The Macedonian national team has been preparing in Soestduinen, near Utrecht in the Netherlands since 26th. With ten trainings before the match on Wednesday, the players and the coach Katanec hope that Macedonia can surprise the Netherlands for the third time.
Filip Despotovski the Ukrainian phenomenon
With 16 played matches in row without a defeat for Ukrainian club Vorskla Poltava, Macedonian midfielder Filip Despotovski is a real phenomenon in Ukraine. But the bigger phenomenon is the Macedonian national team coach Srečko Katanec who still underrates the Ukrainian league and doesn't include him in the national team.
U21: Greece – Macedonia 3:1
With a bad performance, especially in the first half and big mistakes by the defence, the Macedonian Under 21 national team started the European U21 Championship qualifications with a 3:1 defeat away to Greece.
Macedonian First League – Round 22
Third defeat in row for champions Rabotnicki, this time away to Milano in Kumanovo. Vardar defeated Sileks, leaders Makedonija won against Pelister on neutral venue in Ohrid, while Metalurg surprised Renova in Tetovo.
No football in Macedonia this weekend
There will be no football in Macedonia this weekend. Because of the big snow throughout the whole country and the elections that will be held on Sunday, all matches from the Macedonian First and Second leagues have been postponed for next week.
Macedonian U21 squad for the match vs Greece
The coach of the Macedonian U21 national team Mirsad Jonuz, named the squad for the match away to Greece from the qualifying competition for the 2011 UEFA European U21 Championship. The match will be played in Tripoli on March 28th.
Ben Kantarovski on trials with Bayern München
The great Australian talent with Macedonian origin Ben Kantarovski, will go on trials with German giants Bayern München. The 17-years-old player was recently called up by Australia, but still has chances to play for Macedonia too.
Macedonian First League – Round 21
Reigning champions Rabotnicki continued with their bad results but this time with their first home defeat after almost two years, while Pobeda defeated Pelister in the big derby of Pelagonija. As expected, Makedonija won over Napredok, Metalurg and Vardar drew, while Turnovo surprised Milano.
Sumulikoski in quarrel with Magilton
Velice Sumulikoski argued with Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton on the training yesterday because the club wanted to loan him out to Queens Park Rangers or Watford, but his wish was Preston North End.
Sakiri wants to be national team coach
One of the most experienced Macedonian football players Artim Sakiri at age of 35 is still very active on the football pitch, but is also ready to quit playing football if he is offered the coaching position of the Macedonian national team. – “Jürgen Klinsmann, Marco van Basten and Hristo Stoickov, they all became national