Written by: Andrew R After an entertaining week at home in the opening round of the HNL, three of our very own clubs set off on their European qualification journey this week. Dinamo faced FC Astana of Kazakhstan in a Champions League qualification match on Tuesday. Both Osijek and Rijeka played Thursday in Conference League qualifying. Osijek faced Hungarian side ZTE while … [Read more...] about HNL In Europe: Dinamo Destroy Astana, Osijek and Rijeka Edge By
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Preseason Youth Power Rankings
By 9 CommentsIt's that time of the year again! The 2023-24 football season is kicking off, and we can't think of a better way to start it than to rank Croatia's top-10 youngsters ahead of their campaigns. Here's how our grading scale works: The most important factor is potential, followed by current skill level, age, national team contributions, and lastly, level of competition. These … [Read more...] about Preseason Youth Power Rankings
Episode 8: Modrić 2026
By 10 CommentsAPPLE PODCAST LINK Ante, Matt, and Dukić talk about Modrić's chances on playing in the 2026 World Cup after meeting with CroatianSports in Los Angeles this week and Hajduk's HUGE win over Dinamo to start the HNL season and what it means. … [Read more...] about Episode 8: Modrić 2026
HNL Week 1: Hajduk Shock Dinamo, Osijek Goals Galore!
By 34 CommentsWritten By: Andrew R On Friday the 2023/24 HNL campaign kicked off with a bang and didn’t stop going all weekend. While some results are leaving fans shocked and stunned, one thing everyone seems to agree is that this season will certainly be competitive and entertaining. Hajduk vs Dinamo (2-1) The Eternal Derby is the most coveted derby in Croatian soccer and it was … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Hajduk Shock Dinamo, Osijek Goals Galore!
Modrić On Playing 2026 World Cup: “That’s A Long Time From Now”
By 15 CommentsLuka Modrić didn’t say “NO” to playing at the 2026 World Cup. He smirked instead and threw his hand up in the air in typical Croatian fashion. I chatted with Luka in Pasadena last night after Real Madrid’s 3-2 friendly victory over AC Milan at the Rose Bowl. He had an awesome 40-yard assist to Vini to win the game too. When asked about playing for Croatia at the next World … [Read more...] about Modrić On Playing 2026 World Cup: “That’s A Long Time From Now”
OFFICIAL: Joško Gvardiol Joins Manchester City!
By 76 CommentsHERE. WE. GO! 21-year-old defender Joško Gvardiol has officially joined European champions Manchester City! After months of speculation, the center-back has agreed to terms with the English side, leaving Bundesliga competitors Red Bull Leipzig. Although the official fee has not been announced, it is highly likely that this is the most expensive defensive transfer fee of … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Joško Gvardiol Joins Manchester City!
Super Cup Final: Dinamo Dominance Continues
By 17 CommentsWritten by: Andrew R Saturday’s Super Cup Final saw Dinamo hold onto a 1-0 finish against last season’s Croatian Cup champions, Hajduk Split. With the upcoming season less than a week away, many fans have been questioning Dinamo’s comfort as long standing HNL champions. With many star players such as Livaković, Petković and others rumored to be heading out the door, that … [Read more...] about Super Cup Final: Dinamo Dominance Continues
BREAKING NEWS: Livaković Heading To Turkey
By 20 Comments🇭🇷🔜🇹🇷 As reported by Fabrizio Romano on Twitter, Livaković will be leaving Dinamo Zagreb for Turkish club Fenerbahçe. Dinamo will receive €9m in the transfer. Personal terms have already been agreed on. Deal is all but done. Simply waiting for contracts to be signed. Is this the best move for him? This is 100% a good move for Livaković. He's going to a much better league … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Livaković Heading To Turkey
Frigan Departing Rijeka For England?
By 25 CommentsWritten by: Andrew R Lots of drama and transfer talk has been surrounding Croatian youngster Matija Frigan this summer, but the major question on most people's minds is where will he go? Rijeka has entertained ideas of selling Frigan to sides in Spain, Saudi Arabia, and now most recently Belgium. However, although all these options are available, one is making the most … [Read more...] about Frigan Departing Rijeka For England?










