Sport
Saturday, 26 March 2022
Future of Šibenik Athletes: Jamnjak Sports Center Planned in Former Military Barracks
March 26, 2022 - The new Jamnjak Sports Center is envisioned for professional and recreational athletes and is the sport's future of Šibenik. The conceptual design of the Jamnjak Sports and Recreation Zone was presented at the Trokut Center for New Technologies and Entrepreneurship. The project envisions a modern sports center in the former barracks where Šibenik will be provided with appropriate infrastructure for recreational exercise and professional sports, reports Lokalni.hr. "The Jamnjak project is the sport's future of Šibenik, where new top athletes will certainly be created, and a place where all our fellow citizens will be able to spend…
Saturday, 26 March 2022
Miami Open: Zverev Knocks Out Ćorić, Čilić Awaits Popyrin in 2nd Round
March 26, 2022 - After celebrating his first victory in 12 months when he defeated Fernando Verdasco in the first round, Borna Ćorić was stopped in the 2nd round of the Miami Open. In the second round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Miami, Croatian tennis player Borna Ćorić lost to German Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 3-6. It was their seventh meeting and the fourth victory for the world #4 player and the second seed of the tournament. However, this match showed that Borna is slowly getting in the right shape after a long break due to injury. The first…
Saturday, 26 March 2022
2023 Euro Qualifiers: Austria Gives Croatia Under-21s First Draw
March 26, 2022 - The young Croatia side resumed the 2023 Euro qualifiers with a draw against Austria, breaking their six-match winning streak. The Croatian Under-21 national team played 0:0 against Austria in the qualifying match for the European Championship in Varaždin. Croatia was the favorite but failed to win. It was Croatia's first draw in these qualifiers. So far, they have had six victories in six games. Igor Bišćan's team remained in first place in the group with 19 points, while Austria is in third with 13 points and practically lost their chances for first place. Norway is second with…
Friday, 25 March 2022
Zlatko Dalić Reveals Croatia Lineup against Slovenia in Doha
March 25, 2022 - Zlatko Dalić has revealed the Croatia lineup against Slovenia tomorrow, which kicks off the friendly tournament in Doha. The Croatia national football team will play a friendly match against Slovenia in Doha on Saturday at 3 pm, which will be an excellent opportunity for coach Zlatko Dalić to try out the new system. "I expect the players to show what we have been doing these two days, and we have had great training sessions these two days. I can tell you right away which 11 will start tomorrow. Livaković will be in goal; the back three…
Thursday, 24 March 2022
Gabrijel Veočić Named European Boxing Champion in Poreč!
March 24, 2022 - 20-year-old Gabrijel Veočić has been named the Under-22 European Boxing Champion after defeating Bulgarian boxer Rami Mofid Kiwan in the final. The Under-22 European Championship for boxers, which took place in Poreč over the past two weeks, could not have ended better. Gabrijel Veočić, a 20-year-old from Brod, won the glowing gold medal in the category up to 75 kilograms. Veočić defeated Bulgarian boxer Rami Mofid Kiwan by a split judge's decision, reports Fight Site. From the very beginning of the fight, Veočić imposed himself as the more aggressive boxer. Kiwan, apart from his qualities, was a difficult…
Thursday, 24 March 2022
Marcelo Brozović Signs with Inter Milan until 2026
March 24, 2022 - Croatia national team midfielder Marcelo Brozović has extended his contract with the current Italian football champion Inter Milan until the summer of 2026! Brozović arrived at Inter from Dinamo Zagreb in January 2015, and has so far played 279 games for Inter Milan in all competitions, reports Sportske Novosti. "I am really happy to have extended my contract with Inter. Out of respect for the club, I didn’t even want to talk to other clubs. I would only do that if Inter told me they didn't need me anymore. I am proud to be a part of…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
10 Most Valuable Croatian First League Players Ranked
March 23, 2022 - Who are the most valuable Croatian First League players? A closer look during one of the most interesting HNL seasons. The Croatian First League (HNL) is more interesting than ever this season. Four clubs are in a tight race for the title of Croatian champion, and all top teams are full of quality. Dinamo is by far the most valuable team in the HNL, and according to the estimates of the reputable Transfermarkt, is worth around 97.45 million euros. In second place is Hajduk Split, worth 40.95 million euros, followed by Osijek in third worth 35…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
2022 FIFA World Cup Draw: Croatia Currently in Pot 2 Based on FIFA Ranking
March 23, 2022 - On Tuesday, the procedures for the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw were announced, scheduled for April 1. 28 national teams, which have already qualified, will be divided into four strong groups based on the FIFA rankings, which will be published March 31. Croatia is currently 15th in the FIFA ranking. If it stays in that position, it will be in the second strong group (Pot 2), which will depend on the results of the friendly matches against Slovenia and Bulgaria in Doha. Croatia is most threatened by Sweden and Senegal. The first seven teams in the FIFA…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022
Croatia Handball Legend Igor Vori Comes Out of Retirement to Join German Bundesliga
March 23, 2022 - 41-year-old former Croatia handball pivot Igor Vori has come out of retirement to join German Bundesliga club Fuchse Berlin! The celebrated Croatia handball player Igor Vori will play handball again after almost three years! On Tuesday, he signed a contract with the German Bundesliga club Fuchse from Berlin, reports Sportske Novosti. Fuchse striker Johan Koch from Denmark is seriously injured, and the German club sent an offer to Igor Vori, who accepted it, even though he has not played handball for almost three years. Vori was the director of the Croatia national handball team. From June to…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022
Višnjik Sports Center in Zadar Becomes New Training Ground for Ukrainian Divers
March 22, 2022 - The Višnjik Sports Center in Zadar is the new training ground for Ukrainian divers, who will also be allowed to compete at all Croatian national championships. The National Sports Federations of the Croatian Olympic Committee (COC) continue to accept athletes who have fled war-torn Ukraine. Thus, Ukrainian divers arrived in Zadar, who will train at the pool in the Višnjik Sports Center, hosted by the Zadar Diving Club and the Croatian Diving Association, reports HRT. "After the letter from the Ukrainian federation to admit their athletes, we immediately started with the organization. Zadar was the first option…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022
Croatia without Brozović and Vrsaljko in Doha, Brekalo Misses Slovenia Match
March 22, 2022 - The Croatia national football team faces two friendly matches against Slovenia and Bulgaria in Doha. Brozović and Vrsaljko will not travel with the team to Qatar, while Brekalo has tested positive for coronavirus. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić announced the tournament in Doha on Monday as the national team gathered in Zagreb for the first time since qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. Croatia will face Slovenia and Bulgaria in Doha on March 26 and March 29, reports HNS. Dalić revealed that Šime Vrsaljko and Marcelo Brozović dropped out due to injuries, while Mile Škorić and Nikola Moro…
