Gianluca Lia

Stories By Gianluca Lia

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  FIFA World Cup qualifiers

  / 3 years ago

  Malta coach Mangia pleased with Moscow display ahead of final run-in

  The Malta national team left the Oktyrin Stadium in Moscow with a tinge of disappointment following their gutsy display in a...

  By Gianluca Lia
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  Football

  / 3 years ago

  Superior Russia hit Malta Under 21 for six in Khimki

  RUSSIA        6 Khlusevich 6, 14; Agalarov 16, 74 Bozhenov 80; Kravtsov 86 MALTA         0 RUSSIA M. Borisko; D. Khlusevich (65 N....

  By Gianluca Lia
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  FIFA World Cup qualifiers

  / 3 years ago

  Mangia heaps praise on players amid penalty frustration in Slovenia

  When Malta faced and lost twice to Slovenia (0-1, 0-2) during the 2018 World Cup qualifiers, the Maltese public was quite...

  By Gianluca Lia
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  FIFA World Cup qualifiers

  / 3 years ago

  Atalanta’s Ilicic remains Slovenia star ahead of Malta showdown

  At 33 years of age, Atalanta stalwart Josip Ilicic remains Slovenia’s biggest star as they look to qualify for a major...

  By Gianluca Lia
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  Football

  / 3 years ago

  Watch: Winning start for Gilbert Agius as Malta U-21 beat Northern Ireland 4-1

  MALTA                                4Engerer 24Veselji 36, 40 pen.; Attard 84 NORTHERN IRELAND   1Lane 58 MALTAC. Formosa; A. Magri Overend, C. Gauci (90...

  By Gianluca Lia
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  Football

  / 3 years ago

  Cyprus FA official laments referee’s decision in Malta’s defeat

  The disappointing night that Cyprus endured at the National Stadium, Ta’ Qali did not go down well with one of Cyprus...

  By Gianluca Lia
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  Football

  / 3 years ago

  Historic World Cup win is another step forward for Malta, says Mangia

  Malta was gripped with a sense of euphoria on Wednesday night after the national team claimed their first-ever home win in...

  By Gianluca Lia
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  Football

  / 3 years ago

  Watch: Schembri eager to thrive as Apollon Limassol’s football director

  After a distinguished career as a player and a brief spell as a coach, Andre Schembri is now writing a new...

  By Gianluca Lia
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  360 Sports Malta Premier

  / 3 years ago

  Valletta beat Balzan to preserve perfect record

  VALLETTA 1Loof 44 og BALZAN       0 Valletta A. Guarnone-6; R. Camilleri-7, T. Caruana-6, J. Arthur-6, C. Gauci-7, E. Pena Beltre-6.5, J....

  By Gianluca Lia
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  Football

  / 3 years ago

  Spirited Birkirkara women lose narrowly to Slovan Bratislava

  SLOVAN BRATISLAVA 1Hrdicklova 93 BIRKIRKARA 0 (after extra-time) Slovan BratislavaM. Geletova; T. Mrockova, M. Bytcankova, S. Cernakova, B. Vargova, V. Hankova,...

  By Gianluca Lia