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28 February 2026
Latvian duel in Czech league ends with Regža’s team win
28 February 2026
Uldriķis plays full match as Arminia Bielefeld lose to Hannover in 2. Bundesliga
24 February 2026
Kristers Bite joins MLS organisation Minnesota United
22 February 2026
Gutkovskis makes first start for Arka Gdynia in a win
21 February 2026
Regža starts again as Hradec draw blank against Zlín
21 February 2026
Ozols celebrates first win in Albania after upset over league leaders
Uldriķis plays full match as Arminia Bielefeld lose to Greuther Fürth in 2. Bundesliga
20 February 2026
Uldriķis plays full match as Arminia Bielefeld end winning run
17 February 2026
Jelgava loan Aļekseičiks and Reķis to Czech side MFK Vítkovice
17 February 2026
Ņikita Solomonovs joins Venezia academy from JFK Ventspils
16 February 2026
“Only running, not football”: Penkevics, Regža and Matrevics on duels, fitness and earning their place in Czechia
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🇱🇻⚽️ Lars Richters grew up in Michigan speaking La 🇱🇻⚽️ Lars Richters grew up in Michigan speaking Latvian at home, raised by parents who fled Latvia during WWII.

In 1994, the son of refugees got the chance to wear the Latvian badge. 32 years later, he still calls that summer life-changing.

🗞️💭 Want to read the full interview? Go check-out our website balticfootballnews.com!
⚽🔥 These guys are true goal machines! Now that t ⚽🔥 These guys are true goal machines! 

Now that the Baltic football leagues have passed the 10-match mark, it’s a good time to check in on the leading scorers across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

In TOPLYGA, Amine Benchaib of FK Kauno Žalgiris leads the way with 8 goals in 13 matches. Over in Latvian Virslīga, Ede Oloko from FK Tukums 2000 tops the charts with an impressive 11 goals in just 10 games. Meanwhile, in the Premium Liiga, Bubacarr Tambedou of FCI Levadia sits first 
with 9 goals in 11 appearances.

👀 Who do you think will finish the season as the top scorer in each league?
👀⚽️ What’s the best strategic partnership we’ve se 👀⚽️ What’s the best strategic partnership we’ve seen in the Baltics lately?

Baltic Football News certainly has its own opinion, and there are plenty of reasons why this partnership could already be considered a major success.

What do you think ? Any other standout collaborations or partnerships worth mentioning ? 👇
Once again @futbolavirsliga & Football Manger are Once again @futbolavirsliga & Football Manger are proving to be wonderful ambassadors for people visiting Latvia 🫶🇱🇻
❓ PREDICT THE SCORE IN COMMENTS 👇 🇱🇻🔥The Riga Derb ❓ PREDICT THE SCORE IN COMMENTS 👇
🇱🇻🔥The Riga Derby is finally here !

Levadia made their statement in the Tallinn derby. Kaunas answered in the Žalgiris derby. Now it’s Riga’s turn…

Today, @fk_rfs and @rigafc go head-to-head in a clash that could define the early power balance of the season. 

👀⚽️ Baltic football fans, who takes this one?
🏟️ LNK Sports Complex – Grand Opening ! A brand-n 🏟️ LNK Sports Complex – Grand Opening !

A brand-new, modern sports hub is now open at LNK Sports Park.

⚽ Top-level football infrastructure.
🏐 Beach tennis, volleyball & basketball courts.
💪 Gym, sauna, ice baths & medical facilities.
🛏️ 24 hotel rooms (up to 48 guests).

Everything athletes need in one place, plus offices, recreation areas, and full European-standard facilities.

🚗 Free parking & family-friendly spaces.
☕ Café open daily for visitors and players.

✨ The stadium features the only full-perimeter LED system in the Baltics, with premium VIP comfort.
🇱🇹⚽️ A new attendance record has just been set in 🇱🇹⚽️ A new attendance record has just been set in Lithuania for the 2026 season !

4,644 fans filled the stands in Vilnius for the Žalgiris derby, where the home side fell 0:3 to Kaunas.

A big night for Lithuanian football, but for how long? 👀
Will this record be broken again soon?
🇱🇹⚽️ April 5. Not just a game. A moment that could 🇱🇹⚽️ April 5. Not just a game. A moment that could shape Lithuanian football.

Two Žalgiris teams. Two completely different stories. 

Kaunas arrive as reigning champions, unbeaten this season and sitting comfortably at the top. Everything is going their way.

Vilnius? A reborn club. New ownership, new vision, record-breaking crowds, and a project that’s bringing energy back to Lithuanian football. But on the pitch, questions still remain.

Statement win or warning sign ? We’re about to find out.

🗞️💭 Want to read the full article ? Go check-out our website balticfootballnews.com !

#toplyga #zalgiris #vilnius #kaunas #lithuanianfootball
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