Big news! 19-year-old striker Leon Grgić has chosen to continue his international career with Croatia. Born and raised in Austria, where he represented the country at every youth level, Grgić is considered one of the most exciting young talents in Austria. In June 2025, Grgić rejected a call-up to Austria’s senior team, turning down Ralf Rangnick, and also declined a U21 … [Read more...] about Leon Grgić Turns Down Austria For Croatia!
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Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Faroe Islands, Montenegro In September World Cup Qualifiers; Sučić & Vušković Left Out
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Fair or foul? Both young guns, Luka Sučić and Luka Vušković have been left out of Croatia's two September World Cup qualifiers. Sučić has been suspended from the team by Dalić for attending his sister’s wedding in June rather than joining the squad for two World Cup qualifiers vs. Gibraltar and Czechia. It is being reported the both Dalić and captain Luka Modrić recommended … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Faroe Islands, Montenegro In September World Cup Qualifiers; Sučić & Vušković Left Out
Another Bottle Job by Hajduk: Lose 3-1 In Extra Time To 4th Best Team In Albania, European Qualification Ended
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Isuse. What is their deal? Last year they were dismissed from Europe by Ružomberok. This year it’s the 4th best team in Albania Dinamo City. (4-3 aggregate) Hajduk won the 1st leg 2-1 at Poljud. Dinamo City leveled 1-0 at home to force extra time. Hajduk would score first in extra time to take control and then concede 2x in 2 minutes to cough up their European … [Read more...] about Another Bottle Job by Hajduk: Lose 3-1 In Extra Time To 4th Best Team In Albania, European Qualification Ended
Rijeka Secure European Berth After Coming Back To Defeat Shelbourne 3-1
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These are must see highlights! You have to be kidding me if you are a Rijeka fan. First, Toni Fruk bangs in a volley from 20 yards out in the 1st half. Then Tiago Dantas absolutely obliterates the ball from what looked like 35 yards to hit the back of the net. To top that off, Ante Orec, who committed the foul to give Shelbourne their penalty scores in the 90th minute with a … [Read more...] about Rijeka Secure European Berth After Coming Back To Defeat Shelbourne 3-1
3 Pressing Questions For Hajduk Fans: Title Hopes + Rebić
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Three pressing questions for Hajduk fans from Poljud: 1. Will Hajduk finally win the league this year? 2. Will Rebić be a positive or negative for the club this season? 3. Will ‘domovina’ Croatians travel to North America next year for the World Cup? CroatianSports.com’s own Peter Novaković was at Poljud Sunday to ask some Hajduk faithful these questions: … [Read more...] about 3 Pressing Questions For Hajduk Fans: Title Hopes + Rebić
HNL Week 2: Dinamo, Hajduk Sit On Top After Back-t0-Back Wins To Open HNL Season
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Dinamo vs Vukovar (3-0)) Dinamo returned back to Zagreb following a 2-0 victory over Osijek last matchweek and on Friday easily dispatched HNL newcomers, Vukovar, with a 3-0 finish at the Maksimir. Dinamo's return to Zagreb saw them put on a clinic against Vukovar, having three different scorers in the match and maintaining a dominant 72% of the possession in the match. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2: Dinamo, Hajduk Sit On Top After Back-t0-Back Wins To Open HNL Season
Croatians Around Europe 1: Perišić Shines As Season Kicks Off, Modrić Makes Milan Debut
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Ivan Perišić kicked off his Eredivisie season Saturday with a goal and two assists in a 6-1 PSV shellacking over Sparta Rotterdam...in only 73 minutes on the pitch. In the 40', Perišić would fly high in the box to head home a corner for the game-winning goal. In the 2nd half, Perišić laid up the ball in the box for Veerman and Til, respectively, for their goals. The second … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 1: Perišić Shines As Season Kicks Off, Modrić Makes Milan Debut
Hajduk Roar Back In 2nd Half To Defeat Dinamo Tirana 2-1 In 1st League Of Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round
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Hajduk come from behind to beat Dinamo Tirana 2-1 in the 1st leg of their Conference League 3rd round qualifying match! After a disastrous 1st half that saw Hajduk miss golden chances in front of the net and Tirana score a rocket from 25 yards out…it was ALL Hajduk in the 2nd half. Krovinović sent a beautiful cross to Durdov for an easy header to equalize. Sanyang … [Read more...] about Hajduk Roar Back In 2nd Half To Defeat Dinamo Tirana 2-1 In 1st League Of Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round
Rijeka Fall To Shelbourne In Disastrous Opener For Europa League Qualifying
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Rijeka remain winless in European play this season continuing their three game losing streak at home to Irish side Shelbourne, finishing the match 2-1. Both sides opened the match slowly with few legitimate chances in the opening half. Rijeka however in the 56th minute, found themselves in front when Janković netted home a penalty, off a controversial call due to the Shelbourne … [Read more...] about Rijeka Fall To Shelbourne In Disastrous Opener For Europa League Qualifying
