After being snubbed by Dalić for Croatia's March friendlies in Orlando, Franjo Ivanović came off the bench in the 73' to score the game winner for Benfica vs. Arouca in the 96', volleying a perfect cross off the far post for the win. It is only Ivanović's fourth goal in 18 matches as he has primarily come off the bench for Benfica. Let's see if he can bag a few more goals to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 28: Ivanović Bags Winner For Benfica, Musa Hat Trick vs. San Diego
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For March USA Friendlies
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Zlatko Dalić has announced the Croatia squad that will travel to Orlando for friendlies against Colombia and Brazil at the end of the month. There are only a few changes from the previous international window. Franjo Ivanović has been left out of the squad after a difficult run of form and limited minutes with Benfica. Meanwhile, Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol will remain … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For March USA Friendlies
Croatians Around Europe 27: Modrić & Milan Defeat Inter Again; Vušković, Baturina, Budimir All Score
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Luka Modrić and AC Milan have been giant killers in Serie A this season! They defeated 1st place Inter Milan for the second time this campaign; winning 1-0 Sunday night. Their only downfall, they have dropped far too many points to clubs in the bottom half of the table. Modrić was given a 6.5 grade from Sempre Milan as he was "A standard Modric performance with good movement … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 27: Modrić & Milan Defeat Inter Again; Vušković, Baturina, Budimir All Score
Atalanta Complete Stunning Comeback vs. Borussia Dortmund, Pašalić Delivers Crucial Header
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Mario Pašalić scored the go-ahead header as Atalanta came back from a two-goal deficit to eliminate manager Niko Kovač and Borussia Dortmund from the Champions League. After losing 2–0 in the first leg, Atalanta responded with a 4–1 victory today to complete a huge comeback. Pašalić rose above the defence at a crucial moment, completing the dramatic turnaround. Pašalić also … [Read more...] about Atalanta Complete Stunning Comeback vs. Borussia Dortmund, Pašalić Delivers Crucial Header
Croatia Drawn Into Nations League “Group of Death”
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Croatia have been drawn against Spain, England, and Czechia in the September–November 2026 window of the UEFA Nations League. It is, without question, one of the toughest groups the competition has ever produced. With only the top two nations advancing directly to the quarterfinals, every match will carry knockout-level intensity. There has never been a clearer “Group of … [Read more...] about Croatia Drawn Into Nations League “Group of Death”
Winter Window Watch: Croatian Transfers
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A busy winter window for Croatian players, with both established names and young talents making moves across Europe. Several took important steps forward this window. • Adriano Jagušić: Slaven Belupo → Panathinaikos (€5.2m + €800k add-ons, 20% sell-on)• Branimir Mlačić: Hajduk Split → Udinese (€4.5m)• Franko Kovačević: Celje → Ferencvárosi (€3m)• Dominik Livaković: … [Read more...] about Winter Window Watch: Croatian Transfers
Brando “Balkan Bear” Peričić Set For UFC Fight #2 In London!
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Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić has his second UFC fight officially announced. He will take on English-Scottish Louie Sutherland (10–4). The fight will take place in London on March 21 at UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy. Brando is coming off a dream debut, knocking his opponent out 1 minute 55 seconds of the very first round. He’s now looking for his second win in the … [Read more...] about Brando “Balkan Bear” Peričić Set For UFC Fight #2 In London!
Croatians Around Europe 22: Vušković Scores vs. Bayern, Kramarić Brace Makes Him #3 Foreign-Born Bundesliga Scorer
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What more can you ask from 18 year-old Luka Vušković??? He's playing stellar defense week in and week out in the Bundesliga for Hamburg while on loan from Hamburg. He scored the 2025 Bundesliga goals"Goal of the Year" with his scorpion kick in December. And on Saturday, he struck again! Vušković climbed the ladder in the 53' to head home the an equalizer to chop the points with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 22: Vušković Scores vs. Bayern, Kramarić Brace Makes Him #3 Foreign-Born Bundesliga Scorer
Croatia Defeat Hungary 27–25 To Reach Euro 2026 Semifinals vs. Germany
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It wasn’t pretty for the first 45 minutes, but the Croatian Cowboys battled back to defeat Hungary 27–25 and finish perfect in the Main Round group stage. Raužan scored a brilliant second-half goal that will surely be a Goal of the Tournament nominee, flying parallel to the floor before getting the shot away. Kuzmanović was named Man of the Match with 9 massive … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Hungary 27–25 To Reach Euro 2026 Semifinals vs. Germany
