The Croatian 'barracudas' have a chance to lift their third European water polo title Tuesday night in Zagreb vs. Spain. Croatia are the reigning European water polo champions after winning the tournament two years ago in Split. Their first title came in 2010, which was also hosted on Croatian soil; in Zagreb. Will they make it 3/3 this week? Croatia opened up this year's … [Read more...] about Croatia Blow 2-Goal 4th Quarter Lead In Zagreb, Hand Euro Title To Spain
Croatia Defeat Reigning World Champs Hungary 11-8, Will Face Spain In Euro Final!
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The Croatian Barracudas have clinched a spot in the Euroepan championship Final!!! Croatia’s water polo team defeated reigning world champions Hungary 11-8 Sunday night in the semifinal round of Euro 2024. Croatia will now face Spain Tuesday at Bazen Mladost in Zagreb. Croatia defeated Spain in a penalty shootout during the first match of group play to open the tournament … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Reigning World Champs Hungary 11-8, Will Face Spain In Euro Final!
Croatians Around Europe 17: Kovačić, Gvardiol Rated Poorly vs. Newcastle; Majer Earns MOTM With Assist
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Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol both had subpar performances for Man City Saturday in an injury time "come from behind" 3-2 victory over Newcastle. Kevin de Bruyne stole the show making his Premiership return (injury), coming off the bench in the 69' to supply the 2-2 equalizer and the game-winning assist. Kova received a 5/10 from 90min.com as he "Couldn't keep up with the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 17: Kovačić, Gvardiol Rated Poorly vs. Newcastle; Majer Earns MOTM With Assist
Croatia To Play Egypt, Tunisia, New Zealand In Inaugural Winsunited Cup March 22-26th
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Croatia will take part in the inaugural Winsunited Cup March 22-26th in the United Arab Emirates. It will be a single-elimination “friendly” tournament where all sides will play a minimum of two matches. I would imagine a Final and 3rd-place game format will take place during the week. Matchups and dates are TBD. Not the best competition for the Vatreni but Dalić should be … [Read more...] about Croatia To Play Egypt, Tunisia, New Zealand In Inaugural Winsunited Cup March 22-26th
Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić, Musa Score; Kovačić Assists In FA Cup Action
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Nikola Vlašić scored his second goal of the Serie A season Sunday night in an impressive 3-0 win over last year's Italian champions: Napoli. With Torino already up 1-0 against 10-man Napoli in the 52nd minute, Vlašić ripped a low shot from 20 yards out just inside the left goal post. Torino was always the right club for Vlašić after West Ham; he simply "failed to launch" … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić, Musa Score; Kovačić Assists In FA Cup Action
Hajduk In It To Win It?: Sign Kalinić For €1
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The winter transfer window is upon us and Hajduk have made their first move; signing former Hajduk and Croatian national team striker: Nikola Kalinić. Kalinić turns 36 years old on January 5th and will bring tons of wisdom back into the Hajduk locker room. He last played for the club in the Spring of 2023 and has played all across Europe during his career: Premiership, … [Read more...] about Hajduk In It To Win It?: Sign Kalinić For €1
Modrić MOTM With Assist In 1-0 Real Madrid Win Over Mallorca
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This may be Modrić's last season in Madrid -- and if it is -- he's not going out quietly. Modrić captained Real Madrid and was given MOTM honors in a 8.4 match rating from FOTMOB. Goal.com gave Modrić a 8/10 rating as he was "Constantly involved, both in chance creation and ball movement. Assisted the winner, too. A class act." 90min.com said "His brain isn't slowing down even … [Read more...] about Modrić MOTM With Assist In 1-0 Real Madrid Win Over Mallorca
Josip Brekalo Back To Dinamo Zagreb???
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Josip Brekalo may be moving back to Dinamo Zagreb come this January transfer window. Per TransferMrkt and @IASucic, the 25 year-old winger could be rejoining his former club. Brekalo left Dinamo in 2016 to join Bundesliga club, Wolfsburg. Since then, he has been loaned out to Stuttgart and Torino before making a permanent move in Italy to Fiorentina this past summer. In only … [Read more...] about Josip Brekalo Back To Dinamo Zagreb???
Merry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation!
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Merry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation; from our family to yours! It’s been another amazing year with you all through sharing content, talking shop, and of course grilling each other in the “Comments” section. 🙂 We love you all and look forward to running it back in 2024! Merry Christmas! CroatianSports Chrismtas "wish list": -stay undefeated against … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation!
