Senior European Union officials on Thursday praised Montenegro for siding with the bloc’s policies against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine and urged the small Balkan nation to press on with reforms needed to advance toward EU membership. EU foreign…
Montenegro sack Ljubisa Tumbakovic for missing Kosovo match (BBC)
Montenegro have sacked their Serbian manager Ljubisa Tumbakovic for refusing to take charge of his side’s European Championship qualifier against Kosovo. Tumbakovic, 66, had reportedly come under pressure from the Serbian authorities in Belgrade, which do not recognise the independence of Kosovo.…
Montenegro get one-game fan stadium ban for racial abuse of England players (Guardian)
UEFA has ordered Montenegro to play one match behind closed doors after England players were racially abused during a European Championships qualifier. Danny Rose, Raheem Sterling and Callum Hudson-Odoi were particularly targeted by groups of home fans within the Gradski…
Slovenia fire coach after poor performance (Punch)
Slovenia ended coach Tomaz Kavcic’s brief spell in charge following a dismal run of one win in seven games, the Slovenian Football Association said in a statement. A 1-1 draw against Cyprus on Tuesday left Slovenia bottom in Group 3…