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Ray Farrugia
Raymond "Żażu" Farrugia (born 1 October 1955 in Floriana, Malta) is a football coach and former player He had been the head coach for the Malta national football team from 2 May 2018. to the end of 2019. Club career Ray Farrugia started out in his hometown team of Floriana, where he played for four years between 1974 and 1978. In 1978, he left for Sydney, Australia, to play for Melita Eagles. He was popular enough to be honoured with the first ever testimonial match in Australia. In 1990, he returned to Malta to play for Naxxar Lions, until 1994. International career Farrugia played four times for Malta, twice against Tunisia, the infamous 12–1 defeat against Spain, and once against the Netherlands. He had attracted the interest of Australia when playing in Sydney, however he was unable to join the squad since he had already turned out for Malta. Managerial career Between 1994 and 1998, Farrugia coached Naxxar Lions. He served as the head coach of the Malta u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Floriana
Floriana ( mt, Il-Furjana or ''Il-Floriana''), also known by its title Borgo Vilhena, is a fortified town in the South Eastern 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 offi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netherlands National Football Team
The Netherlands national football team ( nl, Nederlands voetbalelftal or simply ''Het Nederlands elftal'') has represented the Netherlands in international men's football matches since 1905. The men's national team is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), the governing body for football in the Netherlands, which is a part of UEFA, under the jurisdiction of FIFA. They were sometimes regarded as the greatest national team of the respective generations. Most of the Netherlands' home matches are played at the Johan Cruyff Arena, De Kuip, Philips Stadion and De Grolsch Veste. The team is colloquially referred to as ''Het Nederlands Elftal'' (The Dutch Eleven) or ''Oranje'', after the House of Orange-Nassau and their distinctive orange jerseys. Informally the team, like the country itself, was referred to as ''Holland''. The fan club is known as ''Het Oranje Legioen'' (The Orange Legion). The Netherlands has competed in eleven FIFA World Cups, appearing i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midalja Għall-Qadi Tar-Repubblika
The Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika (Medal for Service to the Republic) is a medal of the Republic of Malta. The medal is awarded by the President of Malta, with the written approval of the Prime Minister of Malta, for distinguished service to Malta. The award is presented to Maltese citizens and organizations, but may be awarded to foreigners on an honorary basis for service which merits recognition. No more than ten Maltese citizens may be awarded the medal over the course of a year. The medal may be awarded posthumously. Recipients of the medal are entitled to use the post-nominal M.Q.R. Appearance The Midalja għall-Qadi tar-Repubblika is a five-pointed white enamel star wide with beveled rays between the arms of the star. The obverse bears the Coat of Arms of Malta on a gold colored metal disc superimposed over the star. The top point of the star bears the inscription ''1975'' in gold. The reverse depicts, in relief, a map of the Maltese Islands. The map is surrounded by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MLT Medal For Service To The Republic BAR
MLT may refer to: People * MLT (hacktivist) Computing and technology * Dimensional Analysis as in MLT (mass, length, time), without regard to specific measurement units * Mean Length Turn in wound electrical components * Mechanized loop testing, in the Loop maintenance operations system * Media Lovin' Toolkit, a multimedia framework for television broadcasting * Metropolis light transport, a modified Monte Carlo method * Modulated Lapped Transform, a type of modified discrete cosine transform (MDCT) used in speech coding standards such as G.722.1 * Multi-level transmit as in MLT-3 encoding, a serial line code * Multi-link trunking in networking Transportation * Malta, by country code * Malton railway station, England, National Rail station code * Millinocket Municipal Airport, IATA code * Mountain Line Transit Authority, American bus system in West Virginia Other uses * Master of Laws in Taxation, a college degree * Medical Laboratory Technician, an occupation in a US clinical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malta Football Association
The Malta Football Association (MFA; mt, Assoċjazzjoni tal-Futbol ta' Malta) is the governing body of football in Malta. The Association organises the Maltese Football League and several other competitions, including a knockout competition for the top teams, called the FA Trophy. The Malta national football team as well as several other representative teams in the younger categories compete regularly in international competitions organised by UEFA and FIFA. These include the European Championships and the World Cup. Malta also takes part in women's international competitions and competitions of Futsal The MFA manages the National stadium and the Centenary Stadium nearby. This complex is based in Ta` Qali and includes training grounds, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and physiotherapy and medical clinics. The complex is also used by foreign clubs during the winter months, due to the mild temperatures of the Maltese Islands. The association is one of the oldest and one of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifying
The UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying tournament was a football competition that was played from March 2019 to November 2020 to determine the 24 UEFA member men's national teams that advanced to the UEFA Euro 2020 final tournament, played across Europe in June and July 2021. The competition was linked with the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League, giving countries a secondary route to qualify for the final tournament. For the first time since 1976, no team automatically qualified for the UEFA European Championship as the host country. The national teams of all 55 UEFA member associations entered the qualifying process, with Kosovo taking part for the first time. The group stage draw took place at the Convention Centre Dublin, Republic of Ireland, on 2 December 2018. Qualified teams Format There was no automatic qualifying berth, and all 55 UEFA national teams, including the twelve national teams whose countries were selected to stage matches, had to compete in the qualifiers for the 24 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgia National Football Team
The Georgia national football team ( ka, საქართველოს ეროვნული საფეხბურთო ნაკრები, tr) represents the country of Georgia in men's international football matches, and it is controlled by the Georgian Football Federation. The Georgian team's first match took place in 1990, while Georgia was still part of the Soviet Union. The team have attempted to qualify for each major tournament from Euro 1996 onwards, but have not achieved qualification yet, although they came very close to Euro 2020. Home games are played at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena in Tbilisi. History The history of the Georgia national football team began in 1990, when the team played their first international match against Lithuania, the first country to accept an invitation. The match was held on 27 May 1990 at national stadium. Georgia were coached by Givi Nodia. The friendly match ended in a 2–2 draw. This was the only match prior t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferdinando Apap
Ferdinando Apap (born 29 July 1992) is a Maltese international footballer who plays for Hibernians, as a defender. Career Apap has played club football for Għajnsielem, Sheffield, Mosta, Xewkija Tigers and Victoria Hotspurs. On 1 June 2019, he officially joined Hibernians on a three-year deal. He made his international debut for Malta in August 2018. Personal life His sister was married to Daniel Bogdanović Daniel Bogdanović (born 26 March 1980) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker and coach for Għajnsielem F.C. in the Gozo Football League. Born in Libya, he represented the Malta national team. Club career Bogdanović spent s ..., also a footballer. References 1992 births Living people Maltese footballers Malta international footballers Għajnsielem F.C. players Sheffield F.C. players Mosta F.C. players Xewkija Tigers F.C. players Victoria Hotspurs F.C. players Hibernians F.C. players Maltese Premier League players Association foo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gozo
Gozo (, ), Maltese: ''Għawdex'' () and in antiquity known as Gaulos ( xpu, 𐤂𐤅𐤋, ; grc, Γαῦλος, Gaúlos), is an island in the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The island is part of the Republic of Malta. After the island of Malta itself, it is the second-largest island in the archipelago. As of 2021, the island has a population of around 31,232 (out of Malta's total 443,227), and its inhabitants are known as Gozitans ( mt, Għawdxin). It is rich in historic locations such as the Ġgantija temples, which, along with the other Megalithic Temples of Malta, are amongst the world's oldest free-standing structures. The island is rural in character and less developed than the island of Malta. Gozo is known for its scenic hills, which are featured on its coat of arms. The Azure Window, a natural limestone arch, was a remarkable geological feature until its collapse on March 8, 2017. The island has other notable natural features, including the Inlan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jurgen Degabriele
Jurgen Degabriele (born 10 October 1996) is a Maltese professional footballer who plays for Hibernians in the Maltese Premier League. Club career Jurgen Degabriele grew through the Hibernians youth system. At age 14, he had a trial with Triestina. He attracted interest from Calcio Padova, being involved in a friendly during a trial. However, he refused to join them, claiming to have been ignored and mistreated throughout his trial. In 2016, he signed a five-year contract with the Hibernians senior side. Degabriele established himself as an up-and-coming important player for Hibernians, playing a part in the club's winning of the 2016–17 Premier League. On 18 May 2018, Degabriele bagged four goals and condemned Lija Athletic to relegation. International career Degabriele was part of the Malta youth squads, namely the under-17, under-19 and under-21. Upon being promoted as national team manager, Ray Farrugia called up Degabriele to the senior squad, amongst other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Grech
Jake Grech (born 18 November 1997) is a Maltese professional footballer currently playing with Floriana in the Maltese Premier League. Club career Ħamrun Spartans Jake Grech rose through the ranks of Ħamrun Spartans, and debuted with the team in the Maltese First Division. Grech was a protagonist in Ħamrun Spartans' return from all the way down the Maltese Second Division and re-establishment of the Spartans in the Maltese Premier League. Grech was a regular goalscorer and assistman for the Spartans. Birkirkara Grech's displays led to interest growing in him over the months. In June 2017, Grech was transferred to Birkirkara F.C. for a record fee of €120,000. Part of Grech's deal saw defender Daniel Zerafa move to Ħamrun. Grech officially signed for Birkirkara on 18 June 2017. Balzan On 21 June 2023, Grech signed a contract with Balzan. Floriana On 26th January, 2024, Grech left Balzan and signed a contract with Floriana, having been swapped with Jan Busuttil, who sig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenia National Football Team
The Armenia national football team ( hy, Հայաստանի ֆուտբոլի ազգային հավաքական, ''Hayastani futboli azgayin havak'akan'') represents Armenia in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Armenia, the governing body for football in Armenia. After gaining independence from the Soviet Union, the team played its first international match on 12 October 1992. The national team has participated in the qualification of every major tournament from the UEFA Euro 1996 onwards, though they are yet to qualify for the final stages of either a UEFA European Football Championship or a FIFA World Cup. The team's main achievements were coming in third place in the UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying stage, and being promoted to the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B. The primary training ground is at the Technical Center-Academy of the Football Federation of Armenia in the northern Avan District of the capital Yerevan, and the team plays their home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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