Josip Šutalo is a new player of Istra 1961

20-year-old Josip Šutalo arrived from Dinamo on loan, and we wish him a warm welcome to Istra 1961!   “It’s a great feeling to be in Istria. I will give my maximum to help the team. Everyone accepted me very well, we get along great, it’s positive atmosphere in the locker room and I’m glad…

PRESS: Istra 1961 – Gorica

An online press conference was held today ahead of the match of 14th round HT First League, between Istria 1961 and Gorica. The match is scheduled for January 19 at 16:00, and the broadcast will be on MaxTv Arena Sport 1 channel. The press conference was attended by head coach Fausto Budicin and player Slavko…

ARENA CUP 2021

The 7th Arena Cup starts this Sunday! In the period from January 10 to January 16, the teams of Istra 1961, Lokomotiva, Šibenik and Međimurje will meet on the football fields of the Arena Hospitality Group sports center in Medulin. The organizer of the Arena Cup is Medulin turist board, while the hotel Arena Hospitality…

New sponsorship agreement with Nektar Natura!

We are proud to present a new sponsorship cooperation! NK Istra 1961 has signed a sponsorship agreement with Nektar Natura, an EU based provider of complete beverage solutions for seasons 2020/21 and 2021/22. Nektar Natura offers variety of juices and carbonated drinks, cocktails, coffee and teas. They are providing products and services to more than…

PRESS: Varazdin vs. Istra 1961

A press conference was held today ahead of the match of the 13th roundHT First League against Varaždin. The match is scheduled for this Saturday, 28.11. starting at 3 p.m. The press conference was attended by head coach Fausto Budicin and player Josip Spoljaric. A match against our direct competitor. They play at home, but…

Welcome Ivan Lucic!

A press conference was held today on the occasion of the presentation of the new Istria 1961 player. The press conference was attended by sports director Dario Dabac and player Ivan Lučić. Ivan Lučić joined us in the team! We were very lucky in bringing him. He was free on the market and after some…

Press conference: Istra 1961 vs. Osijek

A press conference was held today ahead the match of the 9th round HT First League, which the team of Istria 1961 will play tomorrow against Osijek. The match is scheduled for November 25 at 5 p.m. The press conference was attended by coach Fausto Budicin and player Gedeon Guzina.   The team that is…

New partnership: Arena Casino and Istra1961!

Arena Casino and NK Istra 1961 have signed a sponsorship agreement, which binds one of the largest online gaming companies in Croatia and the most successful sports team in Istria until the end of the 2020/21 competition season. The collaboration between the two successful brands will be based on the strong and creative interaction of…

Press conference: Dinamo – Istra 1961

A press conference was held today before the match of the 11th round HT First League between Dinamo and Istra 1961. The match is scheduled for this Sunday, November 8, starting at 15:00. The press conference was attended by the head coach of Istra 1961 Fausto Budicin and player Lovro Juric. I think we will…

Istra 1961 launches eSport team!

Gamers and game lovers, Istra 1961 is entering the gaming world for the first time, by signing a collaboration with the e-team for Pro Evolution Soccer – eFootball PES (mode PRO 11v11)! Istra 1961 recognized the idea of e-sports and the potential for the development of the e-scene. The plan is to participate in the…