The Croatian Barracudas recorded another big win at Euro 2026, defeating Turkey 22–9 in their second Main Round match of the tournament. It was a strong all-around performance, highlighted by Marko Žuvela, who led the way with five goals. This result makes things clear: a win and only a win against Italy in the final group stage match will secure a place in the … [Read more...] about The Croatian Barracudas Defeat Turkey 22–9 At Euro 2026!
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Croatia Advance To Main Round At Men’s Handball EURO!
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Croatia have secured a huge win at the Men’s Handball EURO and clinched a place in the second round of the tournament with a convincing 35–29 victory over the Netherlands. The final match of the preliminary round will be played against the host nation Sweden on Wednesday at 2:30 PM ET. Ivan Martinović was named player of the match after a standout performance, scoring … [Read more...] about Croatia Advance To Main Round At Men’s Handball EURO!
Marčinko Wins First Career Grand Slam Match! Čilić Cruises In Australian Open 1st Round
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20 year-old Petra Marčinko (from Zagreb) won her first Grand Slam match Monday in Melbourne, taking down German Tatjana Maria in straight sets at the Australian Open: 6-3, 7-5. Next up in the 2nd round: American Peyton Stearns. Marčinko has played in every Grand Slam qualifying tournament since 2023 but was never able to crack the main draw -- until 2026. But that doesn't … [Read more...] about Marčinko Wins First Career Grand Slam Match! Čilić Cruises In Australian Open 1st Round
Croatians Around Europe 20: Perišić Scores Winner For PSV, Budimir Bags Brace In Osasuna Win
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Ivan Perišić scored the game winner for PSV Saturday in the 76' of a 2-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard. The Croatian winger collected a perfect through-ball in the box from teammate Mauro Junior and cooly slotted home past the goalie for the win. The three points will keep a 10+ point advantage on 2nd place Feyenoord for the Eredivisie race. Perišić now has 3G/7A in 16 Dutch … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 20: Perišić Scores Winner For PSV, Budimir Bags Brace In Osasuna Win
Kramarić Scores 1st Half Hat-Trick!
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Andrej Kramarić ended his two-and-a-half month goal drought in style, scoring a 1st half hat-trick against Borussia Mönchengladbach Wednesday night! He opened the scoring in the 22nd minute from the penalty spot, then added two more in added time at the end of the first half to complete the hat-trick. His third and final goal was a sublime chip to the back post the … [Read more...] about Kramarić Scores 1st Half Hat-Trick!
Croatia Opens Euro Water Polo Championship With Second Straight Win!
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The Barracudas opened their Euro 2026 campaign with convincing wins over Slovenia (20–4) and Georgia (18–7). They now face mighty Greece in their final Preliminary Round match on January 15 at 20:30 CET. Greece has been just as dominant so far, defeating Georgia 20–6 and Slovenia 23–8, setting up a big showdown to close out the Preliminary Round. A win would put the … [Read more...] about Croatia Opens Euro Water Polo Championship With Second Straight Win!
Josip Stanišić Out 3–4 Weeks With Ankle Injury
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More bad news ahead of the World Cup. Josip Stanišić is expected to miss 3–4 weeks after suffering a right ankle injury on Sunday against Wolfsburg. It’s another setback in what’s already been an interrupted season for him. Earlier in the campaign, he missed eight matches with a knee injury, and now it’s the ankle. With Joško Gvardiol also sidelined, the back line is … [Read more...] about Josip Stanišić Out 3–4 Weeks With Ankle Injury
Croatians Around Europe 19: Baturina, Vušković, Matanović, Ljubičić, Pašalić All Score!
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Martin Baturina...take a bow! Baturina has had minimal to no minutes off the bench for Como since coming over from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer. Many want him to leave the club and Cesc Fabregas' lack of minutes for the 22 year-old Croatian midfielder. But look what Baturina did against Bologna Saturday night. He came off the bench in the 84' and scored a rifling shot from the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 19: Baturina, Vušković, Matanović, Ljubičić, Pašalić All Score!
Luka Vušković Named Bundesliga Player of the Season So Far
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Luka Vušković has been named Bundesliga Player of the Season so far, winning the fan vote ahead of superstars such as Harry Kane, Luis Díaz, and Michael Olise. At just 18 years old, Luka is already one of the standout players in the Bundesliga. He has put together a remarkable season so far, winning Rookie of the Month in both September and October, as well as claiming the … [Read more...] about Luka Vušković Named Bundesliga Player of the Season So Far
