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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???

Croatians Around Europe XVIII

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After signing for English Championship side Aston Villa on the first day of the winter transfer window, Croatia's #1 goalkeeper Lovre Kalinić, had a rough day at the office in his debut match Saturday as his Villa side took on Premiership club Swansea City in the FA Cup. Swansea dominated the match and won 3-0 with Kalinić conceding all three goals with little help from his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVIII

Liverpool Slip Opens Up Premiership Race

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It took 21 matches but Liverpool's unbeaten run to start the season is finally over. Reigning champions Manchester City defeated Liverpool 2-1 Thursday night to tighten the gap between them and leaders Liverpool to only four points. The Reds could have taken a commanding lead in the Premiership table with a victory but will now need to battle it out down the final 17-game … [Read more...] about Liverpool Slip Opens Up Premiership Race

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