Bruno Petković, the well-known Croatian footballer and one of Dinamo’s key players, was a guest on the popular “A1 Nogometni Podcast” at Podcast Inkubator (#294), published on July 28, 2025.

During the conversation, Petković spoke very openly about his professional career so far, the challenges he has faced, as well as the private aspects that have shaped him both as a person and as an athlete.

The entire show was marked by an honest approach: Petković did not avoid uncomfortable questions and shared his own views on the current situation in the Croatian Football Federation (CFF). He especially reflected on the atmosphere in the national team locker room, his relationships with former and current coaches, and the broader domestic football scene. He also expressed a desire for positive changes and greater transparency within Croatian football, believing that players often do not have enough voice in key decisions.

One of the most important moments of the podcast was his statement about the football legend Zvonimir Boban. Petković openly commented on Boban’s role and influence in the Croatian Football Federation, which triggered a wave of reactions in the public and huge interest from the media. This statement quickly became a topic on sports and general media portals, sparking numerous constructive (and non-constructive) public debates, as well as comments from other figures on the sports scene.

After the main episode, a special Q&A edition was published where listeners and viewers had the opportunity to ask additional questions. Through this dynamic interaction, Petković further clarified his thoughts to the audience and openly answered questions about his career, personal development, and future plans.

Bruno Petković’s entire appearance highlighted him as an authentic representative of his generation, capable of openly articulating his views on important topics beyond the field itself. With his sincerity, clarity, and fighting spirit, Petković once again confirmed why he enjoys great respect among fans, the media, and sports experts. The “A1 Nogometni Podcast: Bruno Petković” and the Q&A episode are available on the Podcast Inkubator YouTube channel, where anyone interested can watch the full discussions.

If the results are good, everyone is good, so Bruno is good too. But when the results are bad, like last season with Dinamo, then no one is good.

Boban told me about Stojković that he’s a wild player who can’t play for Dinamo. Let that be known. It’s not exactly a democratic atmosphere at Dinamo—everything is managed from the top. Zvone also said about Dabac that he’s not consulted on anything and is just a note-taker. I just want to show the dictatorial approach at Dinamo. It’s a hierarchy where there is only one person in charge.

Zvone has put together a really good team in terms of quality. I am convinced they will win the SHNL. What I’m talking about is just the way things were done. Sooner or later it would have happened anyway, but Dinamo honestly has a respectable squad. As a Dinamo fan, I wish the team all the best. I love having coffee with the guys from Dinamo, but I don’t know if I’ll be able to anymore. Josip Mišić is the most important player for this Dinamo. Maybe people don’t see it, but for the team it is more important that he stayed than me.

The senior players were blamed for the poor season. We were a great support to the younger players. I went through locker rooms in Italy, where we, the younger ones, had to clean the boots of the older players and had no say. I would never treat younger players in that way.

I recently talked with the coach and with Ćorluka. They told me to find a good club and that I will be in the national team if I play well. It is up to the coach whether to call me up. My place is not guaranteed. If I deserve it, I will be there. The coach and I have a respectful relationship. At the Euro, I felt a very good atmosphere and support. But we started very poorly. Still, we stayed in until the end and showed quality. I think we should have done more. Me and everyone else. Everything around us was at a high level—fans, the camp… A bitter taste remains.