A wild, unpredictable 2024-25 HNL season has met its end! HNK Rijeka defeats Slaven Belupo 2-0 on home soil and are crowned champions of Croatia for the second time in club history, and the first time since 2017. Rijeka, Dinamo, and Hajduk were all mathematically in contention for the title ahead of the final matchday. All three sides won their final match, leaving Rijeka … [Read more...] about HNK Rijeka Are Crowned 2024-25 HNL Champions
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Modrić Announces His Farewell to Real Madrid
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After a marvelous, legendary career with the club, 39-year-old Luka Modrić has announced his farewell to Real Madrid. Modrić shared on social media: "Dear Real Madrid fans: The time has come. The time I never wanted to come, but that's football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end… On Saturday I'll play my last game at the Santiago Bernabéu. I arrived in … [Read more...] about Modrić Announces His Farewell to Real Madrid
RUMOR MILL: Modrić Will NOT Renew With Madrid This Summer
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Oh boy. Ohhhhh boy. While it is smart to avoid an overreaction at this time, more and more reports suggest that Luka Modrić will not renew his contract with Real Madrid this summer. The news comes shortly after the club announced that Xabi Alonso would take over as manager, yet previous reports shared that Alonso was very interested in keeping Modrić around. Modrić has … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Modrić Will NOT Renew With Madrid This Summer
Promising Striker Tino Kusanović Makes History with Nürnberg First-Team Debut
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Written by Matt Pocrnić (@crotalentscout2 on X) At just 17 years, 2 months, and 1 day old, Tino Kusanović made history by becoming the youngest player ever to debut for 1. FC Nürnberg’s first team and the fourth-youngest player to debut in the 2. Bundesliga. Kusanović is a highly promising striker. Born in Germany to Croatian parents, he has represented Croatia at the … [Read more...] about Promising Striker Tino Kusanović Makes History with Nürnberg First-Team Debut
Dalić Releases Squad For Upcoming Qualifiers, Vušković Included
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Zlatko Dalić has released his squad for the Vatreni's upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against Gibraltar and Czechia in June. Dalić absolutely nailed it with this roster. The head coach features a solid mix of young and old, and June should see 18-year-old defensive phenomenon Luka Vušković make his debut with the senior National Team. Rijeka standout Toni Fruk also made … [Read more...] about Dalić Releases Squad For Upcoming Qualifiers, Vušković Included
Croatians Around Europe 33: Perišić, Budimir Both Keep Goal Party Going!
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Perišić scored and assisted in PSV's 3-2 come-from-behind win over Feyenoord Sunday. He now has 8G/9A through 25 matches. With the win and an Ajax loss, PSV now only trail 1st place by one point with only two matches left in the campaign. Ante Budimir scored his 19th La Liga goal of the season Sunday in a 1-1 Osasuna draw vs. Real Betis. Budimir slammed home a shot from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 33: Perišić, Budimir Both Keep Goal Party Going!
Rijeka, Dinamo Hold Serve In Round 34, 2 Matches Remain
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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
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
