Ivan Rakitić scored one of the best goals of his career Saturday night as he captained Sevilla to a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. In the 7th minute, Rakitić collected the ball 30 yards from goal and sent an absolute rocket into the corner of the net. It couldn't have been placed any better and beat arguably the best goalkeeper in the world in Jan Oblak. Rakitić still has … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XV: Rakitić Scores 30-Yard Rocket, Perišić Heads Home As Inter Win Again
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Croatia Draws France, Denmark, Austria In Nations League
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The 2022-2023 UEFA Nations League will be the third time Croatia competes in the newly formed competition, in which we provided quite underwhelming results in previous years. June to September 2022 is the group stage phase, where we will be drawn into a group of four as we battle it out for the sole playoff spot. Although it may seem as though this is just some meaningless … [Read more...] about Croatia Draws France, Denmark, Austria In Nations League
Croatians Around Europe XIV: Gvardiol, DCC, Jakić All Score
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Joško Gvardiol scored his first goal for RB Leipzig Saturday in a 4-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. Gvardiol headed home a sharp header following a free kick in the 21st minute to break the deadlock. Along with the goal, Gvardiol has been crushing it on the defensive end. And remember, he's still a 19 year-old teenager for another month. Duje Ćaleta-Car … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIV: Gvardiol, DCC, Jakić All Score
Dinamo Defeat West Ham 1-0 Behind Incredible Oršić Wundergol!
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Dinamo Zagreb defeat West Ham United 1-0 behind an INCREDIBLE Mislav Oršić wundergol! The man has been an absolute London-killer in 2021; scoring a hat trick against Tottenham Hotspur in March to bounce the North London club out of Europa League. Dinamo can now play Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla (to name a few top clubs) in the Europa League playoff round next year … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat West Ham 1-0 Behind Incredible Oršić Wundergol!
Champions League: 9 Croatians Heading To Round Of 16
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It's that time of the year again. The countdown to a possible 10th straight Croatian-inspired Champions League title has begun. Champions League group stage ended Wednesday night (sort of, Atalanta/Villareal will play Thursday due to a snowstorm) which means the Round of 16 knockout teams are now known. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid topped their group and will be … [Read more...] about Champions League: 9 Croatians Heading To Round Of 16
UPDATED: Mateo Kovačić Is Back! And Then He Gets COVID
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After suffering a hamstring injury in late October, Mateo Kovačić is back in full training for Chelsea. Chelsea have dropped points against West Ham, Burnley, and Manchester United since Kovačić sustained his injury, and are in dire need of the midfielder's presence as they continue to push for the Premier League title this season. Before his injury, Mateo Kovačić was … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Mateo Kovačić Is Back! And Then He Gets COVID
HNL Week 18: Hajduk Steamrolls Through Dinamo At Maksimir To Set Up Intense Title Race
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Oh boy, Hajduk Split is looking good! Led by another fantastic performance from Marko Livaja, Hajduk Split embarrassed Dinamo Zagreb at Stadion Maksimir on Sunday night, 2-0. Hajduk's victory extends their winning streak to five matches, as they continue to climb the Prva Liga table and advance deeper into the Croatian Cup. The Bili now sit two points ahead of Dinamo and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18: Hajduk Steamrolls Through Dinamo At Maksimir To Set Up Intense Title Race
Croatia Defeats Serbia 2-1, Punch Ticket To Davis Cup Final Sunday
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Croatian tennis is off to the Davis Cup Final for the fourth time! Borna Gojo had a rollercoaster first match win Friday night in Madrid to open up the Davis Cup semifinal round. Gojo beat Serbia's Dušan Lajović 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to get Croatia halfway to the Davis Cup Final. World #1 Novak Djoković would make quick work of Marin Čilić in the final singles match; winning 6-4, … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeats Serbia 2-1, Punch Ticket To Davis Cup Final Sunday
Croatians Around Europe XIII: Pjaca Bags Goal For Torino, Majer Records Hat Trick Of Assists
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Marko Pjaca got the start for Torino Friday night and scored the second goal of the game in the 15' to give his side a 2-0 lead. Pjaca came up across the 18-yard box and bagged a perfect shot inside the right post. He was taken off in the 35' as Torino went down to 10 men. The game would end in a 2-2 draw but it's great to see Pjaca on the scoresheet once again after two … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIII: Pjaca Bags Goal For Torino, Majer Records Hat Trick Of Assists
