Venezia FC announces that player Filip Stankovic has been called up to the Serbia national football team squad for the two pre-World Cup friendly matches against Cape Verde national football team and Mexico national football team.

The team coached by Veljko Paunović will take the field on Sunday, May 31 in Lisbon against Cape Verde and on Thursday, June 4 in Toluca against Mexico.


Filip Stanković called up to the Serbia national football team

Venezia FC are pleased to announce the signing of Croatian midfielder Toma Bašić, who has signed a contract until the end of the 2028/29 season, with an automatic extension triggered upon certain conditions being met.

Born in Zagreb in 1996, Bašić developed through the youth academy of NK Zagreb before being signed by Hajduk Split. In the summer of 2014, he was loaned to Rudeš, a club competing in the Croatian second division, where he made his professional debut, recording 25 appearances and 2 goals in his first season.

Returning to Hajduk Split the following year, he remained with the club until 2018, making a total of 75 appearances, scoring 11 goals and providing 14 assists.

In the summer of 2018, he moved to Bordeaux, where he played until 2021. During his time with the French club, he made 82 appearances, scoring 9 goals and adding 5 assists.

Signed permanently by Lazio in 2021, Bašić spent two seasons with the Biancocelesti, making a combined total of 70 appearances, with 2 goals and 2 assists across Serie A, the Coppa Italia, the UEFA Europa League, and the UEFA Conference League.

In January 2024, he joined Salernitana on loan, finishing the Serie A season with 15 appearances. After returning to Lazio for the recently concluded campaign, he made 25 appearances across league and cup competitions, scoring 2 goals and providing 3 assists.

At international level, Bašić starred for the Croatia Under-21 national team before making his senior debut in November 2020 in the match against Turkey.

Toma Bašić, Venezia FC midfielder


“From the very first moment, I felt that there is a serious and ambitious project here in Venice, and I immediately understood that it could represent a great opportunity for my career. I’m truly happy with the choice I’ve made, I’m approaching this new adventure with great enthusiasm, and I can’t wait to get started.

I had already played here as an opponent, but only yesterday did I really have the chance to visit the city, and it was an extraordinary experience: Venice is simply spectacular.

I could also feel how much this team is loved by its fans. Knowing that the stadium is always full gives all of us extra motivation and strength.”

Toma Bašić joins Venezia FC

Venezia FC midfielder Matteo Dagasso has been called up to the senior Italian National Team for the upcoming two international friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece.

The Azzurri will take the field on Wednesday, June 3 at 8:45 PM at the Stade de Luxembourg against Luxembourg, while on
Sunday, June 7 at 9:00 PM, Italy will play Greece at the Pankritio Stadium in Heraklion.

For Venezia FC, it is a moment of great pride to see one of its players wear the jersey of the senior Italian National Team.

Best of luck, Matteo.

Matteo Dagasso Called Up to the Italian National Team

Venezia FC announces that player Michael Svoboda has been called up by the Austria national football team to be part of the official squad for the 2026 World Cup. 

The arancioneroverde captain, under coach Ralf Rangnick, will take part in the Austrians’ eighth World Cup campaign, as they return after 28 years, their last appearance having been at 1998 FIFA World Cup. Austria has been drawn in Group J together with Argentina national football team, Algeria national football team and Jordan national football team. Here are the dates and kick-off times (Italian time) for “Das Team” matches:




Wednesday 17 June, 06:00, San Francisco Bay Arena Stadium




Sunday 28 June, 04:00, Kansas City Stadium

Venezia FC

Filip Stanković called up to the Serbia national football team

Toma Bašić joins Venezia FC

Matteo Dagasso Called Up to the Italian National Team

Michael Svoboda called up for the 2026 World Cup