Ante Rebić can't stop, won't stop! The 26-year-old Croatian striker scored again Saturday night in a 5-1 AC Milan shellacking of Bologna. With the match already 3-1 in Milan's favor in the 57th minute, Rebić took a short pass from Zlatan in the box and slammed it away with a 'no look, left-foot' rocket past the keeper for the goal. Since the restart, Rebić now has five Serie A … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXI*
Archives for July 2020
Luka Modrić & Real Madrid Are La Liga Champions Again
By 27 CommentsThe deed has been done! Real Madrid locked up the La Liga crown Thursday night with a 2-1 victory over Villareal. Luka Modrić got the start and assisted on Real Madrid's opening goal; sliding a pass to Karim Benzema for an open shot. It is Modrić's second La Liga title with Real Madrid which goes nicely with his four Champions League trophies with the club. The man … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić & Real Madrid Are La Liga Champions Again
Pašalić Bags Hat Trick In 6-2 Atalanta Win
By 23 CommentsMario Pašalić joined in on the fun Ante Rebić and Andrej Kramarić have been having lately in Europe with his first career hat trick Tuesday night. As you should already know, Rebić has been on absolute fire for AC Milan and Andrej Kramarić ended the Bundesliga season with four goals in a single game against Borussia Dortmund. Pašalić put three past a junk Brescia side in a 6-2 … [Read more...] about Pašalić Bags Hat Trick In 6-2 Atalanta Win
HNL Week 34
By 30 CommentsHajduk Split made a huge bid for second place Sunday evening with a 3-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb who were playing their first match under the new leadership of Zdravko Mamić. Emotions were up and down for the Bili, who found themselves trailing 1-0 early in the match after Luka Ivanušec found the back of the net in the 13th minute. The chance was given … [Read more...] about HNL Week 34
Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
By 12 CommentsIt was a slow weekend for Croatians in football as German national team and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer stole the headlines in Croatia. Neuer (white shirt in video) is currently vacationing in Dalmacija with some of his Croatian buddies, including former Croatian water polo player, Nikša Dobud, who was part of the gold medal winning Croatia water polo team at the 2012 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
Croatia vs. England: The Biggest Victory In Croatian Sports History
By 63 CommentsTwo years ago today - July 11th, 2018 - the Vatreni would endure a third straight 120-minute game and come from behind once again to defeat England 2-1 and earn a berth to the holy land - the World Cup Final. There is no debate. This was the single greatest Croatian sports victory in history. Sure, Ivanišević won Wimbledon. Petrović and Kukoč made it to the 1992 … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. England: The Biggest Victory In Croatian Sports History
Rebić & Vlašić Remain On Absolute FIRE!
By 53 CommentsSince Serie A’s restart in June, Ante Rebić has scored four goals in five matches; with AC Milan winning every game Rebić has scored in. They only dropped points in a 2-2 draw against SPAL. Tuesday night, AC Milan came back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus 4-2. And you guessed it, Rebić scored once again. AC Milan now only sit two points out of a … [Read more...] about Rebić & Vlašić Remain On Absolute FIRE!
Zoran Mamić Returns As Dinamo Coach
By 90 CommentsZoran Mamić is beginning his third stint as manager for Dinamo Zagreb after the departure of Igor Jovicević on Monday. The club did not specifically state if Mamić will be on board for a permanent stay, but is confirmed to be in charge of the team for the remaining three matches. In a statement, the club said, "GNK Dinamo hereby informs the public that in … [Read more...] about Zoran Mamić Returns As Dinamo Coach
HNL Week 33: What Is Even Going On?
By 23 CommentsThe HNL is not known for its officiating, or for its budget-blasting spending, nor its modern stadiums nor even really its top play on the pitch, but this is just getting ridiculous. As previously asked last week on this site http://croatiansports.com/?p=37075 it appears teams are trying to avoid clinching the newly-awarded second Champions League … [Read more...] about HNL Week 33: What Is Even Going On?