Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE starting June 12 2026

Sydney United to return to its original name - Sydney Croatia?

Sydney CROATIA

Sydney Croatia Source: Supplied

Football Federation Australia lifted a ban on ethnic names, leaving clubs with the freedom to make their own decisions. Will Sydney United 58 become Sydney Croatia? Danijel Bošnjak, a Board of directors member, explains the next steps the club will make. Supporters, Ivica Glamatović and Bruno Jelić, have opposite opinions on the need to change the name.


Published

Updated

By Marijana Buljan

Source: SBS



Share this with family and friends


Football Federation Australia lifted a ban on ethnic names, leaving clubs with the freedom to make their own decisions. Will Sydney United 58 become Sydney Croatia? Danijel Bošnjak, a Board of directors member, explains the next steps the club will make. Supporters, Ivica Glamatović and Bruno Jelić, have opposite opinions on the need to change the name.



Latest podcast episodes

Follow SBS Croatian

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS Croatian News

Watch it onDemand

Stream now