In a rematch of last year's Champions League Final, Real Madrid crushed Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their first leg quarterfinal draw. Ronaldo opened up the scoring in the first five minutes of play and then put the match away with a sensational bicycle kick goal in the second half. Juventus' Paolo Dybala was sent off in the 66th minute and Marcelo would add a third for … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Bicycle Seals 1st Leg Real Madrid Win
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Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
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Ivan Perišić returned to Inter Milan from the international break on fire Saturday at the San Siro. Perišić assisted on both Icardi goals and scored himself in the 13th minute with a tight angle shot with his right foot. Croatian teammate Marcelo Brozović was given credit for the long range assist. Both played the full match for Inter as they remain in fourth place for the last … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
Zubac Game Time Decision For Easter Mass, Laughs At MVP Chants
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Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac had a monster 14-point fourth quarter Friday night; helping Laker nation erase a 17-point Bucks lead to force overtime. The Lakers would eventually fall to Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks in overtime, but not before the entire Staples Center erupted in M-V-P! chants for the 21 year-old Zubac. Zubac, although appreciative of the MVP … [Read more...] about Zubac Game Time Decision For Easter Mass, Laughs At MVP Chants
Šarić: “I Don’t Want To Play Against Lebron”
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With the NBA playoffs only two weeks away and the Philadelphia 76ers already booking their spot; Croatian stud Dario Šarić is heating up just at the right time. Wednesday night, Šarić went for 26 points and 14 rebounds in a 118-101 win over the Knicks. Šarić is averaging 15 points with seven boards in his sophomore NBA season. When asked about the playoffs Wednesday … [Read more...] about Šarić: “I Don’t Want To Play Against Lebron”
Croatia-Mexico Postgame: Šuker Shy, Ćorluka Ready
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So what did we learn tonight for the Croatia-Mexico postgame interviews? Croatian players do not like giving interviews? (or they're not allowed to) Vedran Ćorluka is ready to play in the World Cup as a starter. Ivan Rakitić is a team player and true captain for making the trip to Dallas. Davor Šuker is just a shy guy; as he didn't … [Read more...] about Croatia-Mexico Postgame: Šuker Shy, Ćorluka Ready
Croatia Leave USA With 1-0 Win Over Mexico
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Croatia Starting XI vs. Mexico: L. Kalinić – Vrsaljko, Ćorluka, Vida, Pivarić – Rakitić, Badelj – Pjaca, Kovačić, Rebić – Kramarić. Croatia will face Mexico in a friendly match on American soil for the second time in 11 months when the two World Cup sides meet in Dallas at ATT Stadium Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas. The game has officially been sold out and can be … [Read more...] about Croatia Leave USA With 1-0 Win Over Mexico
Croatia Trains At Cowboys Stadium In Front Of Mexico Clash
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Croatia has landed in Dallas. And Modrić, Mandžukić, Perišić, Subašić, Brozović, Kalinić have already gone home. The Vatreni "backup" squad will take on Mexico in front of nearly 100,000 screaming Mexican fans Tuesday night. CroatianSports.com joined Ivan Rakitić and manager Zlatko Dalić before their last training session Monday night. Dalić on … [Read more...] about Croatia Trains At Cowboys Stadium In Front Of Mexico Clash
CroatianSports.com Headed To Dallas, Join Us On Insta
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CroatianSports.com is headed to Dallas for the Croatia v. Mexico friendly at AT&T Stadium Tuesday night. We plan to attend training at the stadium Monday evening as well. Much of our reporting will be live, so if you haven't done so already, please join us on our other social media platforms. Instagram, which was launched this weekend, will join our normal … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com Headed To Dallas, Join Us On Insta
Perišić: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
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While the Croatian squad is in Dallas training for Tuesday night’s friendly against Mexico, Ivan Perišić is hanging out with Ante Žižić in Brooklyn at the Nets-Cavs game Sunday. Perišić, Modrić, Brozović, Kalinić, Subašić and Mandžukić (all starters vs. Peru) were excused by manager Zlatko Dalić to return to their club teams in Europe following the 2-0 loss in Miami. The … [Read more...] about Perišić: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
