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2023 in Croatia

Explore 8 historical events and records for Croatia in 2023.

Historical records for Croatia in 2023

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May

Eurpopa League Winner

Rakitic, Ivan · Budapest · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Started in midfield and converted his penalty as Sevilla overcame Roma.

Other events (month unknown)

Al Nassr Arrival

Brozovic, Marcelo · Riyadh · Midfielder · Sport / Football

After playing for Inter Milan, Marcelo Brozovic became a Al Nassr player in 2023. The Croatian playmaker had recently appeared in a Champions League final with Inter.

Ivanusec Croatian Rotterdam Transfer

Ivanušec, Luka · Rotterdam · Winger · Sport / Football

Luka Ivanušec joins Feyenoord from Dinamo Zagreb after strong domestic performances, beginning a new chapter in the Dutch Eredivisie as a Croatian international winger.

Livakovic Nations League Semi-Final Goalkeeper

Livaković, Dominik · Rotterdam · Goalkeeper · Sport / Football

Dominik Livaković starts Croatia's Nations League semi-final against the Netherlands, supporting a defence that survives an extraordinary extra-time contest to reach the final.

Modric Penalty Against Netherlands in Nations League

Modrić, Luka · Rotterdam · Captain · Sport / Football

Luka Modrić converts an extra-time penalty against the Netherlands in the Nations League semi-final, helping Croatia advance to another major international final.

Pasalic Croatia Nations League Final Role

Pašalić, Mario · Rotterdam · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Mario Pašalić contributes to Croatia's midfield options during the UEFA Nations League final against Spain, which ends in a penalty-shootout defeat after a goalless draw.

Petkovic Extra-Time Goal Against Netherlands

Petković, Bruno · Rotterdam · Forward · Sport / Football

Bruno Petković scores Croatia's fourth goal against the Netherlands in the Nations League semi-final, completing a 4–2 extra-time victory in Rotterdam.

Transfer to Manchester City

Gvardiol, Josko · Manchester · Defender · Sport / Football

Manchester City completes the signing of Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig. City paid a major fee for the versatile Croatia defender after his impressive World Cup displays.

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