How important is Hajduk to the city of Split? Mate Pavić locked up his first mixed doubles title at Wimbledon Thursday night. During the trophy presentation at Centre Court, Pavić used his "airtime" to find Ivan Perišić in the crowd and send him a public message: "Vrime je" (It's time). This is what every Hajduk fan is asking of the 34 year-old Perišić after rumors … [Read more...] about Pavić To Perišić: “Vrime Je”
5 Years Ago Today…
By 45 CommentsSuper Mario Mandžukić scored the greatest goal in Croatian history. His 109th minute extra time winner would secure a 2-1 victory over England to book Croatia's first ticket to the World Cup Final. Is it the greatest Croatian goal ever? Absolutely. But what other goals round out the top-5? 1. Mandžukić extra time winner vs. England (2018 World Cup)2.3.4.5. Modrić … [Read more...] about 5 Years Ago Today…
BREAKING NEWS! Miocic vs. Jon Jones Is Official!
By 18 CommentsStipe Miocic will have a chance to get his heavyweight belt back at UFC 295 in New York on November 11th! MMAJunkie reports. Miocic, who is the greatest UFC heavyweight of all time, will go toe-to-toe with arguably the greatest MMA fighter in history: Jon Jones. Jones made quick work of Ciryl Gane this past March to claim the vacant heavyweight belt, as Ngannou did not … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS! Miocic vs. Jon Jones Is Official!
Brozović Saga Ends With Move To Al Nassr, Majer To Bundesliga???
By 32 CommentsIt was all set in stone earlier in the week. Broz would be leaving Inter Milan to join Ronaldo, Al Nassr, and a $100 million payday in Saudi Arabia. However, talks have stalled in the past 72 hours. As of Saturday morning, it appears Broz will be heading to Al Nassr after all. Was Broz just messing around or did Al Nassr end up low-balling Inter? SempreInter has reported … [Read more...] about Brozović Saga Ends With Move To Al Nassr, Majer To Bundesliga???
Modrić Staying In Madrid Until EURO 2024
By 108 CommentsIt's official! Luka is staying at Real Madrid one more season and has signed a 1-year extension to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu until the summer of 2024. It was reported that Modrić was being courted very hard by the Saudi's in a €200 million deal that would see Modrić leave Europe for the Middle East. Modrić turned down a boat load of cash to continue playing in Madrid while … [Read more...] about Modrić Staying In Madrid Until EURO 2024
Ante Kvartuč’s Olympic Dream Is Over
By 15 CommentsWell, that didn't last long. After two matches at the U21Euro 2023 tournament, the mladi Vatreni have already been eliminated. After a disappointing 2-0 loss to Ukraine where Croatia dominated shots and possession, the Croatian young guns lost 1-0 to Spain this Saturday. Spain scored within 60 seconds of the opening whistle and that would be that. Croatia have yet to score a … [Read more...] about Ante Kvartuč’s Olympic Dream Is Over
Episode 7: 2nd Place Again
By 46 CommentsAPPLE PODCAST LINK Ante, Lebo, Zorić, and Novaković break down Croatia's UEFA Nations League loss to Spain and what to expect next. We cover the worst part of the loss and the great things to look forward to in the next year. How gutted are you that Croatia didn't get their first trophy? How will this team look next summer? … [Read more...] about Episode 7: 2nd Place Again
Nations League Final: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
By 89 CommentsThe Good: More like "The Great!" 3 medals in 5 years for Croatia! Are you kidding me? If you would have told me that at the start of 2018, I would have laughed uncontrollably in your face. Yes, this is a true statement. Croatia has 3 medals (2 silver, 1 bronze) in a 5-year span. That is INCREDIBLE!We have not one, but two WORLD CLASS players in Modrić and Brozović! … [Read more...] about Nations League Final: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Close But No Cigar: Croatia Lose Nations League Final 5-4 On Penalties To Spain
By 164 CommentsMajer and Petković should not be taking penalties in that spot. Dalić should have kept Juranović on for the shootout. Why is Kovačić not stepping up to take a penalty spot? I'm gutted. It would have been awesome to see Modrić lift Croatia's first international trophy. It wasn't meant to be. Spain was the better team on the day. They just were. Petko and Majer with awful … [Read more...] about Close But No Cigar: Croatia Lose Nations League Final 5-4 On Penalties To Spain