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
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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
Croatians Around Europe 32: Frigan Scores Wunder Goal For Westerlo! Perišić With PSV Hat Trick
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Matija Frigan may have scored one of the best goals of 2025 Friday night in Westerlo's 4-2 win over FCV Dender. It looked like something straight out of a FIFA video game. Frigan danced...ABSOLUTELY DANCED through four defenders before shooting right under the crossbar for the goal. He tip-toed and back-heeled in the box. It's something you don't see very often but take a look … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 32: Frigan Scores Wunder Goal For Westerlo! Perišić With PSV Hat Trick
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?
Croatians Around Europe 31: Kova, Gvardiol Huge For City in FA Cup Semifinal Win, Pašalić Scores For Orlando
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Mateo Kovačić was voted MOTM and Joško Gvardiol scored in Manchester City's 2-0 FA Cup semifinal win over Nottingham Forest Sunday. The victory will now see City play Crystal Palace in the FA Cup Final May 17th for a shot at their only trophy of the season. Kova received a 9/10 grade from ManchesterEveningNews.co as he was "Arguably his best performance in a City shirt, finding … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 31: Kova, Gvardiol Huge For City in FA Cup Semifinal Win, Pašalić Scores For Orlando
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?
BREAKING: 19 Year-Old Bayern Stud Anthony Pavlešić Chooses Croatia Over Australia
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Written by Matt Pocrnić (@crotalentscout2 on X) 19-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper Anthony Pavlešić has officially committed to playing for Croatia, turning down Australia, the country where he was born and raised. The decision came after talks with U-21 head coach Ivica Olić, and just weeks after Pavlešić faced Croatia U-21 while representing Australia U-23 at a … [Read more...] about BREAKING: 19 Year-Old Bayern Stud Anthony Pavlešić Chooses Croatia Over Australia
Croatians Around Europe 30: Kovačić Scores To Keep City Top-4, Budimir Scores La Liga Goals 17 & 18
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Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for Man City Saturday in the 78th minute and scored an injury time insurance goal to seal a 2-0 victory over Everton. It was Kova's 6th PL goal of the season and his second one scored while slipping and falling to the ground this month. City are finding some momentum late in the season as they fight for a top-4 finish and Champions League spot … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Kovačić Scores To Keep City Top-4, Budimir Scores La Liga Goals 17 & 18
Croatia Will Not Be Represented In Champions League Semis For 1st Time Since 2011
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The streak is officially broken...but what a streak it was! With Modrić (Real Madrid) and Stanišić (Bayern Munich) bowing out of Champions League Wednesday night, this will be the first time since 2011 where Croatia will not be represented in the CL semifinals. I blame Manchester City and their poor League Phase form. If you get Kova and Gvardiol in the quarterfinal mix … [Read more...] about Croatia Will Not Be Represented In Champions League Semis For 1st Time Since 2011
