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Lithuanian Football mourns the loss of Stasys Baranauskas

7 February 2026 11:11

Lithuanian football has lost one of its respected figures. Stasys Baranauskas, a former national team player and coach, has passed away at the age of 63, leaving behind a rich sporting legacy and a…

Friendlies·Toplyga

Kauno Žalgiris end Turkey camp with 2-1 win over Zimbru

6 February 2026 19:05

Latvia

Skonto Stadium emerges as the preferred site for Latvia’s National Football Stadium

6 February 2026 18:43

Friendlies·Premium liiga·Virsliga

FCI Flora to face Virslīga newcomers Ogre United in Tallinn friendly

6 February 2026 18:34

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Pre-season highlights

Toplyga·Transfers

Banga Gargždai sign Brazilian defender

6 February 2026 19:56

Lithuanian top-flight club FK Banga Gargždai have announced the signing of Brazilian defender Cadu Galvão.…

Transfers·Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris striker Madden moves to Iceland with Grótta

6 February 2026 18:31

MFA Žalgiris forward Alexandria Grace Kitty Madden has completed a move to Iceland, joining Reykjavík side Knattspyrnudeild Gróttu. The 26-year-old scored eight goals in…

Toplyga·Transfers

Panevėžys hand three-year deal to winger Jesse Adah after trial

6 February 2026 18:29

Panevėžys have signed 21-year-old winger Jesse Adah on a three-year contract after the Nigeria- and Netherlands-eligible wide player impressed on trial. Adah arrives following…

Džiaukštas: Žalgiris rebuilding from “Zero” with possession-first philosophy

4 February 2026 22:00

FK Žalgiris manager Rolandas Džiaukštas is rebuilding his squad from scratch ahead of the 2026 A Lyga season, with only half of last year's team remaining. Speaking after a friendly against Latvian…

Carlos Olses: “We need to be the main characters”

4 February 2026 17:33

FK Žalgiris goalkeeper Carlos Olses says his side must be the "protagonist" in every match…

João Prates on humanity, context and the unseen side of coaching (part 2)

4 February 2026 09:01

A 52-year-old Portuguese coach, João Pratesas, is no stranger to Lithuanian football. From mid-2022 he…

Ūdris reflects on missed chances and belief after France defeat

26 January 2026 00:03

Latvia’s European Championship dream took a heavy hit on the scoreboard, but not, according to…

João Prates: leadership, context and building competitive teams across five countries (part 1)

22 January 2026 11:09

Football often celebrates success without context. João Prates has lived both sides - titles won…

Another, but much-needed reset at Riteriai: Will this one finally stick?

27 January 2026 23:35

It’s a new year, and once again Riteriai find themselves in the headlines. This time, the spotlight comes from the partial sale of the club to Dutch football development organisation 4ThePlayers Academy. On paper, it sounds sensible - necessary, even.…

Building from the back: Lithuania’s TOP 10 centre-backs on the road to 2030

Breaking down Fayçal Konaté: Why leading European clubs are tracking the young forward?

Lost promise: Talents who failed to establish themselves at Žalgiris during the Venslovaitienė era

Between the posts of tomorrow: Lithuania’s TOP 10 goalkeepers for 2030

Best in Baltics: the 2025 season awards

Opinion: Should Paolo Nicolato stay as Latvia’s National Team coach?

The final countdown: five big questions before the 2025 A lyga season ends

Baltic Bound: Thabiso Makhetha’s coaching journey from South Africa to Nõmme United.

England’s visit spotlights Baltic football’s growing pains

Riga starstruck as England arrive – a preview of Latvia’s October qualifier games

Lithuania →

Latvians abroad·Toplyga·Transfers

5 February 2026 19:52

Aivars Emsis move to Malta until end of season

Latvian forward Aivars Emsis will continue his career abroad after signing with Maltese top-flight club Gżira United until the end of the current season.…

Toplyga

5 February 2026 19:42

Lithuania’s A Lyga rebranded as TOPLYGA ahead of 2026 season

Lithuania’s top domestic football competition will enter the 2026 season under a new name, as the A Lyga has officially been rebranded as TOPLYGA. The change was announced alongside the presentation of…

Toplyga

Džiugas denied 2026 Top Lyga licence, appeal pending

5 February 2026 19:00

Hegelmann bring back centre-back Rimvydas Sadauskas after spell in China

Toplyga·Transfers

Sadauskas returns from China to sign with Hegelmann

5 February 2026 17:19

Sūduva bring in Raków midfielder Ibrahima Seck on loan

Toplyga·Transfers

Sūduva bring in Ibrahima Seck on loan from Raków

5 February 2026 16:40

Toplyga·Transfers

Sūduva extend Amadou Sabo deal through 2028

4 February 2026 16:47

Latvia →

Transfers·Virsliga

Riga FC sign Colombian defender Salazar

5 February 2026 21:35

Latvian champions Riga FC have announced the signing of Colombian defender Andrés Salazar.…

Transfers·Virsliga

Daugavpils add Dutch defender to their squad

5 February 2026 20:13

Latvian club BFC Daugavpils, who recorded the best league finish in their history last season, have announced the signing of Dutch defender Ziad Ouled-Haj-M'hand.…

Transfers·Virsliga

Official: Grasshoppers complete the signing of Virslīga Player of the Season Ngom

5 February 2026 17:00

Latvians abroad

Cigaņiks plays full match as Luzern slump deepens in Swiss Cup exit

4 February 2026 23:47

Transfers·Virsliga

Faycal Konate sweepstakes are over – forward set for move to Karviná

4 February 2026 21:54

Latvians abroad

Kukulis scores as Inter knock out Köln from UEFA Youth League in front of 50,000 Fans

4 February 2026 21:32

Estonia →

Estonia

Estonian clubs call on UEFA to halt funding of Russian football

5 February 2026 16:20

A total of 28 Estonian football clubs have sent an appeal to UEFA Secretary General proposing that the organisation end its funding of Russian football.…

Tammeka sign FK Jelgava midfielder Muhammed Hydara on season-long loan

Premium liiga·Transfers

Tammeka sign FS Jelgava midfielder Muhammed Hydara on season-long loan

4 February 2026 16:36

Tammeka have signed midfielder Muhammed Hydara on a season-long loan from FS Jelgava. Head coach Karel Voolaid says the 21-year-old can fill several roles in central areas, with his strengths in build-up…