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1916–17 Maltese Premier League
The 1916–17 Maltese First Division was the sixth edition Maltese First Division and was won by St. George's in a final match decider against Sliema Wanderers, won 4–0 by the Cospicua-based club. League table Championship tie-breaker With both St. George's and Sliema Wanderers level on 12 points, a play-off match was conducted to decide the champion. Results See also * 1916 in association football * 1917 in association football The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1917 throughout the world. Events Due to the First World War several leagues remain suspended throughout Europe. *Full date unknown: ** C.D. Palhavã, a Portuguese football club from ... 1916-17 1916–17 in European association football leagues 1916 in Malta 1917 in Malta {{Malta-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1914–15 Maltese Premier League
The 1914–15 Maltese First Division was the fifth edition Maltese First Division. This was won for the first time by Valletta United. League table Results See also * 1914 in association football * 1915 in association football 1914-15 Malta Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is an island country in Southern Europe located in the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa. It consists of an archipelago south of Italy, east of Tunisia, and north of Libya. The two ... 1914 in Malta 1915 in Malta {{Malta-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1917–18 Maltese Premier League
The 1917–18 Maltese First Division was the seventh season of the Maltese First Division. With each team playing each other once, Ħamrun Spartans and St. George's finished equal on points. The decider play-off played between the two saw Ħamrun Spartans triumphing 4–2, thereby gaining their second league title. League table Championship tie-breaker With both Ħamrun Spartans and St. George's level on 12 points, a play-off match was conducted to decide the champion. Results See also * 1917 in association football The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1917 throughout the world. Events Due to the First World War several leagues remain suspended throughout Europe. *Full date unknown: ** C.D. Palhavã, a Portuguese football club from ... * 1918 in association football 1917-18 1917–18 in European association football leagues 1917 in Malta 1918 in Malta {{Malta-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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] |
Cospicua
Cospicua (Italian language, Italian) or Bormla (Maltese language, Maltese, ), occasionally also known by the Latin language, Latin name Cottonera, is a double-fortified harbour city in the Port Region, Malta, Port Region of Malta. It served as the principal port of Phoenician Malta and, through ancient Greek language, Greek, Latin language, Latin, and Arabic language, Arabic, may have given its name to the island and country. Along with Birgu and Senglea, it is one of the Three Cities (Malta), Three Cities located within the Grand Harbour to the east of the capital city Valletta. With a population of 5,395 as of March 2014, it is the most dense city of the Three Cities. Locals are known for their Cottonera Dialect, Cottonera dialect. Names The ancient Phoenician language, Phoenician name ''Maleth'' meant "refuge" or "port", cognate with Hebrew language, Hebrew ''malat'' (, "escape"). The ancient Greek language, Greek () and Latin language, Latin probably derived from this topon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
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] |
Floriana Liberty
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 Vilhena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
1916–17 Maltese Premier League
The 1916–17 Maltese First Division was the sixth edition Maltese First Division and was won by St. George's in a final match decider against Sliema Wanderers, won 4–0 by the Cospicua-based club. League table Championship tie-breaker With both St. George's and Sliema Wanderers level on 12 points, a play-off match was conducted to decide the champion. Results See also * 1916 in association football * 1917 in association football The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1917 throughout the world. Events Due to the First World War several leagues remain suspended throughout Europe. *Full date unknown: ** C.D. Palhavã, a Portuguese football club from ... 1916-17 1916–17 in European association football leagues 1916 in Malta 1917 in Malta {{Malta-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1916 In Association Football
The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1916 throughout the world. Events *Numerous national championships in Europe are suspended for the duration of the First World War, with a notable exception of the Netherlands, which continues throughout the hostilities. *25 April: Football Association of Thailand founded. *Thailand: Army United F.C. is founded. Winners club national championship *Argentina: Racing Club *Austria: Rapid Vienna *Belgium: no national championship *Denmark: KB *England: no national championship *France: no national championship *Germany: no national championship *Hungary: no national championship *Iceland: Fram *Italy: no national championship *Luxembourg: US Hollerich *Netherlands: Willem II *Paraguay: Olimpia *Scotland: ** Division One – Celtic **Scottish Cup – No competition *Sweden: AIK *Uruguay: Nacional *Greece: 1913 to 1921 - no championship titles due to the First World War and the Greco-Turkish War of 1919-19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1917 In Association Football
The following are the football (soccer) events of the year 1917 throughout the world. Events Due to the First World War several leagues remain suspended throughout Europe. *Full date unknown: ** C.D. Palhavã, a Portuguese football club from, Palhavã is founded. Winners club national championship *Argentina: Racing Club *Austria: Rapid Vienna *Belgium: no national championship *Denmark: KB *England: no national championship *France: no national championship *Germany: no national championship *Hungary: MTK Hungária FC *Iceland: Fram *Italy: no national championship *Luxembourg: US Hollerich *Netherlands: Go Ahead *Paraguay: Club Libertad *Scotland: ** Division One: Celtic F.C. **Scottish Cup: No competition *Sweden: Djurgårdens IF *Uruguay: Nacional *Greece: 1913 to 1921 - no championship titles due to the First World War and the Greco-Turkish War of 1919-1922. International tournaments * 1917 Far Eastern Championship Games (May 9–11, 1917) :: China * South ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
