Football hooliganism
During their history Floriana had three main rivals St. Georges FC, Sliema Wanderers and neighbors Valletta. The rivalry against St.Georges FC started from the very first of football in Malta circa 1890, and then Sliema Wanderers FC as now known as the old firm rivalry was at its peak from 1922 and till the late 1970s when the two sides dominated the Maltese football scene. Football hooliganism between supporters and direct conflicts were something usual.