Written by: Andrew R With a new HNL campaign upon us, the CroatianSports team will break down the upcoming season and predict how each club’s year will unfold. Sit back, relax and let's dig into a HNL season that is shaping up to be one of the most memorable yet. 1st -- Dinamo Zagreb While this may seem like the boring and safe answer for any HNL prediction, unlike in … [Read more...] about Andrew’s 2024 HNL Predictions: Dinamo Win Again!
HNL Week 2: Osijek Come Back In Historic Win; Hajduk, Dinamo Victorious
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Written by: Andrew R Rudeš vs. Osijek (3-4) Rudeš were battered last week by Rijeka and looked to right the wrongs of their disastrous debut back into the HNL top flight. At first they did just that, shocking all fans of Croatian soccer with an early 3:0 lead against title contenders, Osijek. Rudeš manager Robert Prosinečki looked to have his team back on track and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2: Osijek Come Back In Historic Win; Hajduk, Dinamo Victorious
HNL In Europe: Dinamo Destroy Astana, Osijek and Rijeka Edge By
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Written by: Andrew R After an entertaining week at home in the opening round of the HNL, three of our very own clubs set off on their European qualification journey this week. Dinamo faced FC Astana of Kazakhstan in a Champions League qualification match on Tuesday. Both Osijek and Rijeka played Thursday in Conference League qualifying. Osijek faced Hungarian side ZTE while … [Read more...] about HNL In Europe: Dinamo Destroy Astana, Osijek and Rijeka Edge By
Episode 8: Modrić 2026
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APPLE PODCAST LINK Ante, Matt, and Dukić talk about Modrić's chances on playing in the 2026 World Cup after meeting with CroatianSports in Los Angeles this week and Hajduk's HUGE win over Dinamo to start the HNL season and what it means. … [Read more...] about Episode 8: Modrić 2026
HNL Week 1: Hajduk Shock Dinamo, Osijek Goals Galore!
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Written By: Andrew R On Friday the 2023/24 HNL campaign kicked off with a bang and didn’t stop going all weekend. While some results are leaving fans shocked and stunned, one thing everyone seems to agree is that this season will certainly be competitive and entertaining. Hajduk vs Dinamo (2-1) The Eternal Derby is the most coveted derby in Croatian soccer and it was … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Hajduk Shock Dinamo, Osijek Goals Galore!
Modrić On Playing 2026 World Cup: “That’s A Long Time From Now”
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Luka Modrić didn’t say “NO” to playing at the 2026 World Cup. He smirked instead and threw his hand up in the air in typical Croatian fashion. I chatted with Luka in Pasadena last night after Real Madrid’s 3-2 friendly victory over AC Milan at the Rose Bowl. He had an awesome 40-yard assist to Vini to win the game too. When asked about playing for Croatia at the next World … [Read more...] about Modrić On Playing 2026 World Cup: “That’s A Long Time From Now”
Super Cup Final: Dinamo Dominance Continues
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Written by: Andrew R Saturday’s Super Cup Final saw Dinamo hold onto a 1-0 finish against last season’s Croatian Cup champions, Hajduk Split. With the upcoming season less than a week away, many fans have been questioning Dinamo’s comfort as long standing HNL champions. With many star players such as Livaković, Petković and others rumored to be heading out the door, that … [Read more...] about Super Cup Final: Dinamo Dominance Continues
BREAKING NEWS: Livaković Heading To Turkey
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🇭🇷🔜🇹🇷 As reported by Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, Livaković will be leaving Dinamo Zagreb for Turkish club Fenerbahçe. Dinamo will receive €9m in the transfer. Personal terms have already been agreed on. Deal is all but done. Simply waiting for contracts to be signed. Is this the best move for him? This is 100% a good move for Livaković. He's going to a much better league … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Livaković Heading To Turkey
Frigan Departing Rijeka For England?
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Written by: Andrew R Lots of drama and transfer talk has been surrounding Croatian youngster Matija Frigan this summer, but the major question on most people's minds is where will he go? Rijeka has entertained ideas of selling Frigan to sides in Spain, Saudi Arabia, and now most recently Belgium. However, although all these options are available, one is making the most … [Read more...] about Frigan Departing Rijeka For England?
