Sofascore CEO Zlatko Hrkać shared how a teenage forum turned into a global sports platform at Business Cafe Zagreb, reflecting on early lessons, data-driven growth, and why true success comes from passion, patience, and constant improvement.
Zlatko Hrkać at Business Cafe: From success to success
Sep 24, 2025
What is Sofascore and How It Started? And Is Messi’s Father Involved?
Sofascore began in Zagreb in 2010, built by Ivan Bešlić and Zlatko Hrkać to give fans more than just scores. Over the years, a funny rumour spread online claiming Messi’s father owns the platform. The truth? He doesn’t. Messi may collect perfect ratings on the pitch, but Sofascore’s story starts (and stays) in Croatia.
Jun 13, 2025
Luka Modrić Receives Sofascore Founders’ Legend Award: A Tribute to a Timeless Icon
Luka Modrić has received the Sofascore Founders’ Legend Award, a special honour from co-founders Zlatko Hrkać and Ivan Bešlić, celebrating his historic career with Real Madrid and lasting impact on global football.
Sep 21, 2024
Sofascore at SBC Summit at Lisbon
Sofascore will once again be featured at SBC Summit that is gathering industry leaders in Lisbon. Find out how we are revolutionizing the sports data landscape
Sep 19, 2024
Team Sofascore LIVE on the most famous football show in the world
Sofascore was featured LIVE in the biggest football show in the world – Golazo! Our team of experts alongside Kate, Thierry, Jamie and Micah