Survival at any cost: how the custodians of Lithuanian football struggle to steer their ship
It’s been just over two months since the kickoff of the new A Lyga season, yet controversy still grips the corridors of Lithuanian football. At the heart of the storm are Vilnius' Riteriai — a club teetering dangerously on the brink of bankruptcy.
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Linas Pilibaitis: “I still have fire in me”
At 40, most players are reminiscing about past glories. Linas Pilibaitis, captain of Vilnius TransINVEST, is still chasing new ones. From a kid kicking a ball in Kretinga to winning titles abroad, Pilibaitis’s career reads like a love letter to football—and it's far from finished.
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Karolis Uzėla retires and begins coaching career at Vilnius Football Academy
At just 25 years old, former professional footballer Karolis Uzėla is starting a new chapter in his football journey. Due to ongoing health issues that have prevented him from continuing his playing career, Uzėla has officially joined the coaching staff at Vilnius Football Academy (VFA), where he will now work with the academy’s youngest players.
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French footballer Moussa Dembélé acquires Lithuanian club FK Minija Kretinga
Renowned French footballer Moussa Dembélé has purchased Lithuanian second-tier club FK Minija Kretinga, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The acquisition was made through the investment group Triple M, which also owns AS Mansa, a football club based in Mali.
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Sad news for Lithuanian football: Julius Kvedaras passes away at 75
The Lithuanian football community is mourning the loss of one of its most prominent figures. Julius Kvedaras, former president and general secretary of the Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF), has passed away at the age of 75.
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Dutch football giants set to face Lithuania in Kaunas: record crowd expected at Darius and Girėnas stadium
This September, Lithuania will host one of the world’s most iconic football teams, the Netherlands national team. The intimidating “Oranje”, coached by Ronald Koeman, will face Lithuania on September 7 at the Darius and Girėnas Stadium in Kaunas. With interest already surging, the match is shaping up to be historic both on and off the pitch.
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FK Žalgiris Vilnius loses key player Younn Zahary
On Tuesday FK Žalgiris secured a confident victory to advance to the LFF Cup Round of 16, but the win came at a cost, as the team lost another key player, Younn Zahary, to injury.
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Why are Šiauliai drowning in injuries?
The first round of Lithuania’s A Lyga isn't even over yet, and already teams across the league are feeling the brutal sting of injuries. Altogether, A Lyga squads have lost at least ten players to serious injuries, and when counting the lighter setbacks, the number easily climbs past twenty. Among the hardest-hit clubs are FK Žalgiris, FA Šiauliai, Marijampolė’s Sūduva, and Kauno Žalgiris.
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After going undefeated in the month of April Dainis Kazakevičs earns Manager of the Month award
FA Šiauliai manager Dainis Kazakevičs has been recognized as April's TOPsport A Lyga Manager of the Month.
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Hegelmann’s Leo Ribeiro recognized as the best player of April
FC Hegelmann's attacking player, Leo Ribeiro, was named the TOPsport A Lyga Player of the Month for April.
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Rokas Filipavičius suffers serious injury after match against Žalgiris
Rokas Filipavičius, who joined FK Banga Gargždai from FK Riteriai ahead of this season, has quickly become one of the team’s most important players. However, last Saturday’s match against FK Žalgiris brought an unfortunate turn of events for the rising star.
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Struggling Žalgiris lose three straight games for the first time since 2008: A Lyga Matchday 10 review
Matchday 10 of the A Lyga was packed with action. The first coaching departure of the season occurred, the reigning champions continued to struggle, losing three straight games, which last happened 17 years ago, and league leaders FC Hegelmann showcased a defensive masterclass against Šiauliai, extending their lead at the top of the table.
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Lithuanian Cup Round of 32: Eight A Lyga clubs remaining, fourth division side Kazlų Rūda shock Pirma Lyga club
Today, FK Sūduva achieved a decisive 4:0 victory against third division team Vilnius FA, concluding the Round of 32 of the Lithuanian Cup. One significant surprise emerged as the second league side BE1 was eliminated by fourth division club FK Kazlu Rūda. Additionally, two A Lyga teams were also knocked out in their first matches: FK Riteriai lost to FA Šiauliai, and DFK Dainava Alytus fell to FK Žalgiris.
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Uncertainty over Dainava’s manager heats up ahead of Cup clash with FK Žalgiris
Last weekend, DFK Dainava parted ways with their head coach of the past three seasons, Sergey Kuznetsov, following a defeat to Džiugas Telšiai. During his time in Alytus, the Belarusian managed 80 matches, averaging 0.9 points per game, leading the club into Lithuania’s top division and steering them to an unprecedented 4th-place finish last season. However, this campaign has been rocky. After the first round, Dainava languish in the last place - the only team in the Baltics that is yet to win a single match this season - with only two points, a staggering 19 points behind league leaders Hegelmann FC.
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FPRO LFF Cup second round draw sets the stage for exciting clashes
On Thursday afternoon in Kaunas, the draw for the second round of the 2025 FPRO LFF Cup was held, bringing with it a host of intriguing matchups. The draw featured 18 teams that advanced from the first round, joined by four clubs that progressed automatically through a random draw. In addition, all ten teams from the TOPsport A Lyga are now entering the competition at this stage.
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Banga win Lithuanian Cup on penalties
FK Banga Gargždai made history in style, securing their first-ever Lithuanian Cup in a dramatic final against FC Hegelmann, ultimately prevailing 4-1 on penalties
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Italian clubs circle Lithuanian Shot-Stopper Gertmonas after breakout season in Romania
Lithuanian national team goalkeeper Edvinas Gertmonas has caught the attention of several Italian clubs following a standout season in Romania. Currently playing for Universitatea Cluj, the 28-year-old is reportedly on the radar of Serie B side Bari, one of a few Italian teams expressing concrete interest.
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Dolžnikov with the goal to help Sigma Olomouc reach the MOL Cup final
In the Czech MOL Cup, Lithuanian winger Artūr Dolžnikov scored a goal today, helping Sigma Olomouc reach their first MOL Cup final since the 2011/2012 season by defeating Baník Ostrava 3-2.
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Olberkis with a full game as his Elbasani unbeaten streak in Albania reaches 11 games
In the Albanian top league, Sigitas Olberkis and his team, AF Elbasani, played to a 1:1 draw against Vllaznia, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 games.
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Dolžnikov’s Sigma Olomouc with the win reach the Championship Group in Czechia.
In the Czech Chance Liga, Artur Dolžnikov made a late appearance in the game as his team, Sigma Olomouc, secured an important 3-0 victory against Česke Budějovice.
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Paulauskas in the starting lineup in Dinamo Batumi third straight win
In the Georgian Erovnuli Liga, Gytis Paulauskas and Dinamo Batumi secured their third consecutive league victory by defeating Kolkheti 1913 with a score of 2-0.
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Vareika scores his sixth league goal in a heavy defeat in Armenia
In the Armenian top-flight, Matas Vareika scored once again, but it was not enough to prevent a heavy 1:4 defeat against Urartu.
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