Dinamo Zagreb received the worst possible club to play in the Conference League playoff round this February -- Real Betis. Betis is currently 7th place on the La Liga table and only seven points behind a Champions League berth. Although, the way Dinamo have been playing in Europe, I don't think they would be able to scrape up any results against the bottom-half of the Spanish … [Read more...] about Dinamo Receives ‘Death Draw’ In Real Betis
Croatians Around Europe 15: Modrić MOTM With Goal, Assist; Majer Scores Winner For Wolfsburg
By 31 CommentsLuka Modrić looked goooood Sunday night in a 4-1 Real Madrid victory over Villarreal. The Croatia captain was voted 'Man of the Match' in 90 minutes played, perfectly assisting on Bellingham's opening header, scoring the fourth goal, and had a wonderful shot from outside the box go just over the cross bar in the 1st half. Modrić received a 9/10 grade from Goal.com as he had a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 15: Modrić MOTM With Goal, Assist; Majer Scores Winner For Wolfsburg
Hajduk Draw Dinamo 0-0 At Maksimir, Take 6-Point HNL Lead Into Winter Break
By 19 CommentsSunday's 'Eternal Derby' may be Hajduk's most important match since last winning the Croatian Prva Liga all the way back in 2005. This will be the last weekend of matches before the HNL shuts down for winter break; with games resuming in late January. So much rides on this match and how the table will look going into the month-long hiatus. Hajduk have a 7-point lead on … [Read more...] about Hajduk Draw Dinamo 0-0 At Maksimir, Take 6-Point HNL Lead Into Winter Break
Dinamo Punch Ticket To Conference League KO Round After 3-0 Win
By 21 CommentsWell, Dinamo are through to the Conference League knockout round...but should we be impressed? They needed the final day of qualifying to make it happen in a group comprised of clubs from Kosovo and Kazakhstan. They left it late with three 2nd half goals from Perić and Petković with Petko securing the brace through a penalty kick in the 77'. Dinamo should have topped this … [Read more...] about Dinamo Punch Ticket To Conference League KO Round After 3-0 Win
Sučić Scores In Champions League, Modrić Misses Penalty
By 41 CommentsLuka Sučić nearly kept his RB Salzburg side in European contention this season with his 57' goal against Benfica Tuesday night from the top of the box. The shot was deflected but had enough zip on the ball to freeze the Benfica keeper. It would have been the goal to keep Salzburg in the Europa League after the New Year, however, Benfica scored in injury time to take hold of the … [Read more...] about Sučić Scores In Champions League, Modrić Misses Penalty
Croatians Around Europe 14: Kramarić Scores A Beauty, Budimir Converts From The Spot
By 52 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored a beauty Friday night in Hoffenheim's 3-1 victory of Bochum. In the 43', Krama received the ball at the top of the box, took one touch, hit the brakes letting the Bochum defender slide right past him, and cooly shot the ball just inside the near post. It was as cool, calm, and collected as you can be in the box. It was Krama's fifth Bundesliga goal of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Kramarić Scores A Beauty, Budimir Converts From The Spot
Does Pep Know What He’s Doing With Gvardiol?
By 34 CommentsLook, I'm no football manager and I've never coached a professional team in my life, so who am I to speak against the great Pep Guardiola? But something is starting to smell awful fishy in Manchester with Gvardiol playing the left-back position instead of his native center-back role. Manchester City obviously had a plan bringing over Gvardiol from Leipzig for $90 million this … [Read more...] about Does Pep Know What He’s Doing With Gvardiol?
Will The Refs Be Kind To Croatia In 2024?
By 53 CommentsWritten by King Bronk (Branko Tomasović) Croatia were extremely unfortunate to draw Spain and Italy, two traditional footballing powers, as well as minnows Albania, in the Group B Euro 2024 draw. When analyzing this group from a Croatian perspective, the group draw could not have been any worse. From a footballing standpoint, Croatia can compete with any of these nations and … [Read more...] about Will The Refs Be Kind To Croatia In 2024?
Croatians Around Europe 13: Kovačić Returns In Chaotic Finish, Budimir Assists
By 16 CommentsMateo Kovačić returned from a back muscle strain Sunday, coming off the bench in the 87', of a wild 3-3 draw between Manchester City and Tottenham. Spurs would equalize in the 90', however, a Jack Grealish break away at the death was called back due to a Spurs foul. City should have been awarded an "advantage" on the play, however, the referee incorrectly blew the play dead. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 13: Kovačić Returns In Chaotic Finish, Budimir Assists