Ivan Rakitić scored one of the best goals of his career Saturday night as he captained Sevilla to a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. In the 7th minute, Rakitić collected the ball 30 yards from goal and sent an absolute rocket into the corner of the net. It couldn't have been placed any better and beat arguably the best goalkeeper in the world in Jan Oblak. Rakitić still has … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XV: Rakitić Scores 30-Yard Rocket, Perišić Heads Home As Inter Win Again
Croatians Around Europe XIV: Gvardiol, DCC, Jakić All Score
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Joško Gvardiol scored his first goal for RB Leipzig Saturday in a 4-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. Gvardiol headed home a sharp header following a free kick in the 21st minute to break the deadlock. Along with the goal, Gvardiol has been crushing it on the defensive end. And remember, he's still a 19 year-old teenager for another month. Duje Ćaleta-Car … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIV: Gvardiol, DCC, Jakić All Score
Champions League: 9 Croatians Heading To Round Of 16
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It's that time of the year again. The countdown to a possible 10th straight Croatian-inspired Champions League title has begun. Champions League group stage ended Wednesday night (sort of, Atalanta/Villareal will play Thursday due to a snowstorm) which means the Round of 16 knockout teams are now known. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid topped their group and will be … [Read more...] about Champions League: 9 Croatians Heading To Round Of 16
Croatia Defeats Serbia 2-1, Punch Ticket To Davis Cup Final Sunday
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Croatian tennis is off to the Davis Cup Final for the fourth time! Borna Gojo had a rollercoaster first match win Friday night in Madrid to open up the Davis Cup semifinal round. Gojo beat Serbia's Dušan Lajović 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to get Croatia halfway to the Davis Cup Final. World #1 Novak Djoković would make quick work of Marin Čilić in the final singles match; winning 6-4, … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeats Serbia 2-1, Punch Ticket To Davis Cup Final Sunday
Even When Modrić Is Bad, He’s Good
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When you're good, you're good. Even when Luka Modrić completely whiffs on an open shot on goal; he still receives the game winning assist. There was only one goal Wednesday night in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao and it came off a completely whiffed shot from Luka Modrić's leg. Modrić had a pretty good look on goal but the ball completely shanked off his leg … [Read more...] about Even When Modrić Is Bad, He’s Good
Can Zubac Be The Face Of Croatian Basketball?
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So I'm sitting here at Staples Center Wednesday night - soon to be called Crypto.com Arena (eyeroll) - and I'm watching our boy Ivica Zubac do his thing against the Kings. And I'm wondering to myself, what's the problem with Croatian basketball and who is going to be the face of Croatian b-ball moving forward? The team is currently having an identity crisis - missing out on … [Read more...] about Can Zubac Be The Face Of Croatian Basketball?
How Great Is Luka Modrić’s Legacy?
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As Croatians, we know how important Luka Modrić is - not just to Croatian football - but the entire country of Croatia. But let's take a step back for a second and view Luka Modrić on a global scale. Football has been the Ronaldo/Messi show for the past decade. There's no question about it. Sure, you can sprinkle some Zlatan in there and talk about Robert Lewandowski's snub … [Read more...] about How Great Is Luka Modrić’s Legacy?
Croatian Tennis Defeats Italy 2-1, Punches Ticket To Davis Cup Semis
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Croatian tennis is rolling at the 2021 Davis Cup! The team - comprised of Marin Čilić, Borna Gojo, Nikola Mektić, and Mate Pavić - just beat Italy in their own house. However, this tournament format is much less enjoyable than in past years. (Personal grip alert) This is an absolutely dumb format compared to the traditional Davis Cup tournament, which ended in 2018 and … [Read more...] about Croatian Tennis Defeats Italy 2-1, Punches Ticket To Davis Cup Semis
Croatians Around Europe XII: Sosa Scores Winner From Impossible Angle, Kramarić Assists
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Borna Sosa scored the game winner for Stuttgart off an impossible angle Friday night in a 2-1 victory over Mainz. Sosa ran down the left flank and looked as if his only move was to cross the ball. Instead, he ripped a shot off the bottom of the crossbar for the goal. We all gave Sosa shit for choosing Germany over Croatia earlier in the year - deservedly so. But this guy is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XII: Sosa Scores Winner From Impossible Angle, Kramarić Assists
