This year marks 35 years since the Republic of Macedonia became independent following the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. The Football Federation of Macedonia (FFM), formerly known as the Football Association of Macedonia, has also operated independently for the same period. Nikolche Noveski, photo: FFM Throughout these 35 years, one of the Federation’s most sensitive
At the invitation of the President of the Football Federation of Macedonia (FFM), Masar Omeragić, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin is paying an official visit to Macedonia today. Photo by Macedonian Prime Minister: Hristijan Mickoski and Aleksander Čeferin Along with the head of European football, the delegation also includes Zoran Laković (Director of National Associations at
Football doesn’t really stop. Even when there’s no match on the screen, it’s still there in the background. Lineups get debated days before kickoff. Injuries become talking points. Managers are questioned over coffee. In places where domestic matches matter as much as European nights, the sport feels less like a weekly event and more like
For the first time in its history Preston Lions claimed the Maso Cup tournament after defeating Sydney Makedonija in the grand final played today. photo by Maso Cup: The Lions celebrate with the trophy The Lions were this year’s hosts and won all matches in the tournament. They advanced from their group with maximum points
The 16th edition of the traditional tournament for Australian clubs with Macedonian background takes place this weekend starting on Friday. Host this year is famous club Preston Lions, who in September came to Macedonia and played friendly matches with Vardar and Pelister. The tournament will be held at the Genis Steel Stadium (also commonly
Vardar announced that from now on no player will wear the number 11 as the club will retire it in honor of the late Vasil Ringov. photo by 24fudbal.mk Ringov was one of the all time best Vardar players and it is no wonder that the club decided to retire his number. The decision was
The legendary player of Vardar and the former Yugoslav league, Vasil Ringov, has passed away on Tuesday at the age of 70 after a period of illness. photo by FK Vardar Skopje: Ringov at the 1985 UEFA Cup match against Dundee United Ringov was born in Strumica on 17 April 1955 and hails from Kukush
The legend of Macedonian football, Andon Donchevski, was last week named honorary president of FK Vardar Skopje, where he spent his entire playing career, appearing in 335 matches and is the club’s record holder with 217 goals scored. “At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of AD FK Vardar held on 07.08.2025, the
Philip II stadium most likely will not be hosting any games of the EURO 2020, as the UEFA evaluation has only flaws detected. UEFA today published evaluation reports of the bids submitted by the 19 member associations keen to stage games at the finals of UEFA EURO 2020. Among them the National Arena Philip II
Several football players in foreign leagues have Macedonian origin and still have the chance to play for Macedonia. Here is a review of their performances: