AC Milan did what they were supposed to Wednesday night by defeating RB Salzburg 4-0. That would open up a scenario where if Dinamo Zagreb could grab a win at Stamford Bridge, they would backdoor qualify for a Europa League knockout round berth in February. And it looked promising right off the bat as Bruno Petković put Dinamo up inside 10 minutes with a header right in … [Read more...] about Early Petković Goal Not Enough As Dinamo Fall 2-1 To Chelsea
Perišić Cross Sends Spurs To Champions League Round Of 16
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It's a scientific fact over the past decade, you need a Croatian on the team if you want to win the Champions League title. With Spurs down 1-0 in the 54th minute versus Marseille in a "do or die" match, Perišić sent a perfect free kick onto the head of Clement Lenglet for the equalizer. It was a goal that would move Tottenham back into a Champions League Round of 16 spot … [Read more...] about Perišić Cross Sends Spurs To Champions League Round Of 16
Dalić Names 34-Man Preliminary Squad For World Cup
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Earlier today, Zlatko Dalić named the 34-man preliminary squad that he will choose players from for the 2022 World Cup. The tournament kicks off November 20th with Croatia's first match on the 23rd versus Morocco. Official 26-man squads must be named prior to the November 9th deadline. That means Dalić will need to shave eight off this list. But who will they be? World … [Read more...] about Dalić Names 34-Man Preliminary Squad For World Cup
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #11: Čolak Scores Again; Perišić & Sosa Assist
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Antonio Čolak scored his 11th goal in 13 Scottish Premier League matches this season as Rangers defeated Aberdeen 4-1. Čolak angled in a shot from the middle of the box just inside the left post with a defender on him. He's still Croatia's hottest striker this season but will Dalić call him to be on the World Cup squad? I think it's a no brainer but is it too late since Čolak … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #11: Čolak Scores Again; Perišić & Sosa Assist
Kovačić, Gvardiol Score As Chelsea Clinch R16 Berth, Leipzig 90 Minutes Away
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Mateo Kovačič scored the opening goal Tuesday night in Austria as Chelsea defeated Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 to top their group and book tickets to the Champions League Round of 16. Kova asked for a pass at the top of the box and awkwardly stabbed at the ball with his left foot. It didn't look like a full wind up, but there was enough power and placement on the ball to freeze the … [Read more...] about Kovačić, Gvardiol Score As Chelsea Clinch R16 Berth, Leipzig 90 Minutes Away
AC Milan Crush Dinamo 4-0 At Maksimir
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Well, it was fun while it lasted. After an incredible 1-0 win over Chelsea to start their Champions League campaign, Dinamo Zagreb were brought back to Earth pretty quickly with two losses to AC Milan and only achieving one point from two matches against Red Bull Salzburg. Let's be real here, were we really expecting Dinamo to finish top-2 in a group with Chelsea and AC … [Read more...] about AC Milan Crush Dinamo 4-0 At Maksimir
Modrić: The Final Hurrah
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It appears Luka is calling it quits after the 2022 World Cup on his international career. There's not much here more than a quote he left in a FIFA+ interview. We know his career is winding down but there were rumors he could possibly stay on until EURO 2024. Here is the full article in ManagingMadrid. The man went the distance and could have easily retired after Croatia's … [Read more...] about Modrić: The Final Hurrah
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #10: Modrić Scores As Real Madrid Beats Sevilla, Budimir Bags 1st Goal Of Season
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Luka Modrić scored the opener for Real Madrid in the 5th minute Saturday as Los Blancos won 3-1 with two huge late 2nd half goals. Modrić made a perfect run to the back post and received an even better pass from Vini for the tap-in goal. He received a 7/10 grade from FOTMOB as Modrić had "Smart movement for the early goal. Classy performance overall, even if the game was won … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #10: Modrić Scores As Real Madrid Beats Sevilla, Budimir Bags 1st Goal Of Season
Croatia U-21s Will Play Spain, Ukraine, Romania At EURO 2023
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On paper, Croatia and Spain should easily top Group B and punch their tickets to the EURO 2023 quarterfinals. However, the way manager Igor Bišćan has managed this team, anything can happen. Bišćan has been suspect with squad selection and has taken his foot off the gas multiple times when the Mladi Vatreni have been the far superior team. Instead of putting a nail in the … [Read more...] about Croatia U-21s Will Play Spain, Ukraine, Romania At EURO 2023