(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 11: Lovro Majer Season Grade: F Season Highlight: Scoring a junk goal in injury time … [Read more...] about Lovro Majer | Season Grade: F
Episode 5: Zadar
By Leave a CommentAPPLE PODCAST LINK Matt and Ante discuss Luka Modrić's global stature behind Messi and Ronaldo, the upcoming Champions League Final between City and Inter Milan, and the purchase of 3rd Division side HNK Zadar in Croatia by Dijaspora Croatians. … [Read more...] about Episode 5: Zadar
Hajduk Split Crowned Croatian Cup Champs 2nd Straight Year! Defeat Šibenik 2-0
By 4 CommentsHajduk have capped off their season with a second straight Croatian Cup title. It is their 8th Cup all-time. The match went into the halftime tunnel 0-0. Melnjak would finally break the deadlock in the 64' following the ball pin balling around the Šibenik box. Livaja would add a penalty shot in injury time and 'to ti je to'. A successful season for Hajduk even though they … [Read more...] about Hajduk Split Crowned Croatian Cup Champs 2nd Straight Year! Defeat Šibenik 2-0
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Nations League Semifinal
By 17 CommentsCroatia manager, Zlatko Dalić, has named the preliminary squad that will face the Netherlands in Rotterdam June 14th in the first UEFA Nations League semifinal. Spain will play Italy a day later in the other semifinal. The Final will be played June 18th. No major changes to the squad from March's two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Wales and Turkey. However, there is a notable … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Nations League Semifinal
Real Madrid Draw City 1-1 In CL 1st Leg Semi
By 21 CommentsModrić played 87 minutes Tuesday night in the Champions League semifinal 1st leg. He received a 6.5 rating (FOTMOB) as most of his responsibilities were on the defensive end. Should he have done better with the KDB strike?? Luka Modrić returned from injury Saturday to play the last 15 minutes of Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Osasuna in the Copa del Rey Final. It is expected … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Draw City 1-1 In CL 1st Leg Semi
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #30: Modrić Wins Copa! Beljo, Krama Score In Germany
By 18 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid are Copa del Rey champions! Modrić returned from injury to play the last 15 minutes of the match as Real Madrid defeated Osasuna 2-1. This is Real Madrid’s first Copa del Rey win in 9 years. They now face Manchester City this week in the 1st Leg of the Champions League semifinals. Dion Drena Beljo scored the game-winner for Augsburg in a 1-0 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #30: Modrić Wins Copa! Beljo, Krama Score In Germany
Modrić To Return In Copa Del Rey Final May 6th???
By 32 CommentsMadrid Xtra, a highly reputable Real Madrid news outlet, has reported that manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that Luka Modrić could return for the Copa del Rey Final this Saturday, May 6th. Modrić was originally slated to miss two weeks with a hamstring injury. If he is available for the Copa Final on the 6th, he should absolutely be squad ready for the 1st leg of the CL … [Read more...] about Modrić To Return In Copa Del Rey Final May 6th???
Episode 4: The Boys
By 23 CommentsAnte, Matt, Pete, and Ante all get together at Lebo's house for some beer, wine, and ćepavi. The Boys talk about Hajduk's U19 run to the UEFA Youth League Final, whether Modrić's hamstring injury is good or bad for June's Nations League semifinal...and a fight in the neighborhood breaks out mid-podcast. Lebo safely handled the situation without assistance. APPLE PODCAST LINK … [Read more...] about Episode 4: The Boys
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #29: Perišić Makes Van Dijk A Meme, Sosa MOTM For Stuttgart
By 14 CommentsThe entire football world was talking about Ivan Perišić breaking Dutchman Virgil van Dijk's ankles Sunday evening at Anfield. Liverpool would win the game 4-3 in injury time but the entire Twitter-verse is talking about Perišić's cutback that would make van Dijk look like he had just learned to walk. Following the basketball "ankle break" (he did not really break his ankle), … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #29: Perišić Makes Van Dijk A Meme, Sosa MOTM For Stuttgart