Julian Zorić
Blazers Voice
Julian Zorić covers Croatia for Blazers Voice: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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National TeamCroatia begin EURO 2028 qualifiers at home to Lithuania in Split
Croatia begin their Men's EHF EURO 2028 qualification campaign at home to Lithuania in Split, looking to reverse a run of three consecutive defeats.
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PreviewCroatia face England again in Nations League rematch
The Croatia national team plays England in the Nations League on 12 November, following a recent heavy 7-0 defeat and currently on a three-match losing streak.
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National TeamUEFA rejects HNS appeal over Spain match incidents
UEFA has rejected the Croatian FA's appeal, upholding a €57,000 fine and a conditional 20% stadium closure for one future home match in UEFA competitions.
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National TeamSlaven Bilić names preliminary Croatia squad for Nations League matches
Croatia head coach Slaven Bilić has named a 32-man preliminary squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against England and the Czech Republic.
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National TeamCroatia's football development model shared at Australian coaching expo
Croatian FA's head of coach education Boris Kubla was a keynote speaker in Melbourne, outlining the nation's structured long-term player development model for Australian coaches.
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National TeamCroatia's internationals in club action: Sučić scores twice, Kramarić shines
Croatia's internationals had mixed results for their clubs from 20-27 October, with standout performances from Luka Sučić and Andrej Kramarić, as the national team prepares for an away fixture against England on 12 November.
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National TeamAlexandria and Osijek become friendship cities after World Cup partnership
Alexandria City Council approved a one-year friendship city agreement with Osijek, initiated after the Croatian national team used the U.S. city as its 2026 World Cup base, with a focus on sports collaboration.
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National TeamAnte Budimir scores penalty for Osasuna as Croatia internationals feature across Europe
Ante Budimir scored a penalty for Osasuna's win, while Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol and other Croatia internationals featured prominently for their clubs across Europe's top leagues.
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National TeamUEFA fines Croatian FA 57,000 euros and issues suspended stadium ban
The Croatian Football Federation must pay a 57,000 euro fine and faces a suspended 20% stadium closure for its next UEFA home match due to fan misconduct during the Nations League game against Spain.
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National TeamCroatia internationals feature across Europe as Gvardiol provides assist
Joško Gvardiol provided an assist for Manchester City, while other Croatia internationals like Ante Budimir and Luka Sučić saw minutes for their clubs across Europe last week.
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Match reportCroatia beaten by Spain in Nations League defeat
Croatia lost 1-2 to Spain in the UEFA Nations League, with Ivan Perišić scoring a goal and receiving a late red card.
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Match reportCroatia thrashed by England in Nations League rout
Croatia's national team suffered a heavy 7-0 defeat to England in Rijeka, a second consecutive Nations League loss that severely dents their group standing.