After suffering a hamstring injury in late October, Mateo Kovačić is back in full training for Chelsea. Chelsea have dropped points against West Ham, Burnley, and Manchester United since Kovačić sustained his injury, and are in dire need of the midfielder's presence as they continue to push for the Premier League title this season. Before his injury, Mateo Kovačić was … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Mateo Kovačić Is Back! And Then He Gets COVID
HNL Week 18: Hajduk Steamrolls Through Dinamo At Maksimir To Set Up Intense Title Race
By 24 CommentsOh boy, Hajduk Split is looking good! Led by another fantastic performance from Marko Livaja, Hajduk Split embarrassed Dinamo Zagreb at Stadion Maksimir on Sunday night, 2-0. Hajduk's victory extends their winning streak to five matches, as they continue to climb the Prva Liga table and advance deeper into the Croatian Cup. The Bili now sit two points ahead of Dinamo and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18: Hajduk Steamrolls Through Dinamo At Maksimir To Set Up Intense Title Race
Croatians Around Europe XIII: Pjaca Bags Goal For Torino, Majer Records Hat Trick Of Assists
By 19 CommentsMarko Pjaca got the start for Torino Friday night and scored the second goal of the game in the 15' to give his side a 2-0 lead. Pjaca came up across the 18-yard box and bagged a perfect shot inside the right post. He was taken off in the 35' as Torino went down to 10 men. The game would end in a 2-2 draw but it's great to see Pjaca on the scoresheet once again after two … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIII: Pjaca Bags Goal For Torino, Majer Records Hat Trick Of Assists
Mario Pašalić Is The Best Midfielder In Europe Right Now…Seriously
By 20 CommentsMario Pašalić is currently Europe's best midfielder. After netting a hat trick for Atalanta in their 4-0 thrashing of Venezia on Tuesday, Pašalić now has more goal contributions than any other midfielder in Europe's top five leagues this season. In only 15 matches played, the 26 year-old has seven goals and five assists, exceeding all expectations set for him at the … [Read more...] about Mario Pašalić Is The Best Midfielder In Europe Right Now…Seriously
HNL Week 16: Hajduk Stun Rijeka In The 8th Minute Of Added Time!
By 17 CommentsAnother breathtaking round of Prva Liga football is in the books! In one of the most entertaining matches of the season, Hajduk Split shocked Rijeka in the Adriatic Derby in dramatic fashion. The one-and-only Marko Livaja opened the scoreline for Hajduk in the 45th minute, slamming the ball into the roof of the net from the corner of the six-yard box. Hajduk's lead did not … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16: Hajduk Stun Rijeka In The 8th Minute Of Added Time!
Mladi Vatreni Roll Through Austria To Remain Perfect In Under-21 Euro Qualifying
By 26 CommentsCroatia's U-21 squad took care of business in Austria on Tuesday night in convincing fashion! In what was projected to be their toughest match of U-21 Euro Qualifying (away at Austria), the Mladi Vatreni defeated Austria's U-21s 3-1. 18 year-old star Lukas Kačavenda opened the scoreline for Croatia in the 14th minute, hitting a rocket from 25 yards out into the upper corner. … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Roll Through Austria To Remain Perfect In Under-21 Euro Qualifying
Dalić Leads Croatia To His Third Straight Tournament And Is Set Up For Success In 2022
By 66 CommentsThe Vatreni have done it again! After beating Russia 1-0 in a nail-biter at Poljud, Croatia have qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar! Anything less than three points would have forced Croatia into a four-team playoff for World Cup qualification, but the boys got the job done in wild fashion. Croatia broke the deadlock in the 81st minute, as Borna Sosa's cross was … [Read more...] about Dalić Leads Croatia To His Third Straight Tournament And Is Set Up For Success In 2022
Croatia Vs. Russia: What To Expect On Sunday
By 54 CommentsOh boy. Can it be Sunday already? Croatia hosts Russia at Stadion Poljud on Sunday in "utakmica godine" (the game of the year) as Luka Modrić wrote on Instagram. Luka is absolutely correct, in fact, Sunday's match is the most important game for Croatia since the 2018 World Cup Final against France. The severity of this match outweighs any 2020 Euro qualifier and group … [Read more...] about Croatia Vs. Russia: What To Expect On Sunday
HNL Week 15: Hajduk Handles Dragovoljac, Lokomotiva Shock Dinamo
By 15 CommentsAnother fascinating weekend of the 2021-22 Prva Liga season is in the books! The round featured a shocking defeat for Dinamo, clutch performances from Hajduk's youngsters, and another demolishing display from Osijek. A solid 10 goals were scored in the five matches played this weekend, along with four shutouts thanks to some impressive defensive performances. Slaven Belupo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15: Hajduk Handles Dragovoljac, Lokomotiva Shock Dinamo