24 year-old Toma Bašić scored an insurance goal for Bordeaux in a 3-0 win over Nice. Bašić one-timed a left-footed shot from the penalty spot and got the ball under the keeper. He has been a pivotal part of this Bordeaux team who currently sit 8th in the French Ligue 1. Bašić is a box-to-box midfielder and should be integrated more seriously into Croatian plans in 2021. Bašić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVI: Bašić, Barišić On The Scoresheet
Miocic v. Ngannou 2 Set For UFC 260 In March
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Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 will take place March 27th, 2021 at UFC 260. Venue is TBD. Last we saw Miocic, he defended his UFC Heavyweight title on August 15th by defeating Daniel Cormier for the second time in three fights. Miocic beat Ngannou in January of 2018 to defend his belt by unanimous decision. It was Miocic's third straight title defense. Ngannou is the last fighter … [Read more...] about Miocic v. Ngannou 2 Set For UFC 260 In March
Croatian Cowboys Come Back From 4-Goal 2nd Half Deficit To Tie Japan
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The Croatian Cowboys begin their 2021 World Handball Championship campaign Friday against Japan. Croatia should cruise through preliminary group play, having to play Angola and Qatar as well. The tournament is being hosted by Egypt. With the success of the Croatian women taking third place at the 2020 Euros in December, it's now the boys' turn to show up and hit the podium. … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Come Back From 4-Goal 2nd Half Deficit To Tie Japan
Mandžukić In Talks With AC Milan To Join Zlatan And Rebić
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Is Super Mario finally ready for his encore? SempreMilan - a credible source - is reporting that 'Super' Mario Mandžukić is currently in talks with AC Milan to join the club on a free transfer for the rest of the season. At 34 years-old and a full tank of gas, as he didn't play in 2020, Mandžukić is anticipated to backup Zlatan at AC Milan while joining former Croatia … [Read more...] about Mandžukić In Talks With AC Milan To Join Zlatan And Rebić
Croatians Around Europe XV: Broz Assists Twice, Pongračić Still Feeling COVID Effects
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Inter Milan will be disappointed with their 2-2 draw against Roma Sunday as they conceded an 86th minute equalizer to chop the points. However, center defensive midfielder Marcelo Brozović had a huge game and was voted MOTM with assists on both of Inter's goals. Broz will never get the proper recognition he deserves in a Croatian midfield consisting of Modrić, Perišić, and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XV: Broz Assists Twice, Pongračić Still Feeling COVID Effects
Bilić Headed To China
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Well, we know there's no loyalty in England, so Bilić has packed his bags and is headed to Asia. Former Croatia manager, Slaven Bilić, has signed a 2-year deal to coach Beijing Guoan in China. Bilić was sacked two weeks ago after bringing West Brom back to the Premiership in the summer. However, West Brom didn't pick up any key players on their arrival, got off to a … [Read more...] about Bilić Headed To China
Four Players That Must Leave Dinamo This Year
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Written by Staff Writer CroatiaU14 Dinamo Zagreb have once again proven to be a dangerous squad in European competition, going undefeated in the Europa League group stage, after selling star player Dani Olmo to RB Leipzig one year ago. Winning the Prva Liga will once again be a foregone conclusion for Dinamo Zagreb but where should key players find balance when they … [Read more...] about Four Players That Must Leave Dinamo This Year
Croatians Around Europe XIV: Rebić, Brozović Assist In Wins
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Ante Rebić will be the unsung hero for AC Milan on Sunday as he drew a penalty in the first half and assisted on Rafael Leao's chip-shot goal in the 49th minute in a 2-0 victory over Benevento. Rebić is being the same work horse for AC Milan this season as he's been for the Vatreni in the past. With the win, Milan remain top of the Serie A table as they are unbeaten through 15 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIV: Rebić, Brozović Assist In Wins
Be Like Joe In 2021
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Happy New Year's CroatianSports.com nation! We wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2021 wherever you may be. It has been an awful year for everyone and an absolute shit week for Croatians living in Petrinja and Sisak. As 2020 comes to an end, we challenge you to be like Josip Šimunić in 2021: FEARLESS #BeLikeJoe … [Read more...] about Be Like Joe In 2021
