As financial problems continue to plague the main capital team, the LFF decided to remove the “Riteriai” B team from the LFF II League A Division championships.
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We present the official LFF announcement:
„The Disciplinary Committee of the Lithuanian Football Federation, at its meeting on June 4, examined a case regarding a possible violation of the LFF Disciplinary Code and made decisions regarding the further participation of FK „Riteriai“ B team in the LFF II League A Division championships.
The LFF Disciplinary Committee received information that FK „Riteriai B“ did not show up for the LFF II League A Division championship’s 2nd round match against FK Sirijus team, which was scheduled to take place on February 21, 2026.
Later, the LFF Disciplinary Committee also received information that FK „Riteriai B“ also did not show up for the LFF II League A Division championship’s 11th round match against FK „Šilutė“ team, which was scheduled to take place on May 30, 2026.
Explanations from the club’s representative were provided to the Disciplinary Committee as to why the team did not attend both matches, however, in the Disciplinary Committee’s assessment, the club did not provide justifiable reasons for the Club’s team FK „Riteriai B“ not attending both matches mentioned in this announcement.
Considering all circumstances, the LFF Disciplinary Committee decided:
– To impose a fine of 2000 Eur (two thousand euros) on the „Riteriai“ club;
– To impose a sanction of removal from competitions (LFF II League A Division championships) on the club’s team „Riteriai B“. All results achieved by FK „Riteriai B“ team (all match statistics), except for match disciplinary penalties, in the LFF II League A Division championships are annulled.
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An appeal against this decision of the LFF Disciplinary Committee may be submitted to the LFF Appeals Committee in accordance with the procedure established in the Disciplinary Code no later than 7 (seven) days from the date of delivery of this decision. The appeal must comply with the requirements set out in the Code.
The decision was commented on by LFF President Edgaras Stankevičius.
„In this case, taking into account the disciplinary offenses committed by the team and the competition regulations, the Disciplinary Committee decided to remove the „Riteriai“ reserve team from further LFF II League competitions.
It is humanly regrettable for the young players of the team who, due to the negligence of official team personnel, lost the opportunity to continue this championship and gain necessary experience in men’s football.
This decision may also affect the future of the main team. Currently, the „Riteriai“ club cannot register new players, and the critical date is June 15 – if by then the new club owner covers all debts, the Executive Committee will decide on the possibility of allowing the club to continue its performance in the TOPLYGA championships“, – said the LFF head.“
