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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 vice-champions FC…

Latvians abroad

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

4 February 2026 21:32

Lithuanians abroad

Kučys scores in second straight match after returning from injury

4 February 2026 20:52

Estonians abroad·Transfers

Lohmatov changes Italy for Slovakia

4 February 2026 20:22

Power rankings

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Pre-season highlights

Transfers·Virsliga

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

4 February 2026 21:54

One of the most in-demand prospects from Latvia’s top division, forward Faycal Konate, is set to continue his career in the Czech Republic. The…

Friendlies·Interviews

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 as they bid to reclaim the A Lyga title.…

A lyga·Transfers

Sūduva extend Amadou Sabo deal through 2028

4 February 2026 16:47

Sūduva have handed midfielder Amadou Sabo a new two-year contract, extending the Niger international’s stay in Marijampolė. The 25-year-old joined before the 2025 season…

Interviews →

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 spent 18 months at Telšiai Džiugas. Football, he admits, is inexhaustible. “I can talk about football for…

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…

Alexandr Dovhyi: “I decided to take the risk”

10 January 2026 20:30

Alexandr Dovhyi reflects on a career shaped by youth academies, chance moves, and contract realities,…

History makers: Nõmme United’s record-breaking season

9 January 2026 15:52

Nõmme United made history during the 2025 Esiliiga season, as they had a record breaking…

Insights →

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 →

A lyga·Transfers

4 February 2026 14:26

Kauno Žalgiris agree Nidas Vosylius move to Džiugas

Kauno Žalgiris have agreed the transfer of midfielder Nidas Vosylius to Džiugas. The 20-year-old, a graduate of the Kauno club’s academy, made his senior debut in 2023 and has played close to…

Friendlies·Lithuania

3 February 2026 19:20

FK Kauno Žalgiris claim friendly victory over Esbjerg in Turkey

FK Kauno Žalgiris, currently holding a training camp in Turkey, recorded another win in their pre-season friendly matches. The team coached by Eivinas Černiauskas defeated Danish side Esbjerg 2:1 (1:0) in a…

A lyga·Transfers

Kauno Žalgiris terminates contract with Portuguese winger Jair Tavares

1 February 2026 10:14

A lyga·Transfers

Panevėžys winger Lukšys joins Neptūnas on loan for 2026 season

30 January 2026 15:28

A lyga·Lithuanians abroad

Nauris Petkevičius set for new chapter in India

29 January 2026 23:30

A lyga·Transfers

Familiar face returns to Lithuanian football as Joel Bopesu joins FK Panevėžys

29 January 2026 16:33

Latvia →

Latvians abroad·Transfers·Virsliga

Ozols returns abroad and signs with Albanian club

2 February 2026 21:38

Latvian goalkeeper Roberts Ozols is set for his second spell abroad after signing a contract with Albanian top-flight side KF Bylis.…

Latvians abroad

Regža makes Hradec Králové debut

31 January 2026 19:43

Latvia national team forward Marko Regža made his debut in the Czech top division as Hradec Králové suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Sigma Olomouc.…

Liepāja hit five against TransINVEST to close January programme

Virsliga

Liepāja head to Spain for two-week training camp and four friendlies

31 January 2026 06:37

Virsliga

Tonybet Virslīga kicks off on March 6th as RFS welcome newcomers Ogre United to the top flight

30 January 2026 15:39

Transfers·Virsliga

Yushin Koki joins Tukums 2000 from FC Ryukyu as clubs sign cooperation agreement

30 January 2026 10:32

Virsliga

All ten clubs granted licences for Virslīga 2026 season

29 January 2026 23:39

Estonia →

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…

Estonians abroad·Premium liiga·Transfers

Official: Paalberg completes a move to Saint-Étienne

2 February 2026 21:25

The transfer of Estonia national team forward Marten-Chris Paalberg from Pärnu JK Vaprus to French second-tier club Saint-Étienne has now been officially confirmed. The 17-year-old has signed a contract with his new…