In a recent ESPN article, Croatia captain and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić stated that he has followed Zlatan's move to the MLS and has said that he could see himself playing in the American league when his Real Madrid days are over. Does that mean he would follow Zlatan to the LA Galaxy? Or would any MLS club do? … [Read more...] about Modrić: “I Can See Myself Playing In The MLS”
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Croatians Around Europe XXXI
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Ivan Rakitić played the full match in Barcelona's 5-0 thumping of Sevilla to win the Copa del Rey title on Sunday. Rakitić returned from hand surgery where he fractured a bone earlier in the month. Barcelona take the Copa trophy for the fourth straight year and are primed to lift La Liga silverware in a few weeks. Rakitić should get some time off as the season winds down which … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXI
Gavranović Double Earns Dinamo 2-1 Win Over Hajduk
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Hajduk Split had the opportunity to make things interesting in the Croatian Prva Liga Sunday night at Poljud as they entered their match against leaders Dinamo Zagreb only five points back. A win in front of their home fans would have brought the deficit to two points, however, they couldn't stop Dinamo's Mario Gavranović, who scored twice (14', 59') to put the champions-elect … [Read more...] about Gavranović Double Earns Dinamo 2-1 Win Over Hajduk
Bogdanović Throws Down 30 As Pacers Beat Cavs In Game 3
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Bojan "Babo" Bogdanović had the best home playoff debut he could ask for for the Indiana Pacers as he scored 30 points in a 92-90 win over Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Babo shot 11/15 from the field and 7/9 from 3-point. He also guarded Lebron most of the night and was effective as the Cavs led by double digits for most of the game heading into the second … [Read more...] about Bogdanović Throws Down 30 As Pacers Beat Cavs In Game 3
Croatia Load Up Busy Fall Schedule With Portugal, Jordan Friendlies
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Two months after the World Cup wraps up, Croatia will continue their tough schedule, playing European elites Spain and England, four times in a span of 60 days in the UEFA Nations League. In preparation for the opener against Spain in Spain, Croatia will play Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in a friendly on September 6th, staying on the Iberian peninsula. However, … [Read more...] about Croatia Load Up Busy Fall Schedule With Portugal, Jordan Friendlies
Croatians Around Europe XXX
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After scoring two first half goals against Real Madrid on Wednesday, Mario Mandžukić added another to his weekly tally on Sunday; volleying a cross past the Sampdoria keeper sends before the halftime whistle. Mandza is strong in front of the net with proper service and has regained his scoring touch. But can the Croatian national side get him that service in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXX
CL Semis Set! Real Madrid v Bayern, Liverpool v Roma
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It will be Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich in one semifinal and Liverpool vs. Roma in the other. This can potentially set up yet another All-Croatian Final between Luka Modrić and Dejan Lovren if Real Madrid and Liverpool get through. A Croatian has lifted the Champions League trophy every year since 2013. That's five years in a row and this year would make it … [Read more...] about CL Semis Set! Real Madrid v Bayern, Liverpool v Roma
Niko Kovač To Be Named New Boss At Bayern Munich
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Former Croatia captain and manager, Niko Kovač, is to be named new head coach at Bayern Munich, ESPN reports. The 46 year-old Kovač has been the manager at Eintracht Frankfurt for the past two and a half seasons; helping them survive a relegation playoff in 2016 while getting them within two points of a Champions League berth with five matches remaining this … [Read more...] about Niko Kovač To Be Named New Boss At Bayern Munich
Šarić, Bogdanović, Žižić Begin Playoff Push
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It has been too long since Croatians could be excited about NBA basketball. It was only a few years ago that Australian-born Croatian Andrew Bogut was the only player in the NBA with Croatian blood. Today, six players grace the NBA with their talent: Dario Šarić (76ers), Bojan Bogdanović (Pacers), Ante Žižić (Cavs), Mario Hezonja (Magic), Dragan Bender (Suns) and … [Read more...] about Šarić, Bogdanović, Žižić Begin Playoff Push
