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HNL Week 15: Upset City, Hajduk Sack Coach

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Hajduk Split faced a shocking upset Saturday at the hands of NK Rudes who earned their first win at Poljud ... probably ever. Records found did not go back far enough to see if they beat them prior to the creation of the Prva Liga or any cup competition, but chances are, this is the biggest victory in Rudes' 60-year history. It also may be the worst defeat in … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15: Upset City, Hajduk Sack Coach

Croatians Around Europe *X*

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Eintracht Frankfurt striker Ante Rebić once again justified his call up to the Croatian national squad for the Greece playoff with another 'wunder gol' Friday night against Werder Bremen in a 2-1 victory. The 24 year-old striker curled a one-timer from 18 yards out to beat the Bremen keeper for his fourth goal in last six matches. Rebić is known to be an emotional player who … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*

Wien Return Favor, Down Rijeka 4-1

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After a 3-1 win over Wien in Austria in the previous round, Rijeka missed a golden chance Thursday night to make up some ground in Europa League Group D and fight for a knockout round berth. The reigning Croatian champions lost 4-1 in a game that saw Josip Mišić sent off in the 72nd minute with the game at 2-1 for hitting a Wien player, ever so slightly, in the body as both … [Read more...] about Wien Return Favor, Down Rijeka 4-1

Perišić Strikes Again!

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He may be wild at times with his outside the box shots, but when he connects, it's a thing of beauty. Inter Milan's Ivan Perišić scored the game winner Monday night in a 2-1 victory over Hellas Verona. Perišić blasted a 19-yard one-timer past the Verona keeper for the goal and three vital road points which keeps Inter only two points behind leaders Napoli in Serie … [Read more...] about Perišić Strikes Again!

Croatians Around Europe *IX*

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With the Greece tie now only two weeks away, it would be ideal to see Croatian players at optimal form with their clubs. But that didn't happen this weekend. Instead, defender Domagoj Vida was the only Croatian international to find the back of the net in a weekend that was uneventful for the Vatreni. Vida headed home a cross on a rain-soaked pitch against Karpaty in the 12th … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*

Modrić Makes 2017 FIFA Best XI Team…Again

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For the 3rd straight year, Luka Modrić has been named to FIFA's "Team of the Year". The FIFA FIFPro World XI is voted on by 26,622 players from 71 countries, who all vote on one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three strikers, SkySports reports. Modrić is coming off a 2016/17 campaign at Real Madrid which saw Los Blancos win La Liga and … [Read more...] about Modrić Makes 2017 FIFA Best XI Team…Again

Derby Day Entertains With Big Performances

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The weekend was dedicated to the Derby in Croatia. Dinamo Zagreb  traveled to Split to remind everyone that this league does produce excitement while Osijek took on Rijeka at Rujevica and handed them a 2-1 loss at home. 20,000 fans packing in Poljud to watch Hajduk face Dinamo on Saturday evening. Torcida showered the pitch with streamers (or was that toilet paper?) … [Read more...] about Derby Day Entertains With Big Performances

Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Greek Playoff

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Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić has named the 23-man roster that will take on Greece in the November two-legged World Cup playoff tie which will take place November 9th in Zagreb and November 12th in Piraeus, Greece. The winner will go to the World Cup in Russia next summer. The loser goes home. Defender Vedran Ćorluka and midfielder Mateo Kovačić will remain off the … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Greek Playoff

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