Ex-Greens player Galea dies

Charlie Galea, a former Floriana FC defender of the 1960s and 1970s, passed away yesterday, aged 69. Old-timers remember Galea as a hard-working half-back who made his debut for the Greens on April 11, 1965 in the match against Gżira United which his...

Charlie Galea, a former Floriana FC defender of the 1960s and 1970s, passed away yesterday, aged 69.

Old-timers remember Galea as a hard-working half-back who made his debut for the Greens on April 11, 1965 in the match against Gżira United which his side won 1-0.

Many say there were no frills in Galea’s game but just honest and stubborn defending. Galea continued playing well into the 1970s, winning several honours for his club, before he retired from the game.

Funeral will be held today at 9 a.m. at St Publius church, Floriana.

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