The Malta men’s national football team attended a special audience with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday, the Malta FA announced.
The national team are currently finalising their preparations ahead of their final two matches from their World Cup qualifying campaign as they are away to Finland on Friday before hosting Poland at the National Stadium on Monday.
The Malta FA delegation was led by president Bjorn Vassallo and national coach Emilio De Leo. The meeting was held thanks to Frank Zammit, Ambassador of Malta to the Holy See.
“The Malta Men’s National Football Team and the delegation led by MFA President Bjorn Vassallo and National Team Coach Emilio De Leo, had the honour of attending a Papal Audience and Blessing with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV,” the MFA said in a statement.
“Accompanied by H.E. Frank Zammit, Ambassador of Malta to the Holy See, the delegation presented His Holiness with the 125th Anniversary Commemorative National Team Shirt, marking this historic milestone in Maltese football.
“A truly memorable occasion celebrating faith, sportsmanship, and the spirit of the beautiful game.”#
The Malta national team was in Rome for the past two days for a short training camp before travelling to Helsinki on Wednesday.
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