[citation needed] During the 1880s, a group of Maltese youngsters was watching English soldiers playing football at the Verdala Barracks; an officer gave the young Maltese a ball and that was the start of the game on the island.

won the 'double' by being crowned League champions and Knock Out Cousis Shield winners.

One of the most notable matches St. Georges played in their history was the 1965–66 the old second division decider against Qormi at the old Mannuel Island, a match that saw the biggest crowd of that season in all the MFA competitions.

From the corner flag, Zambula kicked the ball without anybody touching it straight into the nearest upright.

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