Rijeka and Hajduk both held serve this weekend with wins over Varaždin and Istra, respectively. Hajduk remain one point behind 1st place Rijeka after narrowly defeating Istra. However, Dinamo's 1-1 draw in Osijek now puts them five points behind Rijeka with one game in hand. Rijeka host Osijek next week while Hajduk plays goes to Gorica. Rijeka 2-0 Varaždin Hajduk 1-0 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25: Rijeka Win Late To Stay Top Of HNL, Hajduk Keep Pace
Feature
Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Lokomotiva All Progress
By 28 Comments
Hajduk vs Varaždin (5-0) Hajduk hosted Varaždin at the Poljud for an important redemption match against the same Varaždin side they drew 1-1 against earlier in the week. This time a draw would not settle it as both times entered Tuesday vying for a spot in the semi-finals of the Croatian Cup. However, unlike Hajduk's lackluster draw earlier in the week with Varaždin, there … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Lokomotiva All Progress
Luka Modrić The Immortal
By 28 Comments
It's no secret the Luka Modrić's 12-year run at Real Madrid may be over in three months...and maybe his footballing career once Euro 2024 concludes. (It's my opinion that Luka's last professional match will be played in the red and white checkers of a Croatian jersey) He may have to play second fiddle off the bench for Real Madrid the rest of the way, but at the end of the … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić The Immortal
Croatians Around Europe 23: Modrić Rocket From Outside The Box Wins It For Real Madrid
By 58 Comments
Luka Modrić and his magical run at Real Madrid continued Sunday night at the Santiago Bernabeu. It's well known that Modrić only has three months left at Real Madrid and has been downgraded to the bench from the A-team. Sunday night, Modrić came off the bench in the 75th minute and rifled in the game's lone goal off the post six minutes later from 23 yards out. It sent the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 23: Modrić Rocket From Outside The Box Wins It For Real Madrid
HNL Week 24: Dinamo Shock Rijeka With Injury Time Penalty Win
By 6 Comments
Game on! Dinamo shook up the HNL table Sunday with a last second win over Rjeka at Maksimir. Fran Brodić converted a 94' penalty kick to lift Dinamo to a 1-0 victory. With Hajduk dropping points on Saturday, that means Rijeka, Hajduk, and Dinamo are now all within three points of each other for the HNL crown. Dinamo will surely close that gap with their game in hand. With 12 … [Read more...] about HNL Week 24: Dinamo Shock Rijeka With Injury Time Penalty Win
Dinamo Eliminate La Liga Side Real Betis 2-1 To Reach Sweet 16 Of Conference League!
By 38 Comments
Dinamo pulled off a miracle last week in Spain, defeating Real Betis 1-0 in the 1st leg of their Conference League playoff match. There weren't many chances on goal by either side but Petković was able to convert a 2nd half penalty kick to give Dinamo their first ever win on Spanish soil. If Dinamo can pull off a draw or better Thursday night at Maksimir, they will find … [Read more...] about Dinamo Eliminate La Liga Side Real Betis 2-1 To Reach Sweet 16 Of Conference League!
Budimir Or Bust At Euro 2024
By 58 Comments
We are now 117 days away from Croatia kicking off their Euro 2024 tournament against Spain in Berlin on June 15th. And the same question we've been asking ourselves since Mandžukić retired in 2018 has to debated: who should be Croatia's first choice (#9) striker? I never thought I'd be saying this, but 32 year-old Osasuna striker Ante Budimir will be Croatia's best option … [Read more...] about Budimir Or Bust At Euro 2024
CROATIA ARE 2024 WATER POLO WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
By 4 Comments
The Croatian 'Barracudas' scored a late goal Saturday evening in Doha to tie up the match against Italy (11-11) and force a gold medal penalty shootout. Croatia would win the shootout 3-2 to be crowned 2024 water polo world champions! It is Croatia's 3rd world title after winning the tournament in 2007 and 2017. Croatia was lead by Konstantin Kharkov and Jerko Marinić Kragić in … [Read more...] about CROATIA ARE 2024 WATER POLO WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Scores Wonderful Brace For La Liga Goals #12,13; Pašalić Wins It For Atalanta
By 22 Comments
Ante Budimir scored a wonderful header from a sharp cross to give Osasuna the lead against Cadiz in the 2nd half Saturday. The goal is #12 for Budimir in La Liga this season. He put the ball in the back of the net in injury time after being put 1:1 with the Cadiz keeper. 13 La Liga goals for Budimir this season. Who would have thought? Mario Pašalić scored the opening … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 22: Budimir Scores Wonderful Brace For La Liga Goals #12,13; Pašalić Wins It For Atalanta
