The inclement weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the organisers and participants of this year’s Gowl għall-Istrina, held at the National Stadium yesterday. Players put club rivalries to one side to take part in a tournament involving a selection of foreigners who play for top-flight clubs, a Maltese Premier League XI and a side representing Division One teams. President George Abela (pictured above shaking hands with Emiliano Lattes) made a brief visit as the MFA commemorated the 30th anniversary of the National Stadium. The sum of €20,370 was collected for l-Istrina. Earlier in the day, a seven-a-side tournament featuring teams representing the Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sports, the referees’ and coaches’ associations (MFRA and MFCA) and Malta FA employees, raised €3,050 for l-Istrina. The tournament was played at the Centenary Stadium.