Slovakia make Russia pay for Akinfeyev blunder

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 12:08

A first-half strike by Miroslav Stoch after a goalkeeping blunder earned Slovakia a shock 1-0 win over Russia in their Euro 2012 qualifier.

Gunman kills 6, wounds 9 in Slovakia

Last Updated: Monday, August 30, 2010, 19:33

A gunman killed six people and wounded at least nine in an attack at an apartment building in Bratislava on Monday, then committed suicide, police said.

Gunman kills 6 in Slovak capital: Report

Last Updated: Monday, August 30, 2010, 16:20

The district of Bratislava where the shooting took place was sealed off.

Dutch advance after victory over Slovakia

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 08:58

Arjen Robben and Wesley Sniejder fired the Dutch team to a 2-1 victory over Slovakia here on Monday to set up a World Cup quarter-final against either Brazil or Chile.

Giantkillers Slovakia take on the Dutch

Last Updated: Monday, June 28, 2010, 17:35

Slovakia face the mighty Dutch on Monday hoping to keep their giantkilling run alive and join Germany and Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Dutch critics ready for Slovakian heroes

Last Updated: Sunday, June 27, 2010, 13:33

Netherlands striker Dirk Kuyt believes any complacency towards their surprise World Cup second round opponents Slovakia will be kept in check.

Italian Ignominy! Slovakia fade out champions from World Cup

Last Updated: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 21:36

Slovakian football rose up to another level with their taming of defending champions Italy 3-2, thus knocking Azzurri out in the first round.

Struggling Italy needs a win against Slovakia

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 15:40

If struggling Italy can`t manage to beat Slovakia on Thursday, the Azzurri could match France`s unenviable feat from the 2002 World Cup and exit the group stage as defending champion.

Slovak right wins Parliamentary Election

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 11:09

Centre-right parties won a majority, giving them a chance to oust the PM.

Slovak left expected to win election

Last Updated: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 14:26

Slovakia opened a general election on Saturday with the governing leftist Smer-Social Democracy party expected to emerge the winner, but with few choices, if any, of coalition partners.

Chile add Slovakia friendly to European tour

Last Updated: Friday, October 30, 2009, 12:56

Chile will meet Slovakia in a friendly in Zilina on Nov. 17 as part of their European tour next month, the Chilean Football Association said on Thursday.