What an interesting turn of events in only a few years. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, we considered the left back spot to be our weakest link with Ivan Strinić and Josip Pivarić being our best options. I am not saying those two were bad players. They have both played for some decent teams in their careers and I am sure we all appreciate their efforts playing for the national … [Read more...] about Left Back Conundrum: Who Will Be The Starting Left Back At EURO 2021?
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Joe Šimunić Talks Cico Kranjčar, Red Card Tackle, Future Of Croatian Football
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Vatreni legend and current Croatia U-19 manager Joe Šimunić talks about the late Cico Kranjčar, the future of Croatian football, and his red card tackle vs. Serbia with CroatianSports.com. He also touches on the mentality and discipline needed in the younger generation of players. Joe is a Croatian footballing legend and is one of only eight players to be capped by the … [Read more...] about Joe Šimunić Talks Cico Kranjčar, Red Card Tackle, Future Of Croatian Football
Croatians Around Europe XXIII: Krama Scores Winner, Vlašić With A Volley
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Andrej Kramarić played 77 minutes and scored the game winner for Hoffenheim in the 41st minute against 3rd place Wolfsburg Saturday. Krama took a sharp, bouncing cross from the sideline, quickly trapped it with his thigh and banged the ball into the back of the net. It was a huge win against a Wolfsburg team that is projected to finish top-4 and clinch a Champions League berth. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIII: Krama Scores Winner, Vlašić With A Volley
Šarić Solid In LA As Zubac, Bogdanović Gun For NBA Finals Too
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The NBA All-Star break is upon us and three Croatians are in position to play in the NBA Finals. All three are in the West with the surprising Utah Jazz currently in the #1 spot by three games. The Jazz imploded last season in the Orlando playoff "bubble" without their Croatian three-point specialist , Bojan Bogdanović, who was out after wrist surgery. The Jazz let Denver … [Read more...] about Šarić Solid In LA As Zubac, Bogdanović Gun For NBA Finals Too
Kovač Has Monaco Hitting On All Cylinders
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After being sacked and slightly humiliated by his Bayern Munich exit in 2019 - right before Bayern went on to winner every club trophy known to man - Niko Kovač is back on track in Monaco. Kovač has Monaco sitting fourth place in the French Ligue 1, only four points behind leaders Lille, with 11 matches to play. Monaco have not lost a game since December 16th and have won 10 … [Read more...] about Kovač Has Monaco Hitting On All Cylinders
Zlatko ‘Cico’ Kranjčar 1956-2021
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Former Croatia manager Zlatko Kranjčar passed away at the age of 64 early Monday morning in Zagreb. He was admitted to the hospital in Zadar on February 18th due to a liver issue and was eventually moved to Zagreb as his condition worsened, but was unable to recover, 24sata reports. Kranjčar was a Croatian football trail blazer. He scored 98 goals in 261 matches for Dinamo … [Read more...] about Zlatko ‘Cico’ Kranjčar 1956-2021
Croatians Around Europe XXII: Rebić, Halilović Bag Game Winners
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Ante Rebić began his incredible scoring streak with AC Milan this time last year. With his game winner Sunday night in Rome, he's off to the right start again in 2021. Rebić got the start for AC Milan and scored the game winner in the 58' as he turned on his defender as he entered the box and sent a wonderful low, left-footed shot just inside the far post to score. The goal … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII: Rebić, Halilović Bag Game Winners
Dinamo Cruise Into The Europa League Round Of 16, Will Face Tottenham
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Dinamo had an impressive road win in Russia last week when they defeated Krasnodar 3-2 in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 32 clash. What's most important is the three road away goals they have tallied which basically means Krasnodar would have to win by two goals in in Zagreb Thursday night to progress. The match kicks off at 3PM (ET). Although Dinamo are in the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Cruise Into The Europa League Round Of 16, Will Face Tottenham
Kovačić, Chelsea Squeak By Atletico – Modrić Assists In 1-0 Real Win
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Was the key to Mateo Kovačić's success Frank Lampard leaving Chelsea? Yep! Kovačić and Chelsea are on absolute fire since Lampard was sacked and that showed Tuesday night in Madrid as the Premiership club squeaked by Atletico 1-0 with a 2nd half Olivier Giroud bicycle kick. Kovačić was praised in yet another match with an 8/10 rating as "Chelsea's best player by a country … [Read more...] about Kovačić, Chelsea Squeak By Atletico – Modrić Assists In 1-0 Real Win
