Ante Budimir scored La Liga goal #11 in Osasuna's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo Friday night. Budimir has now scored in four straight matches after his wonderful header from the middle of the box. It is his patented redirection in the box. Budimir is dangerous in the box with his head if he can get the proper crosses from the wings. He is now on pace to finish the La Liga season with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 23: Budimir Scores In 4th Straight Match; Krama, Sučić Hit Back Of The Net Too
Dinamo Clinch 23rd Spot On Europa Table, Will Play Genk/Bologna In Knockout Playoff After 2-0 Loss To Midtjylland
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Not much action from Dinamo Thursday night in Denmark. Midtjylland was the superior team for 90 minutes in the 2-0 Dinamo loss. Dinamo only managed three shot on goal with 40% possession. Luckily, other results went their way in both Young Boys and Brann losing. However, for the last 10 minutes of live play in Europa League, Dinamo were a 1-goal swing to be dumped out of Europe … [Read more...] about Dinamo Clinch 23rd Spot On Europa Table, Will Play Genk/Bologna In Knockout Playoff After 2-0 Loss To Midtjylland
Croatians Around Europe 21: Baturina On FIRE For Como! Matanović Scores Again!
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Martin Baturina has been nothing short of perfect for Como in January! In his last four Serie A matches, Baturina has 3G/3A. Saturday night in Como, Baturina slammed home a low shot from 24 yards out to beat the keeper and added a silky assist to Douvikas in a 6-0 thumping of Torino. Sorry Vlašić. Baturina did all of this in only 68 minutes on the pitch. He's very quickly … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 21: Baturina On FIRE For Como! Matanović Scores Again!
Dinamo Crush FCSB 4-1! Now 99% To Make Europa League Knockout Round
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Beljo with the brace and Bakrar, Kuelnović with the opening goal. The win means Dinamo are 99% certain to play in the knockout playoff round next month no matter result vs. Midjylland. For Dinamo not to make the top-24 and advance, they would have to lose to Midjylland in the final League Phase match AND have Lille, Brann, Young Boys have better results on the night paired … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crush FCSB 4-1! Now 99% To Make Europa League Knockout Round
Čilić Takes Down #21 Shapovalov In Straight Sets At Australian Open
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Marin Čilić does it again Down Under! The 37 year-old 2014 US Open champion took down #21 Denis Shapovalov in straight sets: 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. Čilić will now play the winner of #12 Ruud/Munar in the 3rd Round. Remember, Čilić made it to the final 16 of Wimbledon last summer. Can he make another run at the Australian Open? Pretty incredible for a guy who took two years off … [Read more...] about Čilić Takes Down #21 Shapovalov In Straight Sets At Australian Open
2026 World Cup Fan Reel by CroatianSports.com
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CroatianSports.com Nation! You are all the most loyal and outspoken followers of this little Croatian website that has come a long way. I'm going to put together a 2026 World Cup fan reel and would love you all (and your Croatian communities to be a part of it). All the instructions are in the video below. Any questions you have, please drop them in the … [Read more...] about 2026 World Cup Fan Reel by CroatianSports.com
Marčinko Wins First Career Grand Slam Match! Čilić Cruises In Australian Open 1st Round
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20 year-old Petra Marčinko (from Zagreb) won her first Grand Slam match Monday in Melbourne, taking down German Tatjana Maria in straight sets at the Australian Open: 6-3, 7-5. Next up in the 2nd round: American Peyton Stearns. Marčinko has played in every Grand Slam qualifying tournament since 2023 but was never able to crack the main draw -- until 2026. But that doesn't … [Read more...] about Marčinko Wins First Career Grand Slam Match! Čilić Cruises In Australian Open 1st Round
Croatians Around Europe 20: Perišić Scores Winner For PSV, Budimir Bags Brace In Osasuna Win
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Ivan Perišić scored the game winner for PSV Saturday in the 76' of a 2-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard. The Croatian winger collected a perfect through-ball in the box from teammate Mauro Junior and cooly slotted home past the goalie for the win. The three points will keep a 10+ point advantage on 2nd place Feyenoord for the Eredivisie race. Perišić now has 3G/7A in 16 Dutch … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 20: Perišić Scores Winner For PSV, Budimir Bags Brace In Osasuna Win
Croatians Around Europe 19: Baturina, Vušković, Matanović, Ljubičić, Pašalić All Score!
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Martin Baturina...take a bow! Baturina has had minimal to no minutes off the bench for Como since coming over from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer. Many want him to leave the club and Cesc Fabregas' lack of minutes for the 22 year-old Croatian midfielder. But look what Baturina did against Bologna Saturday night. He came off the bench in the 84' and scored a rifling shot from the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 19: Baturina, Vušković, Matanović, Ljubičić, Pašalić All Score!
