As a Latvian, I've always felt a bit saddened that football takes a backseat compared to our other sports, so I appreciate any recognition that our tiny football system gets. After all, nothing unites the world as much as football. Thank you for this insightful video, and let's cross our fingers for a richer and more developed footballing culture here in Latvia and the Baltics!
@moekanon1249
11 ай бұрын
Maybe in your country, basketball or ice hockey are more popular?
@mrtiesthatbind
11 ай бұрын
It's surprsing despite Latvia made it to the Euro 2004 with players like Maris Verpakovskis
@WilkSzary0
10 ай бұрын
As a Latvian, I've always felt so happy that football takes a backseat compared to our other sports. Thanks Latvia that you are not like everyone else!
@ezandman6804
10 ай бұрын
Dude! Be happy. My team (from the netherlands) has a horrible center forward from Lithuania. Don't tell me your Latvian football is worse than Lithuanian! It can't be.
@NB-or8rs
9 ай бұрын
if that can make you a bit happy, just know that somewhere there is a random french guy who watched Riga - Valmiera last year and watched most of latvian games in the european qualifiers every year. (Too bad for Valmiera i really thought they'd beat Tirana)
@VigoJ
11 ай бұрын
As a Latvian this was a very interesting video. Despite the small population size there's talent in Latvia, our Ice Hockey national team got 3rd this year in the IIHF, you should check out images of the welcome we had for the players, when we have small successes we really cherish them.
@rinketic
11 ай бұрын
I am not even Latvian, and it was bonkers. Currently, I live in Riga 😊. I am also trying to get tickets for the Conference League game
@thomasjohnson2862
11 ай бұрын
What sort of attendances are there at ice hockey and basketball games in Latvia?
@rinketic
11 ай бұрын
@thomasjohnson2862 I couldn't afford to watch any of the games inside. I got footage from a friend. But outside the arena, it was full of people every time! (Sorry can't really answer your question)
@himhim3344
11 ай бұрын
Wasn't Arturs Irbe Latvian? He played in the NHL
@zakwan10
11 ай бұрын
Canadian here and as ice hockey is a religion here and I can tell you, for such a small nation, the number of NHL players you have produced is unbelievable, Sandus Ozolnish and Arturs Irbe come to mind.
@Nikolazy133
11 ай бұрын
Its really enjoyable to watch someone being so extremly passionate about football. And you present it really well with a deep level of empathy. Your video from Norway with Vålerenga vs Lillestrøm was actually the whipping point for me to start actively caring more about Norwegian football again. And for that, i thank you
@r.davidsen
11 ай бұрын
That's the game that made me discover this channel too! : )
@JoP444
11 ай бұрын
That is great to hear 😊 It can be difficult for us in smaller leagues but I wouldn't change it. You have some great talents in Norway. I am a Scottish Celtic fan and Bodo Glimpt absolutely thrashed us 😂 They were superb & our team had only been together a few months but still Bodo played us off the park . We badly need investment in Scottish football to enable smaller clubs to be more competitive. Money has ruined the game. I hope you continue to enjoy your football 👍💚🍀
@TES-541
11 ай бұрын
As someone from America who’s gotten into the sport recently, your channel is really insightful. Haven’t found another channel quite like it. Thanks for the work you do!!!
@stuntpeggnieve
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this, how amazing!!
@heribertfassbender5759
11 ай бұрын
drop the s-bomb! :D
@grimacemcdonald1
11 ай бұрын
Avoided the word ‘football’ skilfully there
@Skullz389
11 ай бұрын
@@stuntpeggnieveare u single hun ?
@JoP444
11 ай бұрын
@@Skullz389🤡
@lesbianseagul621
11 ай бұрын
Latvia were in the Euro2004 in Portugal, amazing achievement for that country - they were a tough team to play in late 90s early 2000s. Never really built on the success.
@IrishShea
11 ай бұрын
Fascinating video, as an Irishman living in Lithuania, the lack of support for the local game in all three Baltic states is the same, poor at best, but then the basketball arena be rocking.
@adamkorsfeldt7328
10 ай бұрын
When there is big matches then there could be big crowds, but not that often.
@JC1986JC
11 ай бұрын
Nieve - football fan from Australia here. My parents originate from Poland. This is also my first ever KZitem comment. But I felt compelled to leave you a comment and say thank you for sharing your adventures. Videos like the above really open our eyes up to how truly global football is and its great capacity to connect us all. Thank you and all the best! 🌏🌎🌍
@stuntpeggnieve
10 ай бұрын
Oh wow. I’ve just seen this comment. Thank you so much. I’m actually in Poland this weekend to watch a match, excited for you to hopefully see it. I have family in Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney, one day I’d love to visit.
@tristantristan4733
6 ай бұрын
Big Latvian immigration to Australia after WW II. Great to see this beautiful country highlighted. Great comments from the coach.
@wazza7575
4 ай бұрын
@OfficialStuntPegg please come. We would love to have you. Our football is also different....it is played in sometimes in 35-40°C temperatures!
@georgeseymour8280
11 ай бұрын
Ice hockey is rated higher in Latvia than football. As a side mission why not try out some British ice hockey (EIHL and NIHL) action when the season starts in September?
@andrephx90
11 ай бұрын
Riga FC actually played my hometown club, Gil Vicente from Portugal! Feel like I shouldn´t have missed this away day and this video confirms it. Lovely place!
@AAlion15
11 ай бұрын
Back to back days with stunt pegg bangers. What a treat
@davyebbers8277
11 ай бұрын
Loved your video yet again! Like you said in all the bigger leagues it's all about the names like Leo Messi or Ronaldo but these families have ther own hero's on the field that they look forward to seeing weekly, thankyou for sharing countries in football that we don't usually hear much about😁
@cricketbat09
11 ай бұрын
More great output. Your brief vlogs deliver so much informative and entertaining content. Quality journalism.
@abdulrhmanalsaleh9271
11 ай бұрын
Back to back vlogs in just less than 2 days🔥 and it’s another great video as always 🙏🏻
@krdchacon3263
11 ай бұрын
Love your analysis on the meaning (and economics) of the sport. Keep it up!!!
@markdixon3632
11 ай бұрын
Another quality video, love how you travel around watching random games and showing us the videos, brilliant work once again, fair play to you
@CheekandBluster
11 ай бұрын
Well done Nieve, you're turning out really interesting vlogs with excellent insight. Your genunine passion for the growth of the game in all countries is infectious. Keep up the great work.
@123bwlch
11 ай бұрын
Latvia did qualify for Euros 2004.
@wongnaichungrd
11 ай бұрын
New to your channel and I really enjoy your take on the weird and wonderful sides of all things football. Keep up the great work and greetings from down under.
@JoP444
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Really interesting.I love to see fans enjoying their football. It's difficult in smaller countries unfortunately without proper investment . Money has ruined the game so it's nice to see more fans attending and hopefully it just grows & grows! Great content and sense of humour 👌 💚
@thacrypt223
6 ай бұрын
I started watching more local Norwegian games because of this channel! What an amazing find!
@masonswindall2085
11 ай бұрын
Love your vids. As an American, its awesome to see how the sport is worldwide and how different countries experience it.
@janmeyer272
11 ай бұрын
I enjoy seeing the passion and love in your eyes - I actually enjoy your content - it's really empathetic 💙
@stuntpeggnieve
11 ай бұрын
💙thank you so much
@derosabike
11 ай бұрын
You show such great passion and your sense of humour is so spot on. Thank you ⚽🔴🔵
@julianlineham
11 ай бұрын
Fantastic, love seeing your travel vids for footie. What a fabulous city.
@tt99football56
11 ай бұрын
Another great video I enjoy the content, especially the respect & time you give to Scottish Football.
@SongBillong
11 ай бұрын
Bloody interesting stuff, and your conclusion was spot on! It's great that you cover this sort of thing
@argylemad
11 ай бұрын
Wow Nieve, you got to speak with Riga's manager!! Your content has gone to another level these last few months 👏 Please visit more smaller nations, it's great to get an insight into their footballing culture. P.s. great shot at 4:42 with the rainbow in the background 🌈
@thomasjohnson2862
11 ай бұрын
I’d have liked to have heard more from the Riga manager, and the rest of the video could have easily been 20 minutes of great content
@stuntpeggnieve
11 ай бұрын
@@thomasjohnson2862you are right on this, I would like to increase the length of my videos moving forward, I’ve always taken a short snappy approach but when I’m really digging deep on some interesting stories, it can’t hurt to slow it down
@stuntpeggnieve
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I absolutely shall! Hey I still haven’t had a visit to argyle, that could be on the cards this season, I really want to see home park.
@argylemad
11 ай бұрын
@@stuntpeggnieve Yeah, we've a lovely stadium with the most kind hearted fans. I truly recommend that you do visit this season, if you're struggling for a ticket then do get in touch, as i'm a member 🤟 But if you have the money or contacts, the VIP experience is absolutely incredible!
@JoP444
11 ай бұрын
Definitely 👍 As soon as I saw the rainbow 🌈 I knew that Riga would win
@jakubpytko5551
11 ай бұрын
Amazing vlog. This is the best channel of football. You are incredible.
@malcolmhuckvale3763
11 ай бұрын
Brilliant and informative, as always
@steviemick8074
11 ай бұрын
Another excellent video Nieve. It looked a bit warmer than when I was in Riga, years ago -27 and couldn't resist joining the locals walking across the frozen River Daugava. Quite close to the bridge that leads to the Freedom Monument. Lovely city , but I didn't manage to catch any football. I'd love to return someday.
@johnsantos6480
11 ай бұрын
I'm from USA and I've been following your channel for years. There isn't another channel like it, I love your content and your unique perspective on football (yes I said football, not soccer) ! Keep up the fantastic work beautiful lady!
@mattjamesmusicyork
11 ай бұрын
Just had this channel recommended to me, and I'm very pleased I clicked as this is brilliant stuff! Love your deadpan style, and I really like that you're highlighting the less mainstream/commercial aspects of the game. You've got a new subscriber here :)
@cli260
6 ай бұрын
I'm travelling to Riga in one month time and I'm very excited about the trip. Then, I'm going to Tallinn and Helsinki, where I expect to see an ice hockey match. Basically, I'd love to lead a similar lifestyle to yours, with travelling across Europe to see great hockey matches (since it's my thing). So thank you for your videos and vlogs, it's so cool to see you going all those places and taking as much as you can from them.
@gwnlucman
11 ай бұрын
I'm Dutch and one of my "football dreams" is to fly to Latvia and see a game of Valmiera, I don't know why but I simply fell in love with the team. So I'm planning to go in the summer of 2024, I'm so excited!
@dictionarypictionary9872
11 ай бұрын
I think mine would be Olympiakos vs Panatheon Aikos I don't know why.
@SupraStar29
11 ай бұрын
come for the 2nd leg of the CL game!
@prostevo
10 ай бұрын
Another well made, well researched and authentic video- best youtuber as you provide value
@waynehough13
11 ай бұрын
so cool to see a video on Latvian football. it’s a league I never had any interest in until I went to Riga and there happened to be a game on that weekend between Metta and Ventspils. that was in 2019 and I’ve followed Metta ever since, they’re usually towards the bottom of the league though they are currently mid table this season
@markshipman7031
11 ай бұрын
Excellent video...as usual. Keep up your great work
@robbysfootyfocus
11 ай бұрын
Love the exposure of a smaller leauge 🙌 more videos like this please 🙏
@derbengel0759
11 ай бұрын
Come to Rot Weiss Essen and you can see people with passion for this beautiful game!
@narkysharky2135
11 ай бұрын
Ooof I love that Tears for Fears in the intro
@Messermachine
11 ай бұрын
Wow Nieve, did not expect you to make it all the way to Latvia, even less so at a game I attended. Happy to see I've made it into your vid. Excellent video and cheers for showing our country and league. :)
@thomasjohnson2862
11 ай бұрын
You would have certainly gotten a surprise if you had seen her in the stadium, which could have possibly happened but sadly didn't.
@FlyingBoer
11 ай бұрын
Latvia is a Ice Hockey & basketball Country
@scottirvine121
3 ай бұрын
You mean like mentioned in the actual video
@jonstewart94
11 ай бұрын
Very interesting! Hope football continues to grow in Latvia. Such a beautiful country and culture. Love your content as always and greetings from St. Louis, Missouri.
@CorsicaCollector
11 ай бұрын
Love your videos and your editing/videography
@TheLondonForever00
11 ай бұрын
Nieve loves her 80s music! Great video, Latvian football seems like a great atmosphere. Shame it's the second of their national sports. How much was the gate entrance?
@uriustosh
7 ай бұрын
Reminds of Lithuania. Usually about few hundred turn up for league matches in A Lyga. Still no national stadium in Vilnius but at least Kaunas renovated to 15k.
@muttley523
3 ай бұрын
Fascinating seems like a lovely place and lovely people
@JohnLovesSpain
11 ай бұрын
What a great video... thanks for posting 👍
@MyLifeInAHole
3 ай бұрын
The Jamie xx sound cuts were a welcome surprise
@MatiuPirihimana
11 ай бұрын
I saw the title and assumed you were here in New Zealand for the world cup.😂
@RARARASPUTIN1914
11 ай бұрын
Loving it again nieve please never stop ❤
@Blitzz
11 ай бұрын
half a million views if not 100k + per video by the end of the year from you, very well produced and thought out videos :)
@Graeme71118
11 ай бұрын
Another unique vlog Nieve covering corners of europe inc UK that no one else thinks off. Superb as always.
@sc1788
10 ай бұрын
I was in Riga not long ago. A lot of them seem to love ice hockey. It was a bloody lovely city though. And incredibly friendly.
@gludeklis
11 ай бұрын
Greetings from Latvia! Thanks for stopping by.
@NateMegOfficial
3 ай бұрын
American who’s fallen for Latvian football via Football Manager, love seeing these clubs IRL (we obvs don’t get the matches over here). Keep doing what you do, and Come On SUPERNOVA ;) 🇱🇻
@horsehollerer
11 ай бұрын
Ohhhhh sorry, I thought you were still in Scotland from the title 🤣
@jarfish1968
11 ай бұрын
another lovely video! not bad for a Bolton fan x
@paulmoser8872
11 ай бұрын
Another winner SP, thanks!!!
@jamiecooper4813
8 ай бұрын
I was at the Skonto Stadium last week for the Latvian cup semi final. It was my first football match outside of the UK and i thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff in the stadium were great and helpful. I guess there was only 4-500 spectators but it was really enjoyable.
@Sorrythat111
11 ай бұрын
Nice to see you visit the Baltics, always enjoy your videos. Will you come to Estonia too?
@stanislavhadzhiev187
11 ай бұрын
Come and watch one of the bulgarian derby games. You'll enjoy it.
@birjarq
11 ай бұрын
Unexpected to see Kazakstan matches at 0:44, maybe Nieve will consider attending our national team game as they are competing well so far for euro 2024 spot.
@jessicarose2178
11 ай бұрын
Chelsea should sign that kid at 2:33
@TheKlakmens
4 ай бұрын
ManUtd as well :) And I'm a United fan from Latvia lol
@WooshaBaloo
11 ай бұрын
The Mighty Bees got a mention! Love from Australia. ❤️🇦🇺
@casinodelonge
2 ай бұрын
I think the way to grow the game in smaller countries is to band together, so in Ireland and Scotland have a Celtic League, or maybe Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia could form a Baltic League..?
@ohbahsan
4 ай бұрын
this channel has the best background music
@RaphaelGellar
11 ай бұрын
Love your videos!
@lvsoccerfan8966
11 ай бұрын
Im rfs fan from latvia . Such a nice video . Saldy riga scored in last minutes to remain 1st place in virsliga
@LUCAS_ACE4
10 ай бұрын
As a Latvian, I love football but it’s all ways disappointing that there aren’t much people there :( Edit: sorry about my bad English I am a Latvian speaker
@SuperFredc
11 ай бұрын
I am surprised that a big broadcaster hasn`t offered you a contract as yet. Fantastic content for the true fan and very eye opening.
@SomeGamingFan
11 ай бұрын
Wasn’t expecting to see Rick Nash in a video about Latvian Football
@markdavies4567
11 ай бұрын
Brilliant as usaul Nieve keep up the great work
@davidbolam9207
11 ай бұрын
Lovely short video and what a cracking stadium.
@fahnub
10 ай бұрын
You always get to witness the best comebacks in the matches.
@sjeese4666
11 ай бұрын
Would love to see you go to a Lithuanian football match as well
@juliusdaujotas
11 ай бұрын
I'm Lithuanian and correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Latvians see football as a mainly russian driven sport (both owners and supporters), so they feel a bit cold because of that. There's quite a segregation of the communities, and ethnic Latvians support more ice hokey and basketball, whereas ethnic Russians tend to support football.
@piggyraccoon5464
11 ай бұрын
Yes, can agree, i was discouraged to play football because of Russian language. Every coach here was Russian or Ukrainian. I felt very disconnected. Almost no Latvian coaches at all.
@Luonguyen457
10 ай бұрын
@@piggyraccoon5464what is Aleksandr kolinko , Maris verpakovskis , and Igor semjonovs ethnicity ? I remember them in euro 2004.
@talib8388
9 ай бұрын
@@Luonguyen457based on last name first is defo ukrainian and third russian
@Luonguyen457
9 ай бұрын
@@talib8388 that's cool bro , Decent era of Latvian football (euro 2004) .
@lucianboar3489
8 ай бұрын
@@Luonguyen457they put an s at the end of Slavic first names in Latvia, so if you discount that it's clear they're Eastern Slavic names.
@kajakkabel5255
10 ай бұрын
I was on Riga FC about 3 weekes ago and the most thing I was shocked about was that visitors supporters aren't attacking and insluting by Riga FC supporters (I am from Poland). One day later I was at Latvian secound division and there were playing on very small stadium and on the game was about 50 people. ( Sorry for my English)
@johngslot8367
9 ай бұрын
No violence even on Riga derby matchdays, very proud of it even if it feels a little boring.Dziękuję bardzo for visiting Latvia!
@alsunpilsut
10 ай бұрын
Reminds me of my home country, Finland 😅. Unfortunately. People here only follow the national team. We get very small crowds in the Veikkausliiga which is our biggest league. Some more in Helsinki than other cities but much less than in Sweden for example.
@est_esto3059
11 ай бұрын
i recommend estonian football Levadia vs Flora Its the biggest derby in estonia
@stalfithrildi5366
10 ай бұрын
Shocked at how Scandinavian the Latvian accent sounds to me in English
@Radcliffe-fc
11 ай бұрын
love your videos
@ulfurkarlsson5885
11 ай бұрын
Had many art exhibitions in Riga, I'm a Newcastle United fan and usually watch they're games in pub in Iceland, I didn't even try watching football in Riga, it's a ice Hockey country, just like Lithuania and Estonia are Basketball countries
@kentang1528
6 ай бұрын
Stuntpegg wish you can pay a visit to watch Singapore football and see our Lion City Sailors games.☺️
@historyoffootball87
11 ай бұрын
StuntPegg has some serious connections.
@F91killer
10 ай бұрын
You should come to Luxembourg, pretty much the same
@Plymonk666
6 ай бұрын
The music already on this is perfect 1:13
@reverendroar
11 ай бұрын
I’d love to go to countries like Latvia and Lithuania and watch a football game there. Plus having friends there will help
@danielfleming9367
11 ай бұрын
Ill have to watch some latvian Football sometime, sounds like an amazing atmosphere, amazing vlog as usual nieve :)
@viperswhip
10 ай бұрын
That kid at 2:35 grew up to become every striker I sign in Football Manager.
@jamesdrummond7684
11 ай бұрын
0:54: Shout out Bran Van! Woohoo Canada!
@deathkampdrone
6 ай бұрын
you should come and see my club play some time. third tier of danish pyramid. we have like 250 in attendance, but our history is amazing. for example we once had a nobel prize winner in goal. love love love your channel, always a pleasure to watch your uploads.
@eyeoeyeoash
10 ай бұрын
I notice you use a lot of Southend United Images in your videos! As a Blues fan, I thank you ♥
@francolive5718
11 ай бұрын
Real ones remember Latvia at euro 2004
@mowvu5380
8 ай бұрын
aw stunty is a national treasure already
@marcosdeto9409
11 ай бұрын
Of course your videos are great, but your music selection is flawless
@stuntpeggnieve
11 ай бұрын
That is the best complement I could possibly receive. Music is so important to me
@marcosdeto9409
11 ай бұрын
@@stuntpeggnieve yes. It shows.
@JoP444
11 ай бұрын
@@stuntpeggnieveFootie & music is everything 🙌 💚
@Mazza-hz1zf
Ай бұрын
Will you cover some Portugese football clubs soon?
@Bandnamehere
10 ай бұрын
@4:20 Just spit my drink all over my laptop thanks for that lmaoooo
@BrianPolluxPlayz
3 ай бұрын
Love your vids a lot. Btw if you really wanna experience a country where nobody watches football, I welcome you to my hometown Taiwan. Literally not a single person cares about football here. Our 1st division football league isn't even pro and I'm not sure if more than 30 fans watch the league matches live.
@thepharcyde5239
11 ай бұрын
Pop down the Wolves Nieve. It's the same there😅😅😂😂😂...
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