125 Years of Football: Malta FA Releases Iconic Anniversary Shirt
To mark 125 years of Maltese football, the Malta Football Association has unveiled a limited-edition anniversary shirt, described as a collector’s item and a proud tribute to the country’s sporting legacy.
The Malta FA launched the shirt during a press conference held on Monday, which also served to preview the upcoming international fixtures. Malta FA President Bjorn Vassallo and Commercial and Communications Director Matthew Spiteri Gonzi shared details about the kit and provided important updates on match ticketing. National Team players Rachel Cuschieri, Maria Farrugia, Henry Bonello, and Carlo Zammit Lonardelli were also present.
The shirt design draws inspiration from the kit worn by the Malta National Team in its first official match against Austria in 1957. Simple and classic, the kit includes the Maltese eight-pointed cross on the front and the Malta FA’s 125th Anniversary logo on the back, along with a quality mark at the bottom. The Errea logo appears only on the sleeves to preserve the minimalist aesthetic.
Only 1,700 shirts will be made available to the public. Each one comes in a limited-edition branded box and is individually numbered at random. Numbers cannot be requested or reserved.
“This kit launch is a fitting way to celebrate the Malta FA’s 125th Anniversary. We are aiming for strong performances from both senior National Teams to make this year truly memorable,” said President Vassallo.
Matthew Spiteri Gonzi added, “Working with Errea, we wanted to keep the design simple and rooted in history. The attention to detail makes this shirt not just a tribute, but a statement.”
The Men’s National Team will debut the kit in their FIFA World Cup European Qualifying match against Lithuania on 7 June at 18:00 at the National Stadium. The Women’s National Team will also wear the kit later this year.
Upcoming Fixtures and Ticket Info
In addition to the shirt launch, the Malta FA provided ticketing details for the upcoming international matches.
The Malta Women’s National Team is preparing for two decisive games in Group C2 of the UEFA Women’s Nations League. The first match, against Cyprus, will take place on 30 May at 19:00 at the National Stadium. This is a crucial fixture, with promotion to League B at stake. The team will then travel to face Andorra on 3 June.
Tickets for the Cyprus match are already available on the Malta FA ticketing platform. President Vassallo encouraged fans to attend and show their support. President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono will be present at the match, and Eurovision finalist Miriana Conte is set to perform pre-game to help energise the crowd.
The Men’s National Team will continue their 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifying campaign against Lithuania on 7 June, followed by an away match against the Netherlands on 10 June at 20:45. Tickets for the home fixture are available online, while applications for away tickets to the Netherlands game are currently open.
Fans can find all ticketing details and application information on the official Malta FA website.
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