One season after showing they were human, Dinamo Zagreb restored the status quo in Croatia; defeating Hajduk 1-0 in the Croatian Cup Final Wednesday night, giving them the "domestic double" after already winning the league. Former Rijeka star Mario Gavranović was the difference in the match, scoring on a 55th minute defensive blunder by Hajduk. But the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Hajduk 1-0 In Cup Controversy, Secure Domestic Double
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What Made The Croatian “Golden Generation” Great
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Written by Anthony Zorić We’re less than one month away from the 2018 World Cup. This will be the 20 year anniversary of Croatia’s 3rd place finish. An incredible feat for a nation’s first time competing in the tournament. I’ve included seven things that made Croatia’s 1998 team special. Why seven you may wonder? Croatia played seven matches in the 1998 World Cup. … [Read more...] about What Made The Croatian “Golden Generation” Great
Was The 1998 World Cup Fixed???
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Op-Ed Written by Branko Tomasović With the World Cup in Russia now just weeks away, the soccer world has been stunned by the recent revelations of former UEFA president Michel Platini, in which he confessed to fixing the draw for the 1998 World Cup held in France. "We didn't bust our balls organizing a World Cup for six years to not be able to do a little … [Read more...] about Was The 1998 World Cup Fixed???
Croatians Around Europe XXXV
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It was the Ante Rebić show in Germany on Saturday as the 24 year-old Croatian winger scored twice for Eintracht Frankfurt in a 3-1 German Cup Final victory over Bayern Munich; being named 'Man of the Match.' Rebić just returned from injury and looks to be at full strength heading into the World Cup, which only means good things for the team as the right side needs a confident … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXV
Platini: “1998 World Draw Had Some Trickery”
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It's one thing for fans to theorize about sports conspiracies and match fixing. But when a former president of a major footballing association goes on the record, that's a completely different story. One month before the World Cup kicks off in Russia, former UEFA president, Michel Platini, who is French, stand that there was "trickery" in the 1998 World Cup draw … [Read more...] about Platini: “1998 World Draw Had Some Trickery”
Vrsaljko & Atletico Win Europa League Title
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Croatian defensive back Šime Vrsaljko played the first half of Atletico Madrid's 3-0 Europa League Final victory over Marseille Wednesday night. He was taken off at halftime; already on a yellow and the game only at 1-0 in Atletico's favor. Vrsaljko was sent off in the first leg of the semifinals vs. Arsenal for grabbing two yellows in the first 10 minutes of the … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko & Atletico Win Europa League Title
Marcelo’s Son Plays ‘Keep Up’ In Real Madrid Locker Room
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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
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
