Luka Vušković scored Hamburg's 1st Bundesliga goal after promotion Saturday afternoon in a 2-1 victory over Heidenheim. Hamburg’s last goal in the top flight was in 2018. Remember, Vušković is a defender. He’s only 18. And he’s on loan from Tottenham. We CANNOT wait for him to team up with Gvardiol in checkers! The kid is delivering on every stage he has been on thus … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 5: Vušković Scores 1st Hamburg Bundesliga Goal In 7 Years, Modrić Shines Again
Stanišić Out Indefinitely With Torn Knee Ligament
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A tough blow for Josip Stanišić as the 25 year-old Bayern Munich/Croatia defender partially tore a ligament in his right knee Wednesday in a 3-1 Champions League victory over Chelsea. Stanišić got the start but limped off the field under his own power in the 51st minute. Per FCBayern.com, "FC Bayern will be without Josip Stanišić for the foreseeable future. The defender … [Read more...] about Stanišić Out Indefinitely With Torn Knee Ligament
Croatia Move To #9 In FIFA Rankings; Would Be Seeded In World Cup Draw
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Huge news in FIFA rankings. With Croatia winning both of their September qualifiers and Germany losing to Slovakia, the Vatreni move into the all-important top-9 spot. Remember, the top-9 ranked countries will join the United States, Mexico and Canada as Pot 1 seeds for the World Cup draw December 5th. That is huge to avoid any ‘Group of Death’ combinations early in the … [Read more...] about Croatia Move To #9 In FIFA Rankings; Would Be Seeded In World Cup Draw
Croatians Around Europe 4: Modrić Nets Winner For 1st AC Milan Goal! Vušković Makes Bundesliga Debut
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Luka Modrić opened up the scoring for AC Milan vs. Bologna in the 2nd half Sunday night with a wonderful shot as he made a run into the box. It ended up being the lone goal of the match in the 1-0 victory. Modrić was given an 8.7 FOTMOB rating and MOTM honors! The guy just turned 40 this week and is scoring game winning bangers in Serie A. Amazing! Football Italia: "Earlier … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 4: Modrić Nets Winner For 1st AC Milan Goal! Vušković Makes Bundesliga Debut
PODCAST: Croatia Stays Perfect In Qualifying vs. Faroe Islands & Montenegro — What Next???
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CroatianSports talks about Croatia's recent 1-0 and 4-0 victories over Faroe Islands and Montenegro in 2026 World Cup qualifying. -Why is Dalić still not playing a true right winger in Marco Pašalić? -Will Croatia take all 3 points vs. Czechia October 9th to all but punch their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in America? On this episode: Lovre from @CroatiaFooty … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Croatia Stays Perfect In Qualifying vs. Faroe Islands & Montenegro — What Next???
UFC’s New Croatian Heavyweight: Ante Delija aka “Walking Trouble”
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Ante Delija made the perfect debut in the UFC heavyweight division this past weekend: 1st Round KO! You really can't ask for much more. Question now is: With a pretty weak heavyweight division -- Delija is now ranked #9 -- how many victorious fights is he away from possibly facing Aspinall for the belt? … [Read more...] about UFC’s New Croatian Heavyweight: Ante Delija aka “Walking Trouble”
Croatia Thump Montenegro 4-0 At Maksimir To Stay Perfect In World Cup Qualifying
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After a slow start, the unlikliest Vatreni player, Kristijan Jakić, broke the deadlock with a wonderful shot from just outside the box. Montenegro would pick up a red card to play with 10 men before the halftime whistle. Kramarić doubled the lead in the 2nd half with an easy tap-in in front of goal. Montenegro scored an own goal off a Majer shot/deflection. Perišić … [Read more...] about Croatia Thump Montenegro 4-0 At Maksimir To Stay Perfect In World Cup Qualifying
Croatia Escape Torshavn With 1-0 Win vs. Faroe Islands In WC Qualifying
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-Kramarić scores off a header in the 31’ -Awful 1st half where Croatia were caught on the counter multiple times. Faroe Islands could have easily scored 2x -Dalić started Mario Pašalić and Baturina with Kramarić and Fruk. Why no wingers??? This was a perfect match for Marco Pašalić to start -Sosa and Baturina not currently playing for their clubs…and it … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape Torshavn With 1-0 Win vs. Faroe Islands In WC Qualifying
Croatians Around Europe 3: Modrić Assists In 1st AC Milan Win, Majer Assists
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Luka Modrić played 95 minutes and assisted (free kick) for his first Serie A win Friday night as AC Milan defeated Lecce 2-0. Modrić also assisted in the 1st half but the goal was disallowed by VAR for a foul leading up to the play. Modrić received a 7.5 MOTM rating from Sempre Milan: "You almost feel sorry for him at times, or at least I did in the first half. Milan didn’t … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 3: Modrić Assists In 1st AC Milan Win, Majer Assists
