Lovro Majer came off the bench in the 55th minute to score two 2nd half goals Sunday in a 2-2 draw against Hoffenheim. He was voted MOTM with a 9.0 rating from FOTMOB. Nearly perfect for 35 minutes on the pitch. Two minutes after coming on, Majer placed an absolute perfect left-footed shot just inside the left post from 16 yards out. He was later fouled in the box and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 20: Majer Comes Off Bench To Score 2x For Wolfsburg, Pašalić Scores Too
Are Hajduk Favorites To Win The HNL In 2024?
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In a recent poll on the CroatianSports.com Twitter, we asked which club are favorites to win the 2024 HNL league title. This question was asked following Rijeka's 2-1 victory over Hajduk at Poljud this past weekend. Hajduk and Rijeka are tied atop the league table on points with Dinamo trailing both by four points with a game in hand. Hajduk edged out Rijeka by 4% in the … [Read more...] about Are Hajduk Favorites To Win The HNL In 2024?
Petar Musa To Sign With MLS’ FC Dallas For €13M
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In one of the most bizarre Croatian transfers in recent history, 25 year-old striker Petar Musa will be departing Portugal to play in the United States for FC Dallas, Goal.com reports. The move should be completed later in the week pending a successful Musa physical. I just don't get this move for Musa. Although he's coming off the bench for Benfica, he's playing for the … [Read more...] about Petar Musa To Sign With MLS’ FC Dallas For €13M
Croatians Around Europe 19: Budimir Scores La Liga Goal #10, City Progress In FA Cup
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Ante Budimir has now scored 10 goals in the La Liga season for Osasuna. He deflected home a hard shot from teammate David Garcia in the 55' Sunday night. The goal would equalize the match and force a 1-1 draw between Osasuna and Sevilla. Only five players in Spain have more goals than Budimir at this time: Bellingham, Dovbyk, Mayoral, Morata, Griezemann. Both Mateo … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 19: Budimir Scores La Liga Goal #10, City Progress In FA Cup
Croatians Around Europe 18: Bradarić Assists In Serie A Action, Stanišić & Leverkusen Stay Top Of Bundesliga
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Salernitana left-back Domagoj Bradarić assisted on the game's opening goal Sunday in a painfully slow week across Europe for Croatia's national team players. Last place Salernitana would lose 2-1 to Genoa however despite the early lead. Although Bradarić has only been capped by the senior side four times, he could be a left-back option in the future if Sosa does not work out. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 18: Bradarić Assists In Serie A Action, Stanišić & Leverkusen Stay Top Of Bundesliga
Croatia Blow 2-Goal 4th Quarter Lead In Zagreb, Hand Euro Title To Spain
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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
