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Baltic Football Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 59

Your hub for latest in Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian football in English! Breaking news, analysis, interviews, podcast and more! Do you fondly recall the times when football was about passion and not just about the cash? Perhaps you miss competitive football during the summer months? Or do you like using football as a means to travel and discover beautiful new countries? Then Baltic is a great fit for you, so tune in and join in on the fun!

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Zionists in Riga: Beitar Jerusalem vs Riga FC Preview

Monday, August 4, 2025 • Duration 32:29

In this episode, we sit down with Moshe Ziat, Israeli football commentator and lifelong Beitar Jerusalem fan, to discuss the historic, cultural, and tactical dimensions of Beitar ahead of their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Riga FC.

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(00:01:25) – Beitar 101: Who Are They?

(00:04:45) – European Drama & Bucharest Blunders

(00:07:55) – Zionism Meets Football

(00:17:10) – Passionate Fans & Misunderstood Identity

(00:23:00) – Controversies & UEFA Concerns

(00:27:30) – Tactics & Team Shape

(00:29:00) – Player Spotlight & Predictions

For latest info about football in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, visit www.balticfootballnews.com and follow us on social media!

#conferenceleague #betar #beitar #rigafc #uecl #balticfootball #football #soccer #riga #israel

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“Malmö Could Be in Trouble”: Champions League Showdown with RFS

Season 3 · Episode 12

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 27:08

Swedish football journalist Josip Ladan joins us to preview Malmö FF’s highly anticipated Champions League qualifier against RFS. From tactical insights and key players to Malmö’s European mindset, this is the ultimate pre-match breakdown ahead of this tie.

(01:22) – Malmö FF's origin story & fan culture

(03:24) – Malmö’s golden years & European legacy

(04:58) – 2025 season challenges: form, injuries, and tactics

(08:40) – Rydström’s coaching philosophy and tactical stubbornness

(12:45) – How Malmö adapts to low-block teams like RFS (in Europe)

(14:20) – Central midfield engine: Lasse Berg-Jonsson & Otto Rosengren

(17:08) – Youth vs experience in Malmö’s squad

(18:35) – Spotlight on Taha Ali: the futsal-turned-football star

(21:24) – Weaknesses to exploit: striker shortage & wing fatigue

(23:30) – Malmö’s threat on set pieces

(24:45) – Prediction & reflection on Malmö’s Baltic trauma

Will RFS pull off another Baltic upset? Can Malmö overcome their striker woes? Josip breaks it all down with honesty and humour.

Traveling to Latvia for the match? Check our fan guide: www.balticfootballnews.com

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#RFS #malmoff #ChampionsLeague #BalticFootball #UCL #Football #SwedishFootball #LatvianFootball #riga #sweden #latvia #malmö #soccer #europeanfootball

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Baltic Clubs in Europe: Triumphs, Collapses & What’s Next

Season 3 · Episode 11

Friday, July 18, 2025 • Duration 21:56

It’s been a wild start to European competition for clubs from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia! In this episode, we break down the highs and lows of Champions League and Conference League Qualification Round 1 — including the dramatic RFS vs Levadia Baltic Derby, shocking eliminations, tactical surprises, and a look ahead to Round 2.We also explore what this means for UEFA coefficients, club development, and the growing identity of Baltic football in Europe.👇 Full breakdown below!⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:(01:03) – Champions League Overview(01:30) – RFS vs Levadia: Baltic Derby Breakdown(05:40) – Žalgiris Vilnius Collapse & 14-Penalty Shootout(08:30) – What’s Next for RFS & Levadia in QR2(10:00) – Latvia’s Early Exits: Auda & Daugavpils Disappointments(13:45) – Hegelmann Crash Out to St. Patrick’s(15:20) – Kauno Žalgiris Cruise Past Penybont(16:55) – Banga Draw Rosenborg: Mission Impossible?(18:30) – Paide Smash Magpies, Set Up AIK Stockholm Battle(19:45) – Kalju’s Surprise Win Over Partizani(21:00) – QR2 Preview: What’s at Stake for Baltic ClubsFor away fans travelling to Baltic matches, check out our free fan guide: https://balticfootballnews.comFull match stats, previews, and more on the website!

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Grégory Vignal on life as a coach, RFS, and building winners

Season 3 · Episode 10

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 31:26

Join us as we sit down with Grégory Vignal — former Liverpool, Lens and Rangers defender and current FC RFS assistant coach.In this exclusive interview, Gregory shares his insights into Latvian and Baltic football, the technical strengths and physical gaps he’s observed, and how he’s applying lessons from elite clubs like Liverpool to develop players at RFS.-Gregory’s first impressions of football in Latvia and the Baltics-How Baltic players compare technically and physically to those in Scotland and England -The importance of speed, technique, and a “no excuses” mentality in modern football -Life in Riga and his experience working with RFS -RFS’s ambitions in the domestic league and European competitionsWhether you’re a Baltic football fan, an RFS supporter, or just love hearing from pros who’ve played at the highest level, this conversation is a must-watch!👉 Subscribe for more Baltic football interviews and insights.👍 Like the video if you enjoy it, and drop your questions for Gregory in the comments below!#GregoryVignal #RFS #BalticFootball #LatvianFootball #Liverpool #RangersFC #soccer #championsleague #riga

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Baltic Derby & Euro Dreams 2025: Will Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia shine in Europe?

Season 3 · Episode 9

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 • Duration 04:46

This week, Baltic football takes center stage in Europe! Lithuanian, Latvian, and Estonian clubs are gearing up for crucial clashes in both the UEFA Champions League and the Conference League qualifiers.What to look out for:-The Baltic derby between Levadia and RFS in the Champions League-Žalgiris Vilnius battling Hamrun Spartans from Malta-Kauno Žalgiris heavy favorites against Penybont of Wales-Nõmme Kalju, Daugavpils, Hegelmann, Auda, and Flora Tallinn chasing Conference League success-Key odds and predictions for every match-What’s at stake for Baltic nations in UEFA rankingsCan the Baltic underdogs spring surprises on the European stage? Who will carry the region’s hopes forward?Don’t miss this full preview of all the action, with insights into the teams, form, and what’s riding on each match! Go to BalticFootballNews.com for in-depth analysis and latest football news from the Baltics!Like, comment, and subscribe for more Baltic football updates and European football previews!#BalticFootball #ChampionsLeague #ConferenceLeague #Lithuania #Latvia #Estonia #UEFA #FootballNews #soccer #virsliga #alyga #premiumliiga

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AI in (Baltic) Football & What's Hot and What's Not

Season 3 · Episode 8

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 • Duration 59:53

In this episode, we catch up on the Baltics leagues to see What's Hot and What's Not in Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian football before delving into the hype and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in football - from how it's been used elsewhere to what are the potential use cases in the context of the Baltics.(00:02:00) Riga FC are Hot(00:04:22) Riga FC Women are HOT!!(00:08:00) FS Jelgava are Hot(00:09:52) FK Suduva are Hot(00:14:00) Kauno Zalgiris are Hot (and Vilnius Zalgiris are Not hot)(00:15:40) Flora are Hot(00:17:37) Standout moments thus far(00:19:07) Looking ahead to Europe(00:23:05) Dainava are ICE Cold(00:26:05) Riteriai are Not hot (again)(00:28:27) Metta's attitude is Not hot(00:32:26) Artificial Intelligence in football(00:55:01) Frank's and Dmitrijs's suggestions for trying AI#football #ai #artificialintelligence #soccer #latvia #lithuania #estonia #virsliga #alyga #premiumliiga

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The Dodgy Governance Index: GW6 update

Season 3 · Episode 7

Friday, April 18, 2025 • Duration 59:39

Recent weeks kicked up some alarming news about the President of the Estonian FA allegedly blacklisting referees he doesn't like and the owners of FK Riteriai allegedly embezzling funds intended for running of the club. As we unpack all of this and catch up on the football side of things across the A Lyga, Virslīga and the Premium liiga, these developments also promted us to take a closer look at the quality of governance in football in the Baltics. Hence, the 'Dodgy Governance Index' was born, ranking the governance structures of all 30 clubs from 'most dodgy' to 'not dodgy'. Where does your club fall on this spectrum?

(00:01:05) Premium liiga update

(00:06:06) Virslīga update

(00:13:17) A Lyga update

(00:23:55) Does Frank know what "Žalgiris" means?

(00:24:55) Referee blacklisting in Estonia

(00:34:28) Embezzlement scandal at Riteriai

(00:41:20) The Dodgy Governance Index

For latest and most up to date news from the world of Baltic football in English, follow balticfootballnews.com

#latvia #lithuania #estonia #football #soccer #governance #finance #alyga #virsliga #premiumliiga #news #footballnews

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What is Latvian FA up to? GW3 update plus big interview with Vadims Ļašenko

Season 3 · Episode 6

Sunday, March 16, 2025 • Duration 01:07:29

Baltic football is now underway, so we catch-up on what’s been happening before the first international break of 2025 – whether it’s the surprising results in Estonia, edge-of-your seat friction in Latvia, and absolute mayhem in Lithuania, the start of the season in the region is exceeding all expectations.

For the second part of the episode, Frank sits down with the President of the Latvian Football Federation, Vadims Ļašenko, to find out about the plans and activities around developing professional men’s and women’s football in Latvia.

(00:01:23) Premium liiga update

(00:04:28) Virsliga update

(00:05:43) A Lyga update

(00:11:00) What is the impact of the increased foreign player registration fee?

(00:20:56) The new LFF/Virsliga working group

(00:24:07) Why is Latvia losing so many Champion clubs?

(00:33:14) What is LFF doing to raise the level of lower divisions?

(00:35:05) Why is Latvia the only European country without a Cat IV stadium?

(00:42:45) Goals for the National Teams in this cycle

(00:54:56) Latvians in Scotland

(00:56:16) Working with the Latvian diaspora

(01:01:13) Futsal EURO 2026 in Latvia and Lithuania - what to expect?

(01:06:04) Draw for the RFS goodie bag winner!

For latest in Baltic football, go to balticfootballnews.com and follow us on social media!

#latvia #lithuania #estonia #football #soccer #virsliga#alyga #premiumliiga #futbols #jalgpall #futbolas #baltics #futsal

3-in-1 season preview: Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian football 2025

Season 3 · Episode 5

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 • Duration 27:51

Football in the Baltics is finally back! As A Lyga, Virsliga and Premium liiga are all about to kick off, we offer a quick, 3-in-1 preview to this year's season in each of the Baltic nations. From how we got to where we are, to who are the players to watch, to our predictions for each of the competitions in 30 minutes or less - we got you covered! (00:01:01) A Lyga season preview(00:07:17) A Lyga players to watch(00:10:45) A Lyga 2025 predictions(00:11:10) Virsliga season preview(00:17:34) Virsliga players to watch(00:20:53) Virsliga predictions(00:21:13) Premium liiga season preview(00:24:52) Premium liiga players to watch(00:25:59) Premium liiga predictionsOur friends at RFS have some merch for you! To win a 2025 design RFS scarf and hat to keep you warm during the chilly Baltic spring, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and leave a comment with the name of the team that you support under this episode. Winner will be chosen on March 16th!For latest football news from the Baltics, go to balticfootballnews.com#football #soccer #latvia #lithuania #estonia #virsliga #alyga #premiumliiga #jalgpall #futbols #futbolas

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How much do we *really* know about Baltic football?

Season 3 · Episode 4

Saturday, February 8, 2025 • Duration 31:13

In this ultimate superhero showdown of Baltic Football News, the podcast team takes on the editorial team to find out who knows more about football in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia (or whether any of us know anything at all!)!Do you think you could do better? Share how many of the questions you got right in the comments below!

For all information about Baltic football in English and for latest football news from the region, including Latvian, Lithuanian and Estonian players abroad, visit www.balticfootballnews.com

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