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Kristiāns Mežsargs. Image credit to LFF

Interviews·Latvia

Adjusting at U-21 level, encouraged by Fabregas and a deal that almost fell through: Mežsargs eyes Serie A breakthrough with Como

2 April 2026 21:41

Just two days ago at Daugava Stadium, Kristiāns Mežsargs reached an important milestone, scoring his first goal for Latvia’s U-21 national team. The 20-year-old forward, currently developing within the Como 1907 system, continues to build a compelling case as one of Latvia’s most promising young…

Luxembourg complete Estonia's Nations League group

Estonia

Luxembourg complete Estonia’s Nations League group

2 April 2026 13:56

Panevėžys appoint Toni Korkeakunnas until end of season

Toplyga

Panevėžys appoint Toni Korkeakunnas until end of season

2 April 2026 10:42

Estonians abroad

Estonian youngster Trevor Hint says Wolfsburg rate him highly after first-team training chance

2 April 2026 05:25

Power rankings

Baltic Power Rankings: Pre-season begins!

Team	P	F:A	Pts
Kauno Žalgiris	6	15:3	16
Džiugas Telšiai	6	8:5	11
Transinvest	6	8:5	11
FK Žalgiris	6	10:6	10
FK Panevėžys	6	5:10	8
FK Sūduva	6	3:2	7
FK Banga	6	7:4	6
FC Hegelmann	6	3:5	5
FA Šiauliai	6	4:11	4
FK Riteriai	6	3:15	1

Round 6

20/03

FK Riteriai

1–1

FA Šiauliai

21/03

Kauno Žalgiris

1–1

FK Sūduva

21/03

FK Banga

0–1

FK Panevėžys

22/03

FC Hegelmann

0–0

FK Žalgiris

22/03

TransINVEST

0–0

Džiugas Telšiai

Round 7

03/04

FK Sūduva

18:00

FK Riteriai

04/04

FC Hegelmann

13:15

TransINVEST

04/04

FA Šiauliai

15:30

FK Banga

05/04

FK Panevėžys

15:30

Džiugas Telšiai

05/04

FK Žalgiris

17:45

Kauno Žalgiris

Team	P	F:A	Pts
RFS	3	7:1	9
Riga FC	3	7:5	6
FK Auda	3	5:3	6
FK Liepāja	3	3:2	6
Grobiņa	3	2:2	6
Super Nova	3	4:4	4
FS Jelgava	3	3:3	4
FK Tukums 2000	3	3:5	1
Ogre United	3	1:4	1
BFC Daugavpils	3	3:9	0

Round 3

20/03

FK Auda

1–2

Riga FC

20/03

Ogre United

0–1

FK Liepāja

21/03

FC RFS

4–1

Daugavpils

21/03

FS Jelgava

0–1

Grobiņa

22/03

Tukums 2000

1–2

Super Nova

Round 4

03/04

Ogre United

13:00

Super Nova

03/04

Daugavpils

15:00

FK Liepāja

04/04

FC RFS

13:00

FK Auda

04/04

FS Jelgava

15:00

Riga FC

05/04

Tukums 2000

15:00

Grobiņa

Team	P	F:A	Pts
Nõmme Kalju	3	6:0	9
FCI Levadia	3	7:3	7
Harju	3	5:4	6
Paide	3	5:5	4
FC Flora	3	3:3	3
Nõmme United	3	9:7	3
Kuressaare	3	3:8	3
Narva Trans	3	3:4	3
Tammeka	3	5:6	3
Pärnu Vaprus	3	5:11	3

Round 3

21/03

Nõmme United

2–3

Tammeka

21/03

Nõmme Kalju

4–0

Kuressaare

21/03

Narva Trans

2–1

Pärnu Vaprus

22/03

Harju

2–0

FC Flora

22/03

FCI Levadia

2–2

Paide

Round 4

03/04

Kuressaare

13:30

Paide

03/04

Nõmme Kalju

13:30

Narva Trans

03/04

Tammeka

16:00

FC Flora

04/04

FCI Levadia

13:30

Nõmme United

04/04

Pärnu Vaprus

16:00

Harju

Premium liiga - match reports

One of the wildest finishes: Paide rescue point in VAR-fuelled chaos

22 March 2026 17:27

In the final match of Premium Liiga Matchday 3, Daniel Cabral converted a penalty in the 17th minute of stoppage time as Paide Linnameeskond…

Virsliga - match reports

Mārcis Ošs scores twice as Super Nova get their first win

22 March 2026 16:56

SK Super Nova secured a valuable 2-1 away win over FK Tukums 2000 in the final match of the Tonybet Virslīga third round, with…

Premium liiga - match reports

Harju make history with stunning win over champions Flora

22 March 2026 15:20

A shock result unfolded in the Estonian Premium Liiga as Harju JK Laagri defeated reigning champions Flora Tallinn 2-0, securing one of the biggest…

Toplyga - match reports

Asamoah late goal delivers three points for Panevežys

21 March 2026 21:57

FK Panevėžys signed off for the international break in positive fashion, securing a narrow 1-0 victory over FK Banga Gargždai in the sixth round…

Virsliga - match reports

Grobiņa beat Jelgava and match last season’s away win total

21 March 2026 21:09

FK Grobiņa continued their strong start to the Tonybet Virslīga season by securing a 1-0 away win over FS Jelgava, punishing an early mistake…

Virsliga - match reports

RFS stay perfect as Lemajic double downs Daugavpils

21 March 2026 17:52

Last season vice-champions FC RFS continued their flawless start to the Tonybet Virslīga season with a convincing 4-1 home win over BFC Daugavpils, making…

Interviews →

Nicolato left wanting more after the win against Gibraltar

26 March 2026 23:28

Latvia head coach Paolo Nicolato admitted his dissatisfaction with the final score despite his side securing a win over Gibraltar, stressing that the performance - particularly in the second half - deserved…

From 100 profiles to six signings: Kristjan Tiirik on Tammeka’s overhauled recruitment process

26 March 2026 14:47

JK Tammeka have overhauled their recruitment model, moving away from trial-based signings to a data-…

Uldriķis returns to Latvia squad: “A lot of hard work went into this moment”

26 March 2026 09:54

For the first time since November 2024, striker Roberts Uldriķis is back in the Latvian…

Džiaukštas sets the tone: “Žalgiris must return to the top”

21 March 2026 15:36

When Rolandas Džiaukštas took over Vilnius Žalgiris last autumn, he stepped into a club coming…

João Prates on football development and global scouting (last part)

16 March 2026 20:26

Portuguese coach João Prates, who previously worked in Lithuania with Džiugas Telšiai, has built a…

Insights →

A New Year, Same Questions: Can Lithuania Turn Promise Into Results in 2026?

23 March 2026 11:58

As Edgaras Jankauskas unveiled his squad on Friday, the Lithuanian national team turns its attention to its first fixtures of the year. While results will inevitably matter, a broader question lingers: will this campaign mark a genuine departure from the…

Cedric Kouadio showed that he can still play an important role in his eighth season at RFS

Modou Saidy impressed against Ogre – but can he be a real contender for a place in the starting XI?

Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT predict Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian Champions for 2026

A knife to the heart in start – but the right man in charge

PRO by regulation, not by reality: Inside Lithuania’s coaching loophole

Toplyga 2026 Preview: Will Kauno Žalgiris go back-to-back?

Five takeaways after FK Kauno Žalgiris lift the Super Cup

Snow tears open RATO arena dome as TransINVEST train inside

Lithuanian Football’s Future: In their hands – or at the mercy of circumstance

From Spurs prospect to Lithuanian club owner: Questions surround Riteriai’s new era

Lithuania →

Kendysh wants to finish career at Žalgiris and keep Champions League dream alive

Toplyga

2 April 2026 17:42

Kendysh wants to finish career at Žalgiris and qualify for Champions League next year

In a rare interview with club media, Yuriy Kendysh says he wants to finish his career at Žalgiris, with the 35-year-old still targeting a place in the Champions League group stage. The…

Lithuania

31 March 2026 19:09

Draw Feels Like a Win: Lithuania U19 Top their Group and Earn Promotion

Lithuania’s U19 national team secured a crucial result in the second match of their European Championship qualifying tournament, holding Northern Ireland to a 0:0 draw in Raudondvaris.…

Sūduva re-sign forward Meinardas Mikulėnas from Riteriai

Toplyga·Transfers

Sūduva bring back newly capped Lithuania striker Mikulėnas

30 March 2026 20:29

Lithuania rue missed chances after Georgia defeat, say Lasickas and Gineitis

Friendlies·Lithuania

Lithuanian Players’ thoughts after Sunday’s match: “It’s a shame we couldn’t give the fans a win”

30 March 2026 10:42

Jankauskas encouraged by Lithuania display despite Georgia defeat

Friendlies·Lithuania

Jankauskas encouraged by Lithuania display despite Georgia defeat

30 March 2026 10:37

Latvia →

Latvia U21 beaten by Northern Ireland after surrendering lead in Riga

Latvia

Latvia U21 take lead, but suffer defeat against Northern Ireland

31 March 2026 22:01

Latvia Under-21s were beaten 3-1 by Northern Ireland in Riga after taking an early lead through Kristiāns Mežsargs. The visitors levelled before half-time, moved ahead after the break and struck again on…

Latvia U19 sign off elite round with late win over Belgium

Latvia

Latvia U19 sign off Elite Round with surprising win over Belgium

31 March 2026 21:53

Latvia U19 ended their UEFA elite round campaign with a 2-1 win over Belgium in Czechia. Rūdolfs Kļavinskis and Roberts Kukulis scored in the final six minutes after Belgium had Samuel Nibombe…

Latvia·UEFA Nations League

Černomordijs with the late winner secures Nations League C spot

31 March 2026 20:10

Latvia take narrow first-leg lead against Gibraltar before return in Riga

Latvia·UEFA Nations League

Latvia look to finish the job against Gibraltar at Skonto Stadium

31 March 2026 11:23

Vapne says Latvia must dictate tempo against Gibraltar

Latvia·UEFA Nations League

“We must play to win” – Vapne and Nicolato focus on control and efficiency ahead of return match

30 March 2026 20:22

Latvia

Latvia U-19 succumb to Denmark in second Elite Round fixture

28 March 2026 22:07

Estonia →

Paide to play all 2026 home matches on artificial pitch as stadium project advances

2 April 2026 05:11

Paide will play all of their home matches on the club’s artificial pitch this season as work on a new stadium project moves forward. Chief executive Jaanus Pruuli said continued investment in…

Estonia·Friendlies

Estonia outclassed by Rwanda in FIFA Series final

30 March 2026 21:33

Estonia’s national team, featuring several debutants in the starting lineup, were unable to cope with Rwanda in the FIFA Series final, falling 0-2 in front of a packed Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda…

Estonia

Estonia get their first African win as scrappy FIFA Series group opener goes to penalties

27 March 2026 20:23

Sarajärvi laments Estonia U21 defending after six-goal defeat in Iceland

Estonia

Estonia U21 suffer heavy defeat to Iceland in European qualifying

26 March 2026 22:51

Estonia name squad for March FIFA Series in Rwanda

Estonia

Estonia name squad for March FIFA Series in Rwanda

25 March 2026 17:24

Levadia issue statement after late penalty in draw with Paide

Levadia issue statement after late penalty in draw with Paide

24 March 2026 20:07

Transfers·Women's Football

Žalgiris Women sign Venezuela forward Jhoagny Contreras

2 April 2026 05:17

Friendlies·Lithuania

Georgia Secures 2:0 Victory Over Lithuania in Kaunas Despite Spirited Home Performance

29 March 2026 16:57

Lithuania

Jankauskas says Georgia are beatable as Lithuania prepare for Kaunas friendly

28 March 2026 21:50

Hegelmann beaten by Daugavpils in friendly during international break

28 March 2026 20:25

Virsliga

LFF ethics committee to examine possible loan-rule breaches in Virslīga

28 March 2026 20:20

Ikaunieks leads the charge as Kauno Žalgiris beat Jagiellonia 3-2 in Białystok friendly

28 March 2026 19:05

Latvia

Tamaz Pertia returns to Georgia in bid to rescue Kolkheti 1913

28 March 2026 14:11

Latvia·UEFA Nations League

Latvia much better in the second half as Gutkovskis goal gives advantage heading to second leg

26 March 2026 21:00

Friendlies·Lithuania

Lithuania End 17-Match Winless Run with a Victory in Moldova

26 March 2026 18:57

Friendlies·Lithuania

Lithuania look to end winless run in Moldova opener

26 March 2026 10:23

Latvia

Latvia begin Nations League playoff campaign in Gibraltar

26 March 2026 09:45

Latvia

Nicolato says Latvia are ready for Gibraltar in crucial Nations League play-off first leg

25 March 2026 22:12

Latvia

Latvia U19 begin Elite Round with a 3-0 loss to Czechia

25 March 2026 21:35

Lithuania

Lithuania U19 Opens UEFA Qualifiers with Dominant 4:0 Victory Over Azerbaijan

25 March 2026 21:18

Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris to face formidable Gintra on Saturday

25 March 2026 18:50

Lithuania

Lithuanian Football Figure Algimantas Breikštas Passes Away at 59

25 March 2026 16:23

Lithuania

Lithuania trio shortlisted for Beach Soccer Stars 2025 awards

24 March 2026 20:14

Latvia

Kristaps Ratnieks handed first international appointment as referee

24 March 2026 20:10

Estonia

FIFA presentation in Tallinn draws little interest from Estonian clubs

23 March 2026 11:06

Friendlies·Lithuania

Late Squad Change for Lithuania as Injury Forces Golubickas Withdrawal

22 March 2026 20:13

Toplyga

Panevėžys part ways with head coach Roland Vrabec

22 March 2026 12:47

Virsliga

Kļava: “I like the result, I do not like the way we got it”

22 March 2026 09:59

Männilaan delighted by first Estonia call after strong start with Nõmme Kalju

22 March 2026 09:22

Nākotnes līga

Metta, Valmiera and Riga Mariners open LVBet season with wins

21 March 2026 21:49

Latvia·UEFA Nations League

Bruno Melnis ruled out with injury as Patijčuks replaces him in the Latvia squad

21 March 2026 15:54

Toplyga

FK Kauno Žalgiris Announces Record Budget

21 March 2026 15:07

Latvia

Dovalil names the squad for upcoming U-21 NT games

20 March 2026 23:13

Toplyga·Transfers

Vareika Returns to FK Žalgiris on Loan as Familiar Face Rejoins Vilnius Side

20 March 2026 18:43

Women's football →

Latvia·Women's Football

Riga FC Women defend Latvian Women’s Super Cup in a 3-0 against RFS Women

19 March 2026 00:16

MFA Žalgiris-MRU, Gintra and Žalgiris open Women’s A Lyga season with wins

Women's Football

MFA Žalgiris, Gintra and Žalgiris open Women’s A Lyga season with wins

17 March 2026 08:03

Estonia·Women's Football

Saku Sporting beat Flora to win their first Estonian Women’s Super Cup

14 March 2026 14:08

Estonia·Women's Football

Flora target 10th Women’s Super Cup against Saku Sporting

13 March 2026 00:43

Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania Women’s A Lyga season to begin on 14 March with seven teams

12 March 2026 01:02

Estonia held 0-0 by Lithuania in Women’s World Cup qualifier as Käpa shines

Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania and Estonia split points in a goalless World Cup qualifier

8 March 2026 00:15

Latvia women beaten in Finland but Anderson strike offers late reward

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia women beaten in Finland as Andersone scores late consolation

7 March 2026 21:15

Latvians abroad·Women's Football

Latvia international Anna Gornell joins Waterford from Riga FC Women

7 March 2026 17:43

Ražanauskas warns Lithuania will face ‘different level’ against Estonia

Estonia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Estonia note Lithuania’s counter-attack threat in World Cup qualifier Baltic derby

7 March 2026 14:04

Latvia women face Finland in Helsinki in World Cup qualifying

Latvia·Women's Football

Latvia women face Finland in Helsinki in World Cup qualifying

7 March 2026 13:53

Lithuania begin World Cup qualifying with 6-1 win as Jonušaitė hits four

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Lithuania begin World Cup qualifying with a big win as Jonušaitė hits poker

3 March 2026 22:22

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying with Bosnia defeat despite Räämet penalty

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Estonia women begin World Cup qualifying with Bosnia defeat despite Räämet penalty

3 March 2026 19:52

Latvia rally in second half but open World Cup qualifying with defeat in Slovakia

FIFA World Cup·Women's Football

Latvia rally in second half but open World Cup qualifying with defeat in Slovakia

3 March 2026 19:46

Latvia·Lithuania·Women's Football

Lithuania WU19 start Baltic Cup with 3-2 win over Latvia

3 March 2026 17:07

Players abroad

Estonians abroad

Hein ruled out for rest of club season after training injury

30 March 2026 19:58

Estonians abroad

Shein named among Eliteserien standout players after Fredrikstad win

24 March 2026 20:16

Latvians abroad

Strods makes first Bohemians start and sets up goal in Dundalk draw

21 March 2026 10:22

Latvians abroad

Jaunzems sidelined for the season after Achilles surgery

20 March 2026 20:29

Latvians abroad

Renārs Rode appointed head coach of Bulgarian side Fratria

18 March 2026 19:07

Lithuanians abroad

Paulauskas registers assist on debut in South Korea

15 March 2026 19:36

Estonians abroad

Schjønning Larsen scores first Scottish goal as Kilmarnock shock Hearts

14 March 2026 23:59

Futsal →

Narva United and Bunker Partner reach futsal cup final in Narva

Estonia·Futsal

Narva United and Bunker Partner set for Estonian Futsal Cup final

14 March 2026 21:23

Narva United and holders Bunker Partner will meet in Sunday’s futsal cup final after contrasting semi-final wins in Narva. United swept aside Võru Helios 14-4, while Bunker Partner recovered from a 2-0…

Riga Futsal Club win in Riga but Champions League run ends

Champions League·Futsal

Riga Futsal’s Champions League run ends despite Palma victory

6 March 2026 22:35

Riga coach Polido urges improved display ahead of Palma Futsal second leg

Champions League·Futsal

Riga look to overturn three-goal deficit against Palma in futsal Champions League quarter-final

6 March 2026 12:25

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

Futsal

Aurora Futsal take Estonia women’s futsal title after shootout win over Keila

1 March 2026 14:56

Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team

Estonia·Futsal

Estonia begin groundwork for first women’s futsal national team

26 February 2026 15:50