The Croatia U16s sported the new Adidas home kits this week. It is officially the end of a 25-year Nike deal that will see our beloved Vatreni shift kit makers, which to many, has been wanted for years. Consensus: they look great! However, per the 24Sata picture, we can't quite make out the entire picture and what the socks look like on the home kit. Would they look better … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Adidas Kits: UNLOCKED!
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HNL Week 3: Varaždin, Osijek Continue To Win!
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The third round of the SuperSport HNL was another good weekend filled with goals, fewer than before but with some dramatic games. Dinamo, Istra, Osijek, and Varaždin all won their home games, whilst Hajduk beat Gorica at the death away from home before a big first leg in the Conference League play-off on Thursday. So, let's get into the games. Dinamo 4-0 Rudeš: Rock, Paper, … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Varaždin, Osijek Continue To Win!
Hajduk, Rijeka Through To Conference League Playoff!
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Thursday was a great day for Croatian football as Hajduk Split and Rijeka got past the third qualifying round of the Conference League. This is the first time since 2017 that we have at least three sides in the play-off round of European competitions. Back then it was actually all four sides: Rijeka reached the Champions League play-off, while Dinamo, Osijek and Hajduk were in … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Rijeka Through To Conference League Playoff!
Dinamo Zagreb Through To Champions League Playoff, Hajduk Women’s Side Make Europa Cup Draw!
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Dinamo Zagreb have beaten Kauno Žalgiris 7-1 on aggregate to proceed to the UEFA Champions League play-off round! Željko Sopić and his Lithuanian side drop down to the Europa League play-off. The second leg finished 2-1 Dinamo and was much tighter than expected as goalkeeper Ivan Filipović got sent off after a poor run-out where he collected a Žalgiris attacker in the 32nd … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Through To Champions League Playoff, Hajduk Women’s Side Make Europa Cup Draw!
HNL Week 2: Rudeš Demolished, Hajduk Drop Points Late Again
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The 2nd round of the SuperSport HNL saw only 4 matches played, as Rijeka - Dinamo was postponed because both teams did not have enough days to rest between their European matches. On Saturday, Rudeš got demolished 1-6 by Osijek and Lokomotiva beat a wasteful Gorica 3-1. Sunday saw Varaždin beat Slaven 1-4 away from home and Hajduk drop a win in the final moments vs. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2: Rudeš Demolished, Hajduk Drop Points Late Again
Croatian Football Enjoys Near-Perfect European Week
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After Dinamo Zagreb's massive 5-0 win over Kauno Žalgiris on Tuesday, ŽNK Hajduk Split played their first-ever game in Europe on Wednesday, facing and losing 3-2 to the slightly more experienced Austria Vienna. And on Thursday, Hajduk and Rijeka won their first legs vs. Žalgiris Vilnius and Ilves Tampere. Hajduk Women Put Up a Fight in First-Ever European Match Hajduk's … [Read more...] about Croatian Football Enjoys Near-Perfect European Week
Dalić Set To Take Over UAE Post!
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Former Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić is set to take over the UAE national team with reports of a €5 million per year deal. The move makes perfect sense, as Dalić previously enjoyed tremendous success with Al Ain from 2014-2017, winning multiple domestic trophies and leading the club to the AFC Champions League final before beginning his legendary 9-year run with … [Read more...] about Dalić Set To Take Over UAE Post!
Hrgović Finally Gets IBF Title Shot!
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Filip Hrgović aka “El Animal” will face off against undefeated 21 year-old Moses Itauma August 29th at The O2 Arena in London for the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Hrgović has a 20-1 (15 KO) professional record going into this bout, which will be a career changer for the 34 year-old Croatian heavyweight. … [Read more...] about Hrgović Finally Gets IBF Title Shot!
Dinamo Thump Žalgiris 5-0 In Champions League Q3 1st Leg!
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Dinamo thump Lithuanian side Kauno Žalgiris 5-0 in the 1st leg of their Champions League 3R qualifying match in Zagreb Tuesday night. Goals from Zajc, McKenna, Lisica, Stojković & Kačavenda got the job done as Žalgiris did not manage one shot on goal at Maksimir while Dinamo completely controlled the match with 70% possession and 10 corner kicks. Dinamo are now 90 … [Read more...] about Dinamo Thump Žalgiris 5-0 In Champions League Q3 1st Leg!
