Ante Budimir is going to end 2024 just as he started it with Osasuna: ON FORM! Budimir earned his second multi-goal match of the season in a 2-2 Osasuna draw vs. Villarreal. In the 8th minute of play, Budimir opened up the scoring by heading home a perfect cross. He truly is fantastic in the air when he receives proper service. Later in the 1st half, he would draw a foul in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Bags Brace For La Liga Goals #7 And #8
Croatia Get France In Nations League Quarterfinal Draw
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The Nations League quarterfinals are set! Croatia had the chance to draw France, Germany or Spain in this section of the tournament and it looks like they got the best scenario. France, like the Vatreni, have not looked like their usual selves in 2024. Their offense was anemic in Germany during Euro 2024; only scoring one goal from open play in six matches. They eventually … [Read more...] about Croatia Get France In Nations League Quarterfinal Draw
Croatia U21s Bow Out Of Euro 2025 Qualifying After Penalty Shootout Loss To Georgia
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This is not a good look as this U21 side is stacked with talent: Vušković, Beljo, Zvonarek, Frigan, Vidović. Georgia was the worst seeded team to play in the playoff which gave this Croatian side a huge advantage. However. during the 1st leg, Soldo would score an own goal inside five minutes and Čavlina would pick up a red card in the 61st minute to make it incredibly difficult … [Read more...] about Croatia U21s Bow Out Of Euro 2025 Qualifying After Penalty Shootout Loss To Georgia
Croatia Survive Nations League Group On Final Day In 1-1 Portugal Draw, Book Ticket To Quarterfinals!
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Croatia survive Portugal in 1-1 draw at Poljud; punch ticket to Nation League quarterfinals! -Gvardiol scores equalizer from Jakić cross-Kramaric, Budimir hit the post-Awful formations from Dalić! Not a true winger in sight this campaign! Much to discuss this winter! That's for sure. FINAL. 1-1 in Split. Croatia qualify for the Nations League quarterfinals after an … [Read more...] about Croatia Survive Nations League Group On Final Day In 1-1 Portugal Draw, Book Ticket To Quarterfinals!
UFC 309: Miocic Officially Retires After 3rd Round TKO Loss To Jon Jones
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UFC Heavyweight GOAT Stipe Miocic retires from fighting after 3rd Round TKO loss to Jon Jones Saturday night in New York City. Thank you Stipe for carrying the Croatian flag in the UFC. Thank you for being our champion. Thank you for showing the next generation that hard work and determination does make a difference. Stipe Miocic: the greatest UFC Heavyweight in … [Read more...] about UFC 309: Miocic Officially Retires After 3rd Round TKO Loss To Jon Jones
10-Man Croatia Concede Late In Glasgow, Lose 1-0 To Scotland
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A tale of two halves. Croatia dominated the 1st half but couldn't find the back of the net. Petar Sučić picked up his 2nd yellow card just before halftime to kill all Croatian momentum. The Vatreni will now need a draw or better vs. Portugal Monday in Split OR a Scottish draw/loss to Poland to qualify for the quarterfinals. We just can’t ever do things the easy way, can … [Read more...] about 10-Man Croatia Concede Late In Glasgow, Lose 1-0 To Scotland
Scotland: Win And Croatia Is In
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Without going into tactics or starting XI (we will do that later in the week), Croatia can lock up a Nations League quarterfinal berth this Friday in Glasgow under the following two scenarios: Should be easy enough, right? Croatia just beat Scotland in Zagreb but needed to come-from-behind with goals from Matanović and Kramarić. And don't forget Scotland's last second … [Read more...] about Scotland: Win And Croatia Is In
Croatians Around Europe 11: Sučić Assists In Sociedad Win Over Barcelona
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Luka Sučić assisted on the lone goal of the game Sunday in Real Sociedad's 1-0 victory over 1st place Barcelona. During the 1st half, Sučić perfectly flicked the ball with his head to put teammate Sheraldo Becker on a mini break-away which he capitalized on. That was all the scoring in the match as Sociedad denied all Barcelona attempts through out the 90 minutes. Sučić played … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 11: Sučić Assists In Sociedad Win Over Barcelona
Dinamo Ahead Of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, AC Milan After 4 CL Matches
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There's a loooooong way to go, BUT, after four matches and half the “League Phase” campaign already completed, Dinamo currently sit in 16th place; level on points with Manchester City, Juventus and Arsenal. More surprisingly, the Croatian champs have more points than Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and AC Milan at the midpoint of the Champions League "group phase". How would have … [Read more...] about Dinamo Ahead Of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, AC Milan After 4 CL Matches
