I'm just going to leave this right here. In the biggest game of the year for Real Madrid, Luka Modrić delivers yet again. If Madrid would have lost against Borussia Monchengladbach Wednesday night, their Champions League season would have been over. Instead, Modrić put the Real Madrid midfield on his back in a 2-0 win to top the group. Luka Modrić via … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid Through To CL Round of 16; Perišić, Brozović Out
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World Cup 2022 Qualifying Schedule Released For Croatia
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The 2022 World Cup qualifying schedule is set! Whoever negotiated this schedule from the HNS is an absolute genius. The Vatreni start with incredibly soft fixtures vs. Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta in March before taking on the bulk of their schedule against Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia in their toughest month in September. Croatia should get off to a quick … [Read more...] about World Cup 2022 Qualifying Schedule Released For Croatia
Croatia Get Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta In World Cup Qualifying (ANALYSIS)
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Croatia's World Cup 2022 qualifying group is set! The Vatreni received a favorable draw out of Pot 2 picking up Slovakia but will play the toughest team out of Pot 3 - Russia - in a World Cup 2018 quarterfinal rematch. The final three teams in the group consists of Slovenia, Cyprus, and Malta. Analysis & Shout-Outs The top finisher in the group … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta In World Cup Qualifying (ANALYSIS)
Croatians Around Europe *X*
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Nikola Vlašić opened up the scoring for CSKA Moscow on Sunday and was voted "Man of the Match" in a 2-2 draw against Khimki. It wasn't the result they were looking for as CSKA are candidates to chase down Zenit for the Russian title. They currently trail the reigning champs by two points midway through the season. Vlašić got the ball in the box, fended off his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*
Dinamo Defeat Feyenoord 2-0, Punch Europa League Round of 32 Ticket
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Dinamo lineup vs. Feyenoord: Moharrami, Lauritsen, Theophile, Gvardiol - Ademi, Jakić - Kastrati, Majer, Ivanušec, Petković Dinamo is on an absolute tear in Europa League this season and posted their fifth consecutive clean sheet in a 2-0 win over Feyenoord Thursday night. With the win, Dinamo are guaranteed top spot in their group and will now play in the Round of … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Feyenoord 2-0, Punch Europa League Round of 32 Ticket
Modrić Is Being Overworked, Real Madrid Need To Chill
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Real Madrid are officially in a free fall and they're taking Luka Modrić down with them. The reigning La Liga champions have only won one game in their last five and are overworking their 35 year-old Ballon d'Or winning Croatian midfielder. When I saw the lineup for Real Madrid vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Tuesday, I was sure to see Modrić's name as an available substitute … [Read more...] about Modrić Is Being Overworked, Real Madrid Need To Chill
2022 World Cup Qualifying Draw: Who Do We Want?
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The 2022 World Cup qualifying draw is finally upon us. On December 7th, Croatia will know who will be in their 2022 World Cup qualifying group. The reigning World Cup finalists will be placed in Pot 1 among the top teams in Europe. Of the 10 groups in play, all group winners automatically clinch a berth to the World Cup while all 10 runners-up with join two UEFA … [Read more...] about 2022 World Cup Qualifying Draw: Who Do We Want?
FUTURE STARS SERIES | Vito Matijević: The Next Mandžukić
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Written by CroatianSports.com Staff At a young age, Vito Matijević was told to “never stop believing in himself, to always be persistent, and to keep pushing further and further." The 16 year-old striker has done nothing short of that, denying offers from Chelsea and Everton to improve as a player under a professional contract at GNK Dinamo Zagreb. Similar … [Read more...] about FUTURE STARS SERIES | Vito Matijević: The Next Mandžukić
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
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Josip Brekalo had the "Sexy Assist of the Weekend" for Wolfsburg as he broke the ankles of two Werder Bremen defenders before crossing the ball to American John Brooks for the header. Wolfsburg packed in plenty of goals in the 5-3 win and this type of play from Brekalo shows what he is capable of. Sure, he's either hot or cold, but when he's on, he's a game changer. And … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
