Crvena zvezda defeats Radnički Niš as Rijera critiques team tempo

Various football developments are occurring across the Balkan region. In Serbia, Crvena zvezda secured a 3-0 victory against Radnički Niš in the Superliga, though manager Albert Rijera expressed dissatisfaction with the team's tempo, stating, “We cannot play walking.” Rijera faces challenges with 14 first-team players away on international duty and is currently evaluating his squad after testing 29 players.

In other Serbian matches, Železničar defeated Čukarički 2-1, while the women's team of Crvena zvezda dominated Masinac with a 6-0 win. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, FSA Prijedor defeated FK Plamen 2-1, and FK Turija beat NK Željezničar Dobošnica 2-1. Željezničar is currently utilizing the international break for preparations in Maglaj.

In Slovenia, the U17 national team suffered a 5-2 defeat against Romania in a friendly match. Additionally, Serbian club OFK Gradulica remains at the bottom of the Serbian League Vojvodina following a 2-2 draw with Veternik.