Croatia will end the 2024 Paris Olympics with seven total medals, two of which were GOLD in rowing and Judo. Croatia picked up more medals than countries which much, much larger populations: South Africa, Thailand, India (all with 6 medals). Croatia earned one more medal than Serbia (6) even though they got the gold in Water Polo on the final day of the games. With 7 medals … [Read more...] about Croatia Ends Paris Olympics With 7 Medals, 2 Gold
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Rijeka, Hajduk, Osijek All Draw To Start 3rd Qualifying Round In Europe
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All three Croatian clubs will head into their return leg next week even keel after Thursday night's draws. Rijeka is currently in the third round of Europa League qualifying while Hajduk and Osijek are battling it out in Conference League qualifying. Hajduk faced off against MFK Ružomberok in Slovakia with the match ending 0-0. Hajduk only had one shot on goal with Rakitić … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk, Osijek All Draw To Start 3rd Qualifying Round In Europe
Croatia Beats Spain 10-8 To Reach Olympic Semifinal!
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Croatia beats undefeated Spain 10-8 in the quarterfinal round of the Paris Olympics! The Croatian ‘Barracudas’ will now face the winners of Italy/Hungary in the semifinals August 9th. This is a huge win for Croatian water polo after an extremely disappointing loss to the United States in the final match of group play. The loss to the USA put Croatia in the tougher half of the … [Read more...] about Croatia Beats Spain 10-8 To Reach Olympic Semifinal!
Team CroatianSports 2024/25 HNL Predictions
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10th- Gorica Similar to Slaven Belupo two seasons ago, Gorica last season opened up the first half of the season strong and contesting a European Spot. Like Slaven though, Gorica's run was built on unexpected defensive tactics that caught most teams off guard, which compensated for the lack of attacking threat. Gorica slid into bad form in the back half of last season, this … [Read more...] about Team CroatianSports 2024/25 HNL Predictions
HNL Match Week 1: Dinamo And Rijeka Set The Pace For The HNL Title Fight
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Dinamo vs Istra (5-0) Dinamo took off and recorded a statement win on Friday against Istra in the opening day match of the 2024/25 HNL campaign. Jakirović and his squad wasted no time setting the tempo for what caliber of a team they will be this season. With the HNL seeming to be even more openly contested this season, Dinamo's 5-0 thrashing of Istra for now has put to rest … [Read more...] about HNL Match Week 1: Dinamo And Rijeka Set The Pace For The HNL Title Fight
ICYMI: Sinković Brothers Take Gold, 3 HNL Clubs Advance In Europe, Baturina MOTM On Opening Night
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The Sinković brothers (Valent & Martin) win gold again! The Zagreb-born rowers took the gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics in the coxless pair rowing competition. This is the 3rd straight Olympics the brothers have taken gold in! If there was ever a rowing dynasty, this is it. The medal puts Croatia on two goals and one bronze after the first week of competition in … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Sinković Brothers Take Gold, 3 HNL Clubs Advance In Europe, Baturina MOTM On Opening Night
Matić Takes Gold Medal In Judo At Paris Olympics!
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Barbara Matić wins Gold in Judo for Croatia! Matić took down German Miriam Butkereit in the gold medal fight of the Women's 70kg competition Wednesday night in Paris. It is Matić first Olympic medal to go along with her two world championships and one European championship. The 29 year-old Matić was born and raised in Split. It is Croatia’s first gold medal at the 2024 … [Read more...] about Matić Takes Gold Medal In Judo At Paris Olympics!
Rakitić Ends Multi-Million Dollar Contract in Saudi League For Hajduk
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One of Croatia's most prolific and legendary midfielders, Ivan Rakitić, who was instrumental in the Vatreni's 2018 World Cup run will play in Croatia at the club level for the first time in his career. After around a month of speculation Rakitić has officially joined Hajduk Split and will reunite with former Vatreni teammate, Ivan Perišić. Dnevnik reports that Rakitić has … [Read more...] about Rakitić Ends Multi-Million Dollar Contract in Saudi League For Hajduk
Top 10 Croatian Prospects To Keep An Eye On
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Written by Marc Sabljo As the HNS enters a transitional phase in the upcoming months, it's an opportune moment to spotlight our emerging talents across Europe. Presented below are ten U21 players to keep an eye on in the 2024-2025 season, listed in no particular order. To be eligible for this list, these players must be born after 2002 and not yet represented the Croatian … [Read more...] about Top 10 Croatian Prospects To Keep An Eye On
