Malta Football Players Association

17/06/2026

Joseph Mbong on family being his main motivation 🎙️ Ep.2 - Beyond the Touchline, on Spotify & YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jm6yv7M1wGQ?is=dvswQKgXI9Sxf8b5

16/06/2026

The Malta Football Players Association held its 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 over the weekend, reflecting on another productive season and outlining key initiatives for the year ahead.

Among the main developments announced were the introduction of a structured pre-season medical screening programme for all Challenge League and Women’s League players, the creation of dedicated Player Councils for the Premier League, Challenge League and Women’s League, and the co-option of Josie Cassar and Eleanor Saliba to the MFPA Executive Committee.

The AGM also featured educational and awareness sessions on Integrity and Anti-Doping, Financial Literacy, and Mental Skills and Performance, reaffirming the MFPA’s ccommitment to supporting players at every stage of their journey.

READ MORE 🔗 https://www.maltafpa.com/article.php?id=312

16/06/2026

Marsaxlokk FC's Isaac Christie-Davies had spent some time training with the PFA (Professional Footballers' Association) before coming to Malta, stressing the importance of staying ready for when opportunity knocks.

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ Attends PFA pre-season as a free agent

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ UEFA Conference League qualification secured 🤩🏆

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Isaac Christie-Davies explains how training with the PFA helped him get back into the game and onto the European stage ⭐️

15/06/2026

📸 Staying ready when opportunity knocks

One of the sessions from the 𝗠𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, where out-of-contract players continue to train, compete, and maintain their fitness in a professional environment as they work towards securing their next move. ⚽️

The players’ effort and commitment doesn’t stop in between contracts 💪

12/06/2026

Samuel Okoh on having dual careers 🎙️ Ep.2: Beyond the Touchline on Spotify & YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jm6yv7M1wGQ?feature=shared

11/06/2026

The MFPA welcomes the recent approval by the Malta Premier of the 2026/27 Premier League calendar and, in particular, the consultation process undertaken with player representatives during its preparation.

Following discussions with our members, the MFPA provided feedback to the League and is pleased to note a number of positive developments, including:

✅ Fewer midweek fixtures
✅ A longer recovery period over Christmas and New Year
✅ Greater visibility of the fixture schedule throughout the season

These were among the key concerns consistently raised by players in recent seasons and their inclusion represents a positive step forward for player welfare, recovery, planning and performance.

The MFPA also encourages the continued consideration of internationally recognised player welfare principles, including adequate off-season rest, sufficient recovery time between matches, effective player workload management and appropriate measures to protect players during periods of extreme heat.

We thank the League for engaging with player representatives and remain committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure that Maltese football continues to develop in a way that balances sporting, commercial and player welfare considerations.

10/06/2026

Amateur players whose obligatory period of service with their club has come to an end have the right to request their release and become free to join another club.

To be released from their club, such players must, between the 9 June and the 31 July, send an email to both their club and the Malta FA ([email protected]) requesting to be released.

If a player does not request to be released within this period, the obligatory period of service shall automatically be extended by a further two seasons.

Amateur players who are offered a professional contract may also be entitled, subject to the applicable MFA Regulations, to join the club offering such contract even if they are still WITHIN their obligatory period of service, provided that any applicable training compensation is paid to their former clubs and that this is done between the 9 June and 31 July.

If you would like help with the above process or would like to ask any questions, feel free to contact us on 📧 [email protected].

09/06/2026

Joseph Mbong on his time with Hapoel Kiryat Shmona🎙️ Ep.2: Beyond the Touchline - out now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Jm6yv7M1wGQ?feature=shared

09/06/2026

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗻 ⚽️🇲🇹

One final push 👍

A message of support and encouragement to the Malta 🇲🇹 women’s national team who face Turkey 🇹🇷 this evening at the Centenary Stadium 🏟️

⌚️ 19.00hrs

08/06/2026

The MFPA joins the local sports community in mourning the passing of Antonio P. Briguglio, a true pillar of Maltese sports.

For several years, Mr Briguglio was a prominent football referee and after his retirement, he remained synonymous with refereeing while also occupying roles in sports administration.

We express our profound condolences to Mr Briguglio’s family and friends at this sad time. May he rest in peace.

📸 Matthew Mirabelli - Times Of Malta