Is Hajduk going to “Hajduk” again in 2025? It looks like it. They beat the top HNL clubs and then immediately drop points to the bad teams. What is the deal? Hajduk currently trail Rijeka by one point but should have a firmer grasp on the table following their recent poor form. They have already dropped 7 points to start 2025. On top of that, they are entering a tough … [Read more...] about Hajduk Gonna “Hajduk” In 2025
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Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Penalty Holds Real Madrid, Vlašić Scores
By 33 CommentsAnte Budimir drew a very controversial penalty and converted from the spot on Saturday in a 1-1 draw vs. Real Madrid. That makes it 13 La Liga goals for Budimir in 24 matches. Only Lewandowski and Mbappe have more in Spain. Was it a 50-50 penalty call? Sure. But Budimir was calm and collected at the spot and easily guessed right vs. Courtois. The draw means Real Madrid only … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Penalty Holds Real Madrid, Vlašić Scores
RUMOR MILL: Manchester City Looking At Luka Sučić
By 5 CommentsI love that Sučić is being looked at by Pep, but a move to City this summer is too early. He needs to do more in Spain first. Sučić only has 1 goal, 1 assist in 25 matches this season for Sociedad. (all competitions) It would be awesome to see another Croatian trident at a top-English club (looking at you Crottenham), but a move to mighty Manchester City seems premature by … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Manchester City Looking At Luka Sučić
Croatians Shine In Champions League: Gvardiol Assists, Perišić Scores, Kovač Wins
By 57 CommentsWhat a crazy game in Manchester that saw Real Madrid come from behind in the final six minutes of the match to steal a win at the Etihad! For a 1st leg match, this had everything you would want from both clubs. -Gvardiol with an assist and fantastic game defensively (Real Madrid defeats City 3-2)-Perišić scores for PSV (Juventus defeats PSV 2-1)-Kovač wins as manager … [Read more...] about Croatians Shine In Champions League: Gvardiol Assists, Perišić Scores, Kovač Wins
Croatians Around Europe 21: Ljubičić Scores In Bundesliga Debut
By 27 Comments22 year-old Marin Ljubičić scored on his Bundesliga debut Saturday for new club, Union Berlin. The former Hajduk striker came off the bench in the 59' and slotted home past the Hoffenheim keeper only two minutes later. Ljubičić scored 19 goals in 61 matches for Austrian side LASK since 2023. We should all have eyes on Ljubičić as Croatia now has another striker playing in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 21: Ljubičić Scores In Bundesliga Debut
Petar Sučić Signs Summer Deal To Join Inter Milan
By 30 Comments21 year-old Petar Sučić will be on his way to play in the Italian Serie A next season for Inter Milan, Football Italia reports. He will remain at Dinamo Zagreb on loan until the summer of 2025. Sučić has been a stud with both Dinamo and the Croatian national side early in his career. He's already been capped by Dalić five times and has a goal and assist to his name (vs. Poland … [Read more...] about Petar Sučić Signs Summer Deal To Join Inter Milan
Croatians Around Europe 20: Budimir Scores 2x In Osasuna Win, City Continue To Crumble
By 42 CommentsAnte Budimir is starting 2025 like 2024 ended...on fire! The Croatian #9 scored two more goals for Osasuna Sunday night in a 2-1 victory over Luka Sučić and Real Sociedad. With the brace, Budimir now has tallied 12 goals in 22 La Liga matches. He is tied for third most goals in Spain only behind Lewandowski and Mbappe. Budimir rifled a shot near post from a tight angle for his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 20: Budimir Scores 2x In Osasuna Win, City Continue To Crumble
CROATIA REACH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBALL FINAL! Beat Undefeated France 31-28 In Zagreb!
By 6 CommentsCroatia beat an undefeated France side 31-28 in front of a sold out Arena Zagreb Thursday night and will now play in the World Handball Final Sunday in Norway vs. the winner of Denmark/Portugal. Croatia led from start to finish and controlled the entire match; taking a 7-goal lead into halftime. It was a dream game for the Croatian side and fans inside of Arena Zagreb in a … [Read more...] about CROATIA REACH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBALL FINAL! Beat Undefeated France 31-28 In Zagreb!
Niko Kovač Named New Borussia Dortmund Manager
By 17 CommentsPer Fabrizio, former Croatia captain and head coach, Niko Kovač, has been named new manager at Borussia Dortmund until the summer of 2026. He last managed Wolfsburg in 2024 before being sacked on March 17th. He also has short tenures with Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich and Monaco from 2016-2022. He won the German Cup with Frankfurt in 2018, the club's first trophy since … [Read more...] about Niko Kovač Named New Borussia Dortmund Manager