Kosovo defeated Armenia 5-2 in Friendlies. The fixture is part of the Friendlies 2 stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri in Pristina. Juxhin Xhaja, Albania officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Kosovo vs Armenia meeting in Friendlies with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Kosovo and Armenia. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
FriendliesRecorded meetings: 2 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Kosovo defeated Armenia 5-2 in Friendlies. The fixture is part of the Friendlies 2 stage in the 2025 season. The match was played at Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri in Pristina. Juxhin Xhaja, Albania officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Kosovo vs Armenia meeting in Friendlies with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Kosovo and Armenia. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
FriendliesRecorded meetings: 2 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
RB Leipzig has reached a full agreement with Hoffenheim for Fisnik Asllani, according to Florian Plettenberg. The 23-year-old striker is expected to undergo his medical in Salzburg before signing a contract with Leipzig running until 2031. Plettenberg reports that Leipzig will pay around €25 million for the Kosovo international. Asllani had already arrived in Salzburg […] The post Fisnik Asllani set for RB Leipzig move after €25 million agreement appeared first on SoccerNews.
Despite entering as one of the favorites, Croatia were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16. Following this, Luka Modrić has reportedly decided to retire from the national team. However, he appears set to continue his professional career for one more season with AC Milan. Croatia have been one of the most impressive national teams in recent years, reaching a World Cup final and finishing third at Qatar 2022. However, they were eliminated in the Round of 16 of the 2026 edition. Following this, Luka Modrić has reportedly decided to retire from the national team, bringing a golden era to an end. In addition, he appears determined to extend his contract with AC Milan. According to Andrea Ramazzotti, via La Gazzetta dello Sport, Luka Modrić has decided to end his international career with Croatia. He has decided to announce it at the beginning of October 2026, after the match against Spain in the UEFA Nations League. With this, he establishes as one of the greatest legends of the national team, writing his name alongside Davor Šuker and Zvonimir Boban. Despite his international retirement, Modrić has reached an agreement to extend his contract with AC Milan for one more season, joining the club’s tour in Australia, reports Andrea Ramazzotti. With this, Ruben Amorim keeps the central figure of his midfield, as he had already expressed his desire to continue working with him. However, the head coach has already made it clear that he may not play every match. Luka Modrić has proven to be a truly outstanding player at 41 years old. At the 2026 World Cup, he started all four matches Croatia played. Not only was he key in his national team’s two victories, but he also provided an assist. Despite his age, he remains in excellent physical condition, making his presence at AC Milan a guaranteed reinforcement for the 2026-27 season in the rebuild of the roster. Luka Modric of AC Milan. Modric may be key to unlocking Ricci and Jashari at AC Milan Luka Modrić was a key figure for AC Milan in the most recent season. Under Massimiliano Allegri, he played 2,864 minutes across 37 matches. As a result, he was the team’s oldest player to record the most minutes played. Amid the reconstruction under Ruben Amorim, the Croatian veteran could be key to helping develop Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari at the Rossoneri. During the 2025-26 season, Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari had very little prominence, as they raised serious doubts in several aspects of their game. With this in mind, Luka Modrić can serve as a mentor to both players, helping provide them with more tools to make a greater impact. In addition, they would once again have the opportunity to gradually take on more responsibility, allowing for a slow transition.
With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao. As Portugal prepares for another ambitious World Cup campaign, a major development involving Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Roberto Martinez has emerged behind the scenes. With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao. The timing of the reports has naturally generated attention. Portugal enters the competition among the favorites to challenge for the trophy, while Ronaldo embarks on what is his sixth World Cup appearance, hoping to finally add the one major honor that has eluded both him and his country. Portugal arrives at the 2026 World Cup carrying enormous expectations. Drawn into Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, the national team possesses the quality and depth required to make a deep run into the tournament. The squad combines experienced leaders with players at the peak of their careers. Alongside Ronaldo, figures such as Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Ruben Dias, and Nuno Mendes provide Portugal with strength across every area of the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Pedro Neto’s goal for Portugal vs Nigeria According to FIFA records, Portugal secured qualification impressively, finishing top of its qualifying group and booking a seventh consecutive World Cup appearance. A memorable 9-1 victory over Armenia highlighted the depth available to Martinez, especially considering Ronaldo was absent through suspension. Martinez built strong foundation When Martinez replaced Fernando Santos in January 2023, he inherited one of the most talented generations in Portuguese soccer history. His task was to modernize the team while maintaining the competitiveness that had delivered success in recent years. The Spaniard quickly made an impact. Portugal completed a perfect UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, winning all ten matches and showcasing an attacking style that many supporters had long wanted to see. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Nations League. Although the team was eliminated by France in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, Martinez responded by guiding Portugal to the UEFA Nations League title in 2025. The victory over Spain in the final gave him his first major trophy with the national team and strengthened his belief in his project. The major decision revealed While Portugal remains focused on World Cup success, reports from multiple outlets suggest that Martinez has already made an important decision regarding his future. According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook and several international reports, Roberto Martinez has decided not to renew his contract with Portugal and is expected to leave after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, regardless of the team’s performance. The contract was originally signed to cover the entire cycle leading to the World Cup. Reports indicate that Martinez views the tournament as the natural conclusion of that chapter. “Roberto Martínez will leave the Portugal national team after the World Cup, regardless of how they perform. He has already decided not to renew his contract”, Crook said. If confirmed officially, the decision would bring an end to a tenure that began in early 2023 and was designed around delivering success at Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup. What it means for Ronaldo and Portugal The revelation adds another layer of intrigue to Portugal’s World Cup campaign. For Ronaldo, who remains the face of Portuguese soccer despite turning 41, the tournament already carries enormous significance. The prospect of competing under a coach who may be overseeing his final matches with the national
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RB Leipzig has reached a full agreement with Hoffenheim for Fisnik Asllani, according to Florian Plettenberg. The 23-year-old striker is expected to undergo his medical in Salzburg before signing a contract with Leipzig running until 2031. Plettenberg reports that Leipzig will pay around €25 million for the Kosovo international. Asllani had already arrived in Salzburg […] The post Fisnik Asllani set for RB Leipzig move after €25 million agreement appeared first on SoccerNews.
Despite entering as one of the favorites, Croatia were eliminated from the 2026 World Cup in the Round of 16. Following this, Luka Modrić has reportedly decided to retire from the national team. However, he appears set to continue his professional career for one more season with AC Milan. Croatia have been one of the most impressive national teams in recent years, reaching a World Cup final and finishing third at Qatar 2022. However, they were eliminated in the Round of 16 of the 2026 edition. Following this, Luka Modrić has reportedly decided to retire from the national team, bringing a golden era to an end. In addition, he appears determined to extend his contract with AC Milan. According to Andrea Ramazzotti, via La Gazzetta dello Sport, Luka Modrić has decided to end his international career with Croatia. He has decided to announce it at the beginning of October 2026, after the match against Spain in the UEFA Nations League. With this, he establishes as one of the greatest legends of the national team, writing his name alongside Davor Šuker and Zvonimir Boban. Despite his international retirement, Modrić has reached an agreement to extend his contract with AC Milan for one more season, joining the club’s tour in Australia, reports Andrea Ramazzotti. With this, Ruben Amorim keeps the central figure of his midfield, as he had already expressed his desire to continue working with him. However, the head coach has already made it clear that he may not play every match. Luka Modrić has proven to be a truly outstanding player at 41 years old. At the 2026 World Cup, he started all four matches Croatia played. Not only was he key in his national team’s two victories, but he also provided an assist. Despite his age, he remains in excellent physical condition, making his presence at AC Milan a guaranteed reinforcement for the 2026-27 season in the rebuild of the roster. Luka Modric of AC Milan. Modric may be key to unlocking Ricci and Jashari at AC Milan Luka Modrić was a key figure for AC Milan in the most recent season. Under Massimiliano Allegri, he played 2,864 minutes across 37 matches. As a result, he was the team’s oldest player to record the most minutes played. Amid the reconstruction under Ruben Amorim, the Croatian veteran could be key to helping develop Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari at the Rossoneri. During the 2025-26 season, Samuele Ricci and Ardon Jashari had very little prominence, as they raised serious doubts in several aspects of their game. With this in mind, Luka Modrić can serve as a mentor to both players, helping provide them with more tools to make a greater impact. In addition, they would once again have the opportunity to gradually take on more responsibility, allowing for a slow transition.
With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao. As Portugal prepares for another ambitious World Cup campaign, a major development involving Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Roberto Martinez has emerged behind the scenes. With the tournament already underway and expectations rising around one of the strongest squads in international soccer, fresh reports suggest a significant decision regarding the future of the man leading the Selecao. The timing of the reports has naturally generated attention. Portugal enters the competition among the favorites to challenge for the trophy, while Ronaldo embarks on what is his sixth World Cup appearance, hoping to finally add the one major honor that has eluded both him and his country. Portugal arrives at the 2026 World Cup carrying enormous expectations. Drawn into Group K alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia, the national team possesses the quality and depth required to make a deep run into the tournament. The squad combines experienced leaders with players at the peak of their careers. Alongside Ronaldo, figures such as Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Bernardo Silva, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Ruben Dias, and Nuno Mendes provide Portugal with strength across every area of the pitch. Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates Pedro Neto’s goal for Portugal vs Nigeria According to FIFA records, Portugal secured qualification impressively, finishing top of its qualifying group and booking a seventh consecutive World Cup appearance. A memorable 9-1 victory over Armenia highlighted the depth available to Martinez, especially considering Ronaldo was absent through suspension. Martinez built strong foundation When Martinez replaced Fernando Santos in January 2023, he inherited one of the most talented generations in Portuguese soccer history. His task was to modernize the team while maintaining the competitiveness that had delivered success in recent years. The Spaniard quickly made an impact. Portugal completed a perfect UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, winning all ten matches and showcasing an attacking style that many supporters had long wanted to see. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Nations League. Although the team was eliminated by France in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024, Martinez responded by guiding Portugal to the UEFA Nations League title in 2025. The victory over Spain in the final gave him his first major trophy with the national team and strengthened his belief in his project. The major decision revealed While Portugal remains focused on World Cup success, reports from multiple outlets suggest that Martinez has already made an important decision regarding his future. According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook and several international reports, Roberto Martinez has decided not to renew his contract with Portugal and is expected to leave after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, regardless of the team’s performance. The contract was originally signed to cover the entire cycle leading to the World Cup. Reports indicate that Martinez views the tournament as the natural conclusion of that chapter. “Roberto Martínez will leave the Portugal national team after the World Cup, regardless of how they perform. He has already decided not to renew his contract”, Crook said. If confirmed officially, the decision would bring an end to a tenure that began in early 2023 and was designed around delivering success at Euro 2024 and the 2026 World Cup. What it means for Ronaldo and Portugal The revelation adds another layer of intrigue to Portugal’s World Cup campaign. For Ronaldo, who remains the face of Portuguese soccer despite turning 41, the tournament already carries enormous significance. The prospect of competing under a coach who may be overseeing his final matches with the national
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