Another 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
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Hajduk Defeat Dinamo 1-0 At Poljud, Take 3-Point HNL Lead
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In 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
Croatians Around Europe 12: Frigan Scores As Croatian Duo Shine For Westerlo In Quiet Week
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21 year-old Matija Frigan scored his 6th goal of the Belgian season Sunday in a 2-2 Westerlo draw vs. Gent. Frigan received a 7.7 FOTMOB rating for his efforts in the match. 17 year-old Croatian teammate Luka Vušković received a higher rating in defense from FOTMOB: 8.3. Not bad at all from the Croatia U21s in a very competitive Belgian "feeder league" for the rest of Europe. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 12: Frigan Scores As Croatian Duo Shine For Westerlo In Quiet Week
Zagreb To Build New €44 Million Stadium For Dinamo & Vatreni
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After 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
What Is Up Defensively With Gvardiol This Season??? (2 More Gaffes In CL Tuesday Night)
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Our rockstar 22 year-old defender looks like Messi offensively, but like absolute shite defensively. What is the deal as of late?! It's been a rough Premier League run for City as of late; with their last win coming October 24th. It's still early in the season but they currently trail Liverpool by eight points. They've been anything but perfect in Champions League and the bad … [Read more...] about What Is Up Defensively With Gvardiol This Season??? (2 More Gaffes In CL Tuesday Night)
Injury Ridden Dinamo Lose 3-0 To Dortmund In Champions League
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Dinamo have picked up an impressive seven points through the first half (4 matches) of their Champions League campaign. That was the "easiest" part. Now the Croatian champs must face Dortmund, Celtic, Arsenal and AC Milan to finish out their campaign. Three of those matches will be played at Maksimir. The goal is to finish top-24 on the "League Phase" table which would see them … [Read more...] about Injury Ridden Dinamo Lose 3-0 To Dortmund In Champions League
Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Bags Brace For La Liga Goals #7 And #8
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Ante Budimir is going to end 2024 just as he started it with Osasuna: ON FORM! Budimir earned his second multi-goal match of the season in a 2-2 Osasuna draw vs. Villarreal. In the 8th minute of play, Budimir opened up the scoring by heading home a perfect cross. He truly is fantastic in the air when he receives proper service. Later in the 1st half, he would draw a foul in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Bags Brace For La Liga Goals #7 And #8
Croatia Get France In Nations League Quarterfinal Draw
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The Nations League quarterfinals are set! Croatia had the chance to draw France, Germany or Spain in this section of the tournament and it looks like they got the best scenario. France, like the Vatreni, have not looked like their usual selves in 2024. Their offense was anemic in Germany during Euro 2024; only scoring one goal from open play in six matches. They eventually … [Read more...] about Croatia Get France In Nations League Quarterfinal Draw
Croatia U21s Bow Out Of Euro 2025 Qualifying After Penalty Shootout Loss To Georgia
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This is not a good look as this U21 side is stacked with talent: Vušković, Beljo, Zvonarek, Frigan, Vidović. Georgia was the worst seeded team to play in the playoff which gave this Croatian side a huge advantage. However. during the 1st leg, Soldo would score an own goal inside five minutes and Čavlina would pick up a red card in the 61st minute to make it incredibly difficult … [Read more...] about Croatia U21s Bow Out Of Euro 2025 Qualifying After Penalty Shootout Loss To Georgia
