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- ↑ "Održana sjednica izvršnog odbora HNS-a" [A session of the HNS executive board was held]. HNS (in Croatian). 6 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ "HNS konačno prelomio: Evo kako će se zvati najviši rang nogometa u Hrvatskoj, ali i niže lige" [HNS finally decided: Here is what the top flight of Croatian football will be called, but also the lower leagues]. gol.hr (in Croatian). 6 June 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
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