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Flora Women overcome RFS Women 2-1 in Baltic League opener

8 February 2026 22:49

Flora Woken began their Baltic Women’s League season with a 2-1 win over RFS Women at the EJL Lilleküla indoor hall. Anastasija Južaninova opened the scoring after earlier hitting the bar, before Anastasija Čermitāne…

Latvians abroad

Regža makes first start as Hradec win Latvian duel against Dukla Prague

8 February 2026 19:37

Estonians abroad

Käit and Thun continue surprise run in Swiss Super League

8 February 2026 19:22

Latvians abroad

Uldriķis scores twice in a 2. Bundesliga win

8 February 2026 19:06

Power rankings

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Pre-season highlights

Premium liiga·Transfers

Nõmme Kalju sign Bogdan Vaštšuk on a two-year deal

8 February 2026 18:31

Nõmme Kalju have signed Estonia midfielder Bogdan Vaštšuk on a two-year deal that runs until at least the end of the 2027 season. The…

Friendlies

Panevėžys complete clean sweep of Latvian opposition with a 2-1 win over Metta

8 February 2026 12:05

Panevėžys maintained their perfect pre-season record against Latvian opponents by beating FK Metta 2-1 in their fifth friendly. Salomon Kouadio set up both goals,…

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.…

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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…

Insights →

From Spurs prospect to Lithuanian club owner: Questions surround Riteriai’s new era

8 February 2026 21:30

In recent weeks, Lithuanian football portals have been filled with striking headlines: a former academy product of London’s Tottenham Hotspur has become the new owner of Vilnius Toplyga club Riteriai. That man is Clancy Osei Konadu, founder of 4ThePlayers Academy…

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

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

Lithuania →

Lithuania

7 February 2026 11:11

Lithuanian Football mourns the loss of Stasys Baranauskas

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…

Friendlies·Toplyga

6 February 2026 19:05

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

Kauno Žalgiris завершили тренировочный сбор в Турции победой, обыграв молдавский Зимбру Кишинёв со счётом 2-1 в контрольном матче. Чемпионы Литвы ушли на перерыв, ведя 1-0, а затем удвоили преимущество во втором тайме.…

Toplyga·Transfers

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

6 February 2026 18:29

Latvians abroad·Toplyga·Transfers

Aivars Emsis move to Malta until end of season

5 February 2026 19:52

Toplyga

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

5 February 2026 19:42

Toplyga

Džiugas denied 2026 Top Lyga licence, appeal pending

5 February 2026 19:00

Latvia →

Latvia

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

6 February 2026 18:43

The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) has signed a memorandum of intent with Adventika Group on the acquisition and reconstruction of Skonto Stadium as part of the national football stadium project, following approval…

Friendlies·Premium liiga·Virsliga

FCI Flora to face Virslīga newcomers Ogre United in Tallinn friendly

6 February 2026 18:34

FCI Flora step up their pre-season schedule on Saturday with a friendly against Latvian newcomers Ogre United at the EJL Lilleküla indoor hall in Tallinn. Flora have drawn with Pärnu Vaprus, lost…

Transfers·Virsliga

Riga FC sign Colombian defender Salazar

5 February 2026 21:35

Transfers·Virsliga

Daugavpils add Dutch defender to their squad

5 February 2026 20:13

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

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…