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
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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…
Modrić, Kovačić Headed To Champions League Final!
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Real Madrid are in! Both Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić got the start for Los Blancos Tuesday night in Real Madrid's second leg Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich. With Bayern scoring inside five minutes and continuing the pressure for the rest of the match, Modrić was faced with a much more defensive role than he usually plays. Kovačić played well and … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić Headed To Champions League Final!
HNL Title Race Remains Hot
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Just when you thought it was over, Rijeka overtook Dinamo on Saturday at Maksimir, closing the gap between the clubs to six points with four matches to go. Dinamo passed a tough test at Poljud last week, greatly increasing their odds of being once again crowned champions of Croatia, but they had one last difficult hill to climb when they hosted Rijeka this past … [Read more...] about HNL Title Race Remains Hot
Croatians Around Europe XXXII
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Andrej Kramarić is on fire! After an already superb start to 2018, the Hoffenheim striker scored three goals Friday in a 3-1 win over Hannover. The first goal was a mere tap in but the second was a well-timed volley with the hat trick being bagged with a long-range chip of the keeper. With the win, Hoffenheim sit in fourth place which is good enough for the last German … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXII
