Latvia

The Latvian national football team competes under the FIFA abbreviation LVA and plays its home matches at the Skonto Stadium in Riga. The national colours are red and white. The record international player is Vitālijs Astafjevs with 167 caps, while Māris Verpakovskis holds the record for most goals with 29. The first documented international match ended 1:1 against Estonia, and the biggest win was an 8:1, also against Estonia. On the European stage, Latvia took part in the 2004 European Championship. The vintage shirts of this national team reflect the history and identity of Latvian football. mehr lesen...