Huge news out of Manchester - 29-year-old midfielder Mateo Kovačić has officially joined UCL winners Manchester City for 30 million euros! The move comes after months of speculation about Kovačić leaving Chelsea. In the midst of a slump for the club, Kovačić remained one of their top performers, guiding them to key victories here and there. He was also linked with Bayern … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Mateo Kovačić Joins Manchester City!
Croatia U21’s Fall 2-0 To Ukraine In U21 Euro Opener
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10 shots and dominant ball possession were not enough for the Mladi Vatreni on Wednesday evening, as they fell 2-0 to Ukraine's U21 side in their U21 Euro opening match. Despite the scoreline, Croatia actually had many more quality scoring chances, including a 3-yard sitter that was blasted off the crossbar midway through the second half. Both of Ukraine's goals were scored … [Read more...] about Croatia U21’s Fall 2-0 To Ukraine In U21 Euro Opener
Dinamo Bias Must End In Croatian Youth Football
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Head coach Robert Jarni and the HNS blew a huge opportunity to bring home a medal at the U-17 Euro during the past month. The squad was knocked out of the tournament in the group stages after losing 1-0 to England, 2-1 to Switzerland, and drawing the Netherlands 1-1 in their final match. After the upsetting group stage performance, many supporters have been quick to … [Read more...] about Dinamo Bias Must End In Croatian Youth Football
Petar Musa | Season Grade: B+
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Day 15: Petar Musa Season Grade: B- National Team Grade: N/A Benfica Grade: B Season Highlight: Game-tying, UCL goal against Inter Milan in the 90+5th minute of the match. Two goals in two minutes off the bench against Portimonense in league play. Team next season: Musa will most likely spend another season in Portugal with Benfica. There have been … [Read more...] about Petar Musa | Season Grade: B+
Marko Livaja | Season Grade: A-
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(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 12: Marko Livaja Season Grade: A- Season Highlight: Clutch goal vs. Canada during the group … [Read more...] about Marko Livaja | Season Grade: A-
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #32: Kramarić Keeps Hoffenheim Up With Brace In MOTM Performance
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Andrej Kramarić secured Hoffenheim's status in the Bundesliga next season with a MOTM performance (2 goals, 1 assist) in a 4-2 victory over 4th place Union Berlin and Croatian teammate Josip Juranović Saturday. Krama cooly converted a penalty in the 36th minute to make it 2-0 and then tapped in from a few yards out in the 90th to make it 3-1. Krama would assist nine minutes … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #32: Kramarić Keeps Hoffenheim Up With Brace In MOTM Performance
Dominik Livaković | Season Grade: A+
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(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 6: Dominik Livaković Season Grade: A+ Grade for Croatian NT: A+, an absolutely heroic World … [Read more...] about Dominik Livaković | Season Grade: A+
Brozović & Inter Milan Punch Ticket To Champions League Final!
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After a 1-0 (3-0 agg.) victory on Tuesday, Marcelo Brozović and Inter are through to the Champions League Finals! They are set to face the winner of Real Madrid and Manchester City, which will be played tomorrow at 3pm ET. Although he did not get the start, Brozović played for more than a half after being subbed on shortly before halftime. It hasn't been his best season for … [Read more...] about Brozović & Inter Milan Punch Ticket To Champions League Final!
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #31: Beljo, Baturina Stay Hot
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Dion Drena Beljo assisted twice as Augsburg fell to Bochum 3-2 in the Bundesliga. He has been on fire for his side lately - is it finally time that Dalić gives him a chance on the pitch? Martin Baturina scored and assisted in Dinamo's 4-0 thrashing of Šibenik. The 20 year-old now has 6 goals and 10 assists this season. Nikola Vlašić scored a beautiful game-winner … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #31: Beljo, Baturina Stay Hot
