Iceland football news
Here are some recent news and updates about football in Iceland:
Recent Results:
- Iceland's national team, the "Viking Warriors", recently played a friendly match against Turkey, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
- In the UEFA Nations League, Iceland lost 2-1 to Romania in their opening match.
- In the Icelandic Premier League, KR Reykjavik is currently leading the table with 14 points from 6 matches.
Transfer News:
- Icelandic midfielder Arnór Ingvi Traustason has signed with Danish club FC Nordsjælland on a permanent deal.
- Forward Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson has joined Norwegian club Stabæk on a two-year contract.
- Defender Sverrir Ingi Jónsson has signed with Swedish club IFK Göteborg on a three-year deal.
Club News:
- KR Reykjavik has appointed a new manager, Hjörtur Hermannsson, who has previously managed the club's youth teams.
- FH Hafnarfjörður has signed a new sponsorship deal with Icelandic energy company, Orkuveita Reykjavíkur.
- Valur Reykjavik has announced the signing of Icelandic international midfielder, Arnór Smár Gunnarsson.
International News:
- Iceland's national team has been drawn into Group J of the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, alongside Germany, Romania, and Armenia.
- Icelandic midfielder, Arnór Traustason, has been named to the UEFA Nations League Team of the Week for his performances against Turkey and Romania.
Youth Football:
- Iceland's under-21 team has qualified for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, after finishing second in their qualifying group.
- The Icelandic Football Association has launched a new initiative to develop youth football in the country, with a focus on increasing participation and improving facilities.
I hope you find these updates interesting!