HNS: Šimunić and Rudeš should not have changed the name of pioneers
The Croatian Football Federation has confirmed that the official youth category name 'pioneers' for footballers aged 12-15 will not be changed despite NK Rudeš's announcement to discontinue its use.
Nikola Vlašić led Torino to victory with the captain's armband
Torino footballers convincingly won 3-0 against Verona in Serie A, with Croatian international Nikola Vlašić captaining the winning team.
He is young, but it is already clear: He is one of the most underrated players in Croatian history
Josip Stanišić, at just 25 years old, is considered one of the most underrated Croatian footballers despite being a world-class player.
Đoković stated he cheers for Croatia and chaos ensued: His father had to defend him in Serbia
Novak Đoković has openly supported the Croatian national football team, defending his stance amidst criticism from the Serbian public, partly due to his friendships with Croatian footballers.
Modrić is the best Croatian in the top leagues. You will be surprised who comes next.
Luka Modrić, the 40-year-old leader of AC Milan, is currently the highest-rated Croatian footballer in the top leagues with an average rating of 7.60 according to Sofascore, surpassing other notable players in Serie A.
Budimir for the second consecutive year in the elite company of footballers
Croatian national player Ante Budimir scored 17 goals for Osasuna in the Spanish league in 2025, finishing the year among Europe's top ten scorers, according to Diario de Navarra.