Perchtold surprises with 17 newcomers in final U21 squad Austria U21 head coach Peter Perchtold named a 30-man squad featuring 17 debutants for the final international training camp of the year, LAOLA1 reported. The squad includes Austria Wien talent Daniel Nnodim, who chose the ÖFB setup after holding eligibility to represent Germany. Training camp scheduled … Read more
Austria’s under-21 national football team saw its hopes of direct European Championship qualification slip further on Friday evening, October 2, 2026, after managing only a 1-1 draw against Denmark at the Wiener Sport-Club-Stadion in Vienna. Vienna Stalemate Leaves Group I Standing Decided by Goal Difference The fixture in Vienna’s Dornbach district carried massive implications for … Read more
Konrad Laimer has rejoined the Austria national football team ahead of their concluding UEFA Nations League fixtures against the Republic of Ireland and Kosovo, returning after a ten-day layoff caused by an adductor muscle fiber tear. Laimer Returns to Training in Vienna Following Injury Recovery The Bayern Munich midfielder completed his first training session with … Read more
Vasilije Markovic, 18 years, four months, and 15 days old, officially made his debut in the senior squad’s 3-1 victory over Kosovo. The appearance marks a definitive step for the Vienna-born player, who has dismissed lingering questions regarding a potential switch to represent Serbia. A Landmark Debut in Vienna The 68th minute of the match … Read more
Nineteen-year-old Florian Zawieschitzky made his senior international debut for Austria in a 3-1 home victory, drawing praise from national team manager Ralf Rangnick for his composure. Rangnick Praises Debutant After Quietly Confident Display Playing in front of home supporters, the young Red Bull Salzburg netminder handled the demands of international football without visible nerves. Rangnick … Read more
Vasilije Markovic stands on the verge of his senior international debut for Austria, with national team head coach Ralf Rangnick signaling that the 18-year-old rising star could feature in Sunday’s home match against Kosovo. Regarded as one of the premier young talents in Austrian football, the midfielder’s rapid ascent has brought him into the senior … Read more
Individual Recovery and Ball Work at Säbener Straße Konrad Laimer has taken a concrete step forward in his recovery. The 29-year-old FC Bayern professional has been sidelined due to a muscle injury in his adductor region. On Thursday, the rehabilitation process reached a fresh milestone. Sidelined with an adductor muscle issue, Laimer stepped onto the … Read more
ÖFB Players Criticize Israel’s Post-Goal Celebration in Nations League Match Austria’s national football team secured a late home victory against Israel in the UEFA Nations League, despite missing prominent players such as David Alaba, Marko Arnautovic, and Marcel Sabitzer. However, the post-match discussion quickly centered on an incident involving Israeli goalscorer Sayed Abu Farkhi, whose … Read more
Israel national team head coach Ran Ben Shimon addressed the controversial red card issued to his player, Abu Farchi, defending the goal celebration that triggered the dismissal and accepting the blame for failing to curb the habit earlier. The incident occurred during a match when Abu Farchi celebrated a goal, drawing a straight red card … Read more
Paul Wanner’s Move to ÖFB Over DFB: A Strategic Career Shift Paul Wanner, a prominent figure in European football administration, has opted to align with the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) instead of the German Football Association (DFB), according to multiple verified sources. The decision marks a significant career pivot for Wanner, who previously held roles … Read more