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Friday, 27 May 2022
Fan Safety in Croatia: HNS, MUP, Hajduk, and Dinamo Reach Three Conclusions
May 27, 2022 - Fan safety in Croatia was discussed at the Croatian Football Federation between HNS, MUP, Hajduk, and Dinamo. A meeting of Croatian Football Federation representatives was held today on the Croatian Football Federation premises, led by President Marijan Kustić, Police Directorates headed by Chief of Police Nikola Milin, and GNK Dinamo and HNK Hajduk, led by Presidents Vlatka Peras and Lukša Jakobušić. The meeting was held on the topic of security and the organization of football matches, reports HNS. In a constructive atmosphere and after exchanging views, the following conclusions were reached: 1. All stakeholders in football matches…
Friday, 27 May 2022
Croatia and Saudi Arabia Friendly Scheduled Ahead of 2022 World Cup
May 27, 2022 - Croatia and Saudi Arabia will play a friendly match on November 16 in Riyadh ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Croatia national football team will play a friendly match against Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on November 16, 2022, reports HNS. This will be the last test for Croatia before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Saudi Arabia is the 49th national team in the world based on the FIFA rankings, and will also play at the World Cup, in Group C with Argentina, Mexico, and Poland. "We are pleased about this agreement with Saudi…
Thursday, 26 May 2022
Croatian Cup Final: Hajduk Beats Rijeka for First Trophy in 9 Years!
May 26, 2022 - Hajduk beat Rijeka 3:1 in the Croatian Cup final on Thursday at Poljud for their first trophy in 9 years! Hajduk and Rijeka met in the Croatian Cup final tonight at a sold-out Poljud Stadium in Split. Interestingly, in all four Croatian Championship matches this season, Rijeka was more successful at Poljud (1:2 and 1:3), and Hajduk fought back at Rujevica, winning 2:3 last fall and 0:3 a few weeks ago. Rijeka last won the Cup two years ago, while Hajduk had been waiting for any trophy for nine years, last winning the Cup in 2013. …
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Jug Becomes 2021/22 Croatian Water Polo Champion!
May 25, 2022 - Jug Dubrovnik celebrated against Jadran Split in Game 4 on Tuesday night to become the 2021/22 Croatian water polo champion. Dubrovnik water polo club Jug AO thus won their 17th Croatian title on Tuesday night and 39th national champion title in total. It is also the 66th overall trophy for the club. In the fourth game of this year's Croatian championship final playoff, Jug defeated Jadran Split on penalties at their pool in Gruž, thus ending the series with 3:1 for Jug. The result was 6:6 after 32 minutes of play, forcing the match into penalties. All…
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
FIFA Approves: Igor Matanović Will Play for Croatia!
May 25, 2022 - 19-year-old German-born Igor Matanović will play for the Croatia national team! Igor Matanović, the Eintracht Frankfurt striker currently on loan to St. Pauli, born on March 31, 2003, in Hamburg, played in the younger ranks of the German national team. However, his Croatian roots pulled him toward the homeland and representing Croatia. Therefore, the Croatian Football Federation initiated proceedings with FIFA to change his football citizenship and acquire the right to play for Croatia, reports HNS. FIFA approved the change on Tuesday and confirmed that Matanović could immediately defend the colors of Croatia. Furthermore, Croatia U-21…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Hajduk, Dinamo, HNS Official Statements after Torcida Motorway Clash with Police
May 24, 2022 - TCN brings the official statements of the Croatian police, Torcida, GNK Dinamo, HNK Hajduk, and HNS after the Torcida motorway clash with police on Saturday evening. On Saturday afternoon, Dinamo Zagreb beat Hajduk 3:1 in the final match of the season. Dinamo celebrated the Croatian championship title in front of their fans at Maksimimr Stadium, as Hajduk fan group Torcida remained outside protesting a new Dinamo banner rule. Later that evening, Torcida and police clashed at the Desinec rest area along the Zagreb-Split motorway. As a result, four men sustained shotgun wounds, and 35 people were injured.…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Croatian Cup Final: Hajduk Fan Zone to be Set Up on Split Riva with LED Screen
May 24, 2022 - A Hajduk fan zone will be set up on the Split Riva with a large LED screen for the Croatian Cup final against Rijeka on Thursday at Poljud. Due to the exceptional interest of the fans for the SuperSport Croatian Football Cup final, HNK Hajduk decided in cooperation with its partners and sponsors, Radio Dalmatia, Karlovačko, and SuperSport, to organize a fan zone which will be located on the Split Riva on Thursday. The sports and entertainment event called "I can't do anything else but love him..." starts on Thursday at 11 am. Hajduk invites all…
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Ivan Erslan & Francisco Barrio Compete at KSW 70 on Saturday
May 24, 2022 - KSW 70 takes place this Saturday, May 28, at the Atlas Arena in Lodz, Poland, and will feature two of Croatia's most popular fighters. Ivan Erslan (11-1) has a massive opportunity to take a step back towards a title shot in the KSW light heavyweight division as he faces Polish power-puncher Rafał Kijańczuk (11-4). The 30-year-old was originally scheduled to fight at KSW 67 in February, however, two opponents pulled out due to injury and now the ATT Zagreb fighter is raring to go. An impressive win for either fighter could signal a potential title shot against…
Monday, 23 May 2022
KK Zadar Ties Championship Semifinals Against KK Split 76:57 (34:36) at Home
May 23, 2022 - Krešimir Ćosić Arena seemed almost empty with 1100 in attendance at game two of this year's Croatian Basketball Championship semifinals between KK Zadar and KK Split. The fans there saw a mediocre game with a better end for the hosts. After Split had used its home-court advantage in game one on Friday for a 74:64 victory, it was Zadar's third-quarter energy display to enforce a game three. The home team had led most of the first half but Split stayed in the game despite missing Toni Perković, who had been an important factor in the last game. Even…
Monday, 23 May 2022
Varaždin Secures Croatian First League Promotion for 2022/23 Season
May 23, 2022 - Varaždin secures their Croatian First League promotion after beating Dugopolje 2:1 on Sunday! One round before the end of the Croatian Second League (HNL), Varaždin secured their return to the highest rank of Croatian football. Thanks to a 2:1 victory against Dugopolje, Varaždin escaped second-placed Rudeš with unattainable four points with one round to go. In a wonderful atmosphere in front of more than 5,000 fans, Varaždin took 3 points and secured their spot in the Croatian First League next season. In the 15th minute, Varaždin took the lead thanks to a phenomenal goal scored by…
Sunday, 22 May 2022
Hajduk's Marko Livaja Named Top Scorer of 2021/22 HT First League
May 22, 2022 - Hajduk striker Marko Livaja is the top scorer of the 2021/22 HT First League competition season. Hajduk's #10 scored a total of 28 goals in 34 championship appearances. The Croatian striker also added seven assists to his performance. Marko found himself in Hajduk's starting lineup 33 times, came off the bench once, and played the entire game 27 times. He played 2987 minutes in the championship this season. He scored at least one goal against each of the teams competing in the HT First League. He scored six times against Istra 1961, five times against Rijeka, four…
