Local football club Sliema Wanderers FC has been ordered to pay €35,905.67 to HSBC over an unpaid overdraft.

The bank had filed court action in December 2019 after an overdraft balance of €31,749.95 together with interest of €1,019.76 remained outstanding despite several requests for payment.

The club filed a note on 11 February this year, admitting the claim.

The First Hall of the Civil Court, presided by Mr. Justice Mark Chetcuti, therefore upheld the request, condemning the club to pay HSBC €35,905.67, including costs and interest from 14 November.