Martin Baturina, take a bow! The 23 year-old Croatian midfielder not only scored Como's first ever Champions League goal Thursday night in a 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, but he also assisted and was voted MOTM with an exceptional 9.2 SofaScore rating, Igor Matanović bagged two goals for Freiburg Saturday in a 5-0 thumping of Borussia Monchengladbach. Matanović now has … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 4: Baturina Scores Como’s 1st Ever CL Goal, Matanović Brace For Freiburg, Gvardiol Assists In City Win
PODCAST: Bilić Names Croatia Nations League Squad!
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Ante joins Lovre Nikolac from CroatiaFooty to discuss Slaven Bilić's 26-man Croatia roster ahead of the upcoming Nations League matches vs. Czechia, England and Spain (x2). Bilić is bringing tons of strikers into the squad which include Matanović, Musa, Budimir, Beljo and Ivanović. … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Bilić Names Croatia Nations League Squad!
Bilić Names 1st Croatia Squad For 2026 Nations League
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Slaven Bilić has officially named his FIRST Croatia squad…and one thing is already clear: This team will have far more attacking options to choose from versus defenders. Bilić is going heavy up front, bringing in Beljo and Ivanović alongside Budimir, Musa and Matanović. But to make room, he’s going lighter at center back. Duje Ćaleta-Car is OUT, while Marin Pongračić … [Read more...] about Bilić Names 1st Croatia Squad For 2026 Nations League
Croatians Around Europe 3: Baturina From 26 Out! Vušković Scores Goal #1 For Brighton! Musa Tied With Messi For MLS Lead After Brace!
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Martin Baturina's stock keeps on climbing! The 23 year-old Como midfielder scored a beauty from 26 yards out rifling a low ball just inside the far post. The kid is booming with confidence after scoring against England at the World Cup. He now has Serie A goals in back to back games as Como came from behind to defeat Genoa 4-1 Friday night. Luka Vušković (above) was … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 3: Baturina From 26 Out! Vušković Scores Goal #1 For Brighton! Musa Tied With Messi For MLS Lead After Brace!
Croatians Around Europe 2: Gvardiol Assists In City Win, Baturina G/A For Como, Matanović MOTM With Goal In Freiburg Win
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Luka Modrić got his first Serie A start of the season Friday night in a 2-0 AC Milan victory over Venezia. Modrić played 74 minutes and was given a poor 5.5 rating from SempreMilan. " I would assume he’s still not back in prime physical condition, so that can maybe be used as an excuse, but he looked a little bit rusty if I’m completely honest. There were some poor … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 2: Gvardiol Assists In City Win, Baturina G/A For Como, Matanović MOTM With Goal In Freiburg Win
Croatians Around Europe 1: GOALS GALORE! Gvardiol Winner, Segečić Free Kick, Perišić Double!
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Joško Gvardiol was the hero for Manchester City Sunday afternoon after sliding home a 91' shot to beat Bournemouth 2-1. The play was initially flagged for offside, but after VAR, the goal stood. Gvardiol received a 7.6 SofaScore rating for his efforts while Manchester Evening news was a bit more critical with a 5/10 rating: "He wasn't as sharp defensively as he needed to be but … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 1: GOALS GALORE! Gvardiol Winner, Segečić Free Kick, Perišić Double!
Dinamo Blow 2-0 1st Leg Champions League Lead vs. Viking
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Dinamo looked golden to start their Champions League playoff round against Norwegian champions Viking Tuesday night at Maksimir. Beljo and Lisica both scored inside of 10 minutes and it looked as if Dinamo could run away with this one. Instead, two Viking goal (one from a Dinamo defensive blunder) put them back in the tie to force a 2-2 draw in Croatia. Now, both clubs have … [Read more...] about Dinamo Blow 2-0 1st Leg Champions League Lead vs. Viking
Croatia’s Adidas Kits: UNLOCKED!
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The Croatia U16s sported the new Adidas home kits this week. It is officially the end of a 25-year Nike deal that will see our beloved Vatreni shift kit makers, which to many, has been wanted for years. Consensus: they look great! However, per the 24Sata picture, we can't quite make out the entire picture and what the socks look like on the home kit. Would they look better … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Adidas Kits: UNLOCKED!
Dalić Set To Take Over UAE Post!
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Former Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić is set to take over the UAE national team with reports of a €5 million per year deal. The move makes perfect sense, as Dalić previously enjoyed tremendous success with Al Ain from 2014-2017, winning multiple domestic trophies and leading the club to the AFC Champions League final before beginning his legendary 9-year run with … [Read more...] about Dalić Set To Take Over UAE Post!
