Former Hamrun Spartans President Victor Tedesco, 91, passed away last night.
During his presidency of Hamrun Spartans, the team enjoyed unprecedented success in local football. The club also named their stadium after Mr Tedesco.
The funeral will be held tomorrow, with Mass at 2 p.m. at St Gaetan Parish Church.
The Nationalist Party expressed its condolences to the Tedesco family and said Mr Tedesco's demise is a loss for Maltese football. However his contribution would continue to be enjoyed by many generations of sportsmen and women.
The Labour Party also expressed its condolences to the Tedesco family in what it said was a sad day for Maltese sport.