If you thought Zlatko Dalić and Croatia would take their foot off the gas pedal come UEFA Nations League (UNL)...you were wrong. The Vatreni face Spain in Elche in their UNL debut game on Tuesday with a full starting lineup; minus injuries of course. The UNL is a new tournament taking place from September 2018 through June 2019. It tiers all European teams … [Read more...] about Vatreni Going Full Speed At Spain
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Vida Injury Update: He’ll Be Ready For Spain
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Starting Vatreni center-back Domagoj Vida was substituted out of the game in the first half of Croatia's 1-1 draw with Portugal Thursday night. While chasing down a Portuguese attacker making a break towards the Croatian goal, Vida slide tackled to thwart the threat, but in the process, had a full speed Lovre Kalinić kick him in the arm. Vida stayed in the game but … [Read more...] about Vida Injury Update: He’ll Be Ready For Spain
Croatia, Portugal Play Out 1-1 Draw After Perišić Strike
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Croatia lineup vs. Portugal: Kalinić - Vrsaljko, Vida, Mitrović, Barišić - Modrić, Badelj, Kovačić - Pjaca, Livaja, Perišić Perišić Goal Croatia-Portugal Postgame Report A new chapter in Croatian football is upon us. Mandžukić, Subašić and Ćorluka have officially retired from the national side; and for the time being, left-back Ivan … [Read more...] about Croatia, Portugal Play Out 1-1 Draw After Perišić Strike
Modrić, Ronaldo, Salah Nominated For Best FIFA Men’s Player Award
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It's official! Croatia's Luka Modrić will go up against former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah for the FIFA Player of the Year award, formerly named the Ballon d'Or, Goal.com reports. Modrić has already captured the Champions League title with Real Madrid this season, the Golden Ball - best player at the World Cup - and the UEFA … [Read more...] about Modrić, Ronaldo, Salah Nominated For Best FIFA Men’s Player Award
Croatians Around Europe III
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Andrej Kramarić has returned! After a lengthy rest following the World Cup and being sat in Hoffenheim's season opener vs. Bayern Munich due to a minor knock, Kramarić came off the bench in the 44th minute for Hoffenheim and scored a late injury time insurance goal to seal the 3-1 victory over Freiburg. With the Freiburg goalie all the way up the field in a last ditch … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe III
Ćorić To Face Del Potro In Biggest Match Of Career, Čilić Comes Back From The Dead
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21 year-old Zagreb native Borna Ćorić will play in the most important match of his young career Sunday night in New York when he takes on world #3 and 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro at the US Open. The two will meet in the 4th Round (final 16) of the year's final Grand Slam. Ranked 20th in the world, this is the farthest Ćorić has ever been at any Grand … [Read more...] about Ćorić To Face Del Potro In Biggest Match Of Career, Čilić Comes Back From The Dead
Dinamo Draw Anderlecht, Fenerbahce, Spartak Trnava In Europa League
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It was a kind draw for Dinamo Zagreb Friday night as the Croatian champions avoided any Europa League heavy hitters. After losing in the Champions League playoff round to Swiss club Young Boys, Dinamo were moved to the Europa League group stage draw. Dinamo avoided the likes of Sevilla, Arsenal and Chelsea out of Pot 1 and were given Belgian side … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Anderlecht, Fenerbahce, Spartak Trnava In Europa League
Modrić Wins UEFA Player Of The Year!
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Croatia captain Luka Modrić, who led the Vatreni to the World Cup Final in 2018 and Real Madrid to their fourth Champions League title in five years, was named UEFA Player of the Year today, UEFA reports. Modrić beat out the likes of former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah for the prestigious award: being named best player in … [Read more...] about Modrić Wins UEFA Player Of The Year!
Ćorić Cruising At US Open, Čilić Too
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21 year-old Croatian tennis player Borna Ćorić, who is currently ranked #20 in the world, has made quick work in the first two rounds of the US Open this tournament. In the 1st Round Monday, Ćorić defeated German Florian Mayer in four sets: 6-2, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to set up a 2nd Round match with Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena Wednesday afternoon. Ćorić cruised through the match … [Read more...] about Ćorić Cruising At US Open, Čilić Too
