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Hungarian and international football: players, clubs, tactical stories and major competitions from Budapest Sport Review.
Sallai returns to Hungary duty targeting six points
Georgia away in Tbilisi and Northern Ireland at home are Hungary’s next Nations League opponents.
Sparta’s women’s cup return in Portugal moves to Thursday
Storm Charles ruled out Wednesday’s kick-off. Torreense and Sparta resume at 2–2 on Thursday at 18:00 CET.
One point in it: Hungary’s Nations League run-in starts in Tbilisi
Hungary visit Georgia at 18:00 Budapest time on Saturday. Two wins would guarantee first place in the group.
Spain head to Letná as Czechia chase third with two games left
Czechia host Spain at 20:45 on Thursday. They trail Croatia by three points and face them on Sunday.
Hungarian FA announces Monday examinations for Szoboszlai
The federation's statement gives no diagnosis.
Szoboszlai’s knee leaves Hungary availability uncertain
Iraola awaits a medical assessment.
Dibusz saves, Maiga and Bero score: Fradi move a point off the top
FTC beat Vasas 2–0. Before the international break, Balázs Borbély turned his attention to managing his players’ workload.
Máriusz Corbu makes Hagi’s final senior squad for the first time
The Ferencváros midfielder made Romania’s 26-man squad after two preliminary call-ups. He is yet to make his senior debut.
A late flight from Milan, then one tactical day for Ferencváros before Vasas
Assistant coach Áron Szalai explained how FTC used the time between games. The Budapest derby kicks off at 19:00 on Sunday.
Fradi’s Milan win adds 0.500 to Hungary’s UEFA coefficient
UEFA awards two raw points for this win. Here is how that becomes half a point for Hungary.
Joseph’s Milan double gives Fradi four wins from four
Ferencváros won 2–0 at San Siro and protected their lead after Yusuf’s red card.
Fradi travel without Lisztes as Borbély calls for discipline in Milan
Yusuf also attended the press conference. Television build-up starts earlier than the 18:45 Budapest-time kick-off.
Ádám Lang could need three weeks before team training
DVSC’s estimate concerns a return to training.
San Siro is on Dibusz’s bucket list before Thursday’s Milan–Fradi
The goalkeeper is targeting points in Milan. Thursday’s Europa League match kicks off at 18:45 Budapest time.
Alex Tóth faces rehabilitation after successful surgery
Bournemouth confirmed the operation. No return date has been given following Rose’s earlier estimate of several months out.
Pinezits leaves MTK as Kanta takes temporary charge of preparations
Assistant coach András Lednitzky also departs. The club will announce its next head coach later.
Urblík, Pető and Szendrei in Rossi’s squad: Hungary meet on 9 November
Twenty-seven players prepare for November’s two Nations League games. Hungary trail Northern Ireland by one point.
Fradi's calculation: 13 raw points add 3.250 to Hungary's coefficient
Hungary's four entrants mean points are divided by four. A win in Milan would add another 0.500 to the association's figure.
Fradi head towards Milan with two home wins and a 7–0 aggregate
Yusuf scored in the 59th minute and Zachariassen in the 94th against Paks. Another clean sheet followed the MTK win.
Fradi training before Milan: Wednesday’s 15-minute stream starts at 11
FM YouTube+ will show the opening of training in Népliget on November 4. Monthly membership renews automatically.
DVTK–Kecskemét: 19:30 kick-off, cheaper away tickets in advance
Gates open at 17:30 in Miskolc. KTE lists adult away tickets at HUF 2,400 in advance and HUF 3,300 at the ground.
Puskás–DVSC at 13:30: adult tickets cost HUF 2,100 online, 3,800 at the ground today
Pancho Arena gates open at 11:30. The earlier HUF 1,600 advance price is no longer Sunday's rate.
Újpest seek a league response after three winless games as Nyíregyháza visit at 18:15
Ticket offices open at 15:15 and gates at 16:45 at the Szusza. Sectors C1–C3 remain closed.
ETO–Vasas at 19:45: adult tickets HUF 4,000, ticket office opens at 18:00
Győr return to league action after their cup exit. Kick-off, ticket-office opening and concession categories are separate details.
FTC host Paks at 16:00 on Sunday, with family activities alongside the match
FTC announce fire-safety games and skill activities before and during the 1 November league match at Groupama Aréna.
Vasas–FTC: supporters' bus leaves at 17:00, kick-off at 19:00
One bus leaves Groupama Aréna on 8 November. No registration, limited seats; Illovszky stadium gates open at 17:30.
Alex Tóth could miss months as Rose reports serious muscle injury
Bournemouth are still assessing the injury and have given no return date. The estimate of months comes from their head coach.
FTC heads to Pécs, with only one final place for FTC, Paks and ZTE
The last-16 round date is 10 February; October’s draw also mapped the route to the final.
Matko comes off the bench to send Újpest through 3–1 at Szeged
Szeged equalised after a saved penalty; the substitute’s two goals settled the cup tie.
FTC can overtake Újpest in Saturday’s 13:00 women’s derby
FTC’s last league match ended 1–1 against PMFC; Saturday’s venue is the Újpest football sports centre.
Szeged–Újpest at 19:00 today: one match closes the cup round
A last-16 place is at stake at Szent Gellért Fórum; TV build-up starts earlier.
Two minutes turn the tie: Ferencváros beats Bicske 4–1
The next opponent is due to emerge on Thursday: M4 schedules the draw after Szeged–Újpest.
MTK returns to the Youth League at 18:00: free entry requires registration
Kairat Almaty visits Új Hidegkuti Nándor Stadium for the first leg. Gates open at 16:30.
Csepel hosts DVSC at 12:30: cup stakes at Béke Square
One match decides a last-16 place. Listed tickets cost HUF 1,000–1,500, with free entry for under-14s.
DVTK–Puskás Akadémia at 18:00: season tickets cover the cup tie
A last-16 place is decided in Miskolc tonight. Home football season-ticket holders need no separate cup ticket.
Újpest faces host Piast at 19:00, now in Gliwice’s smaller arena
The second group game is a distinct challenge: Újpest needs first place to advance.
Kane wins Ballon d'Or: 61 of his 73 goals came for Bayern, 12 for England
Two waits ended in London: 25 years since an English winner, and 45 since a Bayern player last received the award.
ZTE–ETO: a top-flight cup tie with specific away-entry arrangements
Wednesday's cup tie starts at 19:00. ETO specify the east-stand away section, where catering accepts card payments only.
Gyirmót–Honvéd tonight at 19:00: one evening decides a last-16 place
No second leg at Alcufer Stadion: a draw means extra time and, if necessary, a penalty shoot-out.
From AIK to DVSC: Söderberg's December role includes the matchday experience
Loki announced their incoming company manager on 26 October. Supporter relations and commercial development are part of his remit.
Bicske v FTC: one match decides Cup progress at 12:30 on Wednesday
The holders visit third-tier Bicske. Plan for an early kick-off and check the away-sector entry requirements in advance.
FTC–MTK in pictures: goalmouth contests and the next generation
An aerial contest from the derby and pre-match awards for Zsombor Czinege and Milán Nagy: three photographs from Groupama Aréna.
Three goals in five minutes: Fradi end their home league wait with a 5–0 win over MTK
Maiga’s double set up FTC’s first home league win of the season. MTK could not reopen the derby after the early three-goal burst.
Borbély plans changes against MTK as Fradi manage their workload
Fradi's coach plans a different starting XI after Thursday's European match. Sunday's derby kicks off at 18:00 Budapest time.
Böde at 40: he still wants to play in Madocsa after his professional career
In Fradi's birthday interview, Böde recalls the Paks phone call that brought him back and discusses his later plans for Madocsa.
Milan–Fradi: away-voucher sales have closed
Already purchased vouchers must be exchanged for named tickets in Milan.
Fradi–MTK: commemorative kit and a meeting with Keller
Sunday’s league match starts at 18:00; a fan meeting at the stadium begins at 16:30.
Fradi 4–1 Torreense: Gómez breaks the deadlock
Nine points from three games; Borbély balanced efficiency with the workload of returning players.
Borbély expects a deep Torreense block and wants more efficiency in the final third
Ádám Nagy says aggressive pressing is essential; the coach has specific answers for the final-third problems seen at Kisvárda.
Nico Paz scored twice as Como beat Manchester United 4–1
Paz scored in the 2nd and 57th minutes as Como moved to six Champions League points; Zirkzee replied in the 90th.
Slavia await Arsenal after rescuing a point from two goals down: patience is Prague’s first test
A 90th-minute equaliser in Istanbul showed Slavia’s resilience, but early mistakes may cost more against Arsenal.
Ferencváros host Torreense on six points: Matchday 3 is about extending the perfect start
After beating Plzeň 2-1, Ferencváros welcome the Portuguese cup winners at 18:45 on Thursday.
Tottenham earn first league win 3-1 as Kulusevski returns after 17 months
Maddison, Marmoush and Davies scored against Coventry. Beyond the points, Kulusevski’s return is the other major signal.
Iraola calls for patience over Szoboszlai’s return
He lasted 32 minutes at Brentford after missing two games. The forced substitution and Monday’s update need to be read separately.
Hladký retires: no Brno homecoming after a 46-game promotion campaign
Ipswich’s ever-present goalkeeper in their 2023–24 promotion campaign has announced his retirement on Radiožurnál.
Arzani points to finishing after his assist fails to deliver a Fradi win
The Australian forward has assessed the 1–1 at Kisvárda. Creating chances and turning them into a result remain different tests.
Futsal: Hungary prepare for Armenia without Rutai
Fekete has travelled to Yerevan. Armenia–Hungary: Tuesday, 17:00 Budapest time, M4 Sport.
Kisvárda–Fradi 1–1: waking up was enough only to equalise
O’Dowda rescued a point in the 75th minute. Borbély highlighted his side’s slow circulation in the opening half-hour.
FTC 1–1 PMFC: a 90th-minute rescue, recorded as an own goal
Bocz struck in the 55th minute before the late equaliser. The club report says the goal was credited as a Husic own goal.
Pressing awaits FTC in Kisvárda after their Europa League win
Áron Szalai expects an aggressive opponent. Sunday’s 18:00 league game asks how FTC cope beyond the first wave of pressure.
Six injuries and three U17 absences leave FTC short for PMFC
The absences have different causes: U17 duty is not an injury. Saturday’s league match kicks off at 14:00.
Zachariassen’s 8.8 earns a place in Sofascore’s Team of the Week
Recognition follows the double against Plzeň. The shooting figures explain a productive night—and the limits of a single-match rating.
Hungary 3–1 Sweden: two ten-metre kicks turned the evening
Alasztics saved one penalty and Rutai converted the next. Three points secured, Mullor still wants a better performance.
Borbély after Fradi's 2–1: praise for Radnóti, questions over the finish
The young goalkeeper's debut and the management of the lead received separate assessments from the coach.
Fradi 2–1 Plzeň: Zachariassen’s double and Birmančević’s two key moments
Six points from two games. How creation and finishing combined, and what the late goal leaves FTC to work on.
Magyari prepares for his first competitive cap as Hungary begin World Cup qualifying
Tonight’s visit from Sweden marks a beginning for more than the team. World Cup qualifying starts at 18:00 in Nyíregyháza.
Sparta–Lillestrøm: check your route and ticket before checking the kick-off
Parking on Letenská pláň will be closed. Prepare a digital ticket for Prague’s European night; do not expect the old PDF email.
Fradi–Plzeň: two coaches, one question — who sets the tempo?
Borbély highlighted changing systems; Kováč is still seeking his best line-up. Their Wednesday briefings sharpen tonight’s tactical question.