Dinamo Zagreb automatically qualified for Europa League, while Rijeka slots into the Conference League, UEFAs 3rd tier club tournament for 2025. Now, let’s be honest—this is exactly the right tournament for Rijeka. Yes, they’re the reigning Croatian champions, but it’s going to be a long year for them… they simply stink right now and only have one win in 4 matches to start … [Read more...] about Dinamo & Rijeka Learn European Paths
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Rijeka Head To Conference League After 5-0 Loss To PAOK
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After a slow start in Champions League qualifying this campaign, Rijeka can "right the ship" Thursday night in Greece with a draw or better to book a Europa League ticket. The reigning Croatian champions defeated Greek side PAOK 1-0 last week in Rijeka and are now 90 minutes away from joining Dinamo in Europe's 2nd tier tournament. If they do not get past PAOK, Conference … [Read more...] about Rijeka Head To Conference League After 5-0 Loss To PAOK
Croatians Around Europe 2: Ivanović, Budimir Score 1st Goals Of Season, Modrić Makes San Siro Debut For Milan
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21 year-old Franjo Ivanović scored his first Portuguese goal Saturday in a 3-0 Benfica victory over Tondela. In 31st minute, Ivanović connected with a perfect through-ball on the right side of the box and slotted home inside the far post to make it 1-0. So far in Portugal this year, the young striker has a goal and an assist in only two matches. He scored 16 league goals last … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 2: Ivanović, Budimir Score 1st Goals Of Season, Modrić Makes San Siro Debut For Milan
Vitomir Maričić Sets World Record For Longest Breath Hold Under Water! 29 Minutes 3 Seconds
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The 'Human Fish'! Back in June, in Opatija, Vitomir Maričić set a Guinness World Record by holding his breath for an astonishing 29 minutes and 3 seconds. Yes, nearly half an hour underwater. With pure oxygen beforehand, he pushed human endurance to the edge — outlasting dolphins and rivaling seals. This is an absolute unreal feat of human training and focus. Is there … [Read more...] about Vitomir Maričić Sets World Record For Longest Breath Hold Under Water! 29 Minutes 3 Seconds
Rijeka Win Big In 1st Leg Playoff vs. PAOK
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The Croatian champions opened up their Europa League playoff round with a 1-0 1st leg home victory over Greek side PAOK Thursday night. If they can win/draw next week in Greece, Rijeka will join Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa ‘League Phase’ which means 8 games in Europe this year. This would be phenomenal for coefficient rankings across the board for Croatian clubs playing in … [Read more...] about Rijeka Win Big In 1st Leg Playoff vs. PAOK
Leon Grgić Turns Down Austria For Croatia!
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Big news! 19-year-old striker Leon Grgić has chosen to continue his international career with Croatia. Born and raised in Austria, where he represented the country at every youth level, Grgić is considered one of the most exciting young talents in Austria. In June 2025, Grgić rejected a call-up to Austria’s senior team, turning down Ralf Rangnick, and also declined a U21 … [Read more...] about Leon Grgić Turns Down Austria For Croatia!
Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Faroe Islands, Montenegro In September World Cup Qualifiers; Sučić & Vušković Left Out
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Fair or foul? Both young guns, Luka Sučić and Luka Vušković have been left out of Croatia's two September World Cup qualifiers. Sučić has been suspended from the team by Dalić for attending his sister’s wedding in June rather than joining the squad for two World Cup qualifiers vs. Gibraltar and Czechia. It is being reported the both Dalić and captain Luka Modrić recommended … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Faroe Islands, Montenegro In September World Cup Qualifiers; Sučić & Vušković Left Out
Another Bottle Job by Hajduk: Lose 3-1 In Extra Time To 4th Best Team In Albania, European Qualification Ended
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Isuse. What is their deal? Last year they were dismissed from Europe by Ružomberok. This year it’s the 4th best team in Albania Dinamo City. (4-3 aggregate) Hajduk won the 1st leg 2-1 at Poljud. Dinamo City leveled 1-0 at home to force extra time. Hajduk would score first in extra time to take control and then concede 2x in 2 minutes to cough up their European … [Read more...] about Another Bottle Job by Hajduk: Lose 3-1 In Extra Time To 4th Best Team In Albania, European Qualification Ended
Rijeka Secure European Berth After Coming Back To Defeat Shelbourne 3-1
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These are must see highlights! You have to be kidding me if you are a Rijeka fan. First, Toni Fruk bangs in a volley from 20 yards out in the 1st half. Then Tiago Dantas absolutely obliterates the ball from what looked like 35 yards to hit the back of the net. To top that off, Ante Orec, who committed the foul to give Shelbourne their penalty scores in the 90th minute with a … [Read more...] about Rijeka Secure European Berth After Coming Back To Defeat Shelbourne 3-1
