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The Sports Desk is your main port of call for news and discussion about sports in Malta. Join Valhmor Camilleri and Gianluca Lia from Malta's number one news outlet, as they delve into the local sports scene.

  1. Joseph Portelli on what's next for his Ħamrun Spartans

    12/08/2025

    Joseph Portelli on what's next for his Ħamrun Spartans

    Ħamrun Spartans' historic UEFA Conference League qualification has not only caught the imagination of many football fans but also instilled the belief that Maltese clubs can dream of playing at the highest level on the continent. Club president Joseph Portelli sat down on the Sportsdesk podcast and vowed that his team’s success has increased his motivation to steer the team to higher objectives.

    43 min
  2. Karl Izzo says he is dreaming big for Malta's water sports

    11/17/2025

    Karl Izzo says he is dreaming big for Malta's water sports

    ASA president Karl Izzo has announced he is seeking a second term in office at the local governing body of aquatic sport. Izzo spoke to the Sportsdesk team about his plans to overhaul the governing body's administrative format, plans to take over the national pool, and the successful bid to host prestigious aquatic events in Malta next year.

    43 min
  3. Pippo Psaila on why Malta football continues to disappoint

    10/26/2025

    Pippo Psaila on why Malta football continues to disappoint

    Malta continues to disappoint in international football, and a recent string of bad results has reignited debate among fans about why the country is making little progress when compared to other small countries such as the Faroe Islands. Former men's national team coach Pippo Psaila sat with Valhmor Camilleri on the SportsDesk podcast to discuss the problems holding Maltese football back.

    44 min
  4. VAR-lite is coming to Maltese football

    10/07/2025

    VAR-lite is coming to Maltese football

    Maltese football is just weeks away from a major change with the introduction of the Football Video Support - a form of video assistance that is less resource-intensive than the VAR used in major leagues. Alan Mario Sant, who chairs the Malta Football Association's Referees Committee, sat down on the SportsDesk podcast to discuss the impact of technology in Maltese football, referees' preparation and the challenges they face throughout a football season.

    47 min
  5. Malta football star Haley Bugeja eyes the next level

    07/28/2025

    Malta football star Haley Bugeja eyes the next level

    Haley Bugeja may just be 21 years old, but she's already accomplished more than most football veterans. Fresh from signing a new three-year deal with Italian giants Inter, Bugeja sat down with Gianluca Lia to discuss her career so far and why she thinks the sky's the limit for the Malta Women national team.

    33 min
  6. Claudio Grech on securing Valletta FC's future

    07/07/2025

    Claudio Grech on securing Valletta FC's future

    Valletta FC are gearing up for their first season back in the Malta Premier League after achieving storming back from a shock relegation. President Claudio Grech tells the Sportsdesk podcast that he is focused on ensuring long-term success for the capital city's club and that things are looking good on its long-awaited stadium project.

    54 min
  7. How Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year drought

    06/18/2025

    How Tottenham Hotspur ended a 17-year drought

    As assistant manager at Tottenham Hotspur, Nick Montgomery enjoyed a rollercoaster season that ended with the London club ending a 17-year trophy drought with victory in the UEFA Europa League. Montgomery was recently in Malta and sat down with Gianluca Lia to discuss the season and life in the English Premier League side as the right-hand man of Ange Postecoglou.

    23 min
  8. Joseph Muscat on his drive to change Maltese football

    06/07/2025

    Joseph Muscat on his drive to change Maltese football

    The 360 Sports Malta Premier stirred a lot of controversy in its inaugural season, due to a unique format approved and managed by the 12 top-flight clubs. Joseph Muscat, chairman of the Premier League and the mastermind behind this new format, sat down with Valhmor Camilleri to share his thoughts on the league's first season and his vision for the future.

    1h 2m
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The Sports Desk is your main port of call for news and discussion about sports in Malta. Join Valhmor Camilleri and Gianluca Lia from Malta's number one news outlet, as they delve into the local sports scene.

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