2021–22 In Slovak Football
The 2021–22 season was the 27th season of competitive association football in Slovakia after Czechoslovakia was divided into two new states. Slovakia national football team Kits 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification Group H =2022 FIFA World Cup qualification fixtures and results= 2022–23 UEFA Nations League 2022–23 UEFA Nations League C Group 3 =2022–23 UEFA Nations League fixtures and results= Friendlies UEFA competitions UEFA Champions League First qualifying round Second qualifying round UEFA Europa League Third qualifying round Play-off round UEFA Europa Conference League First qualifying round Second qualifying round Third qualifying round Play-off round Group stage =Group F= Notes Men's football Fortuna liga Regular stage Championship group Relegation group 2. liga Cup Competitions Slovak Cup =Final= See also *List of Slovak f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2021–22 Slovak First Football League
The 2021–22 Slovak First Football League is the 29th season of first-tier football league in Slovakia since its establishment in 1993. ŠK Slovan Bratislava, Slovan Bratislava are the defending champions for the third successive year, after picking up the second consecutive Double (association football)#Slovakia, domestic double in the 2020–21 ŠK Slovan Bratislava season, previous season. Teams Twelve teams are competing in the league – the top ten teams from the 2020–21 Slovak First Football League, previous season, the 2020–21 Slovak First Football League#Relegation play-offs, relegation play-offs winner and the one team promoted from the 2020–21 2. Liga (Slovakia), 2. Liga. MFK Tatran Liptovský Mikuláš, Tatran Liptovský Mikuláš (promoted to the top flight for the first time) were promoted from the 2020–21 2. Liga (Slovakia), 2. Liga. FC Nitra, Nitra (relegated after four years in the top flight) had been relegated to 2021–22 3. Liga (Slovakia), 3. Liga. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marcelo Brozović
Marcelo Brozović (; born 16 November 1992) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Inter Milan and the Croatia national team. He represented his nation at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 editions of the FIFA World Cup, as well as the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and 2020. Brozović is often recognised as one of the world's best defensive midfielders. Club career Early career Brozović was born in Zagreb, and graduated from neighbouring Hrvatski Dragovoljac's youth setup. He made his debut as a professional on 24 July 2010, starting and playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–4 loss against Dinamo Zagreb. Brozović scored his first goal on 18 March of the following year, the winner against Karlovac. Lokomotiva In July 2011, he signed with Lokomotiva, after Dragovoljac's relegation. He appeared in 27 league matches in his first campaign, scoring four times as Lokomotiva achieved a comfortable mid-table position. Dinamo Zagreb In August 20 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Royal Spanish Football Federation
The Royal Spanish Football Federation ( es, Real Federación Española de Fútbol; RFEF) is the governing body of football in Spain. It is based in La Ciudad del Fútbol of Las Rozas, a municipality near Madrid. It was founded on 14 October 1909 as ''Federación Española de Clubs de Football'', and officially founded on 29 September 1913. It administers the competition committee (including the handling of the trophy) of the Campeonato Nacional de Liga: the Primera División and the Segunda División, even though they are organized by LaLiga. It organizes the Primera División RFEF, the Segunda División RFEF and the Tercera División RFEF. It is also responsible for appointing the management of the men's, women's, and youth national football teams. The Spain national futsal team, also belongs to the federation. , the federation has 29,205 registered clubs and 1,074,567 federated football players. History Early history It was founded on 14 October 1909 as the ''Federación E ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Antonio Mateu Lahoz
Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz (; born 12 March 1977) is a Spanish association football referee who has refereed La Liga matches since 2008. He is also an international referee with experience at the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He is known for his talkative and " quirky" approach to refereeing. Biography Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz was born in Algímia d'Alfara, a village in Valencia Province on Spain's eastern coast. He has a large family, with two brothers and three sisters. His elder brother, mother and late father influenced his decision to take up refereeing. Mateu Lahoz was a physical education teacher before becoming a football referee, his elder sister also works as a teacher, and he has said he could see himself continuing in that career when he retires from refereeing. Career Spain In 2008, Mateu Lahoz began working as a referee in La Liga. Since then, he has established himself a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kazan
Kazan ( ; rus, Казань, p=kɐˈzanʲ; tt-Cyrl, Казан, ''Qazan'', IPA: ɑzan is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of , with a population of over 1.2 million residents, up to roughly 1.6 million residents in the urban agglomeration. Kazan is the fifth-largest city in Russia, and the most populous city on the Volga, as well as the Volga Federal District. Kazan became the capital of the Khanate of Kazan and was conquered by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century, becoming a part of Russia. The city was seized and largely destroyed during Pugachev's Rebellion of 1773–1775, but was later rebuilt during the reign of Catherine the Great. In the following centuries, Kazan grew to become a major industrial, cultural and religious centre of Russia. In 1920, after the Russian SFSR became a part of the Soviet Union, Kazan became the capital of the Tat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ak Bars Arena
Ak Bars Arena ( rus, «Ак Барс Арена»}; tt-Cyrl, Ак Барс Арена, translit=Aq Bars Arena, formerly known as Kazan Arena ( rus, «Казань Арена»}; tt-Cyrl, Казан Арена)) is a stadium in Kazan, Russia. It was completed in July 2013, and hosts football matches, especially FC Rubin Kazan's home games in the Russian Premier League. The stadium has the largest outside screen in the world. Its capacity is around 45,379. History The stadium was constructed for the 2013 Summer Universiade. On May 5, 2010, president Putin held the groundbreaking ceremony. The construction of the stadium was completed in 2013. The total cost was 15.5 billion rubles. The stadium hosted the 2013 Summer Universiade opening and closing ceremonies, and 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. On August 17, 2014 the first football match of the Russian Championship was hosted in the Ak Bars Arena. The 16th FINA World Championships were held in Kazan, with some events held ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Milan Škriniar
Milan Škriniar (born 11 February 1995) is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Inter Milan and captains the Slovakia national team. Club career MŠK Žilina Škriniar began his career in the youth structures of FK Žiar nad Hronom before joining the youth setup of MŠK Žilina at age 12. He made his official Slovak Super Liga debut for the first team on 27 March 2012 aged 17 years and 49 days, in a match against ViOn Zlaté Moravce. On 23 November 2012 he scored his first goal in the Slovak Super Liga against ViOn during a 4–1 victory. Škriniar was sent on loan for half a season to ViOn Zlaté Moravce in February 2013, in order to gain more first-team experience. Sampdoria On 29 January 2016, Sampdoria announced the signing of Milan Škriniar on a four-and-half year contract. He made his debut in a 2–1 home victory over Lazio in late April. During the next season Škriniar played a key role for Marco Giampaolo's Blucerchiati, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Association Of Football Federations Of Azerbaijan
The Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA; az, Azərbaycan Futbol Federasiyaları Assosiasiyası, AFFA) is the governing body of football in Azerbaijan. Formed in 1992, it is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in its territory. AFFA sanctions all competitive football matches within its remit at national level, and indirectly at local level through the AFFA Amateur League. It runs numerous competitions, the most famous of which is the Azerbaijan Cup. It is also responsible for appointing the management of the men's, women's and youth national football teams and leagues. AFFA is a member of both UEFA and FIFA. History The AFFA was formed on 26 March 1992, after Azerbaijan gained its independence from the USSR. On 23 February 2009, the AFFA, along with UEFA vice president Şenes Erzik, unveiled the Azerbaijan Football Academy. In 2010, the association adopted a new logo. In 2012, the federation held an election wi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Aliyar Aghayev
Aliyar Aghayev ( az, Əliyar Ağayev; born 17 October 1987) is an Azerbaijani football referee who officiates in the Azerbaijan Premier League. He has been a FIFA referee since 2013, and is ranked as a UEFA first category referee. Refereeing career He refereed at 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23 UEFA Europa League group stage. Aghayev officiated the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship The 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship was the 15th edition of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship (65th edition if the Under-18 and Junior eras are included), the annual European international youth football championship contested by the ... Final match of France vs. Italy at Rhein-Neckar-Arena in Sinsheim, Germany on 24 July 2016. On 2 November 2022, Aghayev officiated his first UEFA Champions League group stage match between Copenhagen and Borussia Dortmund, becoming the first referee from Azerbaijan to offic ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Martin Koscelník
Martin Koscelník (born 2 March 1995) is a Slovak professional footballer who plays for Dutch club NAC Breda and Slovakia as a right-back. Club career MFK Zemplín Michalovce Koscelník won the 2014–15 DOXXbet liga with the Zemplín Michalovce. He made his Fortuna Liga debut for Zemplín against AS Trenčín on 18 July 2015. He was replaced in the second half by Martin Regáli. NAC Breda On 29 August 2023, Koscelník signed a two-year contract with NAC Breda NAC Breda (), often simply known as NAC, is a Dutch professional football club, based in Breda, Netherlands. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh. They play in the Eerste Divi ... in the Netherlands. International career Koscelník was first called up to Slovakia's senior national team on 25 August 2020 by the coach Pavel Hapal for the Nations League matches against Czech Republic and Israel. Koscelník scored his first international go ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ivan Schranz
Ivan Schranz (born 13 September 1993) is a Slovak footballer who plays for Slavia Prague and Slovakia as a forward or winger. Club career Early career Born in Bratislava, Schranz began his career in Inter Bratislava, later he played for Jozef Vengloš Academy and in 2010 he joined Petržalka. In January 2012, Schranz joined Spartak Trnava. On 5 May 2012, he made his league debut against Banská Bystrica. During his time in Trnava he played 125 matches, scoring 25 goals. With Trnava, he also earned his first appearance in European competition, and scored twice, in a UEFA Europa League qualifier against Scottish club St Johnstone St Johnstone Football Club is a professional association football club in Perth, Scotland which is a member of the Scottish Premiership for the 2022–23 season. The club's name is derived from St John's Toun ''aka'' Saint Johnstoun – an old .... Schranz joined Czech side Dukla Prague from Trnava in the summer of 2017. He played in Cypr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Polish Football Association
The Polish Football Association ( pl, Polski Związek Piłki Nożnej; PZPN) is the governing body of association football in Poland. It organizes the Polish football leagues (without the Ekstraklasa), the Polish Cup and the Polish national football team. It is based in the Polish capital of Warsaw. History The fully independent federation was established 20 December 1919 engulfing the autonomous Polish Football Union (PFU) that was part of the disintegrated Austrian Football Union. The PFU was established on 25 June 1911 in Lwów, Austria-Hungary. Between 1911 and 1919 the national team of Poland played three games at the Czarni Lwów's stadium. The team was composed mainly of players from the city of Lwów. When the Wehrmacht invaded Poland in September 1939, all Polish institutions and associations were dissolved, including the PZPN. The German occupying forces forbade Poles to organise football matches. In September 2008, the leadership of the PZPN was suspended by the Po ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |