Luka Modrić and his magical run at Real Madrid continued Sunday night at the Santiago Bernabeu. It's well known that Modrić only has three months left at Real Madrid and has been downgraded to the bench from the A-team. Sunday night, Modrić came off the bench in the 75th minute and rifled in the game's lone goal off the post six minutes later from 23 yards out. It sent the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 23: Modrić Rocket From Outside The Box Wins It For Real Madrid
HNL Week 24: Dinamo Shock Rijeka With Injury Time Penalty Win
By 6 CommentsGame on! Dinamo shook up the HNL table Sunday with a last second win over Rjeka at Maksimir. Fran Brodić converted a 94' penalty kick to lift Dinamo to a 1-0 victory. With Hajduk dropping points on Saturday, that means Rijeka, Hajduk, and Dinamo are now all within three points of each other for the HNL crown. Dinamo will surely close that gap with their game in hand. With 12 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 24: Dinamo Shock Rijeka With Injury Time Penalty Win
Dinamo Eliminate La Liga Side Real Betis 2-1 To Reach Sweet 16 Of Conference League!
By 38 CommentsDinamo pulled off a miracle last week in Spain, defeating Real Betis 1-0 in the 1st leg of their Conference League playoff match. There weren't many chances on goal by either side but Petković was able to convert a 2nd half penalty kick to give Dinamo their first ever win on Spanish soil. If Dinamo can pull off a draw or better Thursday night at Maksimir, they will find … [Read more...] about Dinamo Eliminate La Liga Side Real Betis 2-1 To Reach Sweet 16 Of Conference League!
Budimir Or Bust At Euro 2024
By 58 CommentsWe are now 117 days away from Croatia kicking off their Euro 2024 tournament against Spain in Berlin on June 15th. And the same question we've been asking ourselves since Mandžukić retired in 2018 has to debated: who should be Croatia's first choice (#9) striker? I never thought I'd be saying this, but 32 year-old Osasuna striker Ante Budimir will be Croatia's best option … [Read more...] about Budimir Or Bust At Euro 2024
Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Scores Wonderful Brace For La Liga Goals #12,13; Pašalić Wins It For Atalanta
By 22 CommentsAnte Budimir scored a wonderful header from a sharp cross to give Osasuna the lead against Cadiz in the 2nd half Saturday. The goal is #12 for Budimir in La Liga this season. He put the ball in the back of the net in injury time after being put 1:1 with the Cadiz keeper. 13 La Liga goals for Budimir this season. Who would have thought? Mario Pašalić scored the opening … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Scores Wonderful Brace For La Liga Goals #12,13; Pašalić Wins It For Atalanta
HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win
By 5 CommentsNot much change at the top of the HNL table this week. Rijeka easily dismissed Lokomotiva 4-0 to stay two points in front of Hajduk. Hajduk needed two 2nd half goals to beat Rudeš on the road. Livaja opened the scoring off a header in front of the net. Rijeka 4-0 Lokomotiva Rudeš 0-2 Hajduk Slaven 1-1 Istra Osijek 3-0 Gorica Dinamo 1-0 Varaždin … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win
Croatian Barracudas Defeat France In Penalties To Book Title Match vs. Italy
By 4 CommentsCroatia defeated France in penalties (17-16) Thursday night in Qatar in the semifinal round of the 2024 World Aquatic Championships. The win means the 'Barracudas' will now face Italy in the Gold Medal match on Saturday in Doha. Croatia has won the water polo world championship on two occasions: 2007 and 2017. A win versus Italy would make it #3. … [Read more...] about Croatian Barracudas Defeat France In Penalties To Book Title Match vs. Italy
Brozović Assists Ronaldo In AFC Champions League R16
By 13 CommentsMarcelo Brozović assisted Ronaldo Wednesday night in Al Nassr's 1-0 win over Al Feiha in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 1st leg. It was a cheeky back-heel flick, whether Broz meant to pass Ronaldo the ball that way or not. Nonetheless, it got the job done. Brozović was named MOTM by FOTMOB with the assist and a 8.6 match rating. … [Read more...] about Brozović Assists Ronaldo In AFC Champions League R16
Croatia Defeat Serbia 15-13 In Quarters Of World Aquatics Water Polo Championships
By 12 CommentsNot just did the Croatian "Barracudas" defeat Serbia Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the 2024 World Aquatics Water Polo Championships, but their progression in the tournament has now booked their spot in the Paris Olympics this summer. Only 12 nations qualify for the Olympics in water polo so it's never something to take for granted. Croatia have been extremely successful … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Serbia 15-13 In Quarters Of World Aquatics Water Polo Championships