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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

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

Dinamo Draw Hajduk At Poljud, Capture 6th Straight League Title

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Surprise! Dinamo Zagreb are the champions of Croatia once again. The Modri rolled into Poljud only one point shy of capturing the 2022-23 Prva Liga title. A scoreless draw propelled Dinamo to their sixth title in a row, and Igor Bišćan's first as the club's manager. Also, this is Dinamo's 17th league title in the past 18 Prva Liga seasons. However, a more competitive … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Hajduk At Poljud, Capture 6th Straight League Title

Croatian Football – Close, But No Cigar

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Another tournament, and yet another medal given to a Croatian football side for being just short of the best. "I love it, and I'm proud, and it's an amazing achievement, but I want to win something already. I'm so tired of celebrating second or third place over and over again" - a good friend's (and die-hard Vatreni supporter) response to a photo of the parade that … [Read more...] about Croatian Football – Close, But No Cigar

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