Riga FC look to bury their European play-off demons
Four-time Latvian champions Riga FC are once again one step away from reaching the league phase of a major UEFA competition. Three times before, the club have stood at this exact stage. Three times, they have come painfully close. On Thursday evening, against KI Klaksvik at Skonto Stadium, they have another chance to finally get over the hump. On what could become one of the most important nights in the club’s history, it is worth looking back at the three previous occasions when Riga FC were close to breaking through - and the painful lessons that followed.
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Hockey steals the show at Riga Football Festival
Latvia’s ice hockey players stole the show at the Riga Football Festival, winning the 5 Star Cup on penalties as the capital marked its 825th anniversary with a two-day celebration bringing together sport, music, neighbourhood teams and public figures across central Riga.
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Latvia to launch centralised football academy pilot for U-14 players
The Latvian Football Federation has approved a pilot Centralised Football Academy project, set to begin in the 2026-27 school year. The programme will bring leading prospects into one training set-up during the week, with players returning to their clubs at weekends. The first intake will be U-14 players born in 2012.
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Rīga football festival returns with NHL stars, rappers and politicians set for a two-day football party
Rīga is gearing up for a two-day football party - with NHL stars, rappers, influencers, politicians and some of Latvia’s biggest sporting personalities all set to take to the pitch.
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FK Salaspils agree partnership with Guinean top-flight side CI Kamsar
FK Salaspils have agreed a strategic partnership with Guinean top-flight side Club Industriel de Kamsar, creating a framework for player recruitment, coaching development and sporting exchanges between Latvia and West Africa following president Vjačeslavs Miņins’ scouting visit.
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New IFAB Laws of the Game to take effect in Latvia from 1st of August
Latvia will implement IFAB’s updated Laws of the Game for the 2026-27 season from 1st of August. The Latvian Football Federation said the changes focus on reducing time-wasting, refining restart procedures and expanding parts of the VAR protocol, alongside new guidance on injuries, dropped balls, equipment and accidental double touches at penalties.
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Juan Christian returns to Juventude on loan from Riga FC
Brazilian club Juventude have announced the return of winger Juan Christian, who joins on loan from Riga FC until the end of the 2026 season.
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RFS waste chances in goalless draw against Liepāja
RFS missed the opportunity to extend their lead in the Virslīga title race after being held to a 0-0 draw by Liepāja at LNK Sporta Parks, with the league leaders wasting a long list of chances throughout the match.
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Riga held by Daugavpils as winless league run extends to three games
Riga FC dropped more points in the Virslīga title race after being held to a 1-1 draw at home by BFC Daugavpils, extending their league winless run to three matches.
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Baravykas own goal hands Auda win over Grobiņa
FK Auda returned to winning ways in the Tonybet Virslīga with a 1-0 victory over Grobiņa, as Rolandas Baravykas’ late own goal decided a tight Matchday 29 encounter.
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Glaudāns haunts former club as Super Nova beat Jelgava for the first time
Super Nova claimed their first-ever victory over Jelgava on Saturday, with former Jelgava player Agris Glaudāns scoring the only goal in an important 1-0 away win in Virslīga Matchday 29.
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Late Deružinskis winner seals crucial Tukums comeback against Ogre United
Tukums came from behind to beat fellow bottom-half side Ogre United 2-1 in the opening match of Virslīga Matchday 29, scoring twice in the final eight minutes to claim three hugely important points in the relegation battle. Ogre United were the more dangerous side for much of the first half and gradually took control of the game. Ingars Pūlis, who scored 18 league goals for Tukums last season but is still searching for his first of the current campaign, twice threatened against his former club. His 29th-minute header was saved by Sergejs Vilkovs, before the goalkeeper denied him again shortly
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Riga FC reach Latvian Cup final after a 5-goal Big Riga Derby thriller
Riga reached the Latvian Cup final for the second successive year after beating RFS 3-2 in a thrilling semi-final. Reginaldo Ramires scored twice, including a spectacular overhead kick, while Salah Oulad headed the decisive goal in the 76th minute. Riga will meet defending champions Auda in the final, scheduled for late October.
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Auda reach Latvian Cup final after late penalty and shoot-out win over Daugavpils
Auda reached the 2026 Latvian Cup final after recovering from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Daugavpils and win 3-0 on penalties. Joel Yakubu and Raivis Skrebels put the hosts in control, but Andrews Appiah and Eduards Dašķevičs, with a stoppage-time penalty, forced extra time before Auda prevailed in the shoot-out.
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RFS to host Riga derby as Latvian Cup semi-finals are drawn
Latvian Cup holders Auda have been drawn away to Daugavpils in the semi-finals, leaving RFS to host Riga in a derby for a place in the final. All four favourites progressed from the quarter-finals, though Auda needed extra time after surrendering a two-goal lead against Grobiņa. Semi-finals are set for 2-3 September.
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Hrvoj’s extra-time winner sends nine-man Auda into Cup semi-finals
Latvian Cup holders FK Auda booked their place in the semi-finals after surviving a dramatic encounter against FK Grobiņa, overcoming two red cards before Tin Hrvoj's extra-time winner secured a thrilling 3-2 victory.
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Korač strike sends RFS into Latvian Cup semi-finals past spirited Super Nova
RFS reached the Latvian Cup semi-finals after a 1-0 away win over Super Nova at Jāņa Skredeļa stadions. New signing Duje Korač scored in the 20th minute, finishing from Niks Dusalijevs’ pass. Super Nova threatened early, but RFS goalkeeper Rihards Matrevics ensured the lead held.
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Caio’s corner and Aouani double send Riga into Latvian Cup semi-finals
Riga booked their place in the Latvian Cup semi-finals with a 4-1 win over Metta at Skonto Stadium. After a goalless first half, Caio opened the scoring by curling a corner directly into the net. Substitute Raki Aouani added a quick double before Metta’s late reply, with Iago Siqueira sealing it.
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Painful Eredivisie return for Roberts Uldriķis as Heerenveen let points slip
Roberts Uldriķis made his first Eredivisie appearance since May 2023 as Heerenveen suffered a 3-2 defeat by AZ Alkmaar. The Latvia striker came on in the 68th minute with his side leading 2-1, but AZ equalised immediately and scored the winner in the 83rd minute to maintain their perfect start to the season.
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Exceptional night for Cigaņiks in Switzerland with two goals in two minutes
Latvia international Andrejs Cigaņiks produced one of the best performances of his career on Saturday, scoring twice in the space of two minutes as Luzern played out a 3-3 draw away against Young Boys in the Swiss Super League.
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Nikita Doroņins extends Real Betis contract until 2029
Latvian youth international Nikita Doroņins has signed a contract extension with LaLiga club Real Betis, keeping the 18-year-old striker in Seville until the summer of 2029.
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Roberts Uldriķis set to leave Arminia Bielefeld for Heerenveen
Latvia striker Roberts Uldriķis is set to return to the Eredivisie with Heerenveen after leaving Arminia Bielefeld. The 28-year-old is expected to sign a one-year contract, with the transfer to be completed before the Dutch window closes on 2 September. Uldriķis previously scored eight Eredivisie goals for Cambuur and has recovered from a serious knee injury.
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Veinbergs records assist in first TPS start but misses out on Championship Group
Latvian youth international Nils Veinbergs recorded an assist on his first start for TPS, but it was not enough to secure a place in the Veikkausliiga Championship Group as his side drew 1-1 away to Gnistan on Monday.
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Cruciate ligament injury threatens lengthy lay-off for Krollis
Latvia striker Raimonds Krollis faces a lengthy absence after suffering a cruciate ligament tear in his knee. The Slovan Liberec forward was withdrawn after 60 minutes against Zlín, later missing a cup match. Such injuries can require six to 12 months of rehabilitation, while Slovan have begun looking for a replacement.
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