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
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HNL Strikes Out: Osijek, Hajduk Eliminated; Rijeka Advance
By 33 CommentsWritten by Andrew R. HNL clubs took to the pitch for midweek action in the Conference League 3rd Qualifying Third round (2nd legs) Thursday night. Osijek and Rijeka were on home soil while Hajduk went to Athens for their match against PAOK. ?It will only be Rijeka moving on as Osijek and Hajduk find the end of the road. Here's how it all unfolded. Hajduk vs PAOK … [Read more...] about HNL Strikes Out: Osijek, Hajduk Eliminated; Rijeka Advance
HNL Week 4: Hajduk Stay Perfect
By 19 CommentsWritten By: Andrew R. Hajduk Split vs. Slaven (3-0) Hajduk comfortably kept their 3-game winning streak alive in a 3-0 win over Slaven Sunday evening. Hajduk’s goals came from last season’s leading goal scorer, Marko Livaja, and Hajduk newcomer, Leon Dajaku. Dajaku’s arrival at Poljud was controversial after he failed to find his footing at Sunderland. Hopefully with his … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4: Hajduk Stay Perfect
Hajduk Draw PAOK, Rijeka Defeat Torshavn 3-1, Osijek Lose 5-1 In Turkey
By 38 CommentsWritten By Andrew R. Hajduk vs PAOK (0:0) Hajduk and PAOK took to the pitch Thursday night at Poljud in the 1st leg of their Conference League 3rd qualifying round affair. With tensions high both on and off the field with Croatians and Greeks this week, Hajduk looked like they were ready to put on a show in front front of their fans in Split. While the work and … [Read more...] about Hajduk Draw PAOK, Rijeka Defeat Torshavn 3-1, Osijek Lose 5-1 In Turkey
HNL Week 3: Gorica Deny Dinamo, Slaven Triumphs Over Rudeš
By 8 CommentsWritten by: Andrew R After a successful week in Europe, the HNL clubs took to the pitch for the third time this season in more high scoring thrillers. However, Hajduk and Osijek did not play due to Osijek’s European campaign match in Hungary on Thursday. They will make up their HNL Round 3 match later in the season. Dinamo Zagreb vs. Gorica (0-0) Gorica continue to … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3: Gorica Deny Dinamo, Slaven Triumphs Over Rudeš
Episode 9: Hajduk State Of The Union
By 28 CommentsAPPLE PODCAST LINK Ante, Lebo, Zorić, and Dukić unravel the 18-year mystery behind Hajduk Split's Prva Liga drought, debating whether the blame lies with Mamić or within the club itself. Join the discussion, delve into the heart of Croatian football, and discover the passionate quest for answers on Episode 9: Hajduk State Of The Union. … [Read more...] about Episode 9: Hajduk State Of The Union
Andrew’s 2024 HNL Predictions: Dinamo Win Again!
By 18 CommentsWritten by: Andrew R With a new HNL campaign upon us, the CroatianSports team will break down the upcoming season and predict how each club’s year will unfold. Sit back, relax and let's dig into a HNL season that is shaping up to be one of the most memorable yet. 1st -- Dinamo Zagreb While this may seem like the boring and safe answer for any HNL prediction, unlike in … [Read more...] about Andrew’s 2024 HNL Predictions: Dinamo Win Again!
HNL Week 2: Osijek Come Back In Historic Win; Hajduk, Dinamo Victorious
By 10 CommentsWritten by: Andrew R Rudeš vs. Osijek (3-4) Rudeš were battered last week by Rijeka and looked to right the wrongs of their disastrous debut back into the HNL top flight. At first they did just that, shocking all fans of Croatian soccer with an early 3:0 lead against title contenders, Osijek. Rudeš manager Robert Prosinečki looked to have his team back on track and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2: Osijek Come Back In Historic Win; Hajduk, Dinamo Victorious
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