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 and highlighted the danger of striker Rimantė Jonušaitė, who scored four goals in the 6-1 win over Liechtenstein.
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From A Lyga striker to youth coach: Lukas Kochanauskas on football, injuries and the modern generation
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 football after ending his playing career. The former Lithuania U-21 international now dedicates most of his time to youth development, working with young players and focusing particularly on their physical preparation.
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Lithuania WU19 start Baltic Cup with 3-2 win over Latvia
Lithuania’s WU19 team opened their Baltic Cup campaign with a 3-2 win over hosts Latvia in Riga. After conceding early, Lithuania responded through Jotvilė Šapaitė from the rebound of a penalty, then added goals from Austėja Pocevičiūtė and Austėja Jokubaitytė. Latvia pulled one back but a red card stalled their comeback.
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Liužinaitė urges Lithuania to prove a point as World Cup qualifying cycle begins
Lithuania captain Milda Liužinaitė has urged the national side to press and prove their quality as a new FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying cycle begins. Tomas Ražanauskas’ team face Liechtenstein away on 3 March before hosting Estonia at Raudondvaris Stadium on 7 March, with younger players also being introduced into the squad.
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LFF and Vilnius University extend e-sports study programme after talks with MLS in New York
The Lithuanian Football Federation and Vilnius University have continued their long-term research into esports and its role in international expansion and innovation. LFF’s Edgaras Abromavičius and VU’s Antanas Ūsas met Major League Soccer representatives in New York to discuss future cooperation, with education and youth engagement among the key themes.
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Mariano Barreto and the Stumbras story: success, controversy and collapse
Few foreign coaches have left as visible - and controversial - a mark on Lithuanian football as Mariano Barreto.
The Portuguese coach led Kauno Stumbras from June 2016 until January 2019, during a period that brought the club its first major trophy, two European qualification campaigns and, less than a year after his departure, financial collapse and removal from professional football.
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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.
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Sūduva sign Georgia youth international right-back Rati Grigalava
Sūduva have announced the signing of 19-year-old Georgian right-back Rati Grigalava on a contract through to the end of the 2027 season. A Dinamo Tbilisi academy graduate, Grigalava has played for Georgia’s Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 sides. Head coach Donatas Vencevičius said the defender impressed during his trial.
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Kauno Žalgiris sign Argentine champion Franco Baldassarra
Kauno Žalgiris have completed the signing of Argentine midfielder Franco Baldassarra. The 27-year-old joins after winning the Apertura with Platense, an officially recognised Argentine top-flight title from the 2025 season that also brought Copa Libertadores qualification. Baldassarra has over 100 Argentine league appearances and previously spent 2023-24 on loan at Panetolikos.
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A knife to the heart in start – but the right man in charge
“The biggest problem is that we want to win, which is positive. But at times we lose our heads.”
Those were the words of Rolandas Džiaukštas after FK Žalgiris suffered a 2-3 defeat against Džiugas Telšiai in the opening match of the 2026 Toplyga season, and they perfectly summed up the night when you know the context.
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Černiauskas after win against Riteriai: “We showed the character of champions”
On Monday evening at Vilnius’ Sportima arena, the final match of the opening Toplyga round delivered late drama as defending champions Kauno Žalgiris thanks to stoppage time goal beat Riteriai 2-1 - and afterwards head coach Eivinas Černiauskas shared his thoughts with Baltic Football News following the dramatic comeback victory.
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PRO by regulation, not by reality: Inside Lithuania’s coaching loophole
Assistant coaches holding UEFA PRO licences on paper, while the official head coach without a PRO qualification directs the team from the touchline - such scenes have often been part of everyday reality in Lithuania rather than rare exceptions. This calendar offseason, both capital-based clubs, FK Riteriai and Kaunas district representatives FC Hegelmann, appear to have followed a similar path.
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“We Came to Win”: Roland Vrabec’s Baltic gamble pays off
When FK Panevėžys stunned Hegelmann Kaunas in the Lithuanian Cup final, many neutrals saw only the scoreline and the spectacle of a bicycle kick that will live long in club folklore. But for Roland Vrabec, the German coach who only took charge this year, the victory meant something altogether deeper: proof that a risky move into the footballing unknown could pay off with silverware and a ticket to Europe. Days after the final, the emotions were still raw. “It feels like it was just an hour ago,” he admitted. “I’m still overwhelmed with all the feelings, great feelings after this win.”
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Ariagner Smith’s magic strike lifts Panevėžys to Cup glory
On a rainy evening in Jonava, FK Panevėžys emerged victorious over FC Hegelmann after a hard-fought and entertaining Lithuanian Cup final between the two sides.
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“This time has to be the one” – Skerla determined ahead of third Cup final
On Sunday, it will be decided which team lifts the 2025 FPRO LFF Cup. For Hegelmann, this will be their third appearance in the final. They previously reached the decisive stage in 2022 and 2024 but lost on both occasions, leaving them still searching for their first trophy.
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“This is the most important game of the season” – Vrabec ahead of Cup final
Over the course of its ten-year history, Panevėžys Football Club has collected four major trophies. The team has once lifted the Lithuanian A Lyga championship, celebrated two Supercup victories, and once claimed the FPRO LFF Cup. To add another Cup triumph to their cabinet, only one final step remains -winning the upcoming final.
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Hegelmann favored, Panevėžys hungry: Who will lift the LFF Cup?
As the Lithuanian football season draws to a close, excitement is building for its final showdowns. While the A Lyga championship wraps up on November 8th, we already know the two teams set to clash in the much-anticipated LFF Cup final. On September 28th at 4 P.M. local time, FK Panevėžys and FC Hegelmann will face off in a match that promises to capture the attention of football fans across the country.
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Jonava to host 2025 Lithuanian Cup final for the first time
The 2025 FPRO LFF Cup final will take place on September 28 at Jonava City Central Stadium – the first time the venue hosts the showpiece. FK Panevėžys and Kauno rajono Hegelmann will battle for the title, with tickets on sale from September 22. The match will also be broadcast live on LRT Plius and LRT.lt.
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Gineitis starts as Torino fall to defending champions Napoli
Lithuanian midfielder Gvidas Gineitis started for the fifth consecutive Serie A match as Torino FC suffered a 1-2 defeat against defending champions Napoli.
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Kučys scores but Celje suffer surprise defeat
Lithuanian international striker Armandas Kučys was on target in the Slovenian PrvaLiga, but his club NK Celje suffered a surprising 1-2 defeat to Aluminij.
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Petkevičius scores and assists in a win in India
Lithuanian striker Nauris Petkevičius opened his goal account in the Indian Super League and played a decisive role as Inter Kashi secured their first-ever top-flight victory, defeating Kerala Blasters away from home.
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Two for Two: Lasickas’ team also reaches Conference League Round of 16
Justas Lasickas and Croatian champions HNK Rijeka advanced to the UEFA Conference League Round of 16 after a 2-1 home victory over Cypriot side AC Omonia, sealing a 3-1 aggregate win.
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Another goal contribution for Kučys as Celje advances in the Conference League
NK Celje, represented by Lithuania internationals Armandas Kučys and Artemijus Tutyškinas, progressed to the next round of the UEFA Conference League after defeating Kosovo champions FC Drita 3-2 for the second time in a week, securing a 6-4 aggregate victory.
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Hegelmann prospect joins Lithuanian-linked Celje system
According to the Slovenian Football Federation’s official transfer registration report, NK Celje have added another Lithuanian player to their ranks, signing 17-year-old defender Kristupas Padegimas from the FC Hegelmann system.
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