The World Cup is officially one month away with the opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia set for June 14th. The Vatreni open up against Nigeria on June 16th. Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić has named his 32-man squad which will take on Brazil in Liverpool on June 3rd and Senegal in Osijek on June 7th in pre-World Cup friendlies. There's not … [Read more...] about Dalić Names 32-Man Preliminary Squad For Russia
Croatians Around Europe XXXIV
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Andrej Kramarić has been on fire for Hoffenheim in 2018 and he didn't let his club down in the last game of the season. Needing all three points against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in order to book a Champions League berth for September, Kramarić opened the scoring in the 26th minute when he intercepted a bad pass from the Dortmund keeper and fired just inside the left post … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIV
Šarić Goes Big To Keep Philly Alive
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No team in NBA history has ever come back to win a series down 3-0. And although Philly has lots of work to do; not getting swept by the Boston Celtics Monday night was step one. Dario Šarić was the game's high scorer with 25 points, shooting 9 of 17 from the field in 39 minutes. The Homie will need another big game for Philadelphia if they want to force Game 6 back … [Read more...] about Šarić Goes Big To Keep Philly Alive
Anthony Zorić Talks World Cup, Niko Kovač
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CroatianSports.com would like to officially welcome Anthony Zorić to the family; just in time for the World Cup. On Sunday, we discussed Croatia's World Cup chances, Niko Kovač's tenure with the national team and some jersey history. Anthony Zorić has been a huge part of the Croatian community in Los Angeles and has a vast knowledge of the "beautiful game." Follow him on … [Read more...] about Anthony Zorić Talks World Cup, Niko Kovač
Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
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The Croatians were out and about Sunday night as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid in El Classico. Although Barcelona already wrapped up the La Liga title, pride was on the line for both Spanish giants as Barcelona carried an undefeated record going into this match. Both Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes for their respective clubs with Mateo Kovačić coming in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
Lovren Too…
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Dejan Lovren will be joining compatriots Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in the Champions League Final May 26th in Kiev. It will be an All-Croatia Final meaning that a Croatian international will lift the Champions League trophy for a 6th straight year. Lovren made one small blunder on the day when he cattempted to clear the ball but hit it off of James Milner's head … [Read more...] about Lovren Too…
Modrić, Kovačić Headed To Champions League Final!
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Real Madrid are in! Both Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić got the start for Los Blancos Tuesday night in Real Madrid's second leg Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich. With Bayern scoring inside five minutes and continuing the pressure for the rest of the match, Modrić was faced with a much more defensive role than he usually plays. Kovačić played well and … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić Headed To Champions League Final!
Croatians Around Europe XXXII
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Andrej Kramarić is on fire! After an already superb start to 2018, the Hoffenheim striker scored three goals Friday in a 3-1 win over Hannover. The first goal was a mere tap in but the second was a well-timed volley with the hat trick being bagged with a long-range chip of the keeper. With the win, Hoffenheim sit in fourth place which is good enough for the last German … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXII
Vrsaljko Sees Red Inside 10 Minutes
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It was a questionable call, but Šime Vrsaljko was sent off for his second yellow card inside the first 10 minutes of Atletico Madrid's Europa League first leg semifinal against Arsenal Thursday night in London. Already picking up a yellow card in the second minute of play, Vrsaljko got a piece of the ball and the ankle of the Arsenal player just moments … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Sees Red Inside 10 Minutes
