Slovenia record first finals victory over Algeria

Last Updated: Monday, June 14, 2010, 00:08

Robert Koren scored a late goal to give Slovenia a 1-0 win over 10-man Algeria.

FIFA tests new pitch in Algeria v Slovenia match

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 17:34

Sunday’s match between Algeria and Slovenia will be the first at any World Cup to be played on a surface which is not 100 percent grass.

Kadir starts for Algeria, Ghezzal on bench

Last Updated: Sunday, June 13, 2010, 17:17

Algeria coach Rabah Saadane named midfielder Fouad Kadir in his starting lineup to face Slovenia.

Dalai Lama reschedules Slovenia visit, limits scope

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 20:40

The Dalai Lama will pay a three-day visit to Slovenia`s second city from April 5 but he is not due to meet government officials nor will he travel to the capital Ljubljana, organisers said on Tuesday.

Dalai Lama to visit Slovenia in April

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 12:11

The Dalai Lama will visit Slovenia in April, following an invitation by the city of Maribor, authorities have said.

Slovenian opposition seeks to impeach President

Last Updated: Friday, January 29, 2010, 10:25

Slovenian opposition parties on Thursday filed an impeachment motion against President Danilo Turk, the first since the small alpine country declared independence in 1991.

Slovenia qualify as Russia finish with nine men

Last Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009, 08:54

Slovenia upset nine-man Russia 1-0 in a frantic World Cup playoff second leg on Wednesday to clinch a place at next year`s finals at the expense of Guus Hiddink`s team.

Bilyaletdinov gives Russia 2-1 win over Slovenia

Last Updated: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 10:40

A double by Diniyar Bilyaletdinov powered Russia to a 2-1 win over Slovenia in the first leg of their World Cup playoff on Saturday.

Slovenia name squad for Russia World Cup playoff

Last Updated: Friday, November 6, 2009, 09:15

Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek on Thursday named the following 21-man squad for the World Cup playoffs against Russia on Nov. 14 and Nov. 18.

Russia to host Slovenia in Moscow`s Luzhniki

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009, 09:25

Russia will host Slovenia in the first leg of their World Cup playoff next month at Moscow`s Luzhniki stadium, the country`s soccer chief said on Tuesday.

Soft penalty sets England up for Slovenia win

Last Updated: Sunday, September 6, 2009, 09:35

A Frank Lampard penalty and a well-taken goal from in-form Jermain Defoe gave England a laboured 2-1 friendly win over Slovenia on Saturday in a warm-up for the home team`s midweek World Cup qualifier against Croatia.