Slovenia have avoided demotion from League B after picking up four points from two matches in the UEFA Nations League this month. The Slovenians were facing demotion to League C before they secured an home win over leaders Norway and an away draw against Sweden. With the help of four points from two games this …
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REVEALED: WALES SQUAD FOR CRUCIAL FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS
Wales head coach Gemma Grainger has announced a 26-player squad for the key FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Slovenia. Four points from the two matches will see Wales secure a play-off place, as they chase their first ever berth at a FIFA Women’s World Cup. Wales have a near full strength side, …
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OBLAK EXTENDS ATLETICO MADRID CONTRACT
Slovenia international shot stopper Jan Oblak has extended his contract at Spanish La Liga side Atletico Madrid. The goalkeeper is said to have signed a new contract with the capital club until 2028. Atletico Madrid are yet to announce the contract extension, but journalist David Medina revealed that it’s a done deal. Medina writes for …
SLOVENIA OUT OF NATIONS LEAGUE PROMOTION
Slovenia are no longer in the hunt for promotion from UEFA Nations League B to League A after they played out a 2-2 draw at home to Serbia in their latest game in Group B4. Slovenia and Serbia are in the same group in League B alongside leaders Norway and Sweden. The Slovenians are yet …
ATLETICO SEAL CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SPOT
Immediate past Spanish La Liga champions Atletico Madrid have booked their place in the Champions League next season after beating Elche away from home in a league encounter played on Wednesday. Atletico Madrid were unable to defend the title they won last season, but they have recovered from a poor run just before the winter …
OBLAKKEEPS CLEAN SHEET AGAINST GRANADA
Slovenia international Jan Oblak was in the Atletico Madrid goal during the Spanish La Liga Matchday 33 encounter with Granada on Wednesday night. The Slovenia national team skipper was able to keep a clean sheet as Spanish champions Atletico Madrid were forced to a goalless draw at home. Oblak was been a regular in the …
SLOVENIA FACING CROATIA, QATAR FRIENDLIES
Slovenia will face two World Cup 2022 teams during the ongoing international break. The Slovenians will take on Croatia on Saturday afternoon in the first of their two international friendlies during this March international break before meeting World Cup 2022 hosts Qatarin the second international friendly next week Tuesday. The two Slovenian opponents during the …
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HANDANOVIC TO DEPUTISE FOR ONANA
First choice Inter Milan shot stopper Samir Handanovic will reportedly deputise for Cameroon star Andre Onana when he joins this summer. This is according to the latest reports emanating out of the Italian media. Ajax Amsterdam goalkeeper Onana is expected to sign for Inter Milan on a free transfer in time for the start of …
SLOVENIA END QUALIFIERS WITH WIN
Slovenia had known that they won’t be at next year’s World Cup tournament in Qatar since last month after they had an inferior record to the top two teams namely Russia and Croatia who reached the final of the last edition before they were beaten 4-2 by eventual winners France. Ironically, Russia were the hosts …
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: CAN OBLAK STOP SALAH?
Atletico Madrid shot stopper Jan Oblak is widely seen as the best goalkeeper in world football and the Slovenia goalkeeper will most likely have his work cut out when he faces Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah who’s at the peak of his powers at the moment. Slovenia national team skipper Oblak and his Egyptian counterpart Salah …