Rijeka have been bounced out of Champions League after only two qualifying matches. Questionable refereeing. Plenty of VAR checks. Two shots off the post. Two dumb red cards for Rijeka. They will only have themselves to blame after not scoring in the home leg vs. Bulgarian champs Ludogorec. It just wasn't Rijeka's July across two qualifying matches vs. Ludogorec. Rijeka … [Read more...] about Rijeka Bounced Out Of Champions League After Only 2 Qualifying Matches
Varaždin Beat Portuguese Side Santa Clara, Hajduk Draw Zira In 1st Leg Of Conference League Qualifying
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The Croatian clubs are off in Conference League qualifying before the HNL season kicks off August 3rd. Varaždin pulled off a HUGE win against Portuguese side Santa Clara Thursday night in Croatia; winning 2-1 through Dabro's 85th minute goal in front of a home crowd; which ricocheted off the wall from 32 yards out and spun into goal. Santa Clara finished 5th in Portugal last … [Read more...] about Varaždin Beat Portuguese Side Santa Clara, Hajduk Draw Zira In 1st Leg Of Conference League Qualifying
Rijeka Starts Champions League Qualifying With 0-0 Draw
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Not the start Rijeka were looking for in their return to Champions League qualifying...but also not the end of the world either. The newly crowned Croatian champions kicked off their European season Tuesday night in Rijeka against Bulgarian champs Ludogorets Razgrad in the 2nd round of qualifying. The match ended 0-0 with both clubs having their chances but you would have … [Read more...] about Rijeka Starts Champions League Qualifying With 0-0 Draw
Croatia Punch Ticket To Quarterfinals!
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The Croatian Barracudas defeated Greece 10-9 in the final group stage match of the 2025 World Aquatic Championships in Singapore Tuesday night. Croatia will now play the winner of Romania/Hungary in the quarters July 20th after a perfect 3-0 group stage. Croatia is coming off a 2024 Olympic silver medal after losing to Serbia in the Gold Medal match. Let's see what happens … [Read more...] about Croatia Punch Ticket To Quarterfinals!
“State Of Croatian Tennis”: Mate Pavić Deserves More Love
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Croatian tennis has been quiet the past year outside of Donna Vekić making the gold medal match of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Marin Čilić has returned from two major knee surgeries to crack the world top-70 after making it all the way to the Wimbledon Round of 16. On the woman's side, 22 year-old Antonia Ružić is now in the WTA top-90. However, one guy that deserves more love … [Read more...] about “State Of Croatian Tennis”: Mate Pavić Deserves More Love
Modrić Bids Farewell To Real Madrid After 4-0 PSG Thumping
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The day has finally come. Luka Modrić finally bids farewell to Real Madrid and their fans after a legendary stint that spanned 13 seasons. Modrić played his last game for Los Blancos in a 4-0 loss to PSG Wednesday night; coming off the bench late in the 2nd half with the game already out of hand. I get that he wanted to play one more tournament and win one more trophy with Real … [Read more...] about Modrić Bids Farewell To Real Madrid After 4-0 PSG Thumping
Marco Pašalić Goal Tracker: 10
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I'm just going to leave this here for you guys as the official president of the Marco Pašalič 2026 fan club. Pašalić scored his 10th goal of the season Saturday night in a 2-2 draw vs. Charlotte. He now has: -10 MLS goals in 21 matches -4 goals since June 25th -goals in 3 straight matches … [Read more...] about Marco Pašalić Goal Tracker: 10
Rakitić Retires: The Most Under Appreciated Footballer In History
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Earlier this week, Ivan Rakitić officially announced his retirement from professional football, closing the book on a career that deserves far more celebration than it ever received. The Croatian midfielder, who quietly returned to Hajduk Split to finish his career, has now stepped away from the pitch at age 37. In doing so, he leaves behind a legacy of grace, grit, and gross … [Read more...] about Rakitić Retires: The Most Under Appreciated Footballer In History
UPSET AT WIMBLEDON! Čilić Downs #4 Jack Draper In 4 Sets!
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36 year-old Marin Čilić has defeated #4 ranked Jack Draper in 4 sets in London. This is a huge, huge victory for Čilić so late in his career. He is currently ranked #83 in the world and has not played Wimbledon tennis since 2021 due to injuries and surgeries. Čilić has made a resurgence in 2025, winning ATP Challenger tournaments in Girona, Spain and Nottingham, United Kingdom … [Read more...] about UPSET AT WIMBLEDON! Čilić Downs #4 Jack Draper In 4 Sets!
