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Identity Malta service at MFA offices well received

Published: 26-01-2017 17:30
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The joint efforts of the Malta Football Association (MFA) and Identity Malta to facilitate the process for the application of work permits for non-EU players are yielding the desired results. The newly-adopted practice whereby representatives of Identity Malta visit the MFA offices once a week to handle work-permit applications has made this erstwhile time-consuming process a lot quicker and more efficient. Dr Angelo Chetcuti, the MFA General Secretary, conveyed the Association’s gratitude and appreciation for the co-operation and assistance of Identity Malta, adding that their understanding of the specific needs of football clubs and players when applying for a work permit has played a crucial role in this positive development which has been well received by all. The new service provided by Identity Malta personnel at the MFA offices in the Millennium Stand of the National Stadium was introduced earlier this month and will continue until the end of the January transfer window. Dr Chetcuti said the feedback from all the relevant parties, especially the clubs and players, has been very encouraging. “On behalf of the MFA and the entire footballing family, I would like to publicly thank Identity Malta for their co-operation and valuable assistance,” Dr Chetcuti said at today's MFA Council meeting at the Centenary Hall. OTHER MATTERS • The MFA has taken steps to further strengthen its administration with the appointment of six directors. These are Joe Cassar (International Department, Events and Hospitality), Kevin Azzopardi (Communications), Emmanuel Cassar (Business Development), Norman Saliba (Commercial and Marketing), Robert Gatt (Technical Centre) and Kevin Azzopardi (Refereeing). • It has also been announced that, from next season, clubs affiliated with the Gozo Football Association will be adhering to the MFA’s club licensing and player transfer regulations. Following extensive discussions spanning several months, the MFA and GFA have reached agreement on various matters of common interest, which agreement also recognises the GFA’s regional status. • The MFA Control and Disciplinary Board has issued sanctions against three individuals who posted derogatory comments on social media about referee Malcolm Spiteri in the aftermath of the FA Trophy third-round game between Mosta and Sliema Wanderers, played on November 30, 2016. Adrian Farrugia and Robert Frendo have been banned from all football activities until the end of the season while Bryan Agius has been given a three-month suspension.