CroatianSports.com visited Los Angeles Lakers' Ivica Zubac for his birthday as he turned 21 years old on March 18th. The 7' 1" center from Čitluk, Herzegovina is a huge Real Madrid and Luka Modrić fan and said he will be planning a trip to Russia when the NBA season ends to watch Croatia at the World Cup. He thinks the Vatreni can make the semifinals. He also spoke about his … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Zubac Turns 21, Talks Croatia’s Chances At World Cup
Croatians Around Europe XXVII
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Ivan Perišić finally ended his dreadful scoring drought with a beautiful header in the 26th minute to open the scoring in a 5-0 win over Sampdoria Sunday. Both Perišić and Marcelo Brozović played the full 90 minutes as Icardi accounted for the rest of the scoring with four goals. Inter Milan are currently holding fourth position in Italy which would be good enough for a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
Champions League Quarterfinal Draw
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It will be Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić vs. Mario Mandžukić in a repeat of last year's final between Real Madrid and Juventus. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona were given a kind draw; having to face a weaker Roma side while Dejan Lovren & Liverpool must face English leaders Manchester City in the quarterfinal round. The first legs take place April 3rd and 4th. Who do … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarterfinal Draw
Ćorić Will Play Federer In BNP Paribas Semis
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It has long been talked about that Borna Ćorić is the future of Croatian tennis. The 21 year-old Zagreb native is slated to be the next Novak Djokovic based on his style of play. Although Ćorić has yet to make it past the third round of any Grand Slam; his start to 2018 is shaping up well. Ćorić won both his matches against Canada's Vasek Pospisil and Denis … [Read more...] about Ćorić Will Play Federer In BNP Paribas Semis
Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
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Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona will join Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Mandžukić and Dejan Lovren in the Champions League quarterfinals. The current La Liga leaders defeated Premiership club Chelsea 3-0 Wednesday night to book their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. They will join Real Madrid, Sevilla, Juventus, Roma, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
Croatians Around Europe XXVII
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Luka Modrić returned from injury Saturday to help Real Madrid get past Eibar 2-1 with a fantastic assist to Ronaldo to open the scoring in the 34th minute. The Croatian midfield magician sent a long ball with the outside of his foot directly to Ronaldo's chest and the eventual breakaway to goal. Modrić lost nothing while out the past few weeks and Real Madrid will need him at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
Modrić, Lovren, Mandza Through To CL Quarters
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Luka Modrić made the trip to Paris; returning from injury, but did not play in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over PSG. Instead, Mateo Kovačić got the start and had a light night as Real Madrid will limp into the Champions League quarterfinals; 5-2 on aggregate. Dejan Lovren and Liverpool will also be in the quarterfinal draw next friday after posting two clean sheets against FC Porto; … [Read more...] about Modrić, Lovren, Mandza Through To CL Quarters
Dalić Bringing A-Squad To USA For Peru, Mexico Friendlies
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Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalić announced the 29-man squad that will be shortened to 23 names (three goalkeepers) before the trip to the United States. In a semi-surprise move, the entire squad that is expected to play in the World Cup this summer will be coming stateside, contrary to the Croatia v. Mexico friendly in Los Angeles in 2017. Players are expected to drop off this … [Read more...] about Dalić Bringing A-Squad To USA For Peru, Mexico Friendlies
Croatians Around Europe XXVI
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Andrej Kramarić did it again Saturday; scoring in his fifth straight game for Hoffenheim in a 2-0 win over Augsburg. Kramarić now has tallied six goals in the past five games and is red hot with this streak which started on February 3rd. The 26 year-old Croatian striker is booming with confidence and it's not only showing through his free kicks. He opened the scoring in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVI
