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Fiorentina, Hibernians and Gżira U. to take part in Visit Malta Tournament at the National Stadium

MFA Communications Office Wednesday, 9 January 2019, 11:21 Last update: about 6 years ago
Photos: Domenic Aquilina
Photos: Domenic Aquilina

BOV Premier League sides Hibernians and Gżira United, and Italian Serie A team Fiorentina will take part in the Visit Malta Tournament at the National Stadium this coming Wednesday.

This tournament, featuring three 45-minute matches, is part of the training camp programme of Fiorentina who are taking advantage of the winter break in the Serie A championship to step up their preparations for the second half of the season.

Led by coach Stefano Pioli, Fiorentina are coming to Malta with a full squad, including their latest acquisition, Colombian forward Luis Muriel, signed on loan from Spanish club Sevilla.

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The Viola will train at the Malta FA training facilities in Ta' Qali during their five-day stay in our country.

The training camp is being organised by Austrian-based sports company SLFC who have appointed MFA SportsPlus Limited to co-ordinate the logistical aspects.

For the Visit Malta Tournament on Wednesday, 2018-19 season passes for club members and the general public are not valid.

Entrance tickets cost €8.

Only the West A and West C sectors of the National Stadium will be opened for the general public for Wednesday's tournament.

Gates open at 16.15 - 90 minutes prior to the opening match between Hibernians and Gżira United which kicks off at 17.45.

 

Visit Malta Tournament Programme

Wednesday, January 09, 2019 - National Stadium.

17.45 Hibernians FC v Gżira United FC

19.00 Hibernians FC v AC Fiorerntina

20.00 Fiorentina v Gżira United FC

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