The Malta Football Association yesterday inaugurated its new headquarters at Ta’ Qali, meaning that it moved out of the capital Valletta for the first time in its history.

During the ceremony, well attended by various personalities, including newly appointed UEFA general secretary David Taylor, the premises were officially opened by Malta President Dr Edward Fenech Adami and two commemorative plaques were blessed by the Bishop of Gozo, Mgr Mario Grech.

The new premises will be fully operational in 15 days time, although several offices have already been transferred from Valletta.

These include an ultra modern reception which will house a section for the association’s trophies - a place where these can be viewed and enjoyed by all visitors to the offices, an Executive Committee room, offices for the president, general secretary, their secretaries, and others, including the Technical and Security departments, the registry and two rooms where to hold meetings.