Another tournament. Another questionable call goes against the Croatians. Dinamo Zagreb had all to play for in Portugal Thursday night, already defeating Benfica 1-0 last week at Maksimir. A Dinamo away goal would have put the first place Portuguese club on the ropes, as they would have needed a minimum of three goals to progress under that scenario. In the … [Read more...] about Was Dinamo Robbed?
Mandžukić & Juventus Move On After Ronaldo Hat Trick Sinks Atletico
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Mario Mandžukić, Juventus, and more importantly - Ronaldo - are still alive in Champions League. After a 2-0 first leg defeat in Spain to Atletico Madrid, Ronaldo put Juventus on his back Tuesday night; scoring a hat trick in a 3-0 victory that will see the Serie A champions-elect move onto the Champions League quarterfinals. Mario Mandžukić got the start and … [Read more...] about Mandžukić & Juventus Move On After Ronaldo Hat Trick Sinks Atletico
Čilić Talks Vatreni, 2018 Davis Cup From BNP Paribas Open
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CroatianSports.com caught up with 2014 US Open and 2018 Davis Cup champion Marin Čilić at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA. Čilić was reluctant to name the greatest Croatian tennis player of all time, but he did talk about the Vatreni at the World Cup and where he watched the Final. Čilić is currently tied with Ivanišević at one Grand Slam apiece. With … [Read more...] about Čilić Talks Vatreni, 2018 Davis Cup From BNP Paribas Open
Croatians Around Europe XXVII
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Andrej Kramarić took 'Croatian of the Weekend' honors as he scored twice in Hoffenheim's 2-1 win over Nurnberg on Sunday. In the 25th minute, Kramarić converted a penalty to give Hoffenheim a first half lead and then scored the game winner in the 78th minute with a cheeky back heel that would 'nutmeg' the Nurnberg goalie. Kramarić has had a successful season with Hoffenheim; … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
Change Of Guard At The Bernabeu
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It was a night to forget in Madrid Tuesday evening as Real Madrid lost 4-1 to Dutch side Ajax, ending a perfect 3-year run in the Champions League tournament. Real Madrid have won the last three Champions League titles and four out of the last five. It has been an incredible dynasty Luka Modrić help build in the Spanish capital. However, all good things must come to an … [Read more...] about Change Of Guard At The Bernabeu
Croatians Around Europe XXVI
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Image courtesy of FoxSports Asia Ivan Rakitić was the hero of Catalan on Saturday during this week's second installment of El Classico. Rakitić was featured for 90 minutes during Wednesday's Copa del Rey match up it was Saturday's league performance that will get him etched in history with his 26th minute game-winning goal. A seemingly benign run led to a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVI
The Return Of Darijo Srna?
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Reports out of Croatia are stating that 36 year-old former captain of the Vatreni, Darijo Srna, could come out of international retirement to join Croatia in their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. With right-backs Šime Vrsaljko and Josip Pivarić out for an undisclosed amount of time, Croatia will be thin in defense as they prepare for Azerbaijan and Hungary in … [Read more...] about The Return Of Darijo Srna?
The Croatian El Clasico Comes To An End, Barca Thump Real Madrid
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It was a rough day if you are a Real Madrid supporter as Los Blancos were shutout 3-0 at home to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Barcelona will now go on to play in the Final while Real Madrid are on pace to not win a single trophy in 2019. Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić payed the full match for their respective clubs while the above picture went viral on the internet … [Read more...] about The Croatian El Clasico Comes To An End, Barca Thump Real Madrid
Croatians Around Europe XXV
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Ante Rebić scored the game winner in a 3-0 Eintracht Frankfurt victory over Hannover on Sunday. In the 54th minute of play, Rebić made a run down a crowded left flank in the box and found some sunlight to score. In the first half, Rebić could have easily scored on a break away but his attempt at 'chipping' the Hannover keeper did not go according to plan. He also had a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV
