Excellent result for Renova in the return leg of intertoto cup against Rijeka. In their first appearance in the European competitions they have won with 2-0 and are through to the next round.
Rijeka – Renova 0-0
The first macedonian team that started European voyage is Renova. They will return from Croatia with a 0-0 scoreline of the first leg from intertoto cup first round played today against Rijeka.
Macedonian teams coach status
Between the end of the old one and the beginning of the new season, several teams have made coach changes. Here's the current status of the first league teams.
Artim Sakiri in Garabagh, Azerbaijan
The 34-years old macedonian midfielder will continue his career in Azerbaijan. He has signed a contract with 5th placed team from last season Garabagh FC.
Nikola Karcev close to Pandurii
Nikola Karcev, the macedonian defender who has played for Albanian team KF Elbasani this season, is close to signing a contract with Romanian Pandurii Lignitul.
Pance Kumbev in Legia Warszawa
The 28-years old Macedonian defender after 3 years in Groclin Dyskobolia in the Polish league has signed a three-years long contract with the Polish vice-champions Legia Warszawa.
Sileks and Bashkimi stay
FK Sileks and FK Bashkimi will stay in the first league for the next season. After the play-off matches played today both teams managed to win against the second-league opponents.
Coffee with Nikolce Noveski
Nikolce Noveski, the macedonian football player that currently plays for FSV Mainz 05 from Germany, is in hometown Bitola currently resting from another succesful season with his club.
Macedonia 56th on the FIFA ranking
According to the June 2008 FIFA/Coca Cola World-ranking list Macedonia is on the 56th place. This means that Macedonia have kept the same place from the last 2 months. Though Macedonia have lost 7 points comparing to the May list, the national team is still ranked 56th in the world with 544 points. The only
Montenegro U21 – Macedonia U21 0:3
On the friendly match between the national teams of Macedonia and Montenegro for players under 21 years played today in Berane, Montenegro, Macedonia won with 0:3 (0:1).