CroatianSports talks to 21 year-old Luka Gavran, who was just selected with the 31st overall pick in the 2022 MLS Draft by Toronto FC. Gavran grew up in Toronto, Canada and was the 2021 Big East 'Goalkeeper of the Year' for St. John's University (a Division 1 program) in New York City. … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: 2022 MLS Draft 31st Overall Pick Luka Gavran Sits Down With CroatianSports
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Croatians Around Europe XXIV: Luka The Bazooka Scores Another Cracker, Roko Šimić Sees Red After Brace, Sosa Assists On Stuttgart Game Winner
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Luka Modrić is 36 1/2 years old. Yet, Luka Modrić is still scoring, assisting, and playing at the highest level. Moments after assisting on Camavinga's equalizing goal, Luka 'The Bazooka' Modrić rifled a left-footed shot from 24 yards out that hit nothing but the back of the net. The goal would give Real Madrid the momentum heading into halftime and would eventually be the game … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV: Luka The Bazooka Scores Another Cracker, Roko Šimić Sees Red After Brace, Sosa Assists On Stuttgart Game Winner
How Biased Are English Fans???
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We know the answer to that: pretty, pretty biased. And will that ever change? Probably not. While Matthew McKova would be a Ballon d'Or candidate in an English shirt, he is trash in Croatian checkers (from an English perspective). But which players could England use from the Croatian national team and vice versa? (please give us your answers in converted … [Read more...] about How Biased Are English Fans???
This Year’s Prva Liga Champion Will Be…
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The Prva Liga title race has us on the edge of our seats. Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, and Osijek, the top-four sides in the league table, are separated by a minuscule five-point gap with only 11 rounds left in the season. The final match of the season will be played between Dinamo and Hajduk at Maksimir on May 21st, a derby that could decide the champion (depending on how the … [Read more...] about This Year’s Prva Liga Champion Will Be…
The Prva Liga Title Race Is Heating Up!
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Oh boy, the Prva Liga hasn't been this fun in a long, long time. As it stands, there is only a five-point gap between first and fourth place in the HNL table. Rijeka and Osijek's victories over Hajduk and Dinamo this weekend proved that each team in the top-four is a serious contender for silverware this season. Is it finally time for Croatia to have a champion other than … [Read more...] about The Prva Liga Title Race Is Heating Up!
Croatians Around Europe XXIII: Majer, Musa Score; Modrić Average In Real Madrid Win
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Lovro Majer remains hot in France for Rennes as he scored a late insurance goal versus Montpellier Friday night in a 4-2 victory. Majer played a beautiful give n' go with teammate Bourigeaud in the box to secure all three points for his side. Since coming over from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer, Majer now has two goals and six assists in 18 Ligue 1 matches. Rennes currently sit … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIII: Majer, Musa Score; Modrić Average In Real Madrid Win
Dinamo Down Sevilla 1-0 At Maksimir As European Season Ends (2-3 Aggregate)
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Following a 3-1 defeat last week in Spain, Dinamo Zagreb will look to keep their Europa League campaign alive on Thursday night as they host Ivan Rakitić and Sevilla at Maksimir. This will be an extremely difficult task for Dinamo, as they must score at least two goals against Sevilla's powerful backline of Jules Koundé, Diego Carlos, Marcos Acuña, and Jesús Navas. Kopić's … [Read more...] about Dinamo Down Sevilla 1-0 At Maksimir As European Season Ends (2-3 Aggregate)
Dinamo Is The New Hajduk (My 30-Second Rant)
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How frustrating has Dinamo been this season? It has seriously infuriated me. Not just the results of their matches, but everything from tactics to starters. Dinamo is the new Hajduk. They are! They play old bums I simply don't want to watch anymore. Here is the simplest solution: just play Marko Bulat and Martin Baturina. Simple as that! Since losing Joško Gvardiol … [Read more...] about Dinamo Is The New Hajduk (My 30-Second Rant)
Croatians Around Europe XXII: Sučić, Krama, Rebić Score As Brekalo, Musa Assist
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Luka Sučić is on the board for Red Bull Salzburg in 2022! Sučić came off the bench in the 75th minute for Salzburg Sunday and scored the game winner in the 93' against 2nd place Wolfsberger. The 19 year-old Sučić stayed calm in the box while gathering the ball and booting home the winner just inside the near post. Time to give him ample playing time next month in friendlies and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII: Sučić, Krama, Rebić Score As Brekalo, Musa Assist
