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Santini Scores 7th Goal Of Season…It’s August 12th

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29 year-old Ivan Santini scored his seventh goal of the season for Belgian club Anderlecht, in just their third game of the season. After posting back-to-back hat tricks in his first two games, Santini had an easy one Sunday night as he tapped in the game winner in a 2-1 victory over Sporting Charleroi. Santini was scrapped from Croatia's final 23-man World Cup squad … [Read more...] about Santini Scores 7th Goal Of Season…It’s August 12th

Ćorluka Retires From Croatian National Team

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At 103 caps and four goals in the red & white checkers, Croatian defender Vedran Ćorluka has officially retired from the Croatian national team, following the team's second place finish at the World Cup. He was a legendary player and personality for the Vatreni, and will be missed. Although goals are rare for center-backs, his most memorable one came in Istanbul … [Read more...] about Ćorluka Retires From Croatian National Team

Kovačić Headed To London

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Real Madrid will be sending 24 year-old midfielder Mateo Kovačić on loan to Chelsea for the upcoming season. In return, Real Madrid permanently receive Belgian goalkeeper and World Cup Golden Glove winner Thibaut Courtois for €38.8 million, ESPN reports. In the  long run, this will be a solid move for Kovačić, who has been begging for first-team football at Real … [Read more...] about Kovačić Headed To London

Marko Pjaca Going To Fiorentina On Loan

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Can Marko Pjaca reignite his promising career in Florence? The 23 year-old Croatian winger is being loaned to Fiorentina from Juventus for the season, with a €20 million option to buy in the summer of 2019, Goal.com reports. Pjaca injured his ACL in a Croatian friendly in 2017 which knocked him out for the season. He was loaned out to German club Schalke … [Read more...] about Marko Pjaca Going To Fiorentina On Loan

Dinamo Down Astana 2-0 In 1st Leg

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After thumping Hapoel Beer Sheva 7-2 (aggregate) in the second qualifying round, Dinamo Zagreb continued their winning ways Tuesday night in Kazakhstan, defeating FC Astana 2-0 in the Champions League third qualifying round. Dinamo only controlled ball possession for 37% of the match but got on the board first when Mario Budimir struck home in the 39th minute to give … [Read more...] about Dinamo Down Astana 2-0 In 1st Leg

HNL Week 2

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Rijeka tops the table this week with a +6 goal differential, which is all that separates it from Osijek, which is the only other club with two wins in this young season. Rijeka took care of business against visiting Inter Zaprešić, who remain without any points in the first two matches this year. The home side scored four goals against Inter, who started former … [Read more...] about HNL Week 2

The 55th Annual Croatian Tournament Of North America Kicks Off Sept. 1

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The biggest Croatian soccer tournament in North America is back! Join Hrvatski Nacionalni Nogometni Savez Kanade i SAD on September 1st & 2nd in Norval, Ontario, Canada for soocer, food and dance. Go to www.Turnir55.com for more information on the event! CroatianSports.com attended the tournament back in 2011, and if you are near the Greater … [Read more...] about The 55th Annual Croatian Tournament Of North America Kicks Off Sept. 1

Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad

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NK Osijek are dissapointed with themselves after falling victim to Rangers FC in the second round of Europa qualifying. Osijek traveled to Glasgow yesterday to play the second leg of the tie, entering the match with a 1-0 handicap. the match was wide open with Osijek pushing had for a tying goal but were unable to break through the Scotch defense. Rangers … [Read more...] about Osijek Out, Hajduk Advance in Europa League; Fan Trouble Abroad

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