Archives for May 2019
Kovačić: Stay At Chelsea Or Go Back To Inter Milan?
By 36 CommentsIt's no secret that Belgian superstar Eden Hazard will be leaving Stamford Bridge for Real Madrid this summer. It's all but a done deal. But what does that mean for Chelsea's midfield next season? Mateo Kovačić was on a season-long loan in London and helped Chelsea finish top-four to secure a Champions League berth and a spot in the Europa League Final. … [Read more...] about Kovačić: Stay At Chelsea Or Go Back To Inter Milan?
Eddy Blažina Takes 2018/19 Fantasy Premiership Crown!
By 4 CommentsAfter leading the entire season, Eddy Blažina of NK Vrlovka held off Zach Gilfix of Crottenham FC by two points on the final day of the season to win the 2018/19 CroatianSports.com Premiership crown! Blažina stayed hot for the entire season and could not be caught in a pool which consisted of 82 players. Zach Gilfix is a writer on CroatianSports.com and covers … [Read more...] about Eddy Blažina Takes 2018/19 Fantasy Premiership Crown!
Croatians Around Europe XXXIV
By 27 CommentsDejan Lovren watched from the bench as Liverpool did exactly what they needed to do at Anfield Sunday afternoon in the last match of the Premiership season - win. Liverpool defeated Wolverhampton 2-0 behind two Sadio Mane goals, but it wasn't enough as Manchester City came from behind to defeat Brighton 4-1 to win the Premiership title by one point. Liverpool only … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIV
Rebić Return Not Enough As Chelsea Beat Frankfurt In Penalties
By 16 CommentsAfter being suspended for the first leg last week in Germany, Ante Rebić's introduction into the Europa League semifinals wasn't enough for Eintracht Frankfurt as they fell to Chelsea in a penalty kick shootout. The first leg ended 1-1 in Frankfurt which means Frankfurt needed to score in London in order to progress to the Europa League Final. Rebić got the start … [Read more...] about Rebić Return Not Enough As Chelsea Beat Frankfurt In Penalties
Miocic Gets Cormier Rematch August 27th In Anaheim
By 19 CommentsStipe Miocic hasn't stepped foot in the Octagon since Daniel Cormier took away his heavyweight belt in Las Vegas on July 7th. It's easy to say Miocic was emotionally spent watching the Vatreni in the World Cup at the time - which of course isn't the case - but the loss to Courmier signified Miocic's reign in the heavy weight division where he won six straight fights and … [Read more...] about Miocic Gets Cormier Rematch August 27th In Anaheim
LIVERPOOL SHOCK BARCELONA! Lovren In, Rakitić Out
By 47 Comments"Barring a historic collapse at Anfield Tuesday night, Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona will be headed to the June 1st Final in Madrid where they would take on either Tottenham or Ajax." -before the match WRONG! The historic collapse came. And it ousted Barcelona out of the Champions League Final. Now it will be Liverpool in the Final with Dejan … [Read more...] about LIVERPOOL SHOCK BARCELONA! Lovren In, Rakitić Out
Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
By 22 CommentsIt was another quiet week for Croatians as Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona highlighted all things Croatian football with their 3-0 first leg win over Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals. Dejan Lovren did not feature for Liverpool against Barcelona but he did get the start for the Reds on Saturday in a must-win game against Newcastle United to keep their Premiership title … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
Blažina, Gilfix Battle For Fantasy Premiership Crown
By 11 CommentsWith only two match days remaining, the English Premier League season will wrap up next weekend with Liverpool or Manchester City lifting the trophy. That means the CroatianSports.com Fantasy Premiership champion must be crowned as well. Eddy Blažina - manager of NK Vrlovka - has been in 1st place all season and almost untouchable with Zach Gilfix - representing … [Read more...] about Blažina, Gilfix Battle For Fantasy Premiership Crown