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Serbia Drops to 44th in FIFA Rankings, Lowest Position Since 2017

The Serbia national football team has suffered another decline in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, dropping four places to 44th following the most recent international break. FIFA published its latest men’s ranking

October 7, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Lakers Rest Luka Doncic Against Warriors After 21-Point Preseason Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers rested Luka Doncic and several key players against the Golden State Warriors as head coach JJ Redick took a cautious approach during an unusual preseason back-to-back. Doncic had

October 7, 2026

Slovenia·Sport

Lionel Messi Ends Argentina Career With Goal and Two Assists in Emotional Farewell

Lionel Messi ended his legendary Argentina career with a goal and two assists as the world champions beat Benin 3-0 in an emotional farewell in Buenos Aires. More than 85,000 fans filled

October 7, 2026

Sport

Novak Djokovic Wins Seventh China Open Title After De Minaur Retires

Novak Djokovic won his seventh China Open title on Tuesday after Alex de Minaur retired with an injury early in the second set of the Beijing final. The victory gave the Serbian

October 6, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Scotland Fans Seek Home for Gaia, Dog Who Interrupted Skopje Match

Scottish football fans are trying to find a new home in Scotland for Gaia, the dog who ran onto the pitch during the Macedonia-Scotland match in Skopje. The unexpected visitor briefly interrupted

October 6, 2026

Macedonia·Sport

Blind Runner Beira Salifoska Completes 21-Kilometer Skopje Half Marathon

Beira Salifoska, known as Beki, completed the 21-kilometer Skopje Half Marathon with the support of her guide, marking another major achievement for the blind runner from Macedonia. Salifoska has been completely blind

October 6, 2026

Macedonia·Sport

IHF Considers Major Handball Rule Change Lino Červar May Not Like

The International Handball Federation is considering a major handball rule change that could restrict or even eliminate 7-on-6 play, one of the sport’s most widely used tactical options in recent years. According

October 6, 2026

Sport

Mia Maleš Wins Silver for Serbia at Sambo World Championships

Serbian sambo athlete Mia Maleš won a silver medal at the Sambo World Championships in Thessaloniki, securing Serbia’s first medal after the opening day of competition. Maleš competed in the younger junior

October 6, 2026

Serbia·Sport

Novak Djokovic fights back to beat Alexander Zverev and reach China Open semi-finals

Novak Djokovic came from a set down to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev and secure a place in the China Open semi-finals in Beijing. The 39-year-old Serbian star recorded a 4-6, 6-4,

October 5, 2026

Sport

Luka Modric ‘ashamed’ after Croatia’s devastating 7-0 defeat to England

Croatia captain Luka Modric said he felt “ashamed” following his team’s 7-0 home defeat to England in the Nations League, describing the performance as a “catastrophic night.” The 41-year-old midfielder, who made

October 5, 2026

Sport

Nikola Jokic showcases playmaking brilliance in Nuggets’ preseason opener

Nikola Jokic needed only 14 minutes on the court to showcase his playmaking ability in the Denver Nuggets’ preseason matchup against the Utah Jazz. Denver suffered a 109-97 loss to Utah, but

October 5, 2026

Sport

Novak Djokovic Stages Incredible Comeback to Reach Beijing Quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic produced a remarkable comeback to secure a place in the quarterfinals of the ATP tournament in Beijing. Facing the prospect of defeat, the Serbian superstar fought back from the brink

October 2, 2026

Serbia·Sport·Whats New

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