The 18-years-old striker born in Macedonia, scored two goals in his debut for FC Basel in the Swiss Super League. The Football Federation of Macedonia should act faster because the Swiss and the Albanian national teams are also interested for this young talent.
At least one win from Scotland and Holland
Srecko Katanec, the coach of the Macedonian team expects three points from the two opening matches for the WC 2010 qualifications against Scotland and Holland that will be played in September.
Round 1 completed
In the last match of the first round, Milano have defeated newcomers Metalurg with 2-1. Thus, the first round of the 17th football championship is now completed. Makedonija Gjorche Petrov are the table-leaders.
Macedonia ranked 54th by FIFA
According to the August 2008 FIFA/Coca Cola World Ranking list, Macedonia moved up for 2 position on the ranking and is now placed on the 54th position.
Bashkimi’s fans want football
Bashkimi’s fans group ‘Iliret’ have sent an announcement to the media and the football federation of Macedonia regarding the latest situation with the club. They are asking for postponing of the matches from the first football league.
No Viola for Pandev
Fiorentina’s president, Andrea Della Valle stated that Romanian striker Adrian Mutu wont be allowed to leave Artemio Franchi which means that Goran Pandev will not join the famous Viola as many Macedonian media reported these days.
Riste Naumov two years in Viktoria Zizkov
The 27 years old striker, Riste Naumov, joined Czech side FK Viktoria Žižkov. He signed a two years long contract that will keep him at the Viktoria Stadium until 2010.
Stojance Ignjatov joined Politehnica Iasi
The adventure of Stojance Ignjatov in China ended up after just 6 months as the former Macedonian national team player joined Romanian side FC Politehnica Iaşi. He signed a 3 years long contract.
Veendam fired Mile Krstev
Mile Krstev, the 29 years old midfielder is no longer player of BV Veendam after the club decided to release him because of driving under influence of alcohol.
Bregalnica Stip back in the 2nd League
Although FK Bregalnica Stip was relegated into the 3rd League East, they regained a spot in the 2nd League and will play there next season as well. FK Alumina Skopje is the team that gave up their place to Bregalnica.