Rossi: We surprised Germany at times

Hungary's head coach was quick to highlight his players' superb attitude as he summarised his thoughts on Tuesday's 1-1 Nations League home draw with group winners Germany.

Szoboszlai seals second unbeaten year for Hungary at home

Hungary Men closed their Nations League group-stage campaign with a battling 1-1 draw at home to group-winners Germany in Budapest's Puskás Aréna on Tuesday evening, Dominik Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty restoring parity after visiting midfielder Felix Nmecha opened the scoring in the 76th minute. Germany were clearly a class act, so the hosts' typically courageous display, creativity and indefatigable spirit will give head coach Marco Rossi much to be positive about as he looks towards the new year.

Rossi: We want to end year on high note

The group stage of the 2024/25 Nations League tournament concludes for Hungary with a difficult home fixture against Germany on Tuesday, but, according to head coach Marco Rossi, if they could pull off a victory, it would enable the team to start the year of 2025 with renewed vigour.

Netherlands defeat ensures Nations League play-off tie for Hungary

An unfortunate but ultimately comprehensive defeat in Amsterdam on Saturday evening means Hungary will finish third in their group and contest a play-off tie in March for the right to play in League A next time. Meanwhile, Ádám Szalai is in a stable condition in hospital after the assistant coach fell ill by the side of the pitch in the game's early stages and was taken to hospital.

Rossi: Defence essential against stronger opponents

Hungary Men trained in Telki on Friday morning, but by the afternoon, they were in Amsterdam, and it was at the venue of Saturday's match that head coach Marco Rossi held his official pre-match press conference.

Practical approach necessary in Netherlands too

Hungary Men's forward Roland Sallai claims the team should not use an open style of play in the Netherlands and should instead play with the same attitude as in October when a 1-1 draw was earned against favourites the Netherlands in the Puskás Arena.

Europa League: Dominant Fradi defeat ten-man Dinamo Kyiv

Pascal Jansen's Ferencváros took advantage of an early dismissal for opponents Dinamo Kyiv in the Ukrainian club's temporary home of Hamburg in Germany, eventually winning 4-0 to move 14th in the 36-team Europa League table after four rounds of the group stage.

Two new faces in Men's squad for November double-header

Head coach Marco Rossi has called up two potential debutants for Hungary's final Nations League group-stage matches against the Netherlands and Germany later this month.

Women's Euro hopes ended by defeat in Scotland

A four-goal loss at Easter Road in Edinburgh put paid to Alexandra Szarvas's hopes of leading her Hungary Women's team to UEFA Euro 2025, but despite exiting at the qualification play-off semi-final stage, there are plenty of positives to take from the campaign.

Fradi earn first Europa League points with Nice victory

Pascal Jansen's side took an early lead which they never relinquished against their French opponents, thus earning their first points of this UEFA Europa League group-stage campaign.

Hungary Women face uphill task after narrow Scotland loss

Alexandra Szarvas's side created several gilt-edged chances, but poor finishing and a second-half defensive mix-up left them a goal behind after the first leg of their Euro semi-final against Scotland in Budapest's Bozsik Aréna on Friday evening.

Szarvas announces squad for Women's Euro play-off tie versus Scotland

Hungary Women's head coach Alexandra Szarvas has announced her squad for the European qualifying play-off matches against Scotland on 25th and 29th October.

Rossi: We put on an assured display

Hungary's head coach admitted after the match that the most pleasing aspect about Monday night's 2-0 victory away against Bosnia-Herzegovina was that's clear his side have rediscovered the team spirit which had become synonymous with them in recent times.

Szoboszlai double seals two-goal success in Bosnia

Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai scored his first international goals this year and in doing so, helped his team take a giant step towards securing their Nations League top-tier status for another year at least, this 2-0 away win putting them four points clear of tonight's opponents with just two rounds of group fixtures remaining.

Rossi: Bosnia play at same level we do

Head coach Marco Rossi told Sunday's Nations League pre-match press conference that Hungary are on an equal footing with Bosnia and therefore he expects an even match tomorrow evening.

Rossi: Our approach merited recognition

Following Hungary's well-earned 1-1 Nations League draw against favourities Netherlands in the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Friday evening, the home team's head coach Marco Rossi praised his side's attitude and will to win.

Brave Hungary denied famous win by Dutch

Roland Sallai's first-half volley looked to have earned Hungary all three Nations League points against ten-man Netherlands in the Puskás Aréna on Friday night, but Denzel Dumfries' late leveller left Marco Rossi's men with just one point from a hugely encouraging display.

Rossi: Netherlands are stronger than Germany!

At the pre-match press conference before Friday's latest Nations League fixture, Hungary Men's head coach Marco Rossi stated that based on the world rankings, the Netherlands can be considered a more difficult opponent than Germany.

Hungary vs Netherlands: 18th meeting on the horizon

Hungary dominated the early fixtures of this contest but the Dutch have won the past nine matches between the pair.

3,500 children at Grassroots festivals!

The Hungarian football community has taken a new form this year by celebrating European Sport Week and Grassroots Week from 23-30 September at numerous football clubs nationwide. As a result, the programme of activities could this time include more than three times the amount of children (3,500) than in previous years.

Changes in the men's national squad

Hungary have started preparations for their two forthcoming Nations League matches, versus the Netherlands at home in the Puskás Aréna at 20:45 CET on 11th October and away in Bosnia in Zencia three days later, while also calling up three replacements for injured players from Marco Rossi's original squad.

Four English-based players feature in latest Hungary Men's squad

Head coach Marco Rossi has called up 24 players for his squad to host the Netherlands and travel to Bosnia in the latest rounds of Nations League fixtures, the list including potential debutants and returning familiar faces.

Marco Rossi: I've congratulated my players, because they deserved to win

Hungary's head coach was upbeat in the post-match press conference on Tuesday evening, having seen his side dominate Bosnia & Hercegovina without being able to find a winning goal. Still, the result earns Hungary their first poijnt of this Nations League group and consign the previous loss to Germany to the history books

Nations League: Dominant Hungary denied win by stoic Bosnia

Marco Rossi's Hungary men's national team bossed their first home game of the current Nations League campaign, but Bosnia & Hercegovina defended diligently enough to secure a goalless draw in the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Tuesday evening.

Marco Rossi: There's only one way out of this dip in form

Hungary's head coach has admitted there will be changes to his starting eleven against Bosnia on Tuesday (20:45 CET, Puskás Aréna), but that primarily, changes will come in the understanding of how to adapt the team's tactical play.

Marco Rossi: This was a shameful result

Hungary's head coach believes it was unacceptable that there was effectively only one team on the pitch in Düsseldorf after Germany scored their second goal in this opening Nations League fixture.

NL: Hungary start with defeat in Düsseldorf

Marco Rossi's team was still very much in the game early in the second half away against Germany, but the concession of four goals in 25 minutes turned this experience into a disappointing defeat for Hungary in their opening League A fixture of the UEFA Nations League.

Marco Rossi: We must play bravely and without fear

With Euro 2024 now in the past, every Hungary player would really like to prove themselves against Germany, Hungary's head coach explained in Düsseldorf, the venue for Saturday's opening Nations League fixture.

Anna Csiki signs for English club Tottenham Hotspur

Martin Ádám: It's not worth dwelling on Euro loss to Germany

Nations League: Men's squad together in Telki

An injury to Dániel Gazdag has prohibited the attacking midfielder from travelling home from America, but every other squad member has now gathered at MLSZ's training centre and started preparations for the Nations League matches against Germany and Bosnia in the coming week.

Ferencváros reach Europa League group stages but Paks and Puskás Akadémia are knocked out of Europe

Hungarian league champions Ferencváros will fly the flag for Hungary in Europe this season after defeating Borac of Bosnia in the play-off round, but Paks and Puskás Akadémia will put away their passports for another year after both were knocked out of the European Conference League.

Four debutants in men's new Nations League squad

Hungary head coach Marco Rossi has called up 26 players for his first squad of the new season, the priority for selection being that members are playing regularly and putting in international-class performances for their clubs.

All three European ties finely poised after 1st-leg draws

All three Hungarian clubs retain hope of reaching the group stages of European competition this season after draws in their first legs on Thursday evening.

Three clubs continue in European competition

There are now three Hungarian clubs flying their country's flag in Europe this season after Videoton were eliminated by Cyprus's Omonia Nicosia at the Conference League's 2nd qualifying round stage. Ferencváros have dropped into the Europa League after defeat to Midjyland in the Champions League while Paks and Puskás Akadémia have tricky ties ahead in the Conference League's final qualifying round.

Hungary Women to face Scotland in Play-offs of European Qualifiers

The Hungary Women’s national team will take on Scotland in the first round of the UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers Play-offs as Alexandra Szarvas' squad continues its quest for a place at next year’s finals in Switzerland.

Rossi to remain Hungary men's head coach

Media and supporter speculation as to whether or not national team head coach Marco Rossi will continue in his post after the European Championship has been rife recently, fans even staging several shows of their support. MLSZ president Sándor Csányi has consulted with Rossi in the past few days and assured him of the federation's unbroken confidence.

Rossi: Bad start determined our Euro fate

Marco Rossi was in reflective mood at his tournament-closing press conference, stating there were several factors behind Hungary's Euro 2024 elimination, but that the players shouldn't be criticised, because they did everything they could.

Hungary bid farewell to Euro 2024

Results in the final round of fixtures of the other groups at the 2024 European Championship didn't go in our favour, so Hungary just missed out on reaching the knockout stages as one of the top four 3rd-placed teams. Instead, their next matches will come in autumn in the Nations League.

Varga in good spirits after operation

Hungary's first-choice centre forward underwent an operation on Monday in Stuttgart after breaking his cheekbone on Sunday, and will already be able to leave the hospital on Wednesday.

This is how Hungary can qualify

There are several possible scenarios which would see Hungary reach the knockout stages of the 2024 European Championship in Germany.

Rossi: We deserved to win based on chances created

Hungary emerged victorious from their final group match against Scotland with a goal scored in the 100th minute and finished in third place in Group A with three points. After the match, head coach Marco Rossi stated that luck was finally on the team's side in this match and he dedicated the success to Hungary fans who'd travelled to Stuttgart.

Csoboth gives Hungary chance of Euro 2024 progression

Scotland dominated possession but Hungary were more threatening in front of goal and finally got their just rewards when Kevin Csoboth superbly finished off a last-minute counter-attack to earn all three points and 3rd place in Group A of Euro 2024. Marco Rossi's squad now face an anxious wait to see if they'll finish as one of the four best 3rd-placed countries which will progress to the round of 16.

Rossi: We're in the same boat as Scotland

Hungary's head coach was quick to point out at the pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's contest against Scotland that the pressure is the same for both sides and it will be very important which team comes out of the decisive moments best.

We've never played Scotland in a competitive match

Sunday's vital Scotland vs Hungary European Championship match in Stuttgart will be the first time the two teams have met each other in a competitive match.

Sallai: It's only worth counting our points after the Scotland game

Hungary will finish the group stage of the 2024 UEFA European Championship with a match against Scotland in Stuttgart on Sunday evening. Currently pointless, Marco Rossi's squad knows that with a little bit of luck, three points could be enough to reach the round of 16. However, instead of speculating on the chances of progressing, the players are solely focused on earning the three points against Scotland.

Ádám Nagy: We believe we can beat Scotland

The day after the 2-0 defeat to hosts Germany at Euro 2024, Hungary's coaching staff placed emphasis mainly on regeneration, while in the afternoon, Ádám Nagy and Zsolt Nagy were guests at the team's media centre in Weiler.

Rossi: It's very possible to lose to Germany like this

Hungary head coach Marco Rossi lauded the mentality of his team after the 2-0 defeat to Germany and said he expects the same from his players against Scotland in their final Euro 2024 group match on Sunday.

Hungarian clubs receive news of European opponents

The draw for the initial qualifying rounds of UEFA's three European club competitions for male footballers in season 2024/25 was made on Wednesday

Improved Hungary make Germany work for win

Goals by Jamal Musiala and Ilkay Gundogan sent Germany through to the Euro 2024 knockout stages, but they were made to work extremely hard for their Group A victory against a spirited and purposeful Hungary in Stuttgart on Wednesday evening.

Martin Ádám: We're keeping our heads up and working hard

The day after the European Championship opening fixture against Switzerland was spent regenerating and, for Martin Ádám, answering journalists' questions at Hungary's daily press event.

Rossi: We need to be perfect against Germany

At the official press conference ahead of their second European Championship group fixture against Germany, Hungary's head coach Marco Rossi emphasised all his players really want to prove themselves after the defeat to Switzerland, but that this can only be done if everyone puts in 100% effort against the hosts.

Gulácsi and Kerkez face journalists of the future

Hungary held an unusual press conference at its team headquarters in Germany on Monday when local children took their opportunity to ask international wide player Milos Kerkez and goalkeeper Péter Gulácsi questions in place of the professional journalists normally present.

Rossi: We coudn't react to Switzerland's challenge until half-time

After the 3-1 defeat to Switzerland, Hungary head coach Marco Rossi admitted his team had not been able to react properly to Switzerland's challenge during the first half, something which caused confusion on the pitch and it was only during the half-time break that the team was able to organise their lines properly.

Hungary succumb to Switzerland in Euro 2024 opener

Barnabás Varga's second-half header ended up being just a consolation goal as Hungary suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Switzerland in Cologne on Saturday afternoon.

Rossi: We'd like to be major performers at this Euro

The day before Hungary's first match of the 2024 European Championship against Switzerland on Saturday, national team head coach Marco Rossi held one last training session with his squad before travelling to the match venue for his pre-match press conference early on Friday evening.

Fiola: We know the Switzerland match will be tough

Thursday saw Attila Fiola and Márton Dárdai take their places as guests of the Hungarian national team's media centre before the squad held an afternoon training session focused on tactics for Saturday's opening Euro 2024 fixture against Switzerland.

Szoboszlai: Togetherness and fighting spirit can be our great strengths

Captain Dominik Szoboszlai talked to journalists in the team's media centre before the Hungarian men's national team's first Euro 2024 training session on Tuesday in Weiler.

Men's national team arrives in Germany for Euro 2024

Hungary's Euro 2024 squad trained at home in Telki on Monday morning, but by the evening they were eating dinner at their tournament headquarters in Weiler, Germany.

Rossi: Everything came together in the first half

Hungary ready for Euro 2024 after three-goal victory

Marco Rossi's team completed their preparations for the European Championship in Germany this summer in encouraging style by easing to a 3-0 win over visitors Israel in Debrecen this evening, Barnabás Varga striking twice midway through the first half after fellow forward Roland Sallai had opened the scoring.

Szarvas savours first win as Hungary Women defeat Switzerland

Substitute Emőke Pápai was the heroine as Hungary edged out Switzerland 1-0 in their latest European Championship qualifying match at the New Nándor Hidegkuti Stadium.

Rossi: There's no tragedy, but we must learn from our mistakes

Last-gasp Ireland end Hungary unbeaten run

An added-time winner from Tottenham Hotspur forward Troy Parrott handed Republic of Ireland their first victory under interim head coach John O' Shea and at the same time condemned Hungary to their first defeat since 2022. Hungary defender Ádám Lang had earlier cancelled out Adam Idah's headed opener from close range near the end of the first half, but Parrott raced clear on goal in the 92nd minute and generated enough power in his shot to beat goalkeeper Dénes Dibusz and secure a 2-1 success for the home team in Dublin.

Rossi: We'll go through difficult moments against Ireland

Hungary's head coach is expecting a very difficult match against the Republic of Ireland.

Hosts Switzerland edge past Hungary

Hungary Women lost 2-1 away against Switzerland in Biel on Friday evening in their latest European qualifying fixture.

Euro 2024 preparation starts with 22-player training session

Monday afternoon saw the Hungarian men's football team begin its preparations for the UEFA European Championship which kicks off on 14th June in Germany.

Haladás regain men's futsal league title

A rollercoaster fourth leg of the Hungarian men's futsal championship final saw Haladás eventually defeat Scoregoal Kecsmemét 5-4, thereby securing the championship title 3-1 in the best-of-five series between this season's top two league teams.

Puskás Aréna to host 2026 UEFA Champions League final!

UEFA's Executive Committee has decided the venues for the 2026 and 2027 Champions League finals at a meeting in Dublin and following prestigious international events of previous years, UEFA has now awarded Hungary the hosting of the 2026 CL final, the most prestigious club final.

ETO FC join Nyíregyháza in OTP Bank Liga

ETO FC have followed runaway Merkantil Bank Liga champions Nyregyháza in achieving promotion back to Hungary's top tier in men's football after edging to a single-goal success away at Ajka in the final round of this season's fixtures.

Unstoppable Fradi crowned women's league champions for fifth time in a row

A Jadyn Edwards hat-trick inspired FTC-Telekom to perhaps their best performance of the season as they defeated ETO FC 4-0 in the third leg of their league championship final at home in the Groupama Aréna on Sunday evening and, in the process, secured the 2023-24 Hungarian league title.

Paks claim maiden Hungarian Cup!

Two extra-time goals presented Paks with their first ever major honour as György Bognár's team defeated reigning Hungarian league champions Ferencváros 2-0 in a near-full-to-capacity Puskás Aréna on Wednesday evening.

Experience and familiarity characterise Hungary's Euro 2024 squad

Hungary men's head coach Marco Rossi has selected a 26-man squad for this summer's European Championship, the maximum size permitted by UEFA for each of the 24 nations competing in the showpiece event in Germany. Several players missing from the two most recent matches in March have been recalled by head coach Marco Rossi, who has opted mainly for experience in his main group but has also named five reserves, all but one of whom are relatively fresh to the international scene.

Ferencváros crowned Hungarian champions for sixth year in a row

Ferencváros have won their sixth consecutive Hungarian league title and 35th overall after a goalless draw at home to Kisvárda ensured that second-placed Paks, 5-0 losers to Puskás Akadémia earlier on Saturday, won't be able to overhaul the runaway NB I leaders with just four rounds left of the current season.

Marco Rossi: "We don't always play perfectly, but we keep improving"

On Tuesday evening, Hungary Men played its second warm-up match in four days in the Puskás Aréna, this time against Kosovo. After a difficult first half, our team scored twice in the second period and ultimately prevailed 2-0, thus extending our unbeaten streak to 14 matches.

Hungary's unbeaten run stretches to 14 matches

An early second-half strike from captain and talisman Dominik Szoboszlai set Hungary on their way to a 2-0 triumph at home to Kosovo in Budapest's Puskás Aréna on Tuesday evening, Zsolt Nagy's late goal securing a win which extends the national team's unbeaten run to 14 matches going back 18 months.

Szarvas announces first Hungary Women squad

Newly-appointed women's national team coach Alexandra Szarvas, has called up 26 players - including one new face and one returnee - to the squad’s training camp starting next Monday, during which Szarvas’s charges will prepare for forthcoming European Championship qualifying matches on 5th and 9th April.

Zsófia Rácz takes charge of Hungary Women's U19s

Hungary Women's U19s will play their European Championship Main Round qualifiers under the leadership of former senior national-team assistant coach Zsófia Rácz.

Rossi: We don't experiment - there's reason behind every action

Rossi: Maybe a draw would have been fairer

Hungary Men remain undefeated in 13 matches, having started 2024 with a single-goal victory against highly-rated Turkey in the Puskás Aréna. According to national-team head coach Marco Rossi, perhaps a draw would have been a fairer result, but nevertheless, he was glad to see several good performances.

Szoboszlai extends Hungary's unbeaten run

An early second-half penalty from captain Dominik Szoboszlai proved the difference against Turkey in the Puskás Aréna on Friday evening as his country extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches spanning 18 months.

Rossi: "We're ready for the two contests ahead of us"

Hungary Men will have to do without defender Willi Orbán for the forthcoming friendly fixtures against Turkey on Friday this week and Kosovo four days later, a minor injury ruling the central-back out of both matches in the Puskás Aréna.

Szélesi marks first U21 match with Moldova win

Goals from Zalán Kerezsi and Gábor Jurek gave Zoltán Szélesi a debut victory as Hungary Under 21s head coach, his side running out routine 2-0 winners in a friendly against a spirited Moldova at the New Nándor Hidegkuti Stadion in Budapest on Friday.

Alexandra Szarvas is the new Hungary Women head coach

Alexandra Szarvas, a former player with international experience who has most recently coached the U19 Hungarian women’s national team, will replace the departing Margret Kratz as head coach of the senior women's national side.

Hungary Men report for duty injury-free

Our Hungarian men's national team has started preparations for its first two warm-up matches of the year against Turkey and Kosovo on Friday and next Tuesday. Fortunately, there were no injuries to report when the group gathered on Monday.

Margret Kratz to relinquish Hungary Women’s team reins

The Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) and Margret Kratz have agreed to terminate the German coach’s contract by mutual consent after nearly three years leading the Hungarian women’s national team. The former coach of the ex-German national team footballers Dzsenifer Marozsán and Nadine Kessler is well regarded in German youth education and coaching circles and has been head coach of Hungary Women since April 2021.

One new face and several returnees in latest Hungary Men’s squad

Head coach Marco Rossi has selected 25 players for his first Hungary squad of 2024 ahead of friendly matches against Turkey and Kosovo, the only new face being Márton Dárdai, although fellow squad member Zalán Vancsa, a regular member of the U21 setup and occasional participant in previous senior squads, is also still uncapped.

Szélesi takes Men's U21 reins

Former interim Hungary Men's coach Zoltán Szélesi has replaced namesake Zoltán Gera as Hungary Under 21s head coach with immediate effect. The 28-times capped former Hungary defender will lead the squad until at least the end of the current European Championship qualifying campaign.

Hungary handed tough 2024/25 Nations League draw

Former Spain star Juan Mata drew out the teams in Division A, which pits Hungary against the Netherlands, Germany and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Hungary announce three Euro 2024 warm-up friendlies

Turkey, Kosovo and Republic of Ireland will provide three of Hungary's pre-Euro 2024 opponents with a fourth to be announced in due course.

Hat-trick for football at Sportsperson of the Year Gala

Marco Rossi is coach of the year again, Dominik Szoboszlai becomes sportsman of the year and the men's national team was chosen as the team of 2023 by domestic sports journalists.

MLSZ frees up more time for Euro 2024 preparation

The MLSZ Executive Board has adjusted next year's domestic competition calendar to further enable a successful European Championship preparation, so Hungary's top tier of league football, the OTP Bank Liga, is now scheduled to finish a week earlier in May 2024.

Hungary to play hosts Germany in Euro 2024

Hungary Men have been drawn to face Scotland, Switzerland and hosts Germany in Group A of the 2024 UEFA European Championship next summer.

Rossi: Finishing unbeaten says it all

Hungary head coach Marco Rossi followed up today's 3-1 success against Montenegro by congratulating the whole of his squad for their performances throughout this year.

Szoboszlai ensures unbeaten Hungary finish as group winners

A scintillating second-half brace from captain Dominik Szoboszlai and an added-time strike from Ádám Nagy helped secure their side a 3-1 success against Montenegro in the Puskás Aréna on Sunday afternoon and in doing so, confirmed Euro 2024 qualification for Hungary as group G winners.

Rossi: The stakes are high against Montenegro too

Hungary's pre-match press conference ahead of Sunday afternoon's concluding European Championship qualification group G fixture featured Marco Rossi and defender Botond Balogh, both of whom were in positive and ebullient mood.

Rossi: Almost typical of us to qualify in this style

After a 2-2 draw in Sofia and an ultimately successful fight for qualification to next summer's European Championship, Hungary Men's head coach Marco Rossi says it's difficult to be unconditionally happy after such a stressful and tense match.

Last-gasp goal takes Hungary to Euro 2024!

A 97th-minute own goal from Bulgaria substitute Alex Petkov rescued a thrilling 2-2 draw for Hungary in Sofia this evening and therefore secured the one point which Marco Rossi's team needed to qualify automatically for the 2024 European Championship in Germany next summer.

One point enough to reach Euro 2024 but Hungary will be playing to win in Sofia

Hungary Men's head coach Marco Rossi held his pre-match press conference in Sofia on Wednesday afternoon, during which he'd tried to ignore events related to the organisation of the match in Bulgaria and had focused only on tactics and the team's preparation.

Hungary men's squad gathers ahead of Bulgaria match

Hungary Men are now preparing in earnest for their hotly-anticipated away match against Bulgaria on Thursday with just a point needed for automatic qualification to Euro 2024 in Germany next summer. Marco Rossi's charges, who round off their campaign at home against Montenegro three days later on Sunday, were all present in Telki on Monday afternoon and all but two participated in the first training session of the week at MLSZ's national training centre.