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International and regional football updates
Samuel Gidi applies for Slovak citizenship ahead of Euro U21
The 20-year-old Ghanaian midfielder arrived at Žilina aged 15 and has grown into a first-team regular.
Hockey stagnating, canoeing in decline. Which sport is growing in popularity in Slovakia?
More money flowing into sports.
What are Slovakia’s chances of qualifying to the FIFA World Cup?
Germany, Northern Ireland and Luxembourg in Slovakia’s group.
A Slovak among heroes as Newcastle ends trophy drought
Martin Dúbravka played a pivotal role in the Magpies’ first major silverware since 1955.
Slovakia’s next star? Footballer’s value has exploded in just six months
Leo Sauer’s performances in the Netherlands are demanding attention.
Syrian legionnaire could be a game-changer for DAC
The smallest player on the pitch, Ammar Ramadan, stunned Trnava with a header over the weekend.
Slovak coach leading Orbán’s football fortress to historic success
The Hungarian prime minister’s manufactured club is shaking up Hungarian football’s hierarchy, but respect is hard to come by.
Dúbravka stays at Newcastle until 2026 – but will he ever start again?
After shining in Pope’s absence, the Slovak goalkeeper is back on the bench.
Top Polish football club wanted Matej Trusa - until they heard the price
Another Slovak forward, Dávid Strelec, was on the verge of a move to England - but the deal fell through.
The footballer who swapped the beaches of New Zealand for a view of the High Tatras
Canadian Spencer Barber now plays in Liptovský Mikuláš.
Žilina’s young star turning heads across Europe
Scouts are watching Eric Bile.
Slovakia’s unexpected role in a South American triumph
Marlon Freitas leads Botafogo to historic triumph.
Premier League club forms partnership with Slovak cybersecurity firm
Evanilson, now a Bournemouth player, made his senior football debut in Slovakia.
Ready for Champions League action in Bratislava? Here’s how to make the most of it
Tips for travel and sights and venues you can’t miss.
Slovan Bratislava ready for Champions League battle against Europe’s giants
Slovan are to face Manchester City, Bayern Munich, AC Milan and other big teams in a thrilling 2024/2025 campaign.
Slovan Bratislava makes history as fourth Slovak club to reach Champions League group stage
Slovan Bratislava defeated FC Midtjylland 3-2.
US goalkeeper helped spark major upset in Slovak football
Reflecting on his two years in Slovakia, Luke Kleinpeter expresses no regrets about his move to Bratislava.
Ready to 'spring a few surprises'? Slovakia heads to Euro 2024
What are the national team's chances? Foreign journalists weigh in.
Czech team scraps friendly after top Slovak football club plays Russians
Slavia Praha agrees match with side mocked by Slovan Bratislava owner.
Slovakia will play EURO 2024 in a favourable group
Slovak footballers discover opponents for next year's European Championships in Germany.
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