1912–13 Maltese Premier League

	1912–13 Maltese Premier League The 1912–13 Maltese First Division was the third edition Maltese First Division. Originally contested by eight teams, Valletta United were disqualified and their results expunged. With each team playing a match against the other, Floriana ended the season winning their third consecutive title. League table Results See also * 1912 in association football * 1913 in association football The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1913 throughout the world. Events * Maccabi Haifa is founded. * Vålerenga Fotball is founded. * Woolwich Arsenal move from the Manor Ground in Plumstead to the new Arsenal Stadium i ... 1912-13 1912–13 in European association football leagues 1912 in Malta 1913 in Malta {{Malta-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Floriana F Floriana ( or ''Il-Floriana''), also known by its title Borgo Vilhena, is a fortified town in the Port Region area of Malta, just outside the capital city Valletta. It has a population of 2,205 as of March 2014. Floriana is the birthplace of many famous Maltese, amongst which the composer of the national anthem, ' L-Innu Malti', Robert Samut; former Bishop of Malta Dun Mauro Caruana, the poets Oliver Friggieri and Maria Grech Ganado, the writer and politician Herbert Ganado and Swedish Idol winner Kevin Borg. Etymology Floriana is named after Pietro Paolo Floriani, an Italian military engineer who designed the Floriana Lines, the line of fortifications surrounding the town. In Maltese, the town is called ''Il-Floriana'' by the local council. However, it is popularly known as ''Il-Furjana'', and the latter is regarded as the official name by the National Council for the Maltese Language. Government sources use both variants. The town's original official name was ''Borgo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1911–12 Maltese Premier League The 1911–12 Maltese First Division was the second edition Maltese First Division. It was contested between five teams, each playing a match against the other teams; Floriana were able to defend their title won in the first edition. League table Results See also * 1911 in association football * 1912 in association football The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1912 throughout the world. Events For goalkeepers handling the ball is being restricted to their boxes; previously it was their own half, where goalkeepers were permitted to handle the ... 1911-12 1911–12 in European association football leagues 1911 in Malta 1912 in Malta {{Malta-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1913–14 Maltese Premier League The 1913–14 Maltese First Division was the fourth edition Maltese First Division, won for the first time by Ħamrun Spartans by goal difference. League table Results See also * 1913 in association football The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1913 throughout the world. Events * Maccabi Haifa is founded. * Vålerenga Fotball is founded. * Woolwich Arsenal move from the Manor Ground in Plumstead to the new Arsenal Stadium i ... * 1914 in association football 1913-14 1913–14 in European association football leagues 1913 in Malta 1914 in Malta {{Malta-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Maltese Premier League The Maltese Premier League, known as 360Sports Malta Premier for sponsorship reasons with 360Sports (colloquialism, colloquially known as ''Il-Kampjonat Premjer''), is the highest level of professional football in Malta. Managed by the Malta Football Association, the Premier League is contested by 12 teams and operates on a promotion and relegation system with the Maltese Challenge League, Challenge League. As of June 2022, the Premier League ranks 46th out of 55 members in the UEFA coefficient. The league was first contested in 1909 as the First Division, before switching to its current name in 1980; the First Division in turn replaced the Maltese Second Division, Second Division. Sliema Wanderers F.C., Sliema Wanderers and Floriana F.C., Floriana have won the title a record 26 times. The current champions are Ħamrun Spartans F.C., Ħamrun Spartans who won their 10th title in the 2023–24 Maltese Premier League, 2023–24 season. Format * 5 clubs: 1909–1912 * 8 clubs: 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Valletta F Valletta ( ; , ) is the capital city of Malta and one of its 68 council areas. Located between the Grand Harbour to the east and Marsamxett Harbour to the west, its population as of 2021 was 5,157. As Malta’s capital city, it is a commercial centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. It is also the southernmost capital of Europe, and at just , it is the European Union's smallest capital city. Valletta's 16th-century buildings were constructed by the Knights Hospitaller. The city was named after the Frenchman Jean Parisot de Valette, who succeeded in defending the island against an Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of Malta. The city is Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture, though the Second World War left major scars on the city, particularly the destruction of the Royal Opera House. The city was officially recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980. The city has 320 monuments, all within an area o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Sliema Wanderers F Sliema ( ) is a town located on the northeast coast of Malta in the Northern Harbour District. It is a major residential and commercial area and a centre for shopping, bars, dining, and café life. It is also the most densely populated town on the island. Lining the coastline is a promenade known as the Sliema Front that has become the ideal spot for joggers and walkers as well as a prolific meeting place for locals during the summer season. Sliema is also known for its numerous rocky beaches, water sports and hotels. The Strand in Sliema is a popular viewing spot for fireworks displays that take place in August. Sliema, which means 'peace or comfort', was once a quiet fishing village on the peninsula across Marsamxett Harbour from Valletta and has views of the capital city. The population began to grow in 1853 and the town was declared a parish in 1878. Now Sliema and the coastline up to neighbouring St. Julian's constitutes Malta's main coastal resort. Sliema is considered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Vittoriosa Stars F Birgu ( , ), also known by its title Città Vittoriosa ('Victorious City'), is an old fortified city on the south side of the Grand Harbour in the Port Region of Malta. The city occupies a promontory of land with Fort Saint Angelo at its head and the city of Cospicua at its base. Birgu is ideally situated for safe anchorage, and over time it has developed a very long history with maritime, mercantile and military activities. Birgu is a very old locality with its origins in medieval times. Prior to the establishment of Valletta as capital and main city of Malta, military powers that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain control of Birgu due to its significant position in the Grand Harbour. In fact, it served as the base of the Order of Saint John and ''de facto'' capital city of Malta from 1530 to 1571. Birgu is well known for its vital role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. In the early 20th century, Birgu had a population of over 6000 people. Over the year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Ħamrun Spartans F Hamrun ( ) is a town in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 9,244 as of March 2014. The people The townspeople are traditionally known as ''Tas-Sikkina'' (literally meaning 'of the knife' or 'those who carry a knife') or as ''Ta' Werwer'' (which literally means 'those who scare' or more colloquially, 'the scary ones'). This appellation could stem from the fact that a considerable number of used to work as stevedores on the docks and thus carried a knife at all times. Another theory was that the community of Sicilians who settled here illegally in the 16th century danced a traditional dance which involved the wielding of small stilettos which they carried in their socks, waving them in the air and back to their sheaths. Notable residents Although born in Valletta, George Preca (founder of the Society of Christian Doctrine) lived most of his life in Hamrun. He is buried in a Chapel in Hamrun. It is the home town of former Prime Minister Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Msida Saint-Joseph F Msida (, ) is a harbour town in the Eastern Region of Malta with a population of 7,623 (2021). Location The town is located just west of Valletta on the northeast coast of Malta. The neighbouring towns of Msida are Ta' Xbiex, Gżira, San Ġwann, Birkirkara, Santa Venera, Ħamrun and Pietà. Msida is an important town for travellers as many bus routes pass through it. Etymology The name Msida is said to originate from an Arabic word, meaning "a fisherman's dwelling". However it could also have been derived from the word 'Omm Sidna', meaning 'The Mother of Our Lord' since there could have been a small chapel dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. Church and traditions The patron saint of Msida is Saint Joseph while the protector is The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. For a week and a half every July, the town celebrates the feast of Saint Joseph. The feast of Msida is famous for its pole climbing challenge called ''il-Ġostra.'' This ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Senglea Athletic F Senglea ( ), also known by its title Città Invicta (or Civitas Invicta), is a fortified city in the Port Region of Malta. It is one of the Three Cities in the Grand Harbour area, the other two being Cospicua and Vittoriosa, and has a population of approximately 2,720 people. The city's title Città Invicta (lit. invincible city) was given because it managed to resist the Ottoman invasion at the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. The name Senglea comes from the Grand Master who built it Claude de la Sengle and gave the city a part of his name. While Senglea is the 52nd most populated locality on the island, due to its incredibly small land area, it is the 2nd most densely populated locality after Sliema. In Senglea, locals speak the Cottonera dialect. Senglea was part of a town named Birmula. When the order of St John came to Malta they planned to build 3 cities from this land. It started from Senglea, then Vittoriosa and Cospicua. The rest of the land was named Cottonera an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1912 In Association Football The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1912 throughout the world. Events For goalkeepers handling the ball is being restricted to their boxes; previously it was their own half, where goalkeepers were permitted to handle the ball. * Swansea City F.C. is founded. * Novara FC is founded. Winners club national championship Argentina: Estudiantil Porteño, Quilmes Athletic Club Austria: Rapid Vienna Belgium: Daring CB England: Blackburn Rovers Germany: FV Holstein Kiel Hungary: Ferencváros Iceland: KR Italy: Pro Vercelli Luxembourg: US Hollerich Netherlands: Sparta Rotterdam Paraguay: Olimpia Romania: United Ploiești Scotland: ''For fuller coverage, see 1911-12 in Scottish football.'' * Scottish Division One – Rangers Scottish Division Two – Ayr United Scottish Cup – Celtic Sweden: Djurgårdens IF Uruguay: Nacional Greece: F.C. Goudi Athens International tournaments 1912 British Home Championship (F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1913 In Association Football The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1913 throughout the world. Events * Maccabi Haifa is founded. * Vålerenga Fotball is founded. * Woolwich Arsenal move from the Manor Ground in Plumstead to the new Arsenal Stadium in Highbury. The same year they are also relegated to the Football League Second Division. * Easington Colliery A.F.C. is founded. Parma is founded on 16 December. PSV Eindhoven is founded. Valenciennes FC is founded. A.S. Bisceglie is founded. Winners club national championship Argentina: Racing Club, Estudiantes LP Austria: Rapid Vienna Belgium: Union Saint-Gilloise Denmark: Kjøbenhavns Boldklub England: Sunderland F.C. France: Cercle Athlétique de Paris Germany: VfB Leipzig Hungary: Ferencváros Iceland: Fram Italy: Pro Vercelli Netherlands: Sparta Rotterdam Paraguay: Cerro Porteño Scotland: ''For fuller coverage, see 1912-13 in Scottish football.'' * Scottish Division One – Rangers Scottish D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:** [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]