Joe Cini (born 29 November 1936) is a Maltese former

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who played at both professional and international levels as a

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Career

Cini played in his native Malta for

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and Sliema Wanderers, as well as for Queens Park Rangers in England, scoring one goals in seven appearances in

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during the 1959–1960 season. Cini also represented the Malta national side at international level, scoring 2 goals in 18 appearances between 1957 and 1972.

References

1936 births Living people Maltese men's footballers Malta men's international footballers Floriana F.C. players Queens Park Rangers F.C. players Sliema Wanderers F.C. players English Football League players Maltese expatriate men's footballers Men's association football forwards {{Malta-footy-bio-stub