Dinamo Zagreb have beaten Kauno Žalgiris 7-1 on aggregate to proceed to the UEFA Champions League play-off round! Željko Sopić and his Lithuanian side drop down to the Europa League play-off. The second leg finished 2-1 Dinamo and was much tighter than expected as goalkeeper Ivan Filipović got sent off after a poor run-out where he collected a Žalgiris attacker in the 32nd … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Through To Champions League Playoff, Hajduk Women’s Side Make Europa Cup Draw!
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HNL Week 2: Rudeš Demolished, Hajduk Drop Points Late Again
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The 2nd round of the SuperSport HNL saw only 4 matches played, as Rijeka - Dinamo was postponed because both teams did not have enough days to rest between their European matches. On Saturday, Rudeš got demolished 1-6 by Osijek and Lokomotiva beat a wasteful Gorica 3-1. Sunday saw Varaždin beat Slaven 1-4 away from home and Hajduk drop a win in the final moments vs. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2: Rudeš Demolished, Hajduk Drop Points Late Again
Croatian Football Enjoys Near-Perfect European Week
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After Dinamo Zagreb's massive 5-0 win over Kauno Žalgiris on Tuesday, ŽNK Hajduk Split played their first-ever game in Europe on Wednesday, facing and losing 3-2 to the slightly more experienced Austria Vienna. And on Thursday, Hajduk and Rijeka won their first legs vs. Žalgiris Vilnius and Ilves Tampere. Hajduk Women Put Up a Fight in First-Ever European Match Hajduk's … [Read more...] about Croatian Football Enjoys Near-Perfect European Week
Dalić Set To Take Over UAE Post!
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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!
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
