Super sub Mario Pašalić came off the bench for Atalanta in the 59th minute vs. Roma Saturday and scored the game winner 19 seconds later with a wonderful curler from inside the box. It's one of the fastest goals for a sub in Serie A history - although not the fastest (15 seconds) - and once again puts Pašalić in the conversation for Euro 2020 playing time. Although Pašalić is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXII*
Vatreni Headed To Qatar, Will Face Swiss & Portugal In March
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The Vatreni are headed to Qatar two years before the 2020 World Cup even kicks off. Next month, Croatia, Belgium, Portugal, and Switzerland will all play in a mini-tournament dubbed the Qatar Airways International Tournament. These fixtures will take the place of the normal friendlies these teams normally play at this time during the international … [Read more...] about Vatreni Headed To Qatar, Will Face Swiss & Portugal In March
2020 Friendlies Starting To Take Shape, North American Games Off
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The 2020 Croatian football schedule is starting to take shape. The Vatreni already know where they will be for Euro 2020, but what kind of friendlies will the HNS serve up for them? On Wednesday, we learned that Croatia will host Turkey in Osijek in a pre-Euro 2020 friendly on May 31st. Turkey has been grouped with Italy, Wales, and Switzerland at Euro 2020. And … [Read more...] about 2020 Friendlies Starting To Take Shape, North American Games Off
Bilić & West Brom Marching On Their Way To The Premiership
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Former Croatia boss, Slaven Bilić, has his West Brom side primed to make it back to the Premiership next season. West Brom are currently sitting atop the Championship - England's 2nd division - with the top two clubs automatically being promoted to the Premiership next season. The Baggies are currently on 59 points; four ahead of third-place Fulham, and play at Reading … [Read more...] about Bilić & West Brom Marching On Their Way To The Premiership
Bogdanović With The Dagger!
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Croatian basketball has been quiet for since the 90s. There's no denying that. Although there have been a handful of Croatian national team players in the NBA over the past few seasons, no one has really made a splash on a big team or in the playoffs, for that matter. But 2020 will be a different story. Ivica Zubac of the Los Angeles Clippers and Bojan … [Read more...] about Bogdanović With The Dagger!
Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
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What a fantastic Derby della Madonnina it was and probably one of the best Serie A matches that will be played this season! On top of that, the Croatians made it their own as both Ante Rebić and Marcelo Brozović scored for their respective clubs. Inter Milan hosted AC Milan Sunday at the San Siro with first place in Serie A on the line; as an Inter Milan victory … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXI*
Perišić Out 6-8 Weeks After Ankle Surgery
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Ivan Perišić has been ruled out 4-8 weeks with a broken ankle, AS.com reports. Bayern Munich teammate Alvaro Odriozola took Perišić out with a slide tackle during training last week and fractured the outside of his ankle. Screws needed to be put in during a successful surgery Tuesday night in Germany. This means Perišić is out for both legs of Bayern Munich's … [Read more...] about Perišić Out 6-8 Weeks After Ankle Surgery
Aeropuerto Madrid: Modrić –> Departures, Rakitić –> Arrivals
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In a La Liga twist of events, it looks as if both superstar Croatians could be leaving their respective clubs this summer. 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, Luka Modrić, is being wooed by David Beckham and Inter Miami - MLS' newest club in 2020. Bleacher Report has reported that Miami is offering to double Modrić's contract if he comes across the pond. Modrić has stated that … [Read more...] about Aeropuerto Madrid: Modrić –> Departures, Rakitić –> Arrivals
Croatians Around Europe *XX*
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It may be Super Bowl Sunday, but our football is round! Yesterday in Madrid, Modrić & Vrsaljko walked off the field together after a 1-0 Real Madrid victory over Atletico. Cromance>La Liga. Both Croatians played the full match as Luka Modric received a '7' as he "didn’t give the ball away in the first-half, barely did so in the second. A delight to watch." … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*
