Backup keeper Ivor Pandur and former Dinamo, Rijeka manager Sergej Jakirović defeat Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship playoff final to gain promotion to the Premier League league next season! Luka Modrić and AC Milan will book a Champions League berth Sunday with a win over Cagliari 2:45PM (ET) Josip Stanišić and Bayern Munich take doen Stuttgart 3-0 to win the DFB … [Read more...] about The FINAL Weekend Water Cooler: Pandur, Jakirovič Headed To The Premier League!
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Dalić Releases Croatia’s Preliminary World Cup Squad
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Zlatko Dalić has officially released Croatia’s preliminary squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Not many changes from the last international window, with Joško Gvardiol and Mateo Kovačić returning from injury. Dalić once again went centre-back heavy, with Josip Stanišić being the only natural fullback option. Jakic and Perišić will likely see minutes in wide defensive … [Read more...] about Dalić Releases Croatia’s Preliminary World Cup Squad
Croatians Around Europe 36: Kova & City Win FA Cup, Matanović Ends Season With 11 Bundesliga Goals
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Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for Man City in the 65th minute of their 1-0 FA Cup Final victory over Chelsea. City have now secured both the FA Cup and League Cup in 2026. Joško Gvardiol was not part of the FA Cup squad and is expected to play Tuesday in Premier League action vs. Bournemouth. Igor Matanović ends the season with 3G/1A in his final two matches and a total … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 36: Kova & City Win FA Cup, Matanović Ends Season With 11 Bundesliga Goals
LEAKED: Croatia’s 2026/2027 Adidas Kit Revealed
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BREAKING! Croatia’s 2026/2027 Adidas home kits have leaked online by FootyHeadlines.com and look to consist of traditional red + white checkers with Glagolitic script (Glagoljica). The HNS and Nike end their 26-year partnership on July 31st, 2026 when Adidas will step in for the first time since Nike took over in 2000 following Croatia's short (but successful) stint with Lotto … [Read more...] about LEAKED: Croatia’s 2026/2027 Adidas Kit Revealed
Gvardiol Returns From Fractured Leg! Will Be World Cup Ready
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Joško Gvardiol is back! He returned Wednesday night vs. Crystal Palace for the first time since fracturing his leg in January, playing 58 minutes and lobbing the ball into the box for a "hockey assist" on City's second goal. Gvardiol fractured his leg the first week of January versus Chelsea with World Cup doubts swirling. However, he defied the training process and … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Returns From Fractured Leg! Will Be World Cup Ready
Croatians Around Europe 35: Budimir Scores #17, Perišić & Matanović With Braces, Sučić & Vušković Score Too
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Ante Budimir (above) scored La Liga goal #17 Friday night as Osasuna blew a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Levante. Budimir made a back-door run to goal and slammed the pass across the box off the right post and in to make it 2-0. The goal keeps Budimir in 3rd place for most goals in La Liga this season, only behind Mbappe (24) and Muriqi (21). Ivan Perišić had a huge game with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 35: Budimir Scores #17, Perišić & Matanović With Braces, Sučić & Vušković Score Too
Matanović & Freiburg Punch Ticket To Europa League Final!
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Igor Matanović and Freiburg are headed to the Europa League Final after a (4-3 agg.) victory over Braga! Freiburg will now face English side Aston Villa May 20th with a Champions League berth in the line. Should Freiburg beat Villa in Istanbul, they will be playing Champions League football next season as they currently sit 7th on the Bundesliga table. Matanović tallied … [Read more...] about Matanović & Freiburg Punch Ticket To Europa League Final!
Silky Kovačić Assist Not Enough In City’s 3-3 Draw vs. Everton
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Mateo Kovačić supplied one of the silkiest through-balls you will see in FIFAesque fashion Monday night in Liverpool. Kova came off the bench in the 75' with Man City down 2-1 to Everton. However, immediately following Everton's final goal of the match to make it 3-1, Kova fired a perfect through-ball seconds after the kickoff, finding Haaland on the break. The angle from … [Read more...] about Silky Kovačić Assist Not Enough In City’s 3-3 Draw vs. Everton
Brando Peričić Moves To 7-1, Stays Perfect In The UFC
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Brando Peričić improved to 7-1 overall and a perfect 3-0 in the UFC, with all three wins coming by knockout. In his toughest test to date, Peričić delivered again, as “The Balkan Bear” landed a massive right hook to knock out Shamil Gaziev (14-3), who entered the fight ranked No. 14 in the UFC heavyweight division. With the win, Peričić is set to take over that No. 14 spot … [Read more...] about Brando Peričić Moves To 7-1, Stays Perfect In The UFC
