Brian Alejandro Parada and Stefan Cassar (Xewkija Tigers F.C.) are the winners of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award covering January to March 2025.

This quarterly award, handed out by the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement in collaboration with Together Gaming Solutions, is aimed at sporting individuals or teams who would have distinguished themselves with an altruistic gesture of fair play during official and/or non-official competitions.

The act of fair play occurred during a GFA BOV Gozo Football League First Division match between Qala Saints FC and Xewkija Tigers FC played on Sunday 19th January 2025, at the Gozo Stadium.

The match was fiercely contested, with Xewkija taking a surprising lead while Qala attempted to recover. In the 76th minute, Xewkija who were leading 3-1, launched a counterattack. During the play, striker Brian Alejandro Parada and defender Junior Adenilson Ferreira Dos Santos sprinted toward the ball in a decisive challenge. Unfortunately, Ferreira Dos Santos suffered a serious fall, causing a concerning injury. Despite the promising scoring opportunity, Parada and his teammate Stefan Cassar instantly recognized the severity of their opponent’s injury and halted their attack to ensure immediate medical assistance for the Qala player.

“An honourable gesture to stop play in a crucial moment reflects the highest values of fair play and respect in football. Kudos to both players,” said Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions.

The presentation of the TGS Malta Fair Play Award was hosted by Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, at their offices in St. Julian’s. Charles Camenzuli was present on behalf of the Malta Fair Play Movement, while Clinton Buhagiar (MSJA President) represented the Malta Sports Journalists Association.

Members of the public, teams, or officials can notify the Malta Sports Journalists Association and the Malta Fair Play Movement of any fair play gesture by contacting them at info@maltasportsjournalists.com for consideration.

Photo caption: (From left) Edward Licari, Director of Together Gaming Solutions, Stefan Cassar and Brian Alejandro Parada (Xewkija Tigers F.C.), Charles Camenzuli (Chairman Malta Fair Play Movement) and Clinton Buhagiar (MSJA President).