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!
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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!
HNL Week 1: Hajduk’s Bad Week Continues
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The new SuperSport HNL season has gotten underway this weekend with some amazing matches and results. Dinamo beat Slaven Belupo 2-0 to start the opening weekend; Lokomotiva and Osijek followed the same path as they beat Istra and Gorica, respectively. On Sunday, Varaždin beat travelling Hajduk Split in a game of two halves, after which Rijeka took care of newly promoted … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Hajduk’s Bad Week Continues
Dinamo & Rijeka Advance; Same Old Hajduk As Varaždin Bows Out
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It was a…meh week in Croatian football after the previous one, which was great. Dinamo Zagreb got past Thun in extra time in a 5-goal thriller in the second leg. Varaždin and Hajduk lost their 2nd legs; Varaždin is out of Europe, while Hajduk drops down to the Conference League 3rd qualifying round. Thankfully, Rijeka saved the coefficient from a complete embarrassment as they … [Read more...] about Dinamo & Rijeka Advance; Same Old Hajduk As Varaždin Bows Out
PODCAST: Hajduk ‘State Of The Union’
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Ante Kvartuč (CroatianSports), Lovre Nikolac (@croatiafooty) & Ante Zorić (@thefootballshirtbroker) talk Hajduk Split, expectations for the 2026/27 season and what will push the club forward as they search for their first HNL title in over 20 years. … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Hajduk ‘State Of The Union’
Dinamo Champions League Dream Alive After 2-Goal Comeback vs. Thun
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Dinamo come back from two goals down to beat Swiss side Thun 3-2 in extra time at Maksimir in Champions League qualifying! This is a huge result, not only for Dinamo, but for Croatian football as the reigning champs were left for dead in Zagreb with only 45 minutes to go. After an atrocious 1st half that saw Dinamo down 2-0 and 3-1 on aggregate after defensive blunders, the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Champions League Dream Alive After 2-Goal Comeback vs. Thun
Top 10 Next Croatia Call-Ups
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Ahead of the Slaven Bilić era, the CroatiaSports.com team ranked the 10 current Croatian internationals outside the senior squad who are the most likely, most deserving, or most anticipated to earn a call-up. The criteria were simple: any Croatian player not currently in the squad was eligible, with rankings based on a combination of likelihood, positional need, … [Read more...] about Top 10 Next Croatia Call-Ups
Hajduk Stun Pafos As Croatia Sweeps First Legs In Europe!
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A brilliant night for Croatian football and our club coefficients! Three of our clubs played their first legs in the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League, respectively. Hajduk Split beat Pafos 2-0, Rijeka got a 1-0 win over Derry City, and Varaždin won a 3-2 thriller vs. a very physical Jablonec. Brilliant Hajduk: Best European Game since Vitoria … [Read more...] about Hajduk Stun Pafos As Croatia Sweeps First Legs In Europe!
