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CROATIA | Prva HNL

The Prva HNL, also known as the Croatian First Football League, is the top professional football league in Croatia. It is organized by the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) and features 10 teams who play each other twice in a home-and-away format, for a total of 36 matches per season.

Here are some key facts about the Croatian First Football League:
• The league was founded in 1992, following the breakup of Yugoslavia and the independence of Croatia.
• The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion and qualifies for the UEFA Champions League. The second and third-placed teams qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
• The bottom two teams are relegated to the second division, while the top two teams from the second division are promoted to the First Football League.
• Some of the most successful clubs in the Croatian First Football League include Dinamo Zagreb, Hajduk Split, and Rijeka, who have won multiple titles.
• The league is known for its passionate fans and intense rivalries, particularly the "Eternal Derby" between Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split.
• The Croatian First Football League has produced many talented players, including Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic, and Mario Mandzukic, who have gone on to successful careers at top European clubs.