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Baltic clubs in action with friendlies played across four countries

11 February 2026 19:35

Several Baltic clubs were in friendly action on February 11, with matches taking place in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Turkey as teams continued preparations for the upcoming season.…

Esiliiga

Kalev to split home venues as the new season approaches

11 February 2026 14:35

Toplyga

Sūduva unveil new identity at season launch event

11 February 2026 10:07

Latvians abroad

Ozols makes second appearance in Albania

10 February 2026 22:25

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Pre-season highlights

Toplyga·Transfers

FK Kauno Žalgiris strengthen squad with defender Luka Račič ahead of new season

11 February 2026 18:58

Lithuanian football champions FK Kauno Žalgiris have announced another important addition to their squad ahead of the upcoming season, signing 26-year-old defender Luka Račič.…

Transfers·Virsliga

Liepāja part ways with Swiss winger Tresor Samba

10 February 2026 21:34

Latvian Virslīga club FK Liepāja have announced that they have mutually agreed to terminate the contract of Swiss winger Tresor Samba after one season…

Latvians abroad·Transfers·Virsliga

Daugavpils defender Kudeļkins will test himself abroad

10 February 2026 21:14

BFC Daugavpils defender Aleksejs Kudeļkins is set to test himself abroad for the first time in his career after joining Romanian second-division side Metalul…

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…

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

9 February 2026 22:47

by Mantas Aliukonis Last month in January the Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF) Executive Committee met in Kaunas to confirm new head coaches for the men’s, women’s, and youth national teams. The decisions marked another winter of change across Lithuanian football…

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?

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.

Lithuania →

Panevėžys set to face Kauno Žalgiris in Super Cup without injured Krasniqi

Lithuania

10 February 2026 17:42

Panevėžys lose Krasniqi ahead of Kauno Žalgiris Super Cup clash

Panevėžys will be without Laurito Krasniqi for the LFF Supertaurė after the left-back suffered a knee cartilage injury in a friendly and had surgery in Belgium. The defender, ever-present in last season’s…

Lithuania

10 February 2026 16:09

LFF announces LNK Group as new broadcaster for TOPLYGA

Lithuanian football has secured a new three-year broadcast agreement with the LNK Group, which will become the official television partner of the LFF. From now on, matches of the rebranded TOP Lyga…

Lithuania

Gineitis and Jonušaitė defend titles at 2025 Lithuanian Football Awards

9 February 2026 21:02

Toplyga·Transfers

Žalgiris Vilnius sign Cape Verde international Bryan Teixeira

9 February 2026 20:38

Toplyga·Transfers

Lucas de Vega leaves Panevėžys for Romanian side Botoșani

9 February 2026 13:14

Lithuania

Lithuanian Football mourns the loss of Stasys Baranauskas

7 February 2026 11:11

Latvia →

Transfers·Virsliga

Former Auda top scorer Nguena joins Kosovo champions

9 February 2026 21:53

Last season’s top scorer for FK Auda, Kemehlo Nguena, will continue his career in Kosovo after signing with reigning champions FC Drita.…

Latvians abroad

Uldriķis named to kicker Team of the Week

9 February 2026 21:42

Latvia international striker Roberts Uldriķis has been named to the kicker Team of the Week following an outstanding display for Arminia Bielefeld, marking a major milestone in his return from a long-term…

Transfers·Virsliga

Daugavpils sign Nigerian winger on loan from Slovan Liberec

9 February 2026 18:38

Latvians abroad

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

8 February 2026 19:37

Latvians abroad

Uldriķis scores twice in a 2. Bundesliga win

8 February 2026 19:06

Latvia

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

6 February 2026 18:43

Estonia →

Premium liiga

Levadia secure Ainsalu stay for the new season

9 February 2026 18:52

Estonian vice-champions FCI Levadia Tallinn have announced that experienced midfielder Mihkel Ainsalu will remain with the club for the upcoming season.…

Premium liiga·Transfers

Paide sign long-term deal with former U-17 World Cup winner

9 February 2026 18:13

Premium Liiga club Paide Linnameeskond have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Daniel Cabral, adding the 23-year-old to their squad on a three-year contract ahead of the new season.…