Croatian football news
Here are some recent Croatian football news:
National Team
- Croatia has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after defeating Russia 1-0 in the playoffs.
- The national team is currently ranked 16th in the FIFA World Rankings.
- Coach Zlatko Dalić has announced a 26-man squad for the upcoming friendly matches against France and Denmark.
Domestic League
- Dinamo Zagreb has won the 2020-21 Croatian First Football League title, their 21st league title.
- Rijeka has finished second in the league, securing a spot in the Europa Conference League.
- Hajduk Split has finished third, earning a spot in the Europa League qualifying rounds.
European Competitions
- Dinamo Zagreb has been eliminated from the Europa League after losing to Tottenham Hotspur in the round of 16.
- Rijeka has been eliminated from the Europa Conference League after losing to Vitesse in the round of 32.
- Hajduk Split has been eliminated from the Europa League qualifying rounds after losing to Gent.
Transfers
- Ivan Perišić has signed a new contract with Inter Milan until 2025.
- Marcelo Brozović has signed a new contract with Inter Milan until 2026.
- Luka Jović has signed a new contract with Real Madrid until 2027.
Injuries
- Luka Modrić has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a knee injury.
- Dejan Lovren has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a hamstring injury.
- Ivan Perišić has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a calf injury.
Other News
- The Croatian Football Federation has announced plans to build a new national stadium in Zagreb.
- The federation has also announced plans to invest in youth football development programs.
- The Croatian Football Coaches Association has announced plans to hold a coaching conference in Zagreb.