Croatia will play four friendlies prior to kicking off their Euro 2024 tournament against Spain in Berlin June 15th. The first friendly will take place against Tunisia March 22nd as part of the 2024 "W Cup" hosted in Abu Dhabi. If Croatia defeat Tunisia, they will then play the winner of Egypt/New Zealand in the Final of this "friendly" tournament on March 26th. If the Vatreni … [Read more...] about Dalić Names 25-Man Squad For “W Cup” Friendlies In Abu Dhabi March 22nd
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Budimir Bags Goal #14 From Outside The Box!
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Can Ante Budimir be any more consistent than he's been this season? Don't think so. Sporting a "Batman-esque" mask Monday night, Budimir rattled home the game's lone goal in the 76th minute of play with a well struck left-footed curler from outside the box. It's Budimir's 14th La Liga goal of the season in 27 appearances. He's only two goals behind league leader, Real Madrid's … [Read more...] about Budimir Bags Goal #14 From Outside The Box!
Croatians Around Europe 24: Majer Assists In Wolfsburg Loss, Modrić Supplies ‘Hockey Assist’ Off The Bench In Bizarre Finish
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Lovro Majer got the start for Wolfsburg Saturday and assisted in a 3-2 loss to Stuttgart. In Majer's 65 minutes on the pitch, he helped open up the scoring for Wolfsburg in the 50th minute, threading a pass to teammate Joakim Maehle in the box for the goal. Majer received a 6.7 FOTMOB rating for his efforts. Luka Modrić came off the bench in the 63' for Real Madrid … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 24: Majer Assists In Wolfsburg Loss, Modrić Supplies ‘Hockey Assist’ Off The Bench In Bizarre Finish
HNL Week 25: Rijeka Win Late To Stay Top Of HNL, Hajduk Keep Pace
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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
Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Dinamo, Hajduk, Rijeka, Lokomotiva All Progress
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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!
