A Ronaldo-less Real Madrid won their third straight FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, beating hosts - and Zoran Mamić managed Al Ain - 4-1. Luka Modrić opened up the scoring in the 14th minute with a wonderful left-footed curler from outside the box and added an assist later in the match during the victory. Modrić fittingly ends his 2018 with more silverware in a year in which … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVI
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Modrić To Messi: “I’m The Best In La Liga…Pay Your Taxes!”
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Luka Modrić is on top of the football world after a dream 2018. With that comes trophies, recognition, and of course, cartoons. BleacherReportFootball's "The Champions" series brought us satire humor at its finest this Champions League season. In the finale, Modrić goes up against Lionel Messi and tells him that he (Modrić) is the best in La Liga and that Messi … [Read more...] about Modrić To Messi: “I’m The Best In La Liga…Pay Your Taxes!”
3 3/4 Croatians To Play In Champions League Knockout Round
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The Champions League Round of 16 is set! And just in case you forgot, Croatian players have quite the impressive streak to defend. Since Mario Mandžukić lifted the Champions League Cup with Bayern Munich in 2013, a Croatian player has lifted it in six straight years. Modrić in 2014. Rakitić in 2015. Modrić 2016-18. This year's tournament could make it … [Read more...] about 3 3/4 Croatians To Play In Champions League Knockout Round
Soccer Gods Have Blessed Dinamo
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There were few more favorable scenarios for Dinamo in the Europa League Round of 32 knockout round draw. Dinamo avoided the likes of Celtic, Fenerbahce, and Sporting CP by drawing Czech League champions Viktori Plžen. Dinamo will face the Czechs on February 14 with the return match held on February 21. This is the first time a Croatian club will … [Read more...] about Soccer Gods Have Blessed Dinamo
HNL Week 18 – The Mid-Season Break Begins
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Dinamo Zagreb and Hajduk Split capped off the first half of the season with a classic derby at Maksimir. League-leaders Dinamo came away victorious after Damian Kadžior hit a stunning free kick from 30 yards out to beat the hopelessly-diving Hajduk goal keeper. The lone goal was all that was needed in the contentious meeting between and Hajduk will be … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18 – The Mid-Season Break Begins
Croatians Around Europe XV
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Don't look now, but Croatia's favorite villain from the World Cup is on a hot streak. Nikola Kalinić scored his third goal in his last four matches (all competitions) in Atletico Madrid's 3-2 victory over Real Valladolid. Atletico currently sit competitively in third place and will be a force to reckon with doen the La Liga final stretch. Kalinić is playing well and Croatia … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XV
Dinamo Finish Europa League With Undefeated Record, Knockout Round Draw Next
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Dinamo Zagreb finished their Europa League campaign with an unbeaten 4-0-2 record after a 0-0 draw against Anderlecht Thursday night at Maksimir. The match was a mere technicality for the reigning Croatian champions as they were already set to top the group. Now Dinamo look forward to the Europa League Round of 32 Knockout Round draw on Monday. Dinamo will be on the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Finish Europa League With Undefeated Record, Knockout Round Draw Next
Kramarić Makes It Nine In A Row vs. Man City
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Andrej Kramarić has now scored in nine straight games! The Hoffenheim striker converted a penalty Wednesday night against Manchester United to give his side an early 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, Sane would score twice and give City the 2-1 win to put Hoffenheim at the bottom of their Champions League group and end their European season. Dating back to … [Read more...] about Kramarić Makes It Nine In A Row vs. Man City
Liverpool Through To CL Knockout Round, Inter Milan Headed To Europa
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Liverpool defeated Napoli 1-0 Tuesday night at Anfield to secure their spot in the Champions League knockout round next year. Last year's finalists inserted defender Dejan Lovren during injury time to bunker down the defense in the waning minutes. Liverpool will now be an unseeded club in the Round of 16 draw as PSG topped the group. Ivan Perišić and Inter … [Read more...] about Liverpool Through To CL Knockout Round, Inter Milan Headed To Europa
