MARKUS' TAKE HAJDUK After a good end to the season last year, Hajduk managed a 4th place finish, one point below Rijeka. This year they compete for a spot in the Europa Conference League group stage with a relatively easy draw. Expect to see some European football, Hajduk fans! This squad is the most exciting the Bili have seen in years, however, there are some … [Read more...] about Markus & CroatiaU14 Break Down Expectations For The 2021-22 HNL Season
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Dinamo Handle Omonia 2-0 In 1st Leg of CL Qualifying
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Dinamo heroes Lovro Majer and Kristijan Jakić strike again as the Modri beat Cypriot club AC Omonia 2-0 in their first leg matchup in the 2nd round of Champions League qualifiers. Following a 5-2 aggregate victory in the 1st round of CL qualifiers over Icelandic side Valur, Dinamo was outclassed by Slaven Belupo in the opening round of the Prva Liga season, losing 2-0. Dinamo’s … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Omonia 2-0 In 1st Leg of CL Qualifying
Croatia’s EURO 2020: What Really Happened
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So what the hell happened to Croatia during EURO 2020? And more importantly, what the hell happened to our beloved Vatreni over the past three years? And how does Marcelo Brozović’s “ice packed” wrist at training during EURO 2020 reveal the answer? Since reaching the pinnacle of global football – playing in the World Cup Final – Croatia has become an absolute dumpster … [Read more...] about Croatia’s EURO 2020: What Really Happened
3 Years Ago Today…
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...little Croatia played on the world's largest stage - the World Cup Final. Croatian sports has had some monumental moments over the past three decades. And even though we didn't lift the trophy, this has to be the greatest sporting achievement in Croatia's history. It's not easy to get to a World Cup Final. Eight countries have won it and only 13 nations have played in … [Read more...] about 3 Years Ago Today…
Pavić/Mektić 1st All-Croatian Doubles Team To Win Grand Slam As They Take Wimbledon Crown
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The Croatians have taken London! But it's in doubles tennis instead of Euro football. Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić teamed up to win the Gentlemen's Doubles Wimbledon crown Saturday night at Wimbledon. Pavić has won the doubles crown at the Australian and US Open's in the past, however, this is the first All-Croatian duo to lift a Grand Slam doubles championship. It happens … [Read more...] about Pavić/Mektić 1st All-Croatian Doubles Team To Win Grand Slam As They Take Wimbledon Crown
It Was Not A Good Week For Croatian Sports
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Croatian sports fans around the world - including me - are spoiled. Especially when it comes to football, we are absolutely spoiled. Yes, the Spain extra time loss last week still stings, but at the end of the day, the Vatreni have only missed two tournaments since 1996. That is absolutely bonkers if you think about it for more than five seconds. Look at Serbia, Bosnia, … [Read more...] about It Was Not A Good Week For Croatian Sports
Croatian Young Guns To Watch For After EURO 2020
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After an average showing at Euro 2020 and lots of locker room drama for Croatia, it's evident the squad is in need of a major rebuild. Thankful for the Vatreni, this current generation of youth talent is the most outstanding the nation has ever seen - by far. After compiling a list of 120 Croatian talents to keep an eye on with Markus, here are 5 young players that could really … [Read more...] about Croatian Young Guns To Watch For After EURO 2020
Rebić Was This Year’s Nikola Kalinić
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Another tournament. Same problem. After Croatia's 5-3 loss to Spain in extra time earlier in the week, AC Milan winger Ante Rebić took to Instagram to voice his frustration. In a post he later deleted, Rebić said, "The Croatian national team has been crap for the past 2-3 years." Thanks Captain Obvious! But you're actually on the team and can do something about it. … [Read more...] about Rebić Was This Year’s Nikola Kalinić
Šarić And The Suns Headed To The NBA Finals
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While Bojan Bogdanović and the Croatian national team are messing around in Split - unable to beat Brazil in Olympic qualifying - Dario Šarić and the Phoenix Suns have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals. The Suns dismantled the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night 130-103 in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals. Šarić came off the bench to score seven points from 2-2 … [Read more...] about Šarić And The Suns Headed To The NBA Finals
