Fever Pitch Published on: 19-06-2012



Photo by Andrew Grima

Valletta FC supporters celebrate more than a mere football victory ­ they celebrate the symbol, the lion, which they carry in their hearts. Pride and passion drive their deep adoration for anything related to Valletta.

For interviews with a host of die-hard Valletta supporters ­ namely some of the Ultras Beltin, Jean Pierre 'Il-Plakka' Baldacchino, creator of Valletta FC floats Norman Hill and general secretary of the club Joe
Attard. The article was published in the June edition of Sunday Circle magazine.

“The symbol, the lion… we carry it in our hearts. We are devoted to this city.” The gold lion is their protector, the city their home. Pride and passion drive their deep adoration for anything related to Valletta; football holding an especially prominent place in their hearts.


Celebrations in Valletta, Photo courtesy of Photocity

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