Torcida is back! I honestly don't remember a time where Torcida publicly supported the HNS and the Croatian national side. It's been well over 15+ years. Yet, here we are. Torcida has made amends with the HNS and will return in full support of the Vatreni this Saturday at Poljud when Croatia hosts Wales in EURO 2024 qualifying. Why did Torcida boycott Croatia in the … [Read more...] about Torcida To Return For Wales Match!
EURO 2024 Qualifying: Striker Pecking Order — Will Petković Be Available?
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HRT Sport has reported that Dinamo Zagreb striker, Bruno Petković, may not be available for Croatia's opening two EURO 2024 qualifiers against Wales (March 25th) and Turkey (March 28th). Petković picked up a knock on the knee against Rijeka on the weekend and was subbed off in the 20'. Petković still travelled to Split with the team but is uncertain to be match-ready for Wales … [Read more...] about EURO 2024 Qualifying: Striker Pecking Order — Will Petković Be Available?
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #24: Real Madrid Lose El Clasico, Perišić Finally Scores For Spurs, Krama Strikes 2x From The Spot
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Luka Modrić and Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes were crushed Sunday night in a 2-1 loss to Barcelona in El Clasico. Modrić got the start and played 76 minutes in the loss, leaving the pitch with the match still tied at 1-1. 90min.com gave Modrić an extremely harsh 4/10 rating as he was "Not quite at his best and struggled to deal with De Jong's energy." Modrić did however … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #24: Real Madrid Lose El Clasico, Perišić Finally Scores For Spurs, Krama Strikes 2x From The Spot
Champions League Quarterfinal Draw Is Set!
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It will be Croatians galore in the Champions League quarterfinals! Of the eight remaining clubs in the competition, six have a Croatian on the roster. The draw came out Friday afternoon and this is how the brackets shaped up. It will be Luka Modrić and Real Madrid vs. former employee Mateo Kovačić (Chelsea) in the first Croatia v. Croatia matchup. Whoever progresses … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarterfinal Draw Is Set!
Hajduk Split U-19s Do It Again!
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Hajduk defeated Borussia Dortmund 9-8 in penalties (making all 9 penalties) during the quarterfinals of the UEFA Youth League Wednesday night. The Youth League is the Champions League equivalent to Europe's younger squads. And this all comes after beating Manchester City 2-1 in the previous round. Up next: AC Milan in the semifinals April 21st in Nyon, Switzerland. AC … [Read more...] about Hajduk Split U-19s Do It Again!
Katastrofa In Manchester: Gvardiol, Leipzig Lose 7-0 In Champions League
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Well, Joško Gvardiol and RB Leipzig didn't pull off the upset we were all rooting for Wednesday night. Instead, they were absolutely embarrassed by Erling Haaland's five goals in a 7-0 Champions League loss to Manchester City. Gvardiol played the full 90 minutes but was only semi-responsible for one of the seven City goals. He did not box out Haaland on goal #2. KDB rattled … [Read more...] about Katastrofa In Manchester: Gvardiol, Leipzig Lose 7-0 In Champions League
Stipe Biuk Scores 1st MLS Goal For LAFC
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In his first MLS start Sunday night for new club, LAFC, 20-year old Stipe Biuk scored his first goal in the 96th minute of a 4-0 victory over the New England Revolution. It was an insurance goal at the end of the match that nearly did not cross the line, however, it all counts the same. The former Hajduk Split winger now has one goal to his name in two MLS matches -- as he came … [Read more...] about Stipe Biuk Scores 1st MLS Goal For LAFC
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #23: Kova w/ Karate Kick Goal, Gvardiol Scores In Perfect Match For Leipzig
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Mateo Kovačić played all 90 minutes and received an 8.3 grade (FOTMOB) in Chelsea's 3-1 victory over Leicester City on Saturday. Kova scored a fantastic "karate kick" insurance goal from inside the box in the 78th minute to seal the victory for Chelsea. Goal.com conservatively gave Kovačić a 7-grade as he "Got Chelsea's third goal with a lovely finish and was on the ball a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #23: Kova w/ Karate Kick Goal, Gvardiol Scores In Perfect Match For Leipzig
4/4 Croatians Make It To CL Quarters This Week
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Champions League Rule #1 over the past decade: You can't win unless you have a Croatian on the squad! And that very well may still stand true for an unprecedented 11th straight season as the trend started with the 2013 Final when Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich slayed Borussia Dortmund in the 89'. Croatians could not have asked for a better week as 4/4 Vatreni (or … [Read more...] about 4/4 Croatians Make It To CL Quarters This Week
