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Malta played its first international game on 24 February 1957 at the Empire Stadium, losing 2–3 to Austria. That match was played in front of a capacity crowd at the old Empire Stadium. The Malta Football Association joined FIFA in 1959 and UEFA a year later.
Mar 6, 2022 · Malta has a long history when it comes to football; having played its first international game in 1957, the Malta national football team has established itself as a regular when it comes to international fixtures.
There was the nation’s first international back in 1957, a 3-2 defeat against Austria. Or the ‘Match of the Century’ as local media termed England’s visit in 1971 for a UEFA European...
Feb 23, 2017 · It will be 60 years tomorrow since the first international football match played by Malta. The match against Austria was played at the Empire Stadium in Gzira to a sell-out crowd.
Jan 17, 2023 · As far as history can tell us, the earliest recorded instance of football being played in Malta dates back to 1880 when a group of British soldiers stationed on the island organised a mach. The sport quickly gained popularity among the local population, and by the early 20 th century, it was being played regularly in schools.
It was Malta’s first international match and the opponents were Austria. A mighty roar greeted the two teams as they trooped out of their dressing-rooms led by Italian referee Sig. Orlandini.
Malta's first-ever international match, a 2-3 defeat to Austria, was played on 24 February 1957 at the Empire Stadium. [2] League Champions Hibernians (European Cup) and FA Trophy Winners Floriana (Cup Winners' Cup) were the first teams to take part in European Competitions in the season 1961/62.
