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Who Is Marin Čilić?

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After making the Wimbledon final in 2017 and the Australian Open final in 2018, losing both times to current world #1 and 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, Marin Čilić has skyrocketed to #3 in the world; the highest he has ever been ranked. Arguably Croatia's best tennis player, he underperformed at last week's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, which is the … [Read more...] about Who Is Marin Čilić?

Lakers’ Zubac Turns 21, Talks Croatia’s Chances At World Cup

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CroatianSports.com visited Los Angeles Lakers' Ivica Zubac for his birthday as he turned 21 years old on March 18th. The 7' 1" center from Čitluk, Herzegovina is a huge Real Madrid and Luka Modrić fan and said he will be planning a trip to Russia when the NBA season ends to watch Croatia at the World Cup. He thinks the Vatreni can make the semifinals. He also spoke about his … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Zubac Turns 21, Talks Croatia’s Chances At World Cup

Croatians Around Europe XXVII

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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

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

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