News Archive

Second day in Skopje

Today the squad ended their preparations with the second and final training session before tomorrow's important and decisive match against FK Metalurg Skopje in the 2nd leg of the 1st Qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.

Pre-match Press Conference

Tomorrow Birkirkara will be facing the Macedonian side, FK Metalurg Skopje in the second leg match of the UEFA Europa League. This afternoon, a press conference was held at the Bellevue Hotel, in Skopje, and both coaches gave their views before this decisive match. Addressing the conference were both coaches Mr. Paul Zammit and Mr. Gjorgii Hristov, Birkirkara's Treasurer Mr. Ivan Mizzi and Metalurg's team captain Mile Krstev.

First Day in Skopje

The team today had a good rest after yesterday's hard day of travelling. They woke up to a breakfast served at the hotel, then had some free time relaxing.

Contingent arrives in Skopje, Macedonia

The Birkirkara FC contingent arrived safe and sound at the Bellevue Hotel in Skopje around 4am, with a delay of about an hour. The delay was caused mostly in the crossing of the border between Bulgaria and Macedonia.

Birkirkara FC contigent in Skopje, Macedonia

This evening, the Birkirkara FC contingent, composed of 20 players, technical staff and Club officials will leave Malta to travel to Macedonia.

Summer Barbecue at Club House

Birkirkara FC's Supporters' Sub-committee are organising a barbeque on Friday, 27 July on the roof of the Club House, from 20:00 onwards.

Birkirkara to face Melita in first match of the league

Birkirkara FC will face Melita FC in the first fixture of the BOV Premier League 2012-2013. The draws were held at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Floriana.

Committee thanks the supporters

The Birkirkara FC committee would like to thank the numerous supporters that made it to the Hibernians Ground yesterday to support the First Team in the home match of the Europe League First Qualifying Round.

Birkirkara strike back twice to hold Metalurg

Birkirkara showed a great attitude coming twice from behind to hold FK Metalurg Skopje in a respectable 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying round match at the Hibernians Stadium.

Rachel Cuschieri MFA's Best Female Player

Rachel Cuschieri was awarded as the Best Female Player for the 2011-2012 season during a ceremony which was held by the MFA at the Grand Hotel Excelsior. This is the second award for Rachel in the space of a few weeks, following winning the Best Female Player in the Replay Gala Night 2012.

One day 5-a-side tournament

Birkirkara FC Women's Team is organising a one day 5 a-side tournament on Saturday 21st July from 18:00 onwards at the Infetti Grounds.

Birkirkara in a difficult match against Metalurg

Tomorrow Birkirkara will be facing the Macedonian side, FK Metalurg Skopje in their first home leg match of the UEFA Europa League and aiming for a positive result.

Summer School News

Tuesday 3rd July was the first day of summer school for Birkirkara F.C. Youth Nursery players and new children. This year's summer school saw a record number of children and youths participating in football drills and fun activities. These were coordinated by next season's new and current coaches and helpers, under the guidance of the new Director of Youth Coaching Mr. Marko Glumac.

Joselito Dos Reis Santos joins Birkirkara FC

Joselito Dos Reis Santos is the latest player to join Birkirkara, and has signed a one year contract with our Club.

Free Entrance for UEFA Europa leage match

Birkirkara FC has the pleasure to announce that entrance to the home match of the Europa League First Qualifying round against MK Metalurg Skopje will be for free. This applies to both the home and visiting sides. The visiting side will be exclusively reserved for the FK Metalurg Skopje supporters.As usual practice, entrance will be permitted at the discretion of the security and Police officers.