The next year is going to be weird for Croatians around the globe. Why? Luka Modrić - arguably Croatia's best football player of all time - roughly has 14 months left wearing the red and white checkers. But will he stay full fit? Modrić turns 36 years old on September 9th and has already started the season on the injury list with Real Madrid. Modrić is currently out with … [Read more...] about Modrić Out For September WC Qualifiers, Time For Kovačić To Shine
Croatians Around Europe II: Kovačić Shines For 10-Man Chelsea
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Luka Modrić remains sidelined with thigh injury as Real Madrid face Betis Saturday, ruled out for all three September Croatia World Cup qualifiers Mateo Kovačić comes on at halftime for 10-man Chelsea in 1-1 draw vs. Liverpool. "Kovačić came on at half time and was fantastic in both attack and defence, helping his side get up the pitch. The Croatian could've been the hero, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe II: Kovačić Shines For 10-Man Chelsea
Dinamo Draw West Ham, Genk, Rapid Vienna In Europa League
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The Europa League is set for Dinamo Zagreb! After laying an egg against Moldovan champs, Sheriff Tiraspol, in the last round of Champions League qualifying, Dinamo are headed back to London as they will take on West Ham, Genk, and Rapid Vienna. This is a fantastic draw for Dinamo as they have an attractive draw with an English side while also being drawn with two teams … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw West Ham, Genk, Rapid Vienna In Europa League
Dinamo Can’t Figure Out Sheriff, Headed To Europa League
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Dinamo Zagreb couldn't find the back of the net in 180 minutes against Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol and will now be headed to the Europa League group stage because of it. Through both matches, Dinamo's finishing in the final third was mediocre and never shook a Sheriff side that decided to bunker at Maksimir Wednesday night, protecting a 3-0 1st leg win. Dinamo … [Read more...] about Dinamo Can’t Figure Out Sheriff, Headed To Europa League
Croatians Around Europe I: Brekalo Assists On Game Winner, Krama Assists Too
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Luka Modrić ruled out on Sunday with a thigh injury as Real Madrid draw Levante 3-3 Mateo Kovačić plays 72 minutes as Chelsea defeat Arsenal 2-0 Andrej Kramarić with a beautiful 'through ball' assist as Hoffenheim draw Union Berlin 2-2 Ivan Perišić, Marcelo Brozović both got the start for Inter in a 4-0 win over Genoa Josip Brekalo comes off the bench to assist on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe I: Brekalo Assists On Game Winner, Krama Assists Too
Dinamo Get Crushed By Sheriff 3-0 In Champions League
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Dinamo Zagreb are 180 minutes away from returning to Champions League football. In their way - Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol. After a fantastic Europa League campaign last year where they made it all the way to the quarterfinals - defeating Tottenham Hotspur before being bounced by eventual champions Villareal - this Dinamo side only sold Joško Gvardiol (RB Leipzig) … [Read more...] about Dinamo Get Crushed By Sheriff 3-0 In Champions League
The Weekend Water Cooler: And It Begins!
By 45 CommentsThe English, Spanish, French, and German leagues kickoff this weekend! Here are your headlines: Luka Modrić assists as Real Madrid defeat Deportivo Alaves 4-1 Saturday Mateo Kovačić assists in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace Saturday Andrej Kramarić records 3 assists on Saturday as Hoffenheim beat Augsburg 4-0 21 year-old Josip Stanišić got the start for … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: And It Begins!
Croatia Ends Tokyo Olympics With 8 Medals, 2nd Most In History
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Croatia medalled eight times during the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo with 3 Golds, 3 Silvers, and 2 Bronze. It’s the second most successful games for Croatia with the least amount of athletes they ever had take part. Per CroatiaWeek, Croatia had the fewest amount of athletes in its history in Tokyo with 58 (38 men and 20 women) in 15 different … [Read more...] about Croatia Ends Tokyo Olympics With 8 Medals, 2nd Most In History
Barracudas Out, Croatia Loses 15-11 To Hungary In Olympic Quarters
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As far as men's team sports go for Croatia at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Barracudas were our only shot. Basketball. Didn't qualify. Handball. Didn't qualify. Soccer. Didn't qualify. After a 3-2 record in group play - losing to Australia and Spain while beating Serbia, Montenegro, and Kazakhstan - the Croatian water polo team will now face off against reigning … [Read more...] about Barracudas Out, Croatia Loses 15-11 To Hungary In Olympic Quarters
