Enzo Vieira (8), the son of Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo, represents Real Madrid at youth level but on this occasion he was in the first-team dressing room and took the opportunity to play a game of 'keep up' with the squad. Vieira certainly didn't disappoint as he exchanged passes with a host of big name players, including Luka Modrić, Marco Asensio and Marcelo … [Read more...] about Marcelo’s Son Plays ‘Keep Up’ In Real Madrid Locker Room
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Dinamo: Return of the Champions; Relegation Goes to Wire; Gorica Promoted
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For the 19th time in Prva Liga history, Dinamo Zagreb have been crowned kings of Croatian football. After a one-year absence, Dinamo regained their title, leaving the former champs, Rijeka, in second place, three points behind. Dinamo's winning season was not as prolific as in previous years; no, the Modri found themselves seven losses (They lost to Rudes … [Read more...] about Dinamo: Return of the Champions; Relegation Goes to Wire; Gorica Promoted
Dalić Names 32-Man Preliminary Squad For Russia
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The World Cup is officially one month away with the opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia set for June 14th. The Vatreni open up against Nigeria on June 16th. Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić has named his 32-man squad which will take on Brazil in Liverpool on June 3rd and Senegal in Osijek on June 7th in pre-World Cup friendlies. There's not … [Read more...] about Dalić Names 32-Man Preliminary Squad For Russia
Croatians Around Europe XXXIV
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Andrej Kramarić has been on fire for Hoffenheim in 2018 and he didn't let his club down in the last game of the season. Needing all three points against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in order to book a Champions League berth for September, Kramarić opened the scoring in the 26th minute when he intercepted a bad pass from the Dortmund keeper and fired just inside the left post … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIV
HNL Week 34 – Dinamo Loss Keeps Title Close
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Dinamo Zagreb dropped a crucial match against Lokomotiva for the second time this season. The Modri fell 3-1 at Kranjceviceva on Tuesday, which postponed the clinching of the title while giving Rijeka and Hajduk Split glimmers of hope. Dinamo has achieved only one win in their last five matches. Both Hajduk and Rijeka earned 5-1 victories against their respective … [Read more...] about HNL Week 34 – Dinamo Loss Keeps Title Close
Šarić Goes Big To Keep Philly Alive
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No team in NBA history has ever come back to win a series down 3-0. And although Philly has lots of work to do; not getting swept by the Boston Celtics Monday night was step one. Dario Šarić was the game's high scorer with 25 points, shooting 9 of 17 from the field in 39 minutes. The Homie will need another big game for Philadelphia if they want to force Game 6 back … [Read more...] about Šarić Goes Big To Keep Philly Alive
Anthony Zorić Talks World Cup, Niko Kovač
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CroatianSports.com would like to officially welcome Anthony Zorić to the family; just in time for the World Cup. On Sunday, we discussed Croatia's World Cup chances, Niko Kovač's tenure with the national team and some jersey history. Anthony Zorić has been a huge part of the Croatian community in Los Angeles and has a vast knowledge of the "beautiful game." Follow him on … [Read more...] about Anthony Zorić Talks World Cup, Niko Kovač
Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
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The Croatians were out and about Sunday night as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid in El Classico. Although Barcelona already wrapped up the La Liga title, pride was on the line for both Spanish giants as Barcelona carried an undefeated record going into this match. Both Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes for their respective clubs with Mateo Kovačić coming in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
Lovren Too…
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Dejan Lovren will be joining compatriots Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in the Champions League Final May 26th in Kiev. It will be an All-Croatia Final meaning that a Croatian international will lift the Champions League trophy for a 6th straight year. Lovren made one small blunder on the day when he cattempted to clear the ball but hit it off of James Milner's head … [Read more...] about Lovren Too…
