Mega-Developer Joseph Portelli Resigns As Ħamrun Spartans President To Become Football Player
One of Malta’s most prominent developers has resigned as the president of a football club to become a player for the same club.
Gozo’s Joseph Portelli will be looking to become a football player for Ħamrun Spartans, Replay reported today, saying he had tendered his resignation to the Ħamrun Spartans Committee as well as the Malta Football Association.
Under Maltese football rules, a president cannot be a player.
This is far from the first time Portelli’s desire to hit the field was made manifest.
Back in 2022, he had even taken to the pitch to score a late penalty to help Nadur Youngsters – his hometown – secure a 1-1 draw against Kerċem Ajax.
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Lovin Malta reached out to Portelli for comment but did not receive a response by time of publishing
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