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
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Rijeka, Dinamo Hold Serve In Round 34, 2 Matches Remain
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Three match days remaining in the HNL season. Rijeka lead Dinamo by one point and Hajduk by three. Will anything change this weekend? Rijeka head down the coast to take on Šibenik Saturday. That should be a win for Rijeka but they have been anything but good lately. They only have two wins in their past five matches. Dinamo host Slaven Saturday and have been red hot over … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Dinamo Hold Serve In Round 34, 2 Matches Remain
Perišić: From Poljud To Prosperous PSV
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What could have been at Poljud this season. This was the year Hajduk was supposed to win the HNL...for the first time in 20 years. With or without Perišić. Instead, the Croatian legend was ousted from his hometown club after only four matches played by a manager (Gattuso) who may only make it one season in Split. (Let's see what happens this summer and where Hajduk … [Read more...] about Perišić: From Poljud To Prosperous PSV
Rijeka Stay Top, Dinamo Jump Hajduk After 3-1 Win At Poljud! Has Hajduk Officially Bottled Their Season?
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Oh my... Dinamo someway, somehow are back on top of the Croatian table...for the time being. Dinamo have turned the entire HNL race upside with a huge 3-1 win at Poljud Saturday night. Pending the Rijeka result Sunday, Dinamo may control their own destiny down the final stretch which is absolutely insane if you saw their 8-point deficit only one month ago. -what the hell … [Read more...] about Rijeka Stay Top, Dinamo Jump Hajduk After 3-1 Win At Poljud! Has Hajduk Officially Bottled Their Season?
Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Lose: What Is Going On In The HNL?
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Does anyone want to take the title this year? Because it is easily up for grabs! In a season where uncertainty has been the theme, the story continued Wednesday night all across Croatia. Rijeka lost at home to Osijek. Hajduk lost at home to Istra. And Dinamo couldn't score on the road against Gorica. The question is: is this the most exciting season we've seen from Croatian … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Lose: What Is Going On In The HNL?
Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka
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It was a wild one from Maksimir Sunday afternoon. Hajduk draw Dinamo 2-2 to remain one point behind Rijeka for the HNL lead when all looked to be lost heading into injury time. -Baturina opened up the scoring inside 5 minutes -Dinamo own goal levels the game midway through the 1st half -Dinamo must play final 30 minutes of match with 10 men (Ristovski red … [Read more...] about Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka
Rijeka, Hajduk Both Win 4-0; Make It 2-Horse Race In HNL
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Rijeka and Hajduk have officially made it a 2-horse race in the HNL this season, after 4-0 wins over Dinamo and Osijek, respectively, Saturday. With only 13 matches left in the season, Hajduk only trail 1st place Rijeka by one point while Dinamo are now seven points behind. This match will definitely be a tough pill to swallow for Cannavaro and company after a successful … [Read more...] about Rijeka, Hajduk Both Win 4-0; Make It 2-Horse Race In HNL
Hajduk Gonna “Hajduk” In 2025
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Is Hajduk going to “Hajduk” again in 2025? It looks like it. They beat the top HNL clubs and then immediately drop points to the bad teams. What is the deal? Hajduk currently trail Rijeka by one point but should have a firmer grasp on the table following their recent poor form. They have already dropped 7 points to start 2025. On top of that, they are entering a tough … [Read more...] about Hajduk Gonna “Hajduk” In 2025
HNL Title Race: Hajduk 35% To Win, Rijeka & Dinamo At 30%
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After years of Dinamo dominance in the HNL, the 2024-25 title race is shaping up to be the most competitive, entertaining dogfight since Rijeka stole the crown in 2017. 18 games into the season, Hajduk Split and Rijeka share top spot at the table with 36 points, followed by Dinamo Zagreb in 3rd with 29. Rijeka did not lose a single match during their stellar autumn campaign, … [Read more...] about HNL Title Race: Hajduk 35% To Win, Rijeka & Dinamo At 30%
