Ante Budimir is starting 2025 like 2024 ended...on fire! The Croatian #9 scored two more goals for Osasuna Sunday night in a 2-1 victory over Luka Sučić and Real Sociedad. With the brace, Budimir now has tallied 12 goals in 22 La Liga matches. He is tied for third most goals in Spain only behind Lewandowski and Mbappe. Budimir rifled a shot near post from a tight angle for his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 20: Budimir Scores 2x In Osasuna Win, City Continue To Crumble
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CROATIA REACH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBALL FINAL! Beat Undefeated France 31-28 In Zagreb!
By 6 CommentsCroatia beat an undefeated France side 31-28 in front of a sold out Arena Zagreb Thursday night and will now play in the World Handball Final Sunday in Norway vs. the winner of Denmark/Portugal. Croatia led from start to finish and controlled the entire match; taking a 7-goal lead into halftime. It was a dream game for the Croatian side and fans inside of Arena Zagreb in a … [Read more...] about CROATIA REACH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP HANDBALL FINAL! Beat Undefeated France 31-28 In Zagreb!
Niko Kovač Named New Borussia Dortmund Manager
By 17 CommentsPer Fabrizio, former Croatia captain and head coach, Niko Kovač, has been named new manager at Borussia Dortmund until the summer of 2026. He last managed Wolfsburg in 2024 before being sacked on March 17th. He also has short tenures with Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayern Munich and Monaco from 2016-2022. He won the German Cup with Frankfurt in 2018, the club's first trophy since … [Read more...] about Niko Kovač Named New Borussia Dortmund Manager
Kovačić To The Rescue! Man City Keeps Champions League Season Alive!
By 10 CommentsOh my! Manchester City were 45 minutes away from being dumped out of Champions League...then Mateo Kovačić hit the TURBO BUTTON! A win and only a win would have saved Man City's European season Wednesday night at the Etihad. Funny enough, if City were not victorious against Club Brugge, Dinamo Zagreb would have taken their spot in the final 24. Brugge nearly turned this … [Read more...] about Kovačić To The Rescue! Man City Keeps Champions League Season Alive!
HEARTBREAK IN ZAGREB: Dinamo Fall Short In Champions League Despite Beating AC Milan 2-1
By 10 CommentsDinamo defeats AC Milan 2-1 on the final day of Champions League group play but will miss out on the knockout round due to goal differential, finishing in 25th position on the table. Sporting Lisbon’s 77th minute equalizer vs. Bologna would end Dinamo’s dream European run where they were victorious vs. AC Milan, RB Salzburg and Slovan Bratislava. It's crazy that Dinamo matched … [Read more...] about HEARTBREAK IN ZAGREB: Dinamo Fall Short In Champions League Despite Beating AC Milan 2-1
Croatia Beats Hungary On Buzzer Beater To Book Ticket vs. France In World Handball Semifinal
By 11 CommentsWHAT. AN. ENDING. IN. ZAGREB! Marin Šipić hits the back of the net with one second left in the match as Croatia beats Hungary 31-30 at Arena Zagreb in front of 15,000+ screaming Croatian fans. The last gasp quarterfinal win now puts Croatia in the World Handball semifinals against France, who defeated Egypt by one goal Tuesday night. The semifinal will take place Thursday … [Read more...] about Croatia Beats Hungary On Buzzer Beater To Book Ticket vs. France In World Handball Semifinal
Zadar’s Tyler Wahl: An American Star in Dalmacija
By 3 CommentsAmerican-born forward Tyler Wahl is tearing it up for KK Zadar in the Premijer Liga and ABA Balkan League -- quickly becoming a household name in the area. After averaging 18 points per game at Lakeville North High School in Minnesota, Wahl began his collegiate career with the Wisconsin Badgers in 2019. Following five seasons with the program, he signed with the Minnesota … [Read more...] about Zadar’s Tyler Wahl: An American Star in Dalmacija
Croatians Around Europe 19: Gvardiol Scores 5th PL Goal, Ivanović Red Hot In Belgium, Stanišić Returns!
By 39 CommentsJoško Gvardiol has not seemed liked himself defensively this season but he sure is making up for it with goals. Gvardiol scored his fifth Premier League goal of the season Saturday night; equalizing against Chelsea in a 3-1 Manchester City victory. Gvardiol cleaned up an easy rebound on the left side of the box three minutes before the halftime whistle. He played the full 90 … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 19: Gvardiol Scores 5th PL Goal, Ivanović Red Hot In Belgium, Stanišić Returns!
Croatia Win Huge Over Iceland To Keep World Handball Dream Alive
By 3 CommentsGame on! Croatia picked up a huge win over Iceland (32-26) Friday night at Arena Zagreb. The result keeps them in contention for a quarterfinal berth and a victory over Slovenia Sunday will get them there. The Croatian Cowboys will play all games in Zagreb on their current path until the eventual Final of the 2025 World Handball Championships; switching over to Norway. … [Read more...] about Croatia Win Huge Over Iceland To Keep World Handball Dream Alive