It was a slow week in Europe for Croatia's internationals but Hoffenheim's Andrej Kramarić got on the score sheet with a penalty kick against Fortuna Dusseldorf on Saturday. Kramarić stepped up to the spot in the 16th minute and cooly rolled the ball to the left of the Fortuna keeper. With he draw, Hoffenheim remain two points back of a Europa League … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII
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Bogdanović Puts Up 31 As NBA Heads Into Final Stretch
By 2 CommentsBojan Bogdanović had another impressive game Saturday night in Miami as the Pacers beat the Heat 95-88 behind Bogdanović's 31-point performance. 'Babo' went 13-of-19 from the field which included three 3-pointers and seven rebounds in the victory. With Victor Oladipo out for the remainder of the season, Bogdanović and the rest of the Pacers will have to carry a heavier load … [Read more...] about Bogdanović Puts Up 31 As NBA Heads Into Final Stretch
Perišić Staying Put
By 3 CommentsPerišić is staying in Milan. For now. Arsenal wooed the Inter Milan winger but could not agree on a deal that would have either loaned out or sold Perišić to the North London club for the rest of the season. Multiple reports in Europe stated that Perišić was pro Arsenal move and even handed in his transfer papers at Inter Milan to force the club's hand. The … [Read more...] about Perišić Staying Put
Ivan The Irreplaceable
By 26 CommentsTalk Sport wrote a fantastic article on Ivan Rakitić in December and highlighted how he is irreplaceable at Barcelona; even with Messi and Suaraz playing alongside him. Luka Modrić received much of the praise during Croatia's World Cup run in Russia - rightfully so - but Ivan Rakitić offered an 'X-factor' component which was irreplaceable: he flew under the … [Read more...] about Ivan The Irreplaceable
Rumor Mill: Perišić To Arsenal
By 23 CommentsThere are rumblings around Europe that Inter Milan's Ivan Perišić has put in a transfer request ahead of Thursday's deadline and Arsenal would be his new club, SkySports has reported. Perišić was an unused bench player at the weekend in Inter Milan's 1-0 loss at Torino. There's a few combinations how Peričić could end up at the Emirates by week's end; one … [Read more...] about Rumor Mill: Perišić To Arsenal
Croatians Around Europe XXI
By 41 CommentsAnte Rebić is on fire. After scoring a wunder-gol last week from 24 yards out, Rebić scored a beautiful left-footed curler from just outside the box on Saturday in a 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt draw against Werder Bremen. He was also responsible for the penalty kick call in the box against Bremen in the 68th minute. The draw puts Frankfurt only three points shy of a Champions … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXI
Were The Croatian Cowboys Cheated Against Germany?
By 15 CommentsCo-written by Branko 'KING BRONK' Tomasović The Croatian handball team held their heads up high after a controversial 22-21 loss to co-hosts Germany at the World Handball Championships this past Monday. A win or draw would have put the Croatian Cowboys in position to play in the semifinals, but Germany pulled away at the end to crush Croatia's title … [Read more...] about Were The Croatian Cowboys Cheated Against Germany?
Croatian Cowboys Crash Out: What Now? And Why? (UPDATED)
By 9 CommentsCroatia was looking awfully good at this year's World Handball Championships; being hosted by Germany and Denmark. The Cowboys went a perfect 5-0 in the preliminary round, which included a 23-19 victory over reigning European champions Spain. But then they hit a wall once the Main Round began for them on Sunday. Croatia lost 29-26 to a less talented Brazil … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Crash Out: What Now? And Why? (UPDATED)
Ćorić Falls Short Of 1st Grand Slam Quarterfinal; Čilić Bows Out
By 2 Comments22 year-old Zagreb native Borna Ćorić was on a roll at this year's Australian Open until he met #28 Frenchman Lucas Pouille in the 4th Round Monday night. After taking the first set in a tiebreak, Ćorić looked tired, missing multiple easy shots that he would normally make. Ćoric is still waiting to play in his first Grand Slam quarterfinal. He lost the following sets 4-6, … [Read more...] about Ćorić Falls Short Of 1st Grand Slam Quarterfinal; Čilić Bows Out










