Written 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!
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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
HNL In Europe: Dinamo Destroy Astana, Osijek and Rijeka Edge By
By 25 CommentsWritten 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
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
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!
Perišić To Poljud – Is This Really Happening??
By 25 CommentsWritten By: Andrew R. After joining Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur only a year ago, Vatreni legend Ivan Perišić might already be headed out the door - and on his way to Hajduk Split! According to Gianluca DiMarzio, an international reporter for Sky Sports, Perišić is close to terminating his contract with his current club and joining the Croatian runner-ups. … [Read more...] about Perišić To Poljud – Is This Really Happening??
June HNL Transfer Recap: A Busy, Busy Month
By 56 CommentsWritten By: Andrew R. With the start of the 23/24 HNL season around the corner, clubs across the league have actively been signing new players for their upcoming campaigns. Today, we will go through all the moves made so far in June by each club, examining each club's approach to a dogfight of a season in Croatia. Dinamo Zagreb After winning their 24th league … [Read more...] about June HNL Transfer Recap: A Busy, Busy Month
Dinamo Bias Must End In Croatian Youth Football
By 37 CommentsHead coach Robert Jarni and the HNS blew a huge opportunity to bring home a medal at the U-17 Euro during the past month. The squad was knocked out of the tournament in the group stages after losing 1-0 to England, 2-1 to Switzerland, and drawing the Netherlands 1-1 in their final match. After the upsetting group stage performance, many supporters have been quick to … [Read more...] about Dinamo Bias Must End In Croatian Youth Football
Hajduk Split Crowned Croatian Cup Champs 2nd Straight Year! Defeat Šibenik 2-0
By 4 CommentsHajduk have capped off their season with a second straight Croatian Cup title. It is their 8th Cup all-time. The match went into the halftime tunnel 0-0. Melnjak would finally break the deadlock in the 64' following the ball pin balling around the Šibenik box. Livaja would add a penalty shot in injury time and 'to ti je to'. A successful season for Hajduk even though they … [Read more...] about Hajduk Split Crowned Croatian Cup Champs 2nd Straight Year! Defeat Šibenik 2-0