The boys are almost back in action! Manager Zlatko Dalić has officially released his 29-man roster for the Vatreni's upcoming Nations League matches in June. Croatia will begin their UNL campaign against Austria on June 3rd. As expected, the roster contains some fresh, young faces. Petar Musa, Martin Erlić, Josip Šutalo, and Nediljko Labrović have all been presented an … [Read more...] about Dalić Releases Squad For June Nations League Matches
Dinamo Defeats Šibenik 2-0 To Capture Their 23rd Prva Liga Title
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After beating Šibenik 2-0 at Stadion Šubićevac, Dinamo have been crowned Prva Liga champions for the 23rd time in club history. A tidy finish by Marko Tolić in the 40th minute followed by a magnificent free kick by Petar Bočkaj sealed the league with only one match round to go. If Dinamo had dropped any points to Šibenik on Sunday, their final match of the season, Hajduk at … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeats Šibenik 2-0 To Capture Their 23rd Prva Liga Title
Croatians Around Europe XXXIII: 4 Youngsters + Kramarić On The Scoreboard
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Josip Stanišić scored his first career Bundesliga goal on Saturday as Bayern drew Wolfsburg 2-2. The 22 year-old defender beautifully looped a set-piece header over the keeper's arms to open the match's scoreline. Stanišić finished the match with an 8.3 FotMob rating and was named "Man of the Match". Josip Brekalo has been Torino's most outstanding attacker this season. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIII: 4 Youngsters + Kramarić On The Scoreboard
Perišić Two-Goal Masterclass Leads Inter To Coppa Italia Gold
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Ivan Perišić is Inter's hero once again! Under the brightest of lights in Italy, Perišić stepped up and scored not one, but TWO extra-time goals in the Coppa Italia final vs. Juventus to bring home the trophy. The 33 year-old winger gave Inter a 3-2 lead in the 99th minute, as he soared a penalty kick into the top left corner. His second goal came only three minutes later, a … [Read more...] about Perišić Two-Goal Masterclass Leads Inter To Coppa Italia Gold
Croatians Around Europe XXXII: Sosa, Sučić, Budimir Assist, Pašalić Scores 4th In Last 4 Matches
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Mario Pašalić extended his scoring streak to four matches on Sunday afternoon, as he netted a cheeky curler that sealed all three points for Atalanta in a 3-1 victory. Pašalić leads Atalanta in goal contributions with 19 (13 goals, six assists), and is Serie A's highest scoring midfielder. He is also tied for 9th place in the league's scoring race. Borna Sosa is a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXII: Sosa, Sučić, Budimir Assist, Pašalić Scores 4th In Last 4 Matches
Barišić, Rangers Defeat Leipzig To Book Europa League Final vs. Frankfurt
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After an exciting two days of Champions League football, the Europa League is back in action on Thursday! A Croatian is guaranteed to lift the trophy at the end of the tournament, as Gvardiol, Barišić, Vlašić, and Jakić all remain in the competition with their respective sides. Borna Barišić and Rangers will look to defend their home turf and rebound from 1-0 deficit against … [Read more...] about Barišić, Rangers Defeat Leipzig To Book Europa League Final vs. Frankfurt
HNL: Hajduk & Osijek Drop Points, Dinamo One Step Closer To Another Trophy
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For a split second, things were looking very shaky for Dinamo in their campaign for Prva Liga gold. Hajduk stunned them at Poljud, and Osijek sat only two points behind them in the league table. Dinamo went on to fire their manager, Zeljko Kopić, and replace him with the notorious Ante Čačić. Everything was falling apart for the club at the worst time possible. However, this … [Read more...] about HNL: Hajduk & Osijek Drop Points, Dinamo One Step Closer To Another Trophy
Croatians Around Europe XXIX: Brozović, Perišić Keep Inter Milan In Title Race
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Marcelo Brozović and Ivan Perišić came through big for Inter Milan this weekend in a 3-1 victory over Spezia. The win keeps Inter two points behind AC Milan with a game in hand. Brozović scored a beauty to open the scoreline in the 1st half as he absolutely blistered the ball into the top corner of the net from inside the box. Perišić would assist to extend the lead in the 72' … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIX: Brozović, Perišić Keep Inter Milan In Title Race
EUROPA LEAGUE: Croatian Guaranteed To Lift The Trophy
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It's official! A Croatian is guaranteed to the lift the Europa League trophy on May 18th in Sevilla. Joško Gvardiol, Kristijan Jakić, Nikola Vlašić, and Borna Barišić are all set to play in the competition's semifinals with their respective squads, ensuring that a Croatian wins at least one piece of European silverware this season. Gvardiol's Leipzig will face Barišić and … [Read more...] about EUROPA LEAGUE: Croatian Guaranteed To Lift The Trophy