Ivan Perišić finally ended his dreadful scoring drought with a beautiful header in the 26th minute to open the scoring in a 5-0 win over Sampdoria Sunday. Both Perišić and Marcelo Brozović played the full 90 minutes as Icardi accounted for the rest of the scoring with four goals. Inter Milan are currently holding fourth position in Italy which would be good enough for a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
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Champions League Quarterfinal Draw
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It will be Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić vs. Mario Mandžukić in a repeat of last year's final between Real Madrid and Juventus. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona were given a kind draw; having to face a weaker Roma side while Dejan Lovren & Liverpool must face English leaders Manchester City in the quarterfinal round. The first legs take place April 3rd and 4th. Who do … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarterfinal Draw
Ćorić Will Play Federer In BNP Paribas Semis
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It has long been talked about that Borna Ćorić is the future of Croatian tennis. The 21 year-old Zagreb native is slated to be the next Novak Djokovic based on his style of play. Although Ćorić has yet to make it past the third round of any Grand Slam; his start to 2018 is shaping up well. Ćorić won both his matches against Canada's Vasek Pospisil and Denis … [Read more...] about Ćorić Will Play Federer In BNP Paribas Semis
Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
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Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona will join Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Mandžukić and Dejan Lovren in the Champions League quarterfinals. The current La Liga leaders defeated Premiership club Chelsea 3-0 Wednesday night to book their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. They will join Real Madrid, Sevilla, Juventus, Roma, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
HNL Week 25: Dinamo Collapse With Historic Loss, Hajduk Wins With Goalkeeper Goal
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Dinamo Zagreb have allowed eight goals in the past two matches. I didn't even bother looking up hen they last time that happened; surely not since the Prva HNL has been implemented. The disastrous week began on Wednesday during a make up match at Rujevica against Rijeka. A blunder by goalkeeper Dominik Livaković opened up the scoring for Rijeka after Livaković passed … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25: Dinamo Collapse With Historic Loss, Hajduk Wins With Goalkeeper Goal
Croatians Around Europe XXVII
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Luka Modrić returned from injury Saturday to help Real Madrid get past Eibar 2-1 with a fantastic assist to Ronaldo to open the scoring in the 34th minute. The Croatian midfield magician sent a long ball with the outside of his foot directly to Ronaldo's chest and the eventual breakaway to goal. Modrić lost nothing while out the past few weeks and Real Madrid will need him at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
Modrić, Lovren, Mandza Through To CL Quarters
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Luka Modrić made the trip to Paris; returning from injury, but did not play in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over PSG. Instead, Mateo Kovačić got the start and had a light night as Real Madrid will limp into the Champions League quarterfinals; 5-2 on aggregate. Dejan Lovren and Liverpool will also be in the quarterfinal draw next friday after posting two clean sheets against FC Porto; … [Read more...] about Modrić, Lovren, Mandza Through To CL Quarters
HNL Week 24
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Another abbreviated match week has been completed thanks to unseasonably cold and snowy weather. A match between NK Osijek and NK Inter Zaprešić was postponed to a later date due to heavy snow fall, but the remaining matches went on as scheduled. Friday kicked off the weekend with a scoreless draw between NK Istra 1961 and HNK Cibalia. The lone point did very little … [Read more...] about HNL Week 24
Dalić Bringing A-Squad To USA For Peru, Mexico Friendlies
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Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalić announced the 29-man squad that will be shortened to 23 names (three goalkeepers) before the trip to the United States. In a semi-surprise move, the entire squad that is expected to play in the World Cup this summer will be coming stateside, contrary to the Croatia v. Mexico friendly in Los Angeles in 2017. Players are expected to drop off this … [Read more...] about Dalić Bringing A-Squad To USA For Peru, Mexico Friendlies
