Croatian tennis is off to the Davis Cup Final for the fourth time! Borna Gojo had a rollercoaster first match win Friday night in Madrid to open up the Davis Cup semifinal round. Gojo beat Serbia's Dušan Lajović 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to get Croatia halfway to the Davis Cup Final. World #1 Novak Djoković would make quick work of Marin Čilić in the final singles match; winning 6-4, … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeats Serbia 2-1, Punch Ticket To Davis Cup Final Sunday
The Weekend Water Cooler: Pjaca Bags Goal For Torino
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Marko Pjaca got the start for Torino Friday night and scored the second goal of the game in the 15' to give his side a 2-0 lead. Pjaca came up across the 18-yard box and bagged a perfect shot inside the right post. He was taken off in the 35' as Torino went down to 10 men. The game would end in a 2-2 draw but it's great to see Pjaca on the scoresheet once again after two … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: Pjaca Bags Goal For Torino
Even When Modrić Is Bad, He’s Good
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When you're good, you're good. Even when Luka Modrić completely whiffs on an open shot on goal; he still receives the game winning assist. There was only one goal Wednesday night in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao and it came off a completely whiffed shot from Luka Modrić's leg. Modrić had a pretty good look on goal but the ball completely shanked off his leg … [Read more...] about Even When Modrić Is Bad, He’s Good
Can Zubac Be The Face Of Croatian Basketball?
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So I'm sitting here at Staples Center Wednesday night - soon to be called Crypto.com Arena (eyeroll) - and I'm watching our boy Ivica Zubac do his thing against the Kings. And I'm wondering to myself, what's the problem with Croatian basketball and who is going to be the face of Croatian b-ball moving forward? The team is currently having an identity crisis - missing out on … [Read more...] about Can Zubac Be The Face Of Croatian Basketball?
How Great Is Luka Modrić’s Legacy?
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As Croatians, we know how important Luka Modrić is - not just to Croatian football - but the entire country of Croatia. But let's take a step back for a second and view Luka Modrić on a global scale. Football has been the Ronaldo/Messi show for the past decade. There's no question about it. Sure, you can sprinkle some Zlatan in there and talk about Robert Lewandowski's snub … [Read more...] about How Great Is Luka Modrić’s Legacy?
Croatian Tennis Defeats Italy 2-1, Punches Ticket To Davis Cup Semis
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Croatian tennis is rolling at the 2021 Davis Cup! The team - comprised of Marin Čilić, Borna Gojo, Nikola Mektić, and Mate Pavić - just beat Italy in their own house. However, this tournament format is much less enjoyable than in past years. (Personal grip alert) This is an absolutely dumb format compared to the traditional Davis Cup tournament, which ended in 2018 and … [Read more...] about Croatian Tennis Defeats Italy 2-1, Punches Ticket To Davis Cup Semis
Croatians Around Europe XII: Sosa Scores Winner From Impossible Angle, Kramarić Assists
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Borna Sosa scored the game winner for Stuttgart off an impossible angle Friday night in a 2-1 victory over Mainz. Sosa ran down the left flank and looked as if his only move was to cross the ball. Instead, he ripped a shot off the bottom of the crossbar for the goal. We all gave Sosa shit for choosing Germany over Croatia earlier in the year - deservedly so. But this guy is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XII: Sosa Scores Winner From Impossible Angle, Kramarić Assists
EXCLUSIVE Romeo Jozak: “Rakitić Deserves A Statue in Croatia. Dalić Is the Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time”
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Former Dinamo Zagreb academy director, Romeo Jozak, catches up with CroatianSports as 2021 winds down. Jozak names his Croatian football "Mount Rushmore" as well as the three European playoff teams that will make the 2022 World Cup. Jozak would not take Ivan Rakitić to Qatar if the opportunity arose, however, he does say, "Rakitić is a legend and deserves a statue in … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE Romeo Jozak: “Rakitić Deserves A Statue in Croatia. Dalić Is the Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time”
Italy OR Portugal Will Miss 2022 World Cup, Russia Must Go Through Poland, Sweden
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My prediction of the UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff route being an absolute shitstorm came to fruition. Croatia avoided the toughest playoff path in World Cup history with their 1-0 win over Russia in Split two weeks ago. So what's going to happen on March when the playoff begins? Italy and Portugal have been placed in the same 4-team group. That means either the … [Read more...] about Italy OR Portugal Will Miss 2022 World Cup, Russia Must Go Through Poland, Sweden