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Life after Riera is not looking good for Celje...
February 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Life after Riera is not looking good for Celje...
Now it's official, Riera has left Celje to coach Eintracht Frankfurt.
You either hate him or love him, personally I was rooting he would take a dual role as Slovenia coach as he contributed so much to Slovenian football. As he said, once he goes to a top 5 league it will be too late for that.
You either hate him or love him, personally I was rooting he would take a dual role as Slovenia coach as he contributed so much to Slovenian football. As he said, once he goes to a top 5 league it will be too late for that.
January 30, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Now it's official, Riera has left Celje to coach Eintracht Frankfurt.
You either hate him or love him, personally I was rooting he would take a dual role as Slovenia coach as he contributed so much to Slovenian football. As he said, once he goes to a top 5 league it will be too late for that.
You either hate him or love him, personally I was rooting he would take a dual role as Slovenia coach as he contributed so much to Slovenian football. As he said, once he goes to a top 5 league it will be too late for that.
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𝘽𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙙𝙤, 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩! 🇪🇸
Albert Riera wird neuer Cheftrainer von Eintracht Frankfurt. Am kommenden Sonntag wird der 43-jährige Spanier auf eigenen Wunsch zum letzten Mal als Cheftrainer von NK Celje an der Seitenlinie stehen und übernimmt in Frankfurt ab Montag. Sein Vertrag läuft bis zum 30.06.28.
Albert Riera wird neuer Cheftrainer von Eintracht Frankfurt. Am kommenden Sonntag wird der 43-jährige Spanier auf eigenen Wunsch zum letzten Mal als Cheftrainer von NK Celje an der Seitenlinie stehen und übernimmt in Frankfurt ab Montag. Sein Vertrag läuft bis zum 30.06.28.
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
𝘽𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙙𝙤, 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙩! 🇪🇸
Albert Riera wird neuer Cheftrainer von Eintracht Frankfurt. Am kommenden Sonntag wird der 43-jährige Spanier auf eigenen Wunsch zum letzten Mal als Cheftrainer von NK Celje an der Seitenlinie stehen und übernimmt in Frankfurt ab Montag. Sein Vertrag läuft bis zum 30.06.28.
Albert Riera wird neuer Cheftrainer von Eintracht Frankfurt. Am kommenden Sonntag wird der 43-jährige Spanier auf eigenen Wunsch zum letzten Mal als Cheftrainer von NK Celje an der Seitenlinie stehen und übernimmt in Frankfurt ab Montag. Sein Vertrag läuft bis zum 30.06.28.
Domžale's story is now officially over after 22 consecutive seasons in #PrvaLigaTelemach, winning the league twice and the cup twice in this period.
NZS has confirmed noone will be directly relegated this season and that the results so far in 2025/26 stand.
www.nzs.si/novica/Stali...
NZS has confirmed noone will be directly relegated this season and that the results so far in 2025/26 stand.
www.nzs.si/novica/Stali...
Stališče NZS o NK Domžale
Nogometna zveza Slovenije je prejela obvestilo NK Domžale o prenehanju delovanja članske ekipe in ga sprejela z velikim obžalovanjem. Ob tem razumemo stisko, ki jo je nastala situacija povzročila igra...
www.nzs.si
January 27, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Domžale's story is now officially over after 22 consecutive seasons in #PrvaLigaTelemach, winning the league twice and the cup twice in this period.
NZS has confirmed noone will be directly relegated this season and that the results so far in 2025/26 stand.
www.nzs.si/novica/Stali...
NZS has confirmed noone will be directly relegated this season and that the results so far in 2025/26 stand.
www.nzs.si/novica/Stali...
Official: Domzale coach Tonci Zlogar confirmed that Domzale have folded. Second half of #PrvaLigaTelemach will continue with 9 clubs.
"It's true, the captain always leaves the ship last. We believed and hoped until the end, because of football, us, the club, the kids.. It is a sad day for football"
"It's true, the captain always leaves the ship last. We believed and hoped until the end, because of football, us, the club, the kids.. It is a sad day for football"
January 21, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Official: Domzale coach Tonci Zlogar confirmed that Domzale have folded. Second half of #PrvaLigaTelemach will continue with 9 clubs.
"It's true, the captain always leaves the ship last. We believed and hoped until the end, because of football, us, the club, the kids.. It is a sad day for football"
"It's true, the captain always leaves the ship last. We believed and hoped until the end, because of football, us, the club, the kids.. It is a sad day for football"
Official: Boštjan Cesar is the new Slovenia coach!
His manager references:
- Finished last with Slovenia in U19 qualifications in 2021.
- Slovenia's assistant coach (2022-2024), then left a day before a qualifying game for Maribor.
- Sacked by Maribor after 28 games.
Thoughts?
His manager references:
- Finished last with Slovenia in U19 qualifications in 2021.
- Slovenia's assistant coach (2022-2024), then left a day before a qualifying game for Maribor.
- Sacked by Maribor after 28 games.
Thoughts?
January 20, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Official: Boštjan Cesar is the new Slovenia coach!
His manager references:
- Finished last with Slovenia in U19 qualifications in 2021.
- Slovenia's assistant coach (2022-2024), then left a day before a qualifying game for Maribor.
- Sacked by Maribor after 28 games.
Thoughts?
His manager references:
- Finished last with Slovenia in U19 qualifications in 2021.
- Slovenia's assistant coach (2022-2024), then left a day before a qualifying game for Maribor.
- Sacked by Maribor after 28 games.
Thoughts?
#PrvaLigaTelemach will continue with 9 clubs, as two time champions Domžale will get dissolved.
Boštjan Cesar to be appointed as new Slovenia coach tomorrow. His third coaching job, previously he got sacked by Maribor after 28 games and led Slovenia U19s to last place (Italy, Iceland, Lithuania).
Boštjan Cesar to be appointed as new Slovenia coach tomorrow. His third coaching job, previously he got sacked by Maribor after 28 games and led Slovenia U19s to last place (Italy, Iceland, Lithuania).
January 19, 2026 at 2:21 PM
#PrvaLigaTelemach will continue with 9 clubs, as two time champions Domžale will get dissolved.
Boštjan Cesar to be appointed as new Slovenia coach tomorrow. His third coaching job, previously he got sacked by Maribor after 28 games and led Slovenia U19s to last place (Italy, Iceland, Lithuania).
Boštjan Cesar to be appointed as new Slovenia coach tomorrow. His third coaching job, previously he got sacked by Maribor after 28 games and led Slovenia U19s to last place (Italy, Iceland, Lithuania).
Kovacevic left Celje's midseason camp in Mallorca as he is on his way to a Ferencvaros medical. €3m fee for the #UECL top scorer, record sale for Celje. [Sportklub]
Celje podrlo rekord, Kovačević zapušča grofe
Franko Kovačević je po informacijah Sportkluba tik pred odhodom iz Celja. Trenutno prvi strelec konferenčne lige bo kariero nadaljeval na ...
sportklub.n1info.si
January 17, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Kovacevic left Celje's midseason camp in Mallorca as he is on his way to a Ferencvaros medical. €3m fee for the #UECL top scorer, record sale for Celje. [Sportklub]
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Kevin Kampl bids farewell to RB Leipzig after 8.5 years:
“You gave me a home."
“You gave me a home."
Kevin Kampl bids farewell to RB Leipzig - Get German Football News
After 283 appearances across all competitions, Kevin Kampl bid farewell to RB Leipzig after 8.5 years at the Saxony club.
www.getfootballnewsgermany.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Kevin Kampl bids farewell to RB Leipzig after 8.5 years:
“You gave me a home."
“You gave me a home."
Sesko with a brace (so far) today 💪💪💪
Completely different game from him and from Manchester United, he's getting balls delivered in space not directly into feet like at previous games and isn't dropping even nearly as deep.
Completely different game from him and from Manchester United, he's getting balls delivered in space not directly into feet like at previous games and isn't dropping even nearly as deep.
January 7, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Sesko with a brace (so far) today 💪💪💪
Completely different game from him and from Manchester United, he's getting balls delivered in space not directly into feet like at previous games and isn't dropping even nearly as deep.
Completely different game from him and from Manchester United, he's getting balls delivered in space not directly into feet like at previous games and isn't dropping even nearly as deep.
Leeds vs Manchester United will kick off in an hour and for the first time ever, Slovenians will face each other at a Premier League game!
Leeds' Bijol and ManUtd's Sesko are both starting.
📺: Arena1 (🇸🇮, 13:30 local time)
Leeds' Bijol and ManUtd's Sesko are both starting.
📺: Arena1 (🇸🇮, 13:30 local time)
January 4, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Leeds vs Manchester United will kick off in an hour and for the first time ever, Slovenians will face each other at a Premier League game!
Leeds' Bijol and ManUtd's Sesko are both starting.
📺: Arena1 (🇸🇮, 13:30 local time)
Leeds' Bijol and ManUtd's Sesko are both starting.
📺: Arena1 (🇸🇮, 13:30 local time)
Official: Svit Seslar is back at Celje!
Supposed fee of €1.1m (Dnevnik) - €1.5m (Ekipa) is an all time record purchase for a #PrvaLigaTelemach club! He spent last season on loan at Celje and got the most assists in UECL group stages, and he made the official team of the tournament. Huge news!
Supposed fee of €1.1m (Dnevnik) - €1.5m (Ekipa) is an all time record purchase for a #PrvaLigaTelemach club! He spent last season on loan at Celje and got the most assists in UECL group stages, and he made the official team of the tournament. Huge news!
December 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Official: Svit Seslar is back at Celje!
Supposed fee of €1.1m (Dnevnik) - €1.5m (Ekipa) is an all time record purchase for a #PrvaLigaTelemach club! He spent last season on loan at Celje and got the most assists in UECL group stages, and he made the official team of the tournament. Huge news!
Supposed fee of €1.1m (Dnevnik) - €1.5m (Ekipa) is an all time record purchase for a #PrvaLigaTelemach club! He spent last season on loan at Celje and got the most assists in UECL group stages, and he made the official team of the tournament. Huge news!
Maribor has acquired ND Ilirija 1911.
The oldest Slovenian club will immediately move their base from Ljubljana to Maribor to become Maribor's B team.
Ilirija are currently 14th in #2SNL, they won 12 Slovenian league titles between 1920 and 1935, but haven't played in the top div since WW2.
The oldest Slovenian club will immediately move their base from Ljubljana to Maribor to become Maribor's B team.
Ilirija are currently 14th in #2SNL, they won 12 Slovenian league titles between 1920 and 1935, but haven't played in the top div since WW2.
Maribor pripravlja revolucijo v slovenskem nogometu: Štajerci bodo prevzeli člansko ekipo Ilirije, ta se seli v štajersko prestolnico! - Planet Nogomet
Pred dnevi je za klubsko spletno stran Maribora ob koncu leta spregovoril Cem Basgul, vodja nogometnih operacij v Ljudskem vrtu, ki se je dotaknil številnih
planetnogomet.si
December 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Maribor has acquired ND Ilirija 1911.
The oldest Slovenian club will immediately move their base from Ljubljana to Maribor to become Maribor's B team.
Ilirija are currently 14th in #2SNL, they won 12 Slovenian league titles between 1920 and 1935, but haven't played in the top div since WW2.
The oldest Slovenian club will immediately move their base from Ljubljana to Maribor to become Maribor's B team.
Ilirija are currently 14th in #2SNL, they won 12 Slovenian league titles between 1920 and 1935, but haven't played in the top div since WW2.
Kevin Kampl (35) has apparently retired from football.
While he only made 28 caps for Slovenia due to a dispute, he is the flashiest winger (later converted to CM) Slovenia has ever had. His Slovenia U21 side was my favorite team to watch at the time, and so was his time at Salzburg.
While he only made 28 caps for Slovenia due to a dispute, he is the flashiest winger (later converted to CM) Slovenia has ever had. His Slovenia U21 side was my favorite team to watch at the time, and so was his time at Salzburg.
December 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Kevin Kampl (35) has apparently retired from football.
While he only made 28 caps for Slovenia due to a dispute, he is the flashiest winger (later converted to CM) Slovenia has ever had. His Slovenia U21 side was my favorite team to watch at the time, and so was his time at Salzburg.
While he only made 28 caps for Slovenia due to a dispute, he is the flashiest winger (later converted to CM) Slovenia has ever had. His Slovenia U21 side was my favorite team to watch at the time, and so was his time at Salzburg.
Celje are losing steam after winning the first 3 UECL games, but will drop out of top 8 after tonight. Shelbourne next.
Fortunately, key players Karnicnik, Zabukovnik and Kucys will all return after their long term injuries for the next stage. DM in particular has been a very problematic position
Fortunately, key players Karnicnik, Zabukovnik and Kucys will all return after their long term injuries for the next stage. DM in particular has been a very problematic position
December 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Celje are losing steam after winning the first 3 UECL games, but will drop out of top 8 after tonight. Shelbourne next.
Fortunately, key players Karnicnik, Zabukovnik and Kucys will all return after their long term injuries for the next stage. DM in particular has been a very problematic position
Fortunately, key players Karnicnik, Zabukovnik and Kucys will all return after their long term injuries for the next stage. DM in particular has been a very problematic position
Riera has extended with Celje until 2028!
Huge news not just for Celje, but for entire Slovenian football. Marching towards his 3rd PrvaLiga title in 4 years, and he's more than put Celje on European map.
Celje recently confirmed they are open to him having a dual role also as Slovenia manager 👀
Huge news not just for Celje, but for entire Slovenian football. Marching towards his 3rd PrvaLiga title in 4 years, and he's more than put Celje on European map.
Celje recently confirmed they are open to him having a dual role also as Slovenia manager 👀
December 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Riera has extended with Celje until 2028!
Huge news not just for Celje, but for entire Slovenian football. Marching towards his 3rd PrvaLiga title in 4 years, and he's more than put Celje on European map.
Celje recently confirmed they are open to him having a dual role also as Slovenia manager 👀
Huge news not just for Celje, but for entire Slovenian football. Marching towards his 3rd PrvaLiga title in 4 years, and he's more than put Celje on European map.
Celje recently confirmed they are open to him having a dual role also as Slovenia manager 👀
Official: Matjaž Kek is no longer Slovenia coach. His contract with NZS ended yesterday and it will not be extended.
7 years, 75 games, once got out of group stages and less than a goal conceded per game on average, but WC2026 qualifications were well below average. Hvala Kek!
7 years, 75 games, once got out of group stages and less than a goal conceded per game on average, but WC2026 qualifications were well below average. Hvala Kek!
December 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Official: Matjaž Kek is no longer Slovenia coach. His contract with NZS ended yesterday and it will not be extended.
7 years, 75 games, once got out of group stages and less than a goal conceded per game on average, but WC2026 qualifications were well below average. Hvala Kek!
7 years, 75 games, once got out of group stages and less than a goal conceded per game on average, but WC2026 qualifications were well below average. Hvala Kek!
Olimpija are still struggling, but two of last season's key figures have had a good day today:
- Florucz is now the joint top scorer of Belgian league.
- coach Sanchez with a 5:0 win over Hajduk in Croatia.
In Slovenian league, Ilicic with a brace in Koper's 4:1 win, and Celje won another game.
- Florucz is now the joint top scorer of Belgian league.
- coach Sanchez with a 5:0 win over Hajduk in Croatia.
In Slovenian league, Ilicic with a brace in Koper's 4:1 win, and Celje won another game.
November 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Olimpija are still struggling, but two of last season's key figures have had a good day today:
- Florucz is now the joint top scorer of Belgian league.
- coach Sanchez with a 5:0 win over Hajduk in Croatia.
In Slovenian league, Ilicic with a brace in Koper's 4:1 win, and Celje won another game.
- Florucz is now the joint top scorer of Belgian league.
- coach Sanchez with a 5:0 win over Hajduk in Croatia.
In Slovenian league, Ilicic with a brace in Koper's 4:1 win, and Celje won another game.
Today, Slovenia will field only 6th different goalkeeper at a competitive game since 2006.
GKs fielded since then:
- S. Handanovic (45 comp. games, between 2004 - 2015)
- J. Handanovic (4, 2009 - 2012)
- Oblak (67, 2012 - ?)
- Belec (8, 2014 - 2020)
- Vidovsek (2, 2023 - ?)
GKs fielded since then:
- S. Handanovic (45 comp. games, between 2004 - 2015)
- J. Handanovic (4, 2009 - 2012)
- Oblak (67, 2012 - ?)
- Belec (8, 2014 - 2020)
- Vidovsek (2, 2023 - ?)
November 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Today, Slovenia will field only 6th different goalkeeper at a competitive game since 2006.
GKs fielded since then:
- S. Handanovic (45 comp. games, between 2004 - 2015)
- J. Handanovic (4, 2009 - 2012)
- Oblak (67, 2012 - ?)
- Belec (8, 2014 - 2020)
- Vidovsek (2, 2023 - ?)
GKs fielded since then:
- S. Handanovic (45 comp. games, between 2004 - 2015)
- J. Handanovic (4, 2009 - 2012)
- Oblak (67, 2012 - ?)
- Belec (8, 2014 - 2020)
- Vidovsek (2, 2023 - ?)
And 0:2 so far today vs Kosovo, embarrassing.
Unless 10 men Slovenia scores in the remaining 20 minutes, Slovenia will have only scored against Sweden in these qualifications.
Unless 10 men Slovenia scores in the remaining 20 minutes, Slovenia will have only scored against Sweden in these qualifications.
Slovenia now hasn't won an official game in more than a year:
✅ 13/10 - 1:0 vs Kazakhstan
❌ 14/11 - 1:4 vs Norway
🤝 17/11 - 1:1 vs Austria
🤝 20/03 - 0:0 vs Slovakia
🤝 23/03 - 0*:0 vs Slovakia
🤝 05/09 - 2:2 vs Sweden
❌ 08/09 - 0:3 vs Switzerland
🤝 10/10 - 0:0 vs Kosovo
🤝 13/10 - 0:0 vs Switzerland
✅ 13/10 - 1:0 vs Kazakhstan
❌ 14/11 - 1:4 vs Norway
🤝 17/11 - 1:1 vs Austria
🤝 20/03 - 0:0 vs Slovakia
🤝 23/03 - 0*:0 vs Slovakia
🤝 05/09 - 2:2 vs Sweden
❌ 08/09 - 0:3 vs Switzerland
🤝 10/10 - 0:0 vs Kosovo
🤝 13/10 - 0:0 vs Switzerland
November 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
And 0:2 so far today vs Kosovo, embarrassing.
Unless 10 men Slovenia scores in the remaining 20 minutes, Slovenia will have only scored against Sweden in these qualifications.
Unless 10 men Slovenia scores in the remaining 20 minutes, Slovenia will have only scored against Sweden in these qualifications.
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Žan-Luk Leban - UEFA Conference League 25/26:
☑️ 3 games
⚽️ 2 goals conceded
🧹 1 clean sheet
🧤 16 saves
⛔️ 2.07 goals prevented
The 22-year-old Celje goalkeeper is having a superb season. Another fantastic shot stopper from Slovenia! 🇸🇮
☑️ 3 games
⚽️ 2 goals conceded
🧹 1 clean sheet
🧤 16 saves
⛔️ 2.07 goals prevented
The 22-year-old Celje goalkeeper is having a superb season. Another fantastic shot stopper from Slovenia! 🇸🇮
November 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Žan-Luk Leban - UEFA Conference League 25/26:
☑️ 3 games
⚽️ 2 goals conceded
🧹 1 clean sheet
🧤 16 saves
⛔️ 2.07 goals prevented
The 22-year-old Celje goalkeeper is having a superb season. Another fantastic shot stopper from Slovenia! 🇸🇮
☑️ 3 games
⚽️ 2 goals conceded
🧹 1 clean sheet
🧤 16 saves
⛔️ 2.07 goals prevented
The 22-year-old Celje goalkeeper is having a superb season. Another fantastic shot stopper from Slovenia! 🇸🇮
Celje are 3/3 in Conference League!
Hard fought 2:1 win over Legia today and it's safe to say - if the GKs were reversed, this game would have had a different outcome.
Hard fought 2:1 win over Legia today and it's safe to say - if the GKs were reversed, this game would have had a different outcome.
November 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Celje are 3/3 in Conference League!
Hard fought 2:1 win over Legia today and it's safe to say - if the GKs were reversed, this game would have had a different outcome.
Hard fought 2:1 win over Legia today and it's safe to say - if the GKs were reversed, this game would have had a different outcome.
A shock day for current and this season's to be #PrvaLigaTelemach champions yesterday, as they both lost against the bottom two teams after a comeback:
Olimpija 1:2 Domžale (1:0 HT)
Mura 2:1 Celje
Celje's first league loss since May, but Olimpija are now midtable with a negative goal difference.
Olimpija 1:2 Domžale (1:0 HT)
Mura 2:1 Celje
Celje's first league loss since May, but Olimpija are now midtable with a negative goal difference.
October 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A shock day for current and this season's to be #PrvaLigaTelemach champions yesterday, as they both lost against the bottom two teams after a comeback:
Olimpija 1:2 Domžale (1:0 HT)
Mura 2:1 Celje
Celje's first league loss since May, but Olimpija are now midtable with a negative goal difference.
Olimpija 1:2 Domžale (1:0 HT)
Mura 2:1 Celje
Celje's first league loss since May, but Olimpija are now midtable with a negative goal difference.