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
Dinamo Defeat Bratislava 4-1 For 2nd Straight Champions League Victory!
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Dinamo Zagreb score 4 unanswered goals to defeat Slovan Bratislava 4-1 in Champions League! They now have 7 points through four matches which will put them in prime position for a top-24 finish and CL play in 2025! Kulenović: 2 goals ⚽️⚽️Petar Sučić: 1 goal ⚽️Pjaca: 2 assists ↪️↪️ … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Bratislava 4-1 For 2nd Straight Champions League Victory!
Croatians Around Europe 10: Gvardiol, Budimir, Perišić All Score
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Joško Gvardiol scored his third Premier League goal of the season Saturday in a 2-1 Manchester City loss to Bournemouth. The header came little too late in the closing minutes as City were already down 2-0. However, good to see Gvardiol climb the ladder to give his side a chance. Both Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić played the full 90 for City in the match. Goal.com gave Gvardiol a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 10: Gvardiol, Budimir, Perišić All Score
What Is Dalić Doing Calling 4 Keepers, Only 2 CBs?
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I don't understand the logic here. What is Dalić doing? For November's final two UEFA Nations League matches versus Scotland and Portugal, Dalić has called up four goalkeepers but only two pure center-backs: DCC and Šutalo. (For sake of conversation, let's assume Gvardiol will play the left-back position as he has been even though we know he can be slotted as a CB for … [Read more...] about What Is Dalić Doing Calling 4 Keepers, Only 2 CBs?
Croatians Around Europe 9: Budimir Bags La Liga Goal #5
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33 year-old Croatia striker Ante Budimir scored his 5th La Liga goal of the season Sunday in a 2-0 Osasuna win over Luka Sučič and Real Sociedad. In the 34', Budimir trapped the ball at the top of the box and sent a perfectly place shot just inside the left post to beat the keeper. It was as composed as a finish as you can see. We usually see Budimir score with his head but he … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 9: Budimir Bags La Liga Goal #5
