In Luka Ivanušec's last match in a Dinamo Zagreb shirt, the Modri came back from a 1-0 deficit against Czech champions, Sparta Prague, to rattle off three unanswered goals in a 3-1 1st leg victory. Goals from Špikić, Perić and the man of the hour, Ivanušec, will give Dinamo a comfortable lead going into the 2nd leg next week. They are now 90 minutes away from the Europa League … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Sparta 3-1 In Ivanušec Farewell Match, Rijeka Fall 2-1 To Lille
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Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager
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Dinamo's unfortunate crash out of Champions League qualifying was the final straw for former Croatia U21 manager Igor Bišćan with Dinamo. The 45 year-old was immediately replaced by Rijeka's Sergej Jakirović, who achieved previous successes with Gorica, and most notably, completely revolutionizing last season's bottom-table Rijeka into a legitimate title contending team. … [Read more...] about Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager
Dalić Leaves Livaja, Beljo Off September EURO Qualifying Squad
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Croatia play two EURO 2024 qualifiers in September. They host Latvia in Rijeka on the 8th before heading to Armenia on the 11th. The usual suspects will be taking part, which includes captain Luka Modrić. However, it's Croatia's strike force that is riddled with questions. Hajduk Split's, Marko Livaja, has once again been left off the squad. It seems he is still in the "dog … [Read more...] about Dalić Leaves Livaja, Beljo Off September EURO Qualifying Squad
Cro-šarka Books Ticket To OQT In 2024!
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After missing the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Croatian basketball has made a return to the final round of Olympic qualifiers after defeating Turkey in the pre-qualifiers tournament. Croatia got to the final against Turkey by winning their group and defeating the likes of Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands. These three wins saw them top their group and face Ukraine in the … [Read more...] about Cro-šarka Books Ticket To OQT In 2024!
HNL Round 5: Hajduk Stays Perfect, Osijek & Rijeka Chase
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Written by: Andrew R With European play in the rearview mirror for most HNL clubs, the domestic schedule is starting to return to a sense of normalcy. 8/10 teams played this weekend with Dinamo vs. Varaždin being rescheduled due to Dinamo’s Champions League qualifying match with AEK. Marko Livaja showed us all why he truly is one of the most lethal players in the HNL. … [Read more...] about HNL Round 5: Hajduk Stays Perfect, Osijek & Rijeka Chase
Croatians Around Europe 1: Gvardiol Shines, Perišić Helps Spurs Beat United
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Joško Gvardiol is fitting in quite nicely ay Manchester City in the young season. Gvardiol played all 90 minutes in City's 1-0 win over Newcastle United Saturday and received an 8/10 grade from Goal.com. "A highly impressive debut. Made the most of his strength and size to shackle Alexander Isak and Miguel Almiron without over-committing himself and made a vital block to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 1: Gvardiol Shines, Perišić Helps Spurs Beat United
Official: Šutalo Moving From Dinamo To Ajax
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🇭🇷➡️🇳🇱 ŠUTALO MOVING TO AJAX! Dinamo Zagreb/Croatia International, Josip Šutalo, is joining Dutch side Ajax on a 5-year/€21 million transfer. The Croatian national team now has defenders at Man City (Gvardiol), (Bayern/Bayer Leverkusen) Stanišić, Union Berlin (Juranović), Sassuolo (Erlić) and now Šutalo in the Netherlands. In my opinion, this is an absolutely fantastic … [Read more...] about Official: Šutalo Moving From Dinamo To Ajax
Seriously?! Dinamo Bow Out Of CL After Epic Injury Time Collapse
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Oh boy. So much to unpack here. How is Dinamo Zagreb not in the final round of Champions League qualifying? How? Instead, they will now be facing off against Czech champions Sparta Prague for a spot in the Europa League group stage. Wrap your head around the following stat. AEK Athens defeated Dinamo Zagreb 4-3 across two legs this week. Three of AEK's goals came in the … [Read more...] about Seriously?! Dinamo Bow Out Of CL After Epic Injury Time Collapse
Crochester City’s Superstar Duo
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Manchester City's latest Croatian additions, Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol, have helped them lift yet another trophy in 2023 in their penalty shoot-out victory over Ivan Rakitić's Sevilla. Gvardiol, the now most expensive defender in the world, has already won his first trophy after just one week with the club. Kovačić lifts his fourth Super Cup, making this a red hot start … [Read more...] about Crochester City’s Superstar Duo
