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Dancing stork debuts as 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup – Lithuania mascot!

The Official Mascot of the 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup – Lithuania danced his way into fans’ hearts and on to social media today, September 21. Ivartito showed his moves and his personality in a digital launch featuring choreography by a local dance studio. The young stork’s youthful enthusiasm shone …

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Official Emblem revealed for 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup – Lithuania!

With nine months to go until the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Lithuania kicks off, FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) revealed the Official Emblem today, January 17 at the MO Museum in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF) President Tomas Danilevicius, LFF General Secretary …

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Three cities set to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Lithuania!

Following FIFA’s inspection and in agreement with the Local Organising Committee, Kaunas, Vilnius and Klaipeda have been confirmed as the Host Cities for the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup – Lithuania, the first-ever FIFA competition to be hosted in Lithuania. The tournament will kick off on September 12, 2020 and …

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Chennaiyin FC sign Lithuanian forward Nerijus Valskis!

Former Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC have announced the signing of 31-year-old Lithuanian forward Nerijus Valskis for the 2019-20 campaign. The current Lithuania international joins the club on a free transfer after a brief spell at Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Tel Aviv. This will be Valskis’ first stint …

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European Leagues welcome three new member leagues!

The European Leagues welcomed three new members at their General Assembly in Frankfurt on Friday, October 19. The LFA of the Czech Republic, the Latvian Virsliga and the Lithuanian A Lyga join 32 other professional football leagues representing more than 900 clubs in 28 countries. The Czech LFA consists of …

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UEFA president Ceferin hails football progress in Lithuania!

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin visited Lithuania earlier in the week, on a day when the country’s national association signed a cooperation agreement with the Lithuanian government to further develop the domestic game in the Baltic country. At a ceremony attended by Mr Ceferin, the agreement was signed by the president …

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England name squad for Germany friendly & Lithuania qualifier!

England manager Gareth Southgate has named four uncapped players in his first squad since being named Eon a permanent basis – while there are recalls for Jermain Defoe and Jake Livermore. Michael Keane of FC Burnley, West Ham United’s Michail Antonio as well as FC Southampton pair Nathan Redmond and …

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