Don't look now, but Croatia's favorite villain from the World Cup is on a hot streak. Nikola Kalinić scored his third goal in his last four matches (all competitions) in Atletico Madrid's 3-2 victory over Real Valladolid. Atletico currently sit competitively in third place and will be a force to reckon with doen the La Liga final stretch. Kalinić is playing well and Croatia … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XV
Archives for December 2018
Dinamo Finish Europa League With Undefeated Record, Knockout Round Draw Next
By 4 CommentsDinamo Zagreb finished their Europa League campaign with an unbeaten 4-0-2 record after a 0-0 draw against Anderlecht Thursday night at Maksimir. The match was a mere technicality for the reigning Croatian champions as they were already set to top the group. Now Dinamo look forward to the Europa League Round of 32 Knockout Round draw on Monday. Dinamo will be on the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Finish Europa League With Undefeated Record, Knockout Round Draw Next
Kramarić Makes It Nine In A Row vs. Man City
By 10 CommentsAndrej Kramarić has now scored in nine straight games! The Hoffenheim striker converted a penalty Wednesday night against Manchester United to give his side an early 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, Sane would score twice and give City the 2-1 win to put Hoffenheim at the bottom of their Champions League group and end their European season. Dating back to … [Read more...] about Kramarić Makes It Nine In A Row vs. Man City
Liverpool Through To CL Knockout Round, Inter Milan Headed To Europa
By 14 CommentsLiverpool defeated Napoli 1-0 Tuesday night at Anfield to secure their spot in the Champions League knockout round next year. Last year's finalists inserted defender Dejan Lovren during injury time to bunker down the defense in the waning minutes. Liverpool will now be an unseeded club in the Round of 16 draw as PSG topped the group. Ivan Perišić and Inter … [Read more...] about Liverpool Through To CL Knockout Round, Inter Milan Headed To Europa
Croatians Around Europe XIV
By 18 CommentsHas the Croatian striker question been answered? Was it ever even a question since Mandžukić has retired? Well, nonetheless, Andrej Kramarić is on a goal-scoring tear, notching in his eighth consecutive week of goal scoring (in all competitions) in Hoffenheim's 2-2 draw to Wolfsburg on Saturday. Hoffenheim found themselves down a goal late in the game when Kramarić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIV
The Weekend Water Cooler: Mandžukić Beats Inter Milan
By 15 CommentsHeadlines: Mario Mandžukić scores game winner as Juventus defeats Ivan Perišić & Inter Croazionale 1-0 Friday night Mateo Kovačić & Chelsea host 1st place Manchester City Saturday Ivan Rakitić & Barcelona face city rivals Espanyol Saturday Brekalo vs. Kramarić Saturday as Wolfsburg take on … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: Mandžukić Beats Inter Milan
Ante Jukić Writes Wonderful Piece On Modrić Ballon d’Or Win
By 34 CommentsGood friend to CroatianSports.com - Ante Jukić - who is also a Europan football writer hailing from Australia, wrote a wonderful piece in the Optus this week following the announcement of Croatia's Luka Modrić winning the Ballon d'Or. Jukić is a passionate Croatian football supporter who beautifully depicts Modric's rise to soccer immortality on the field and through the eyes … [Read more...] about Ante Jukić Writes Wonderful Piece On Modrić Ballon d’Or Win
Luka Modrić Wins The Ballon d’Or
By 66 CommentsLuka Modrić made it a clean sweep of awards in 2018 to cap off the most amazing year in Croatian sports history. The midfield maestro beat out Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or - something that hasn't happened since Kaka won the prestigious Player of the Year award in 2007. So what kind of year did Modrić have in 2018? -Champions … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić Wins The Ballon d’Or
Croatia Get Wales, Slovakia, Hungary & Azerbaijan In Euro Qualifying
By 45 CommentsCroatia may have just received their easiest qualifying group ever. The Vatreni will face Wales, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan in Euro 2020 qualifying. The top two finishers in the group go straight to the 24-team tournament in the summer of 2020. Qualifying begins in March and will conclude in November. Croatia's first match will be at home to … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Wales, Slovakia, Hungary & Azerbaijan In Euro Qualifying