Nikola Vlašić scored a wonderful half-volley from 18 yards out Saturday to force a 1-1 Torino draw versus Juventus. The shot perfectly rattled off the left post to freeze Juve goalie Michele Di Gregorio in 1st half injury time. Vlašić now has two goals and three assists in 14 Serie A matches this season. He doesn't score often, but when he does, the goals sure are beauties! … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 17: Vlašić Scores Wunder-Volley vs. Juventus, Vušković Sees Red
Croatians Around Europe 16: Modrić Scores Off The Bench To Become Real Madrid’s Oldest Scorer In History
By 42 CommentsLuka Modrić came off the bench in the 80th minute Friday night with Real Madrid down 1-0 to Valencia and playing with 10 men due to a Vini red card. Five minutes later, Jude Bellingham would tap the ball to a streaking Modrić in the box who cooly slotted home to make it 1-1. It is Modrić's first La Liga goal of the season. However, he received a yellow card which means he will … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 16: Modrić Scores Off The Bench To Become Real Madrid’s Oldest Scorer In History
Cannavaro Named New Dinamo Manager
By 22 CommentsNenad Bjelica’s reign at Maksimir is OVER. Fabio Cannavaro, the 51 year-old Italian World Cup champion, will take over 3rd place Dinamo Zagreb in the HNL, with two games remaining in the UCL League Phase; versus Arsenal and AC Milan. Cannavaro captained the Italian national team and played for Real Madrid, Juventus and Inter Milan during his football career. Bold move by … [Read more...] about Cannavaro Named New Dinamo Manager
Vušković Climbs The Ladder For Amazing Bicycle Goal
By 35 Comments17 year-old Luka Vušković has done it again! The kid is looking more like a striker than a CB these days as he scored a Euro bicycle kick Thursday night in Belgium. Will he become a greater defensive presence than Gvardiol in the next few years? What should Tottenham do with Vušković when he turns 18 in February and can play in the UK? Should Dalić call up Vušković … [Read more...] about Vušković Climbs The Ladder For Amazing Bicycle Goal
Merry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation!
By 10 CommentsMerry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation; from our family to yours! It’s been another amazing year with you all sharing content, talking shop, and of course grilling each other in the “Comments” section. 🙂 We love you all and look forward to running it back in 2025! Merry Christmas! CroatianSports Chrismtas “wish list”: -a solid showing against France … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation!
Croatians Around Europe 15: Vušković Scores 5th Belgian Goal Of The Season, Perišić With 2 Assists
By 18 CommentsLuka Vušković scored his fifth foal of the Belgian season Friday night in a 1-1 draw versus KV Mechelen. Remember, he's only 17 and he's a center-back. Vušković also received a 8.5 FOTMOB rating and MOTM honors for his efforts. The kid is getting awfully good with his head in the box and scored off a free kick Friday by redirecting the ball in the air. Vušković currently on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 15: Vušković Scores 5th Belgian Goal Of The Season, Perišić With 2 Assists
Croatia’s World Cup Path Revealed — Choose Wisely
By 58 CommentsWe won't know Croatia's final path through 2026 World Cup qualifying until March's Nations League quarterfinals have completed, but we do know one of two scenarios they can get grouped into: DEFEAT FRANCE: Croatia will play in a 4-team group consisting of Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan. LOSE TO FRANCE: Croatia will play in a 5-team group consisting of Czechia, … [Read more...] about Croatia’s World Cup Path Revealed — Choose Wisely
Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol Hero & Villain(?) As City Continue To Implode
By 23 CommentsWhat is going on with Pep and Manchester City this season? The reigning English champions once again lost Sunday night (2-1) in dramatic fashion to city rivals Manchester United. Joško Gvardiol got the start at center defense and showed why he has been a better attacker for City than defender lately. Gvardiol opened the scoring for City in the 1st half with a wonderful header … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol Hero & Villain(?) As City Continue To Implode
Dinamo Earn HUGE Champions League Point In 0-0 Draw With Celtic
By 63 CommentsDinamo are injured. Their HNL form is anything but fantastic. Yet, they are hanging in the Champions League hunt for a top-24 finish and knockout round berth in 2025. But to get there, they will certainly need a result against Celtic Tuesday night at Maksimir. Even a draw should be considered a positive. After Celtic, Dinamo have Arsenal in North London before capping off … [Read more...] about Dinamo Earn HUGE Champions League Point In 0-0 Draw With Celtic