Written By: Andrew R For the first time since Week 2, we had a full 5-match weekend of HNL action, with Dinamo returning against top-4 competitor Rijeka. With all HNL clubs in action, the table is shaping up nicely to who with be a contender versus pretender this campaign. Hajduk Split is still "top dog" in Croatia with a perfect record. Dinamo vs Rijeka (2-1) Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 6: Dinamo Return With A Bang! Hajduk Still Perfect
Croatians Around Europe 2: Krama Nets Winner, Frigan On The Board In Belgium, Musa Scores, Rakitić Wunder-gol Taken Back
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Andrej Kramarić earned MOTM honors Saturday (8.7 rating from FOTMOB) in Hoffenheim's 3-2 victory over newly promoted Bundesliga club, Heidenheim. Krama played the full 90 minutes and scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 90th minute to earn Hoffenheim three points; chipping the ball cooly right down the middle of frame. Krama is now five Bundesliga goals away from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 2: Krama Nets Winner, Frigan On The Board In Belgium, Musa Scores, Rakitić Wunder-gol Taken Back
Dalić Leaves Livaja, Beljo Off September EURO Qualifying Squad
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Croatia play two EURO 2024 qualifiers in September. They host Latvia in Rijeka on the 8th before heading to Armenia on the 11th. The usual suspects will be taking part, which includes captain Luka Modrić. However, it's Croatia's strike force that is riddled with questions. Hajduk Split's, Marko Livaja, has once again been left off the squad. It seems he is still in the "dog … [Read more...] about Dalić Leaves Livaja, Beljo Off September EURO Qualifying Squad
Cro-šarka Books Ticket To OQT In 2024!
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After missing the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Croatian basketball has made a return to the final round of Olympic qualifiers after defeating Turkey in the pre-qualifiers tournament. Croatia got to the final against Turkey by winning their group and defeating the likes of Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands. These three wins saw them top their group and face Ukraine in the … [Read more...] about Cro-šarka Books Ticket To OQT In 2024!
HNL Round 5: Hajduk Stays Perfect, Osijek & Rijeka Chase
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Written by: Andrew R With European play in the rearview mirror for most HNL clubs, the domestic schedule is starting to return to a sense of normalcy. 8/10 teams played this weekend with Dinamo vs. Varaždin being rescheduled due to Dinamo’s Champions League qualifying match with AEK. Marko Livaja showed us all why he truly is one of the most lethal players in the HNL. … [Read more...] about HNL Round 5: Hajduk Stays Perfect, Osijek & Rijeka Chase
Croatians Around Europe 1: Gvardiol Shines, Perišić Helps Spurs Beat United
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Joško Gvardiol is fitting in quite nicely ay Manchester City in the young season. Gvardiol played all 90 minutes in City's 1-0 win over Newcastle United Saturday and received an 8/10 grade from Goal.com. "A highly impressive debut. Made the most of his strength and size to shackle Alexander Isak and Miguel Almiron without over-committing himself and made a vital block to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 1: Gvardiol Shines, Perišić Helps Spurs Beat United
Official: Šutalo Moving From Dinamo To Ajax
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🇭🇷➡️🇳🇱 ŠUTALO MOVING TO AJAX! Dinamo Zagreb/Croatia International, Josip Šutalo, is joining Dutch side Ajax on a 5-year/€21 million transfer. The Croatian national team now has defenders at Man City (Gvardiol), (Bayern/Bayer Leverkusen) Stanišić, Union Berlin (Juranović), Sassuolo (Erlić) and now Šutalo in the Netherlands. In my opinion, this is an absolutely fantastic … [Read more...] about Official: Šutalo Moving From Dinamo To Ajax
Seriously?! Dinamo Bow Out Of CL After Epic Injury Time Collapse
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Oh boy. So much to unpack here. How is Dinamo Zagreb not in the final round of Champions League qualifying? How? Instead, they will now be facing off against Czech champions Sparta Prague for a spot in the Europa League group stage. Wrap your head around the following stat. AEK Athens defeated Dinamo Zagreb 4-3 across two legs this week. Three of AEK's goals came in the … [Read more...] about Seriously?! Dinamo Bow Out Of CL After Epic Injury Time Collapse
HNL Strikes Out: Osijek, Hajduk Eliminated; Rijeka Advance
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Written by Andrew R. HNL clubs took to the pitch for midweek action in the Conference League 3rd Qualifying Third round (2nd legs) Thursday night. Osijek and Rijeka were on home soil while Hajduk went to Athens for their match against PAOK. ?It will only be Rijeka moving on as Osijek and Hajduk find the end of the road. Here's how it all unfolded. Hajduk vs PAOK … [Read more...] about HNL Strikes Out: Osijek, Hajduk Eliminated; Rijeka Advance
