Dinamo vs Istra (5-0) Dinamo took off and recorded a statement win on Friday against Istra in the opening day match of the 2024/25 HNL campaign. Jakirović and his squad wasted no time setting the tempo for what caliber of a team they will be this season. With the HNL seeming to be even more openly contested this season, Dinamo's 5-0 thrashing of Istra for now has put to rest … [Read more...] about HNL Match Week 1: Dinamo And Rijeka Set The Pace For The HNL Title Fight
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ICYMI: Sinković Brothers Take Gold, 3 HNL Clubs Advance In Europe, Baturina MOTM On Opening Night
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The Sinković brothers (Valent & Martin) win gold again! The Zagreb-born rowers took the gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics in the coxless pair rowing competition. This is the 3rd straight Olympics the brothers have taken gold in! If there was ever a rowing dynasty, this is it. The medal puts Croatia on two goals and one bronze after the first week of competition in … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Sinković Brothers Take Gold, 3 HNL Clubs Advance In Europe, Baturina MOTM On Opening Night
Rakitić Ends Multi-Million Dollar Contract in Saudi League For Hajduk
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One of Croatia's most prolific and legendary midfielders, Ivan Rakitić, who was instrumental in the Vatreni's 2018 World Cup run will play in Croatia at the club level for the first time in his career. After around a month of speculation Rakitić has officially joined Hajduk Split and will reunite with former Vatreni teammate, Ivan Perišić. Dnevnik reports that Rakitić has … [Read more...] about Rakitić Ends Multi-Million Dollar Contract in Saudi League For Hajduk
Top 10 Croatian Prospects To Keep An Eye On
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Written by Marc Sabljo As the HNS enters a transitional phase in the upcoming months, it's an opportune moment to spotlight our emerging talents across Europe. Presented below are ten U21 players to keep an eye on in the 2024-2025 season, listed in no particular order. To be eligible for this list, these players must be born after 2002 and not yet represented the Croatian … [Read more...] about Top 10 Croatian Prospects To Keep An Eye On
How Unlucky Has Croatia Been At Euros? 1-10
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This post is not to make excuses or play the "victim" card. I promise. Croatia did not play good football in Germany this summer. However, I'm taking a look at some Euro tournaments our beloved Vatreni have played in from a macro POV. And my question to you all: is Croatia the unluckiest nation to ever play in the Euros? Croatia has three World Cup medals but has yet to win … [Read more...] about How Unlucky Has Croatia Been At Euros? 1-10
Rakitić To Leave Saudi League For Hajduk?
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There has been breaking news from Saudi Arabia that Croatia legend Ivan Rakitić is keen to leave Al-Shabab in the Saudi League; and his next stop very well may be Split. Hajduk are currently seen as the favorites to sign the 36-year old midfielder after just six months in the Saudi Pro League. According to Dnevnik, Rakitić has given a verbal commitment and desire to join Hajduk … [Read more...] about Rakitić To Leave Saudi League For Hajduk?
Dalić To Stay On As Coach Until 2026 After Euro Exit
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After Croatia's surprise exit from Euro, rumors started to swirl regarding the future of Zlatko Dalić's position as head coach of the Croatian national team. Dalić took the position nearly seven years ago in 2017 during a do-or-die bid to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. As everyone knows, from there, the rest was history. Despite winning three international medals (2nd WC 2018, … [Read more...] about Dalić To Stay On As Coach Until 2026 After Euro Exit
Euro 2024: Murphy’s Law For Croatia
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Everything that could go wrong for the Vatreni at Euro 2024, did go wrong. -2.5XG vs. Spain (0 goals) -concede 95th minute equalizer to Albania -concede 98th minute equalizer to Italy -miss 2 penalty kicks in the tournament -Petković scores off missed penalty, Perišić called for encroachment Were the tactics and starting XI that put in place a recipe for … [Read more...] about Euro 2024: Murphy’s Law For Croatia
‘Group Of Death’ Kills Croatia In Injury Time…In 2 Straight Games
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Final Time: 1-1. Absolutely unreal. You can't make this stuff up. Croatia get bounced out of Euro conceding late goals in two straight matches-- 95th minute goal against Albania and 98th minute strike versus Italy. This was the true Murphy's law tournament for Croatia. There's good luck. And then there's bad luck. A disastrous 1st half against Spain. A disaster ending to … [Read more...] about ‘Group Of Death’ Kills Croatia In Injury Time…In 2 Straight Games
