Not 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
Champions League Returns! Modrić In Action Tuesday; Kovačić, Gvardiol Hurt?
By 17 CommentsChampions League returns Tuesday with only one Croatian starter available to play in the Round of 16. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid will be favorites to progress against German side RB Leipzig. Manchester City are expected to trample Danish champs FC Copenhagen. Both 1st legs will kick off at 3PM (ET). The question is: how much playing time (if any) will this trio of Vatreni … [Read more...] about Champions League Returns! Modrić In Action Tuesday; Kovačić, Gvardiol Hurt?
Croatians Around Europe 21: Stanišić Scores Winner vs. Bayern Munich, Krama Equalizes At The Death, Budimir Nets La Liga Goal #11
By 58 CommentsJosip Stanišić, who is currently on loan at Bayer Leverkusen from Bayern Munich, scored the opening goal of Leverkusen's 3-0 thumping of Bayern Saturday night. It is Stanišić's first Bundesliga goal of the season and the victory puts Leverkusen five points clear of 2nd place Bayern Munich with 13 matches remaining in the season. Stanišić did not celebrate the goal as Munich … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 21: Stanišić Scores Winner vs. Bayern Munich, Krama Equalizes At The Death, Budimir Nets La Liga Goal #11
Croatians Around Europe 20: Majer Comes Off Bench To Score 2x For Wolfsburg, Pašalić Scores Too
By 59 CommentsLovro 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?
By 16 CommentsIn 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
By 43 CommentsIn 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
By 28 CommentsAnte 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
By 35 CommentsSalernitana 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
By 4 CommentsThe 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