Malta news

Gakpo matches feat last achieved by Netherlands in 1978

Cody Gakpo wrote his name into Dutch football history on Thursday night, becoming the first Netherlands player since Rob Rensenbrink in 1978 to score two penalties in a single match as the Oranje thrashed Malta 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier. The Liverpool forward converted from the spot twice and also assisted Tijjani Reijnders, leading the Netherlands to a comfortable victory in World Cup qualifying.

Carragher reveals how son swapped shirts with Barca hero

Jamie Carragher has revealed how his son James swapped shirts with a Barcelona star after making his international debut for Malta.

Carragher secures tickets to watch son James take on Netherlands

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has secured tickets for his family to watch his son James play for Malta against the Netherlands this summer.

Carragher's son receives international call-up

Jamie Carragher's son James is all set to represent Malta national football team after being awarded Maltese citizenship last month.

England 'not where they want to be' - Southgate

England manager Gareth Southgate says his team did not live up to their full potential as they ran out 2-0 winners against Malta on Friday.

Gareth Southgate Jordan Henderson England split

Dreadful Henderson epitomises dire England display

The Al-Ettifaq midfielder was a passenger throughout the first half and he must surely be dropped as England gear up for Euro 2024.

Declan Rice and his England teammates were set a baking challenge.

Stick to your day job! England trio fail baking challenge 🤦‍♂️

Three England stars have donned their aprons for some baking challenges, although it's fair to say they should probably stick to football.

Italy send Tonali and Zaniolo home after police interview

Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Zaniolo have returned to their club sides from the Italy camp after being quizzed over alleged betting breaches.

Malta vs Italy: Lineups and LIVE updates

Pressure is on Roberto Mancini to put the loss against England behind them when they face Malta.

Estonia vs Malta: TV, live stream & kick-off time

The final stages of Europe's latest international campaign comes to a close - here's everything you need to know and how you can watch along...

Malta vs Israel: TV, live stream & kick-off time

It's a knockabout friendly for two countries after Nations League action - here's everything you need to know and how you can watch along...

Malta vs Estonia: TV channel, stream & team news

A big match awaits these two minnows as they seek to enjoy some international summer success against each other

When are football's international breaks in 2019-20?

A big season of international football stands ahead, with the European champions to be decided and World Cup qualifying to begin in many regions

Morata bags two as Spain ease past Malta

Sorry, Jurgen, the Nations League is anything but 'pointless'!

The German isn't a fan but, as UEFA's Giorgio Marchetti tells Goal, the competition has turned "interest-free friendlies" into "meaningful" games

UEFA World Cup qualifying as it stands

France, Spain and Germany are among the teams to have confirmed their place at next summer's finals, with just the play-offs left to be contested

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Can Nations League save international football?

UEFA admits it has neglected international football outside qualifiers but has a plan up its sleeve to reinvigorate the game by replacing friendlies

Scott Brown: B*****d Malta defender spat at me!

The Scotland midfielder was left incensed after the apparent incident although was delighted his side managed to get the three points from the game

Scotland vs Malta: Team news & TV

Gordon Strachan's men recorded a momentum-building result against Lithuania and will now attempt to close the gap on England and Slovakia even further

Kane shrugs off August hoodoo

The Tottenham striker may have failed to open his domestic account in the first month of the season, but he was among the goals on international duty

England underwhelming despite 4-0 win

The victory in Valletta kept England at the top of Group F but there was no sign that they are actually making too much progress

England pour it on late against Malta

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Malta vs England: Team news & TV

The Three Lions will look to take another stride towards booking their place at the World Cup finals by seeing off the minnows on Friday night

Modric to miss crunch Malta clash

The Real Madrid star had been withdrawn in Zagreb as a precautionary measure, but studies on the affected muscle confirmed that he would sit out the …

Modric raises Madrid injury fears

The midfielder only completed 45 minutes of his nation's convincing 3-0 Euro 2016 triumph on Saturday, after feeling pain in his adductor muscle duri…

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.