After years of Dinamo dominance in the HNL, the 2024-25 title race is shaping up to be the most competitive, entertaining dogfight since Rijeka stole the crown in 2017. 18 games into the season, Hajduk Split and Rijeka share top spot at the table with 36 points, followed by Dinamo Zagreb in 3rd with 29. Rijeka did not lose a single match during their stellar autumn campaign, … [Read more...] about HNL Title Race: Hajduk 35% To Win, Rijeka & Dinamo At 30%
Happy New Year’s CroatianSports.com Nation!
By 17 CommentsThree things to be thankful for ahead of 2025: Thank you all for your continued support, insightful comments, and footy banter. Excited to see what 2025 brings! … [Read more...] about Happy New Year’s CroatianSports.com Nation!
2024 Croatian Power Rankings
By 63 CommentsAnother exciting year of Croatian football is nearing its end. From miserably bowing out of Euro 2024 to a 98th-minute equalizer to qualifying for the UEFA Nation League Playoffs, we've seen a wide range of players sport the checkers for the Vatreni this calendar year. Ahead of a year in which Zlatko Dalić and co. will look to rebuild the Croatian national team's roster, … [Read more...] about 2024 Croatian Power Rankings
Hajduk Defeat Dinamo 1-0 At Poljud, Take 3-Point HNL Lead
By 26 CommentsIn a huge clash for table position in the HNL, Hajduk Split defeated reigning Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 at Stadion Poljud on Sunday evening. After a scoreless first half, now-Canadian midfielder Niko Sigur broke the ice with a 54th-minute beauty from the top of the box. After a blunder from star Dinamo midfielder Martin Baturina inside the 18-yard box, Sigur made … [Read more...] about Hajduk Defeat Dinamo 1-0 At Poljud, Take 3-Point HNL Lead
Zagreb To Build New €44 Million Stadium For Dinamo & Vatreni
By 15 CommentsAfter years of speculation, tentative planning, and doubt, Croatia's capital has seemingly got what it deserves - official plans for a brand-new stadium. In 2026, Zagreb will reportedly complete the construction of a modern, fourth-category UEFA-approved football stadium for Dinamo Zagreb the Croatian National Team. The news comes only days after Borussia Dortmund players … [Read more...] about Zagreb To Build New €44 Million Stadium For Dinamo & Vatreni
Majer: Starting XI Or Super-Sub At Euro?
By 11 CommentsThe Vatreni kicked off the summer international season with a dominant 3-0 victory over North Macedonia in Rijeka Monday night. While the game saw Marco Pašalić score his first goal in senior checkers, attacking midfielder Lovro Majer stole the show with an impressive 1st half brace. Was Majer’s 2-goal performance enough to earn a starting role for Croatia ahead of Euro … [Read more...] about Majer: Starting XI Or Super-Sub At Euro?
Croatians Around Europe 28: Kramarić Scores 9th Bundesliga Goal Of Season From Outside The Box
By 48 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored a fantastic goal from 21 yards out Sunday in a 3-1 Hoffenheim win over Augsburg. Krama curled in a perfect shot just inside the right post for the winning goal. He has now tallied nine goals and one assist in 24 Bundesliga matches this season. Hoffenheim sit six points behind a 2024/25 European berth for next season. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid have … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 28: Kramarić Scores 9th Bundesliga Goal Of Season From Outside The Box
Happy Easter/Sretan Uskrs CroatianSports.com Nation!
By 9 Comments🐣🇭🇷Happy Easter/Sretan Usrks CroatianSports.com Nation! Ante and Co. wish you and your families a wonderful and blessed day… Hopefully by this time next year, Luka Modrić will have already announced his plans to play in the 2026 World Cup! … [Read more...] about Happy Easter/Sretan Uskrs CroatianSports.com Nation!
Dinamo Defeat Real Betis In Conference League Round Of 32 1st Leg, Petković Converts Penalty For 1-0 Win
By 21 CommentsDinamo Zagreb and Real Betis are facing off in the UEFA European Conference League Round of 32 in Spain. After a day of drama between Bruno Petković, Robert Jarni, and the HNS, a positive result would be massive for Dinamo ahead of the home leg. FT: Dinamo 1 - 0 Real Betis Bruno Petković opened the scoreline from the penalty spot in the 75th minute of the match, … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Real Betis In Conference League Round Of 32 1st Leg, Petković Converts Penalty For 1-0 Win