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Fearless Stripes in a goal-less draw against Hearts

Birkirkara FC played their hearts out to earn a goal-less draw against Heart of Midlothian, to ensure that they will be travelling to the second-leg with an open chance of writing history and advancing to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.

Respect: Name of the Game

Birkirkara FC would like to appeal to all its supporters to encourage the team, while showing respect to their opponents. Matches like today's should be a showcase of tolerance and friendship. Racism has no place anywhere, but especially not in football.

The Stripes to take on Hearts

Birkirkara FC this evening will be seeking a positive result against the Scottish side of Heart of Midlothian FC, in the home-leg of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.

Buoyant Besek ready for the challenge

Head Coach Drazen Besek confirmed his faith in his players, and he thinks it's a fifty-fifty chance to qualify to the next round. He made it clear that his aim will be nothing else but winning the two-legs despite the difficult opposition of Heart of Midlothian FC.

'On the day, anything can happen' - Sciberras

Captain Gareth Sciberras believes that in a football match anyything can happen as the team's captain refused to throw in the towel for tomorrow's match of the first leg of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League against Heart of Midlothian FC. He said this in a press-conference on Wednesday evening at the Hibernians Stadium.

Dejan Djordjevic signs for the Stripes

Birkirkara FC remained active during the Summer Transfer Market, as just a few moments ago, Serbian forward Dejan Djordjevic signed a one year contract with our Club.

Five new players for the Women's Team

Birkirkara FC Women's Team began their recruitment drive this summer under the guidance of coach Shawn Meilak, when they strengthened the squad with five new players.

Ryan Darmanin released

Thirty-year old forward Ryan Darmanin was released by the Club.

Training Schedule for the Senior Team

Birkirkara FC will be facing Heart of Midlothian FC this Thursday in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. The training schedule for this week has been planned accordingly.

Confident Besek expecting belief from his players

Head Coach Drazen Besek is expecting his players to believe that they could once again obtain a satisfactory result, regardless the name or strength of the opponents. He said this in view of next Thursday's first leg match of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League against Heart of Midlothain.

Heart of Midlothian FC supporters invited to the Clubhouse

Birkirkara FC, through its Supporters Sub-Committee, would like to invite all the Heart of Midlothian FC supporters for a get-together at the Birkirkara FC Clubhouse on Wednesday, from 19:00 onward. Tickets for the match can be purchased during the event.

Tickets for the home leg against Heart of Midlothian

Birkirkara FC would like to announce that sale of tickets for the first leg of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League against Heart of Midlothian will start this Sunday from the Clubhouse between 08:30 and 11:00.

Brilliant Stripes on to the Europa League 2nd round

A brilliant Birkirkara FC side secured a place in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. A five-star performance and a goal in each half saw the Stripes defeating NK Siroki Brijeg with a 2-0 score, and a 3-1 aggregate score. The Stripes will now face Heart of Midlothian of Scotland or Infonet Tallinn of Estonia in the next round.

Birkirkara FC signs Bruno Marotti

Birkirkara FC concluded the fifth signing during the Summer Transfer Window when just a few moments ago, Croatian Bruno Marotti signed a one year contract with our Club.

Stripes all-out to make it through

Birkirkara FC will be all-out to book a place in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League when they will take on NK Siroki Brijeg. The Stripes will start in a favourable position following a positive 1-1 draw in the away leg.