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The Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) welcomes the amendment to the Malta Football Association regulations, which now stipulate that players aged 14 and older can only sign the 4-year term registration (ages 15-19) AFTER the end of the season (June 8th) in which they are eligible to play in the Under-15 Competition. Previously, players could sign before the season ended, effectively committing to a term of more than 4 years.

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Regrettably, this close season has once again been tarnished by numerous cases of players who have had to seek redress over unpaid wages from previous seasons.

In the last few weeks alone, the MFA Complaints Board has upheld claims over outstanding wages submitted by over 12 players who were registered with Gudja United FC, who played in the Premier League last season. Due to this, the said club has been handed a transfer ban and is not able to register any new players until all outstanding salaries claimed have been duly paid.

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The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) took place on Saturday, 15th June.

Carlo Mamo, the MFPA General Secretary, provided an overview of the Association’s activities and projects during season 2023-24, leading to the approval of the Administrative Report.

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The Malta Football Association and the Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) have reached agreement over a new two-year Memorandum of Understanding pertaining to the technical and sporting conditions of the players forming part of the Malta women’s national team set-up.

The newly-signed MOU fully adheres to the UEFA Minimum Standards Framework for Women’s National Teams in Europe, established last year by UEFA in close consultation with FIFPRO Europe.

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Ħamrun Spartans and Malta forward Luke Montebello and Marta Grosso, who plays for Women’s League champions Birkirkara, hogged the limelight at the MFPA Awards after securing the two most coveted prizes - the MFPA Men’s and Women’s Best Player respectively.

The performances and feats of the most outstanding players in the senior football competitions during the 2023-24 season came under the spotlight at the MFPA’s annual event, held on Sunday at the Radisson Golden Sands Hotel.

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A compelling football season that has offered unrelenting drama and emotions at all levels of Maltese football will come into focus on Sunday, 5th May as the main protagonists – the football players – will be vying to make their mark on the MFPA Awards 2024, this year being held at the Radisson Golden Sands Resort.

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The Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) refers to the comments made by Mr Michael Valenzia, President of Birkirkara Football Club, about the issues surrounding the help provided by our Association to a player before signing with Birkirkara FC during the January transfer window and at the same time the transfer ban imposed on the club.

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The MFPA constantly engages in discussions with players from all categories of Maltese football to keep track of the ongoing developments and provide support in search of further improvements in areas that directly affect our members.

Last Saturday, Carlo Mamo and Mark Barbara, MFPA General Secretary and Deputy General Secretary respectively, met the women’s national team players who form part of the MFPA Player Council.

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