Croatia should be happy with a 0-0 draw against England in front of an empty stadium in Rijeka Friday night. England hit the post twice during the match and Manchester United's Marcus Rashford missed two sitters in front of the goal. Although, you have to give credit to Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livaković for making the saves and being in the right place at the right … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape Rijeka With 0-0 Draw vs. England
Mladi Vatreni Get 2-0 Win Over Greece To Go Top Of Group
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Josip Brekalo, Nikola Vlašić, Alen Halilović and Duje Ćaleta-Car got the job done in Pula Friday evening, beating an undefeated Greece U-21 side to take control of Group A in Euro 2019 qualifying. In the 41st minute, Vlašić would turn and shoot just inside the box to have his shot deflected into the back of the net. The goal was counted as an 'own goal' but it was a great … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Get 2-0 Win Over Greece To Go Top Of Group
Judgement Day: Vatreni Host England While U-21’s Face Greece
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Two Croatian teams have pivotal matches this Friday. The senior side will host England behind closed doors in Rijeka - at 2:45PM (ET) - while the U-21 team plays Greece in Pula - at 12PM(ET) - for top spot in their Euro 2019 qualifying group. After an embarrassing 6-0 loss to Spain in September, the Vatreni will look to bounce back against a hungry English … [Read more...] about Judgement Day: Vatreni Host England While U-21’s Face Greece
Karlo Bartolec Gets The Call vs. England
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23 year-old right back Karlo Bartolec is getting a call-up to the senior side this Friday for Croatia's UEFA Nations League match against England in Rijeka, Sportske Novosti has reported. Bartolec currently plays in the Danish Super League for Nordsjaelland; coming over in 2016 from HNL club Lokomotiva Zagreb. Although Šime Vrsaljko returned this past weekend for … [Read more...] about Karlo Bartolec Gets The Call vs. England
Rakitić, Modrić, Mandžukić Short Listed For Ballon d’Or
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Three Croatians have been short-listed for December 3rd's Ballon d'Or award in Paris. Alongside world elite Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero, to name a few, 2018 FIFA Player of the Year Luka Modrić will join Ivan Rakitić and Mario Mandžukić on the 30-man list, The Guardian reports. Rakitić and Mandžukić will not be favorites to win the award, but … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Modrić, Mandžukić Short Listed For Ballon d’Or
Croatians Around Europe VII
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Eintracht Frankfurt's Ante Rebić is on fire in the young season. The Croatian striker has fully recovered from a post World Cup injury and is sticking the ball in the back of the net like nobody's business. On Saturday, Rebić opened up the scoring against Hoffenheim in the 40th minute when he beat the Hoffenheim keeper from long range following a race to the ball; his third … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VII
Croatian Courts Reject Perjury Charge Against Luka Modrić
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BBC has reported that the Croatian courts have rejected any perjury claims against Croatia captain Luka Modrić. Modrić was brought into court last year to testify in the trial of former Dinamo Zagreb president, Zdravko Mamić, and his embezzlement of funds from the club through player transfers. Modrić flipped his testimony the second time around and was accused of … [Read more...] about Croatian Courts Reject Perjury Charge Against Luka Modrić
Rakitić Scores Blistering Volley vs. Tottenham
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Ivan Rakitić scored a blistering volley from 23 yards out at Wembley Wednesday night, giving Barcelona a 2-0 lead over Premiership club Tottenham Hotspur in the first half. Philippe Coutinho saved the ball from going out on the goal line and kicked it back to the top of the box. Rakitić wound up and sliced a rocket off the left post and in. Absolutely nothing any goalie on this … [Read more...] about Rakitić Scores Blistering Volley vs. Tottenham
Nikola Vlašić Goal Downs Real Madrid In Moscow
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20 year-old CSKA Moscow midfielder Nikola Vlašić scored the lone goal of the match in a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League Tuesday night. Vlašić hustled to get to the ball in the second minute following a poor Real Madrid back pass in their own end and lost Varane to slot home inside the right post. In arguably the biggest match of his young career, … [Read more...] about Nikola Vlašić Goal Downs Real Madrid In Moscow
