Rodmar Pulis - Weightlifting; Nicola Muscat - swimming; Colette Sultana - Squash; Natan Xuereb - Shooting.
Sportswoman of the Year
Sue Abela - Bowling; Eleonor Bezzina - Target shooting; Danica Bonello Spiteri - Triathlon; Diane Borg - Athletics; Theresa Brousson - Squash; Roberta Caruana - Snooker; Diane Desira - Squash; Davina Mangion - Swimming; Jessica Pace - Table Tennis; Joanna Camilleri - Judo; Rebecca Camilleri - Athletics.
Sportsman of the Year
Clayton Attard - Pool; Etienne Barbara - football; Etienne Bonello - Cycling; Roderick Briffa - Football; Christopher Camilleri - Canoeing; Steve Camilleri - Waterpolo; William Chetcuti - Shooting; Massimo Cremona - Table football; Brad Hindle Deguara - Squash; Kevin Arthur Moore - Athletics; Jeremy Saywell - Judo; Keith Bartolo - Open sea swimming.
Event of the Year
Euro Judo Championships for cadets; Rolex Middle Sea Race; IFBB Bodybuilding Mediterranean Championship.
SportMalta Awards semi-finalists announced
http://c257.r57.cf3.rackcdn.com/645...d5a2657563622-1323697415-4ee60507-620x348.jpg The semi-finalists for the 2011 SportMalta Awards were announced this afternoon during a press conference at the MFCC. The awards night will be held at the MFCC on January 2
1. They semi-finalists, from which five will be chosen for each category, are:
Team event Award
Squash Ladies National Team, Squash Men's National Team, U-21 national football team, Joe Grech/Simon Zammit - billiards; 4x100 metres women's athletics team; 4x400 woman's athletics team; Waterpolo national team; Malta u-21 pool team; Rugby national team; Sebastian Ripard/Benji Borg - sailing; Artie crew - Middle Sea Race; National team, gymnastics.
Official of the Year
Jimmy Bugeja - shooting; Ray Zazu Farrugia - U/21 football; Alan Grima - handball; Damien Neil - Rugby; Julian Pace Bonello - Bowling; Jesmond Caruana - weight lifting; Nello Calleja - Volleyball; Dione Buhagiar - Archery; Terry Camilleri - referee snooker; Georges Bonello du Puis - Commodore, Royal Malta Yacht Club.
Youth Award
Andre Agius - Swimming; Kristy Caruana, Gymnastics; Gianluca Dingli - Karting; Nicole Gatt - Weightlifting and Athletics; Rodmar Pulis - Weightlifting; Nicola Muscat - swimming; Colette Sultana - Squash; Natan Xuereb - Shooting.
Sportswoman of the Year
Sue Abela - Bowling; Eleonor Bezzina - Target shooting; Danica Bonello Spiteri - Triathlon; Diane Borg - Athletics; Theresa Brousson - Squash; Roberta Caruana - Snooker; Diane Desira - Squash; Davina Mangion - Swimming; Jessica Pace - Table Tennis; Joanna Camilleri - Judo; Rebecca Camilleri - Athletics.
Sportsman of the Year
Clayton Attard - Pool; Etienne Barbara - football; Etienne Bonello - Cycling; Roderick Briffa - Football; Christopher Camilleri - Canoeing; Steve Camilleri - Waterpolo; William Chetcuti - Shooting; Massimo Cremona - Table football; Brad Hindle Deguara - Squash; Kevin Arthur Moore - Athletics; Jeremy Saywell - Judo; Keith Bartolo - Open sea swimming.
Event of the Year
Euro Judo Championships for cadets; Rolex Middle Sea Race; IFBB Bodybuilding Mediterranean Championship.