Luka Modrić got banged up against Sevilla on Saturday; having to play the majority of the match with a wrapped head after suffering a cut on his forehead. With Real Madrid up 1-0 in injury time, Modrić stole the ball from a Sevilla defender and and marched alone down field to score an insurance goal and cap off a 2-0 Real Madrid win. Although Los Blancos are suffering in La … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XX
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Aussie Open Round 3: Čilić Comes Back From The Dead, Ćorić Through
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It looked as if #6 Marin Čilić's Australian Open was over in the 3rd Round Friday night as #26 Spaniard Fernando Verdasco took the first two sets 6-4, 6-3 in dominant fashion; putting last year's Aussie Open finalist against a wall. However, Čilić battled back to win the third set 6-1 before taking the fourth set in a tiebreaker to gain some momentum back. He would ultimately … [Read more...] about Aussie Open Round 3: Čilić Comes Back From The Dead, Ćorić Through
Croatian Cowboys Defeat Reigning Euro Champs Spain 23-19 To Finish Perfect In Group
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Croatia defeated reigning European champions, Spain, 23-19 in Munich Thursday night with eight goals coming from veteran Zlatko Horvat. The win ensures the Croatian Cowboys finish the preliminary round with a perfect 5-0 record. With the 2019 World Handball championships heading into the Main Round, Croatia will begin the new stage with four points as they have … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Defeat Reigning Euro Champs Spain 23-19 To Finish Perfect In Group
Aussie Open Round 2: Čilić, Ćorić, Martić Through; Vekić, Karlović Done
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After a slight miscue in the second set against Mackenzie McDonald, #6 Marin Čilić dismissed the American in four sets Wednesday night in Melbourne and will now play #26 Fernando Verdasco Friday. After winning the first set against McDonald, Čilić took the second set into a tiebreak where he was quickly up 4-0. But the wheels came off the wagon and Čilić would lose his … [Read more...] about Aussie Open Round 2: Čilić, Ćorić, Martić Through; Vekić, Karlović Done
Croatian Cowboys Start World Handball Championships Strong
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Back my popular demand, Croatia's handball squad has started the 2019 World Handball Championships in Germany and Denmark to a perfect 3-0 start. In their opening match, the Cowboys defeated a respectable Iceland side 31-27 with eight goals coming from Luka Stepančić. Croatia then handled Japan 35-27 with another eight goals coming from veteran Zlatko Horvat before beating … [Read more...] about Croatian Cowboys Start World Handball Championships Strong
Croatians Go Perfect 5-0 In Aussie Open 1st Round
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The Australian Open is upon us! Last year's finalist, Marin Čilić, has big expectations after taking 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer five sets down under in 2018. Čilić is the #6 ranked player at the tournament this year and defeated Australian Bernard Tomic in straight sets Monday night in the first round. Čilić has a favorable draw to the quarterfinals … [Read more...] about Croatians Go Perfect 5-0 In Aussie Open 1st Round
Croatians Around Europe XIX
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Luka Modrić scored a stunning first goal of the La Liga season Sunday as Real Madrid defeated Real Betis to keep pace with the big boys in Spain. In the 13th minute, Modrić slammed home a deflected shot in the box from 18 years out to open the scoring in the match. The 2018 Ballon D'or winner has had some spectacular long-range shots in his career and he will certainly be able … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIX
The Kovačić Conundrum
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Mateo Kovačić. When will he arrive? Has he arrived? Where is he going? After riding the bench behind 2018 Ballon D'or winner Luka Modrić - both at Real Madrid and the Croatian national team for the past three years - Kovačić finally got his chance to shine as Real Madrid loaned him out to Chelsea this past summer. It was a move that was intended to give Kova … [Read more...] about The Kovačić Conundrum
Rumor Mill: Is Dalić Leaving Croatia For UAE???
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BeSoccer announced earlier today that the UAE national football team could be wooing current Croatian manager Zlatko Dalić to be their new coach. Crazy, right? Maybe not. Dalić did the near impossible this summer by taking Croatia to the World Cup Final. He will never top that success again in his life. So if the UAE throw some cash at him, why not take … [Read more...] about Rumor Mill: Is Dalić Leaving Croatia For UAE???
