“Trener svih trenera” has passed away at the age of 87 years old. Ćiro was one of the most animated and outspoken Croatian personalities of all time. His quotes will be echoed for generations and will most notably be remembered for coaching Croatia in their first World Cup in 1998 — where the Vatreni ultimately won 3rd place. Ćiro was a personality to say the least and … [Read more...] about Ćiro Blažević 1935-2023
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #18: Barišić Scores Winner For Rangers, Perišić & Spurs Defeat City
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Borna Barišić scored the game winner for Rangers on Saturday in a 2-1 victory over Ross County. His 75th minute free kick deflected perfectly off the wall and into the back of the net with the goalkeeper leaning the wrong way. Barišić laughed more than he celebrated at the goal. With the win, Rangers still remain a whopping nine points behind Celtic in the Scottish title race. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #18: Barišić Scores Winner For Rangers, Perišić & Spurs Defeat City
What The Hell Happened To Halilović?
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How the Promised Son has fallen. Alen Halilović is now 26 years old and his footballing career isn't exactly shaping up the way it was supposed to. In 2014, Barcelona purchased Halilović from Dinamo Zagreb as the wunderkind was dubbed the "Croatian Arjen Robben." Over the years, Halilović quickly turned into a wunder-bust. After becoming a journeyman across Europe over the … [Read more...] about What The Hell Happened To Halilović?
Juranović Assists For Union Berlin Again, Musa Scores For Benfica
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Since coming over from Celtic last week, Josip Juranović is already making a name for himself in the German capital. In his first match with Union Berlin, Juranović supplied an assist in a 2-1 win over Werder Bremen. Tuesday night, he did it again with an absolutely wonderful cross from the left flank, which was perfectly placed for teammate Robin Knoche for the game's … [Read more...] about Juranović Assists For Union Berlin Again, Musa Scores For Benfica
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #17: Gabriel Vidović Scores 2nd Goal This Week, Brekalo Secures Move To Fiorentina
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Gabriel Vidović scored the game-winning goal for Vitesse on Saturday in a 3-1 Dutch Eredivisie victory over Heerenveen. Vidović is currently on loan from Bayern Munich and now has a second goal to his name this week as he scored days ago with a funny chip/deflection from the goal line. We know Croatia has to find a true striker in the next 1-2 years. Vidović is absolutely on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #17: Gabriel Vidović Scores 2nd Goal This Week, Brekalo Secures Move To Fiorentina
Bundesliga Week 17: Kramarić Scores Brace, Juranović Assists In Union Berlin Debut
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We have a Andrej Kramarić siting! Where was this during the World Cup? Krama scored the opening goal and game-tying goal (94') Tuesday to chop the points in a 2-2 Hoffenheim draw versus Stuttgart. Both goals were noteworthy as Krama took home MOTM honors for his 2-goal performance. The first was acrobatic while the second was all placement with a possible pinch of deflection. … [Read more...] about Bundesliga Week 17: Kramarić Scores Brace, Juranović Assists In Union Berlin Debut
OFFICIAL! Croatia Will Play The Dutch In Nations League Semifinal #1 On June 14th In Rotterdam
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Definitely not the most ideal draw for Croatia in the Nations League semifinals, but it will do. This 4-team mini-tournament will be hosted in the Netherlands, so the Dutch will absolutely have home-field advantage whomever they play.The Dutch had the best showing at the World Cup two months ago out of Spain and Italy (did't qualify). The Netherlands lost to Argentina in a … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL! Croatia Will Play The Dutch In Nations League Semifinal #1 On June 14th In Rotterdam
#5 Sabalenka Ends Vekić’s Australian Open Dream; Next Stop: Indian Wells
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Donna Vekić ran out of gas Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne in only her second ever Grand Slam quarterfinal match. She lost 3-6, 2-6 to Sabalenka, who was simply better and more powerful on the day. However, Vekić didn't do herself any favors in the 2-setter as she double faulted 13 times in the match and only hit her 1st serve in at a 50% conversion rate. It's a shame she lost … [Read more...] about #5 Sabalenka Ends Vekić’s Australian Open Dream; Next Stop: Indian Wells
Donna Vekić Punches Ticket To 1st Ever Australian Open Quarterfinal!
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After a turbulent 2nd set with over a dozen unforced errors, Vekić rallied in the 3rd set to defeat Czech 17 year-old Fruhvirtova 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. Vekić will now play #5 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinal round Wednesday in Melbourne. This matches the farthest Vekić has ever gone in a Grand Slam as she made it to the US Open quarters in 2019. … [Read more...] about Donna Vekić Punches Ticket To 1st Ever Australian Open Quarterfinal!