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Interviews·Lithuania

The long road of a goalkeeper: Nojus Sulnis’ fight to stay in the game

9 March 2026 00:19
The story of 25-year-old Vilnius goalkeeper Nojus Sulnis shows how determination, unexpected opportunities and persistence can keep a football career alive even when the path is far from straightforward.…
Estonia held 0-0 by Lithuania in Women’s World Cup qualifier as Käpa shines
Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania and Estonia split points in a goalless World Cup qualifier

8 March 2026 00:15
Latvia women beaten in Finland but Anderson strike offers late reward
FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia women beaten in Finland as Andersone scores late consolation

7 March 2026 21:15
Latvians abroad·Women's Football

Latvia international Anna Gornell joins Waterford from Riga FC Women

7 March 2026 17:43

Power rankings

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Toplyga

TeamPF:APts
Kauno Žalgiris logoKauno Žalgiris
3 5:2 9
FK Banga logoFK Banga
3 7:1 6
FK Žalgiris logoFK Žalgiris
3 8:4 6
FK Sūduva logoFK Sūduva
3 2:0 5
Transinvest logoTransinvest
3 5:4 4
Džiugas Telšiai logoDžiugas Telšiai
3 5:5 4
FA Šiauliai logoFA Šiauliai
3 2:4 2
FC Hegelmann logoFC Hegelmann
3 2:4 2
FK Panevėžys logoFK Panevėžys
3 2:5 2
FK Riteriai logoFK Riteriai
3 1:10 0

Round 3

07/03
Džiugas TelšiaiDžiugas Telšiai logo
1–2
Kauno Žalgiris logoKauno Žalgiris
07/03
FK PanevėžysFK Panevėžys logo
1–1
FC Hegelmann logoFC Hegelmann
07/03
FK SūduvaFK Sūduva logo
2–0
Transinvest logoTransinvest
07/03
FA ŠiauliaiFA Šiauliai logo
0–2
FK Žalgiris logoFK Žalgiris
08/03
FK BangaFK Banga logo
5–0
FK Riteriai logoFK Riteriai

Round 4

10/03
Kauno ŽalgirisKauno Žalgiris logo
18:45
FK Panevėžys logoFK Panevėžys
10/03
FK ŽalgirisFK Žalgiris logo
20:00
FK Sūduva logoFK Sūduva
11/03
FC HegelmannFC Hegelmann logo
14:00
FA Šiauliai logoFA Šiauliai
11/03
TransinvestTransinvest logo
15:30
FK Banga logoFK Banga
11/03
FK RiteriaiFK Riteriai logo
19:30
Džiugas Telšiai logoDžiugas Telšiai

Virslīga

TeamPF:APts
RFS logoRFS
1 2:0 3
FK Liepāja logoFK Liepāja
1 2:1 3
FS Jelgava logoFS Jelgava
1 2:1 3
FK Auda logoFK Auda
1 2:1 3
Grobiņa logoGrobiņa
1 1:0 3
Super Nova logoSuper Nova
1 1:2 0
FK Tukums 2000 logoFK Tukums 2000
1 1:2 0
Riga FC logoRiga FC
1 1:2 0
BFC Daugavpils logoBFC Daugavpils
1 0:1 0
Ogre United logoOgre United
1 0:2 0

Round 1

06/03
FC RFSFC RFS logo
2–0
Ogre United logoOgre United
07/03
DaugavpilsDaugavpils logo
0–1
Grobiņa logoGrobiņa
07/03
FK LiepājaFK Liepāja logo
2–1
Riga FC logoRiga FC
08/03
FS JelgavaFS Jelgava logo
2–1
Tukums 2000 logoTukums 2000
08/03
FK AudaFK Auda logo
2–1
Super Nova logoSuper Nova

Round 2

13/03
FK LiepājaFK Liepāja logo
18:00
FC RFS logoFC RFS
14/03
GrobiņaGrobiņa logo
14:00
FK Auda logoFK Auda
14/03
Riga FCRiga FC logo
16:00
Daugavpils logoDaugavpils
15/03
Super NovaSuper Nova logo
16:00
FS Jelgava logoFS Jelgava
15/03
Ogre UnitedOgre United logo
19:00
Tukums 2000 logoTukums 2000

Premium liiga

TeamPF:APts
FC Flora logoFC Flora
1 3:0 3
FCI Levadia logoFCI Levadia
1 2:0 3
Pärnu Vaprus logoPärnu Vaprus
1 3:2 3
Harju logoHarju
1 2:1 3
Nõmme Kalju logoNõmme Kalju
1 1:0 3
Paide logoPaide
1 2:3 0
Narva Trans logoNarva Trans
1 1:2 0
Tartu logoTartu
1 0:1 0
Kuressaare logoKuressaare
1 0:2 0
Nõmme United logoNõmme United
1 0:3 0

Round 1

07/03
FC FloraFC Flora logo
3–0
Nõmme United logoNõmme United
07/03
Pärnu VaprusPärnu Vaprus logo
3–2
Paide logoPaide
07/03
Narva TransNarva Trans logo
1–2
Harju logoHarju
08/03
FCI LevadiaFCI Levadia logo
2–0
Kuressaare logoKuressaare
08/03
TartuTartu logo
0–1
Nõmme Kalju logoNõmme Kalju

Round 2

14/03
Nõmme UnitedNõmme United logo
12:30
Pärnu Vaprus logoPärnu Vaprus
14/03
KuressaareKuressaare logo
14:30
Tartu logoTartu
15/03
PaidePaide logo
12:30
Narva Trans logoNarva Trans
15/03
HarjuHarju logo
14:30
FCI Levadia logoFCI Levadia
15/03
FC FloraFC Flora logo
14:30
Nõmme Kalju logoNõmme Kalju
Virsliga - match reports

Auda hold on with ten men to beat Super Nova

8 March 2026 18:01
FK Auda showed resilience in the final match of Tonybet Virslīga Matchday 1, defeating SK Super Nova 2-1 despite playing more than 50 minutes…
Virsliga - match reports

Hašek brace leads Jelgava past Tukums in Virslīga opener

8 March 2026 17:40
Tonybet Virslīga Matchday 1 continued today in Jelgava, where the home side secured a 2-1 victory over FK Tukums 2000, with Czech midfielder Filip…
Kalju striker Männilaan misses celebrations after Super Cup hat-trick
Premium liiga - match reports

Ivanov’s penalty decides season opener win for Kalju

8 March 2026 17:24
Nõmme Kalju began the new Premium Liiga season with a 1-0 away victory over Tartu Tammeka, spoiling the competitive debut of Tammeka’s new head…

Interviews →

From A Lyga striker to youth coach: Lukas Kochanauskas on football, injuries and the modern generation

5 March 2026 21:11
Former A Lyga striker Lukas Kochanauskas, who during his career represented clubs such as Trakai (now Riteriai), Panevėžio Ekranas, Liepājas Metalurgs, Atlantas Klaipėda and Pakruojo Kruoja, has found a new place in…
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Mariano Barreto and the Stumbras story: success, controversy and collapse

26 February 2026 22:45
Few foreign coaches have left as visible - and controversial - a mark on Lithuanian…

“Only running, not football”: Penkevics, Regža and Matrevics on duels, fitness and earning their place in Czechia

16 February 2026 19:40
Edmunds Novickis and Arkadijs Birjuks travelled to Czechia for “Futbolbumbas” to speak with three Latvian…

Adamonis: “There shouldn’t even be a question who Lithuania’s best goalkeeper is right now”

16 February 2026 12:28
Marius Adamonis is delivering his message through performances rather than statements. In Italy’s Serie B,…

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…

Insights →

Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT predict Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian Champions for 2026

26 February 2026 17:09
Three AI models run the numbers on Baltic football’s 2026 season and reach a familiar starting point: Latvia’s title stays inside the Riga FC/RFS duopoly, Estonia keeps Flora and Levadia at the summit, and Lithuania remains the most volatile. The…

A knife to the heart in start – but the right man in charge

PRO by regulation, not by reality: Inside Lithuania’s coaching loophole

Toplyga 2026 Preview: Will Kauno Žalgiris go back-to-back?

Five takeaways after FK Kauno Žalgiris lift the Super Cup

Snow tears open RATO arena dome as TransINVEST train inside

Lithuanian Football’s Future: In their hands – or at the mercy of circumstance

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

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?

Lithuania →

Ražanauskas warns Lithuania will face ‘different level’ against Estonia
Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football
7 March 2026 14:04

Estonia note Lithuania’s counter-attack threat in World Cup qualifier Baltic derby

Estonia will look to limit Lithuania’s counter-attacks and set-piece threat when the sides meet in Women’s World Cup qualifying. Head coach Aleksandra Ševoldajeva said Lithuania’s style has been consistent across recent matches…
Toplyga
6 March 2026 12:38

Season over for Sūduva winger Emmanuel Agbor after surgery

Lithuanian A Lyga club FK Sūduva have confirmed that winger Emmanuel Agbor will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.…
Latvia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania WU19 start Baltic Cup with 3-2 win over Latvia

3 March 2026 17:07
Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove point as new World Cup qualifying cycle begins
Lithuania·Women's Football

Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove a point as World Cup qualifying cycle begins

2 March 2026 15:35
LFF and Vilnius University extend esports study after talks with MLS in New York
Lithuania

LFF and Vilnius University extend e-sports study programme after talks with MLS in New York

2 March 2026 15:32
Sūduva sign Georgia youth international centre-back Rati Grigalava
Toplyga·Transfers

Sūduva sign Georgia youth international right-back Rati Grigalava

28 February 2026 15:38

Latvia →

Latvia women face Finland in Helsinki in World Cup qualifying
Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia women face Finland in Helsinki in World Cup qualifying

7 March 2026 13:53
Latvia’s women travel to Helsinki on Saturday to face Finland in their second match of 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying in League B. Latvia were beaten 3-2 by Slovakia in their opener,…
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Uldriķis has one effort as Arminia Bielefeld lose at Schalke
Latvians abroad

Uldriķis plays full match as Arminia fall to Schalke

6 March 2026 23:32
Latvian striker Roberts Uldriķis played entire match as his Arminia Bielefeld were beaten 0-1 away by Schalke 04 in Germany’s 2. Bundesliga on Friday.…
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Season preview·Virsliga

A new season, new stories: Virslīga 2026 kicks off

6 March 2026 04:17
Polish FA admits refereeing error in Ekstraklasa derby after Gutkovskis penalty claim
Latvians abroad

Gutkovskis plays 80 minutes as Arka Gdynia suffer defeat in Ekstraklasa

6 March 2026 00:26
Transfers·Virsliga

RFS register Ukrainian forward ahead of season opener

5 March 2026 21:30
Latvians abroad·Transfers

Celje continue Baltic recruitment with signing of Latvian youngster

5 March 2026 00:23

Estonia →

Tammeka sign Santos FC U20 forward Kauan Pereira on three-year deal
Premium liiga·Transfers

Tammeka sign Santos FC U20 striker Kauan Pereira on three-year deal

7 March 2026 17:33
Tammeka have signed Brazilian forward Kauan Pereira from Santos FC’s U20 side on a three-year contract. Head coach Karel Voolaid said the 19-year-old will add competition in attack and backed him to…
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Narva Trans add 18-year-old Nigerian striker Imoh Imeh John and close winter business
Premium liiga·Transfers

Narva Trans add 18-year-old Nigerian striker Imoh Imeh John and close winter business

7 March 2026 13:49
Narva Trans have signed 18-year-old Nigerian striker Imoh Imeh John, with the club confirming the move concludes their winter transfer business. John will wear number 70 and joins a group of new…
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Premium liiga

Premium liiga 2026 season preview: a year for Paide?

7 March 2026 09:48
Brazilian winger Kauã Miranda joins Trans on deal until 2029
Premium liiga·Transfers

Narva Trans sign Brazilian talent Kauã miranda on long-term deal

6 March 2026 22:45
Narva Trans sign English wing-back Harvey Rowe on 1+1.5-year deal
Premium liiga·Transfers

Narva Trans sign English wing-back Harvey Rowe

6 March 2026 12:47
Welco host relegated Kalev as Esiliiga season gets under way in Tartu
Esiliiga

Welco defeats Tallinna Kalev in Esiliiga season opener

5 March 2026 23:38

Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal’s Champions League run ends despite Palma victory

6 March 2026 22:35
Champions League·Futsal

Riga look to overturn three-goal deficit against Palma in futsal Champions League quarter-final

6 March 2026 12:25
Premium liiga

Narva to play behind closed doors due to concerns over pneumatic dome’s safety

5 March 2026 14:45
Transfers·Virsliga

Ogre United add young Latvian talent

5 March 2026 00:07
Premium liiga·Transfers

Kuressaare add Flora midfielder Roland Lukas to the squad

4 March 2026 22:23
Transfers·Virsliga

RFS sign Jelgava’s Emenike, while Facu is sent to Super Nova on loan

4 March 2026 21:52
Virsliga

Virslīga sees sharp rise in non-Latvian ‘homegrown’ players in 2026

4 March 2026 21:40
Esiliiga

Viimsi appoint Oper and Salm as joint head coaches in another promotion push

4 March 2026 09:39
FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Lithuania begin World Cup qualifying with a big win as Jonušaitė hits poker

3 March 2026 22:22
Virsliga

Morozs says questions about season goals “unserious” as Verpakovskis summarises pre-season progress

3 March 2026 22:14
Premium liiga·Transfers

Kuressaare agree new deal with full-back Vahermägi

3 March 2026 21:53
FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying with Bosnia defeat despite Räämet penalty

3 March 2026 19:52
FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia rally in second half but open World Cup qualifying with defeat in Slovakia

3 March 2026 19:46
Transfers·Virsliga

Super Nova sign Lizunovs and Barkovskis

3 March 2026 16:20
FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying away to Bosnia and Herzegovina

3 March 2026 13:10
FIFA World Cup·UEFA Nations League·Women's Football

Latvia begin Women’s World Cup qualifying with Slovakia test in Poprad

3 March 2026 12:21
Virsliga

Bigger budget, new platform, fresh ambitions: Virslīga 2026 is ready for kick-off

2 March 2026 23:54
Esiliiga·Transfers

Tammeka full-back Sepp joins Welco on loan

2 March 2026 15:39
Transfers·Virsliga

Riga FC loan Brazilian defender Abner Salles da Silva from Juventude

1 March 2026 16:18
Premium liiga

Vaprus set sights higher as confidence grows after Paalberg sale

1 March 2026 14:39
Estonians abroad·Transfers

Erik Sorga signs for HB Tórshavn after a year away from competitive football

1 March 2026 10:13
Estonia

Vassiljev after Flora’s Super Cup defeat: “We can’t be satisfied”

28 February 2026 22:59
Estonia

Männilaan hat-trick powers Kalju to Super Cup triumph

28 February 2026 19:32
Friendlies

Paide beat Super Nova in final warm-up as Anier converts penalty

28 February 2026 15:50
Estonia

Flora and Kalju meet in Paide for Estonian Super Cup

28 February 2026 11:05
Latvia

Vāciete: “We want to maintain our place in League B”

28 February 2026 00:58
Estonia

Ševoldajeva: Estonia women in better shape ahead of World Cup qualifiers

28 February 2026 00:40
Friendlies·Premium liiga

Karel Voolaid: “The Baltic region is very special”, as Tammeka complete pre-season in Riga against Mariners

27 February 2026 21:12
Friendlies·Virsliga

Leidsman scores in two Liepāja friendlies as Jelgava are beaten twice in one day

27 February 2026 19:48
Latvia

LV Bet named title sponsor of Latvia’s second tier and National Cup

27 February 2026 15:39

Women's football →

Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying with trips to Liechtenstein and Estonia
Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania women begin World Cup qualifying against Liechtenstein and Estonia

26 February 2026 15:55
Latvia WU19 to host Baltic Cup as Euro qualifiers loom
Baltic Cup·Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia WU19 to host Baltic Cup as Euro qualifiers loom

24 February 2026 15:37
MFA Žalgiris–MRU win LMFA Winter Cup with 3-0 final victory over Šiauliai
Lithuania·Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris win maiden LMFA Winter Cup in a 3-0 final against Šiauliai

23 February 2026 11:39
RFS Women retain Winter Cup title after perfect pre-season campaign
Latvia·Women's Football

RFS Women retain Winter Cup after perfect pre-season campaign

23 February 2026 10:37
Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Gintra get their first win of Baltic Women’s League 2026 by beating Saku 3-1 away in Pärnu

22 February 2026 18:27
Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Riga FC Women continue to dominate, beat Flora Women 2-0

21 February 2026 14:53
Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League
Baltic Women's League·Women's Football

Flora set for Riga FC Women test in Baltic Women’s League

20 February 2026 18:20
Six-team Naiste Meistriliiga set for 25-game season after winter withdrawals
Estonia·Women's Football

Estonian Women’s Meistriliiga 2026 reduced to six teams following winter withdrawals

20 February 2026 18:05
Tanzania defender Noela Patrick Luhala joins MFA Žalgiris-MRU squad
Lithuania·Transfers·Women's Football

Tanzania defender Noela Patrick Luhala joins MFA Žalgiris-MRU squad

20 February 2026 17:05
Venezuela defender Emperatriz Garcia joins Žalgiris Women
Transfers·Women's Football

Venezuela defender Emperatriz Garcia joins Žalgiris Women

19 February 2026 14:36
Žalgiris-MRU hit five after Petkevičiūtė’s direct corner as Gintra are stung late in BWFL
Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris hit five past Saku Sporting as RFS Women grind down Gintra

19 February 2026 01:23
Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia name squad for opening 2027 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

18 February 2026 22:03
Eight Flora players named in Estonia women's squad for World Cup qualifiers
Estonia·Women's Football

Estonia squad for World Cup qualifiers announced, Flora Women dominate the roster

17 February 2026 15:18
Women's Football

RFS Women sign youth internationals Ance Daibe and Ketrīna Vorslova

14 February 2026 10:06

Players abroad

Estonians abroad

Tunjov sets up Pro Patria goal for second straight weekend in Serie C draw

8 March 2026 13:19
Lithuanians abroad

Gineitis starts as Torino fall to defending champions Napoli

6 March 2026 23:44
Estonians abroad

Käit’s Thun’s winning run ends in dramatic draw against closest rivals

6 March 2026 00:14
Lithuanians abroad

Kučys scores but Celje suffer surprise defeat

5 March 2026 23:56
Estonians abroad

St. Pauli defender Mets set for three-week lay-off after calf injury

4 March 2026 17:10
Latvians abroad

Polish FA admits refereeing error on Gutkovskis in Arka – Lechia Gdańsk Ekstraklasa derby last week

3 March 2026 16:52
Estonians abroad

Tõugjas helps Halmstad to another 1-0 win

2 March 2026 15:44

Futsal →

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila
Futsal

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

1 March 2026 14:56
Aurora Futsal won Estonia’s women’s futsal championship after a 5-4 penalty shootout victory over Keila in the final at Kohila. The unbeaten regular-season winners were held 5-5 in normal time despite twice…
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Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team
Estonia·Futsal

Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team

26 February 2026 15:50
Futsal

Lithuania extend Dentinho’s contract until 2028

25 February 2026 00:09
Kauno Žalgiris regain LFF Futsal Cup with 2-1 final win over Akmenės kraštas
Futsal·Lithuania

Kauno Žalgiris reclaim LFF Futsal Cup with a 2-1 win over Akmenės kraštas

23 February 2026 10:13
Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal Club late fightback offers hope after first-leg defeat to Palma

22 February 2026 21:56

baltfootballnews

Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian football in English. Breaking news, analysis, interviews, podcasts, vlogs, FM, club profiles, and more.

🗣️ Kyvon Leidsman spoke to Baltic Football News af 🗣️ Kyvon Leidsman spoke to Baltic Football News after FK Liepāja’s 2–1 win over Riga FC in both teams’ first match of the season.

Leidsman, who scored one of FK Liepāja’s goals, said it was “sweet to take the first three points, especially against Riga” after a long preseason of hard work.

He highlighted the team’s sharp start and strong defensive organization, emphasizing that teamwork and staying compact made it difficult for Riga to create chances.

With a strong squad and high ambitions, FK Liepāja are aiming to compete at the top of the league this season.

📸Mārtiņš Vējš

#FKLiepaja #RigaFC #Virsliga #Football #Matchday
🇱🇻The 2026 Tonybet Virslīga season was officially 🇱🇻The 2026 Tonybet Virslīga season was officially presented during the league’s season-opening press conference in Riga.

Representatives of all 10 Virslīga clubs, league management, and the Latvian Football Federation gathered to introduce the new campaign and outline the direction of Latvia’s top division.

📈 League budget increases to around €830,000
🎥 New centralized streaming platform Virslīga Plus launches
⚖️ VAR to be reintroduced in April

With new ambitions across the league, 10 clubs are ready to compete as the stage is set for the 2026 season.

📅 Season kicks off March 6
⚽ RFS vs Ogre United

#soccer #TonybetVirsliga #LatvianFootball #BalticFootball #Football
🗣️ Andreas Alm, Head Coach of FK Liepāja, spoke ah 🗣️ Andreas Alm, Head Coach of FK Liepāja, spoke ahead of the new Virslīga season.

Alm reflected on an intense pre-season in which the team played nine friendlies and rotated minutes across the squad. The performances, he admitted, have been inconsistent. Strong at times, but also showing areas that still need improvement.

With the league about to begin, the focus now shifts from experimentation to competition. It’s time to select the strongest XI, build rhythm, and grow through real matches, including domestic fixtures, the cup, and European ties.
The message is clear: friendlies are over. Now the real work begins.

#FKLiepāja #AndreasAlm #Virslīga #LatvianFootball #SeasonStart
🇱🇻🗣️ Didier Zanetti, Head Coach of FK Auda, spoke 🇱🇻🗣️ Didier Zanetti, Head Coach of FK Auda, spoke during the Virslīga press conference about the team’s direction heading into the new season.

He emphasized the strong work ethic shown in pre-season and highlighted the ambition within the group.

Despite the challenges of transition, the objective remains clear, stay competitive and fight as challengers throughout the championship.

#FKAuda #Virslīga #DidierZanetti #LatvianFootball #PressConference
🇫🇮🗣️ Oliver Kangaslahti spoke after Tartu JK Tamme 🇫🇮🗣️ Oliver Kangaslahti spoke after Tartu JK Tammeka’s 1–1 friendly draw against Riga Mariners.

Kangaslahti described Tammeka as a fast, direct team that fights together. He emphasized speed, physicality, and a more aggressive style of play.

He also highlighted his role in leading the team, being vocal, organizing defensively, and bringing intensity to every duel.
With the season approaching, the focus is clear: concede less, score more, and keep improving together.

#TartuTammeka #PremiumLiiga #PreSeason #BalticFootball #FootballInterview
🇪🇪🗣️ Karel Voolaid outlined his vision ahead of th 🇪🇪🗣️ Karel Voolaid outlined his vision ahead of the new season.

Voolaid wants a dynamic team, not locked into one rigid formation, but adaptable and brave in every match. After a more defensive approach last year, the focus now shifts toward attractive, attacking football and long-term growth.

He stressed that closing the gap to Estonia’s top sides won’t happen overnight. Instead, it’s about steady professional steps: improving standards, raising quality across the club, and building balance year by year.

With the season approaching, the message is clear — evolve, compete, and keep growing.

#Tartu #KarelVoolaid #PremiumLiiga #EstonianFootball #coach
⚽🔥 5 Meistriliiga players to follow in the 2026 se ⚽🔥 5 Meistriliiga players to follow in the 2026 season

⚡ William Lins 
Direct, explosive, and never shy in one-on-one situations. Lins brings pace and unpredictability to Paide’s attack, constantly stretching backlines and creating chaos in wide areas. When games get tight, he’s the type of winger who can decide them in a single moment. Expect goals, assists, and highlight-reel runs.

💫 Tristan Pajo
A rising creative force with sharp movement and fearless attacking intent. Pajo’s ability to drift between the lines and unlock defenses makes him one of the most intriguing young profiles to watch. If he adds consistency to his natural flair, this could be the season he attracts wider attention from abroad.

🎯 Pavel Marin
Experience meets elegance. Marin remains one of the most technically refined midfielders around, capable of dictating tempo and delivering decisive passes in crucial moments. His leadership and composure make him vital in big matches — and if the team builds around his strengths, he can still dominate games week after week.

🔥 João Pedro
A powerful midfielder with the mobility to trouble any defense. João Pedro combines physical presence with intelligent positioning inside the box, making him a constant scoring threat. With Levadia aiming high again, his finishing and dribbling abilities could be the key differences in another title push.

🦁 Rauno Sappinen
Proven, experienced, and always dangerous. Sappinen’s movement, aerial strength, and natural goal instinct make him one of the most reliable strikers in the league. When fully fit and confident, he elevates the entire attack. If he hits top form early, defenders are in for a long season.

Which player are YOU watching most this season?👀👇
Did you know? ⚽✨ Unlike men’s football, women’s f Did you know? ⚽✨

Unlike men’s football, women’s football in the Baltics has its own cross-border league: the Women’s Baltic Football League 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪

6 teams, 3 countries and 1 competition, with two clubs from each nation:

🇱🇹 Lithuania
 • FK Gintra
 • MFA Žalgiris-MRU

🇱🇻 Latvia
 • Riga FC Women
 • RFS Women

🇪🇪 Estonia
 • Tallinna FC Flora
 • Saku Sporting

The season has just kicked off, and the first matches are already being played.

💬 What do you think about this league format? Should Baltic men’s football adopt a similar cross-border competition model too?
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