He started as the assistant referee during the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification in France between Georgia and Moldova on 7 June 1997.
[1] He was promoted to a referee on 1 September 2001, where he was summoned to officiated the match between Wales and Armenia.
[2] On 12 November 2010, Attard was found guilty of breaching Article 10 of the association's regulations, FIFA and the Malta Football Association’s Board to Investigate Corrupt Practices banned Attard for life in football activities.
[2] On 21 February 2012, Attard and Pelinku were convicted of bribery and match manipulation.
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