Three pressing questions for Hajduk fans from Poljud: 1. Will Hajduk finally win the league this year? 2. Will Rebić be a positive or negative for the club this season? 3. Will ‘domovina’ Croatians travel to North America next year for the World Cup? CroatianSports.com’s own Peter Novaković was at Poljud Sunday to ask some Hajduk faithful these questions: … [Read more...] about 3 Pressing Questions For Hajduk Fans: Title Hopes + Rebić
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Rising Croatian Midfielder Lovro Chelfi Set to Join Barcelona
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Barcelona are set to sign 18-year-old Croatian attacking midfielder Lovro Chelfi, according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelfi will join Barcelona Atlètic, the club’s B team, which will play in Spain’s fourth division next season after being relegated. Chelfi had drawn interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, but Barcelona have moved quickly to secure the deal. … [Read more...] about Rising Croatian Midfielder Lovro Chelfi Set to Join Barcelona
Rakitić Retires: The Most Under Appreciated Footballer In History
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Earlier this week, Ivan Rakitić officially announced his retirement from professional football, closing the book on a career that deserves far more celebration than it ever received. The Croatian midfielder, who quietly returned to Hajduk Split to finish his career, has now stepped away from the pitch at age 37. In doing so, he leaves behind a legacy of grace, grit, and gross … [Read more...] about Rakitić Retires: The Most Under Appreciated Footballer In History
Marco Pašalić For Right Wing! Change My Mind
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Here we go! I am officially nominating myself as president of the 'Marco Pašalić Right Wing 2026' campaign! For nearly half a decade, the Vatreni half lacked a 2-sided attack down the wings. Perišić + Rebić was the last time Croatia had a duo who could run at opposing defenses. Now that Ivan Perišić has surely shut up any doubters (including me) since returning from major knee … [Read more...] about Marco Pašalić For Right Wing! Change My Mind
Bruno Idžan Becomes 1st Croatian-Born Player Drafted In NHL
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Bruno Idžan has made history as the first Croatian-born player to be selected in the NHL Draft. The 19-year-old forward was picked by the Ottawa Senators in the sixth round, 181st overall, at the 2025 NHL Draft. Idžan recently completed his first season in North America, playing for the Lincoln Stars in the USHL. He put up an impressive 22 goals and 22 assists in just 36 … [Read more...] about Bruno Idžan Becomes 1st Croatian-Born Player Drafted In NHL
RUMOR: LEAKED 2026 World Cup Kits???
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If true, definitely a move in the right direction from the biggest “red & white” checkers we’ve ever seen in 2024. It looked as if our guys were jockeys in the Kentucky Derby. The blue is nice and clean and will of course look better with player numbers, shorts, and socks depending on the color combination. There’s a rumor the HNS could be moving from Nike to Adidas sooner … [Read more...] about RUMOR: LEAKED 2026 World Cup Kits???
POD: Croatia Thump Gibraltar & Czechia, Do We Play More Attractive Football Without Kovačić???
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Kvartuć, Zorić and Christian from CroatianSports talk about Croatia's dominating 7-0 performance vs. Gibraltar and 5-1 victory over Czechia to begin 2026 World Cup qualifying. -who was the best Croatian player this cycle? -Dalić finally playing everyone in their native positions -does Croatia play more attractive football without Kovačić? … [Read more...] about POD: Croatia Thump Gibraltar & Czechia, Do We Play More Attractive Football Without Kovačić???
Vatreni Player Ratings: First Round of WC2026 Qualifying
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WOW. What a start to the World Cup qualifying campaign for Croatia as they smash 12 goals past Gibraltar and Czechia in their opening two matches. Croatia has taken a strong chokehold on Group L and go into the summer break on a positive note. That being said, who were the outstanding performers for Croatia and how does the Croatiansports.com team want to see the Vatreni come … [Read more...] about Vatreni Player Ratings: First Round of WC2026 Qualifying
Czech-Mate In Osijek, Croatia Win 5-1!
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Goals galore for Croatia this week in World Cup qualifying. Vatreni score 4 goals in 13 minutes during the 2nd half Monday to put Czechia away. Goals from: Kramarić (x2), Modrić (penalty), Budimir (penalty) and Perišić got the job done. Gvardiol had an early goal called off for offside after VAR review. 18 year-old defensive phenom Luka Vušković was also brought on late to … [Read more...] about Czech-Mate In Osijek, Croatia Win 5-1!
