Former Lithuania coach Algimantas Liubinskas has delivered a scathing assessment of the national team’s decline, calling for structural reform and a return to defensive discipline. Reflecting on past glories — including the famous 2006 win over Poland — he argues that results, not aesthetics, must define success: “Football is not artistic gymnastics; you don’t get points for style.”

Riga FC Women completed another chapter of their historic season on Saturday, capturing their first Latvian Women’s Cup title in emphatic fashion. In the final held at Skonto Stadium, the newly crowned national champions dismantled FK Auda with a resounding 7-0 win.

FC Flora Tallinn produced a dominant display on Saturday evening, crushing bottom-placed JK Tallinna Kalev 500 to reclaim top spot in the Premium Liiga standings. All it took was one blistering first half in which the reigning champions struck four times to put the result beyond doubt.

FK Kauno Žalgiris made history on Saturday evening, officially being crowned champions of A Lyga for the first time in the club’s history. The decisive moment came not in Kaunas, but in Vilnius, where FC Hegelmann fell 0-2 to FK Riteriai, mathematically ending the title race with four matches to spare.

Latvijas Virslīga 33rd round saw a tense goalless draw between FK Grobiņa and SK Super Nova - the fourth time this season the two sides have finished level. With this result, SK Super Nova set a new league record for the most draws in a single season (13), surpassing previous marks set by Rīgas Daugava in 2012 and Riga FC in 2016.

A Lyga action resumed with a thrilling 2-2 draw between the last two Lithuanian Cup winners - FK Banga Gargždai and FK Panevėžys - as both sides came from behind and shared the points.

FCI Levadia kept the pressure on title rivals FC Flora Tallinn with a commanding 3-0 victory over FC Kuressaare in Matchday 32 of the Premium Liiga, temporarily moving to the top of the table.

Latvijas Virslīga returned from the international break with a Round 33 clash between FS Jelgava and BFC Daugavpils that ended in a 0-0 stalemate, with both sides taking a point.

Paide Linnameeskond returned from the international break with a statement performance, thrashing Tartu JK Tammeka 5-0 in Paide and, at least temporarily, climbing back to third place in the Premium Liiga table.

FK Kauno Žalgiris returned from the international break in style, securing a convincing 3-1 win over FA Šiauliai and moving to within touching distance of their first-ever A Lyga championship.

JK Tallinna Kalev has entered a bold new phase under president Ragnar Klavan, who is reshaping the club around youth development and professionalism. Recent months have brought sweeping staff changes, new facilities, and rising standards — including stricter training rules and higher fees — as Kalev aims to become Estonia’s leading academy and a model for player development.

Reflecting on Lithuania’s shock 1–0 win over Poland in 2006, veteran striker Ričardas Beniušis recalls a time when A Lyga players could match Europe’s best. Nearly two decades later, as Lithuania struggles in World Cup qualifying, his memories serve as both pride and warning — a reminder of a footballing strength that has slowly faded away.

The Latvian Football Federation board has approved amendments to club licensing and player transfer regulations, tightening ownership transparency, financial disclosure, and loan restrictions. The meeting also discussed plans to expand the Baltic Youth Football League with new age groups, while confirming leadership changes in the Veterans and Masters Committee.

As the Lithuanian football season nears its dramatic conclusion, the excitement is only intensifying. With just a handful of rounds remaining, questions abound, and not all of them can yet be answered. When the final matches of the 2025 A Lyga season will be played on November 8th, some clubs will celebrate the fulfillment of their ambitions, while others will be left to reflect on missed opportunities. Where each team ultimately finishes is still very much up in the air.

On Wednesday evening in Denmark, Lithuanian champions Gintra faced their decisive second-leg clash in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup final qualifying round against Danish runners-up FC Nordsjælland. At Right to Dream Park, the visitors from Šiauliai were handed a tough 0-5 defeat, bringing their European campaign to an end.

South African coach Thabiso Makhetha has joined Estonian club Nõmme United, adding international expertise to the Estonian club's technical team. His arrival marks a new chapter in the Baltic's after leaving Lithuanian outfit FK Riteriai in April.

Latvian police reported a calm night in Riga after England’s 5–0 win secured World Cup qualification, despite four arrests in the days leading up to the game. Authorities fenced off the Freedom Monument amid security concerns, while UK police urged fans to respect local culture. Cooperation between Latvian and British forces ensured the event passed without major incidents.

Poland’s 2–0 win over Lithuania in Kaunas drew strong reactions across Lithuanian media. Outlets balanced sporting analysis with political controversy, from reports of Polish fans’ provocative banners and security criticism by journalist Dariusz Dobek to reflections from Lithuania’s captain Fedor Černych, who admitted that repeated defeats were becoming increasingly hard to accept.

The evening at LNK Sporta Parks ended in frustration for the Latvian U21 side, who fell 0-1 to Greece U21 national football team after conceding in the dying minutes. But even in defeat, there were flashes of promise, and 19-year-old Dannī Aņisjko was one of them. Energetic, sharp on the ball, and determined off it, the young winger spoke openly when talking with Baltic Football News after the match.

Estonia captain Karol Mets reflected on his first full 90 minutes in almost a year after a 1–1 draw with Moldova in Tallinn. Though satisfied to return, the defender admitted disappointment that victory slipped away, urging optimism: “We’re sad, but nothing’s broken. We reached the minimum goal — now we have to keep working.”

Riga FC’s unbeaten September has earned double recognition in the Latvian Virslīga monthly awards, with winger Žuāu Grimaldo named Player of the Month and head coach Adrians Gula voted Coach of the Month.

Estonia were made to rue a plethora of missed goalscoring opportunities as they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Moldova at Tallinn’s A. Le Coq Arena. 

In front of a record-setting crowd of 10,404 since regaining independence, the Latvia national football team were outmatched but not outcheered, as the star-studded England national football team cruised to a 5-0 victory in their historic first meeting at BTA Daugava Stadium in Rīga. England captain Harry Kane led the charge with a clinical brace, while the hosts showed flashes of ambition but were ultimately punished for their mistakes.

Latvian Virslīga side FK Liepāja have announced that they have signed a contract extension with the manager Andreas Alm and his staff till the end of the 2027 season.

Latvia will defend their Unity EURO Cup title this week in the Netherlands, led by coach Oleh Lazyrka — a refugee from eastern Ukraine whose journey embodies football’s power to rebuild lives. The mixed Latvian-Ukrainian team, last year’s champions in Nyon, return united by friendship, shared training, and a belief in sport’s ability to connect communities.