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
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CROATIA ARE 2024 WATER POLO WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
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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
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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
HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win
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Not much change at the top of the HNL table this week. Rijeka easily dismissed Lokomotiva 4-0 to stay two points in front of Hajduk. Hajduk needed two 2nd half goals to beat Rudeš on the road. Livaja opened the scoring off a header in front of the net. Rijeka 4-0 Lokomotiva Rudeš 0-2 Hajduk Slaven 1-1 Istra Osijek 3-0 Gorica Dinamo 1-0 Varaždin … [Read more...] about HNL Week 23: Rijeka, Hajduk, Dinamo All Win
Dinamo Defeat Real Betis In Conference League Round Of 32 1st Leg, Petković Converts Penalty For 1-0 Win
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Dinamo Zagreb and Real Betis are facing off in the UEFA European Conference League Round of 32 in Spain. After a day of drama between Bruno Petković, Robert Jarni, and the HNS, a positive result would be massive for Dinamo ahead of the home leg. FT: Dinamo 1 - 0 Real Betis Bruno Petković opened the scoreline from the penalty spot in the 75th minute of the match, … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Real Betis In Conference League Round Of 32 1st Leg, Petković Converts Penalty For 1-0 Win
Croatian Barracudas Defeat France In Penalties To Book Title Match vs. Italy
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Croatia defeated France in penalties (17-16) Thursday night in Qatar in the semifinal round of the 2024 World Aquatic Championships. The win means the 'Barracudas' will now face Italy in the Gold Medal match on Saturday in Doha. Croatia has won the water polo world championship on two occasions: 2007 and 2017. A win versus Italy would make it #3. … [Read more...] about Croatian Barracudas Defeat France In Penalties To Book Title Match vs. Italy
Brozović Assists Ronaldo In AFC Champions League R16
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Marcelo Brozović assisted Ronaldo Wednesday night in Al Nassr's 1-0 win over Al Feiha in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 1st leg. It was a cheeky back-heel flick, whether Broz meant to pass Ronaldo the ball that way or not. Nonetheless, it got the job done. Brozović was named MOTM by FOTMOB with the assist and a 8.6 match rating. … [Read more...] about Brozović Assists Ronaldo In AFC Champions League R16
Croatia Defeat Serbia 15-13 In Quarters Of World Aquatics Water Polo Championships
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Not just did the Croatian "Barracudas" defeat Serbia Tuesday night in the quarterfinals of the 2024 World Aquatics Water Polo Championships, but their progression in the tournament has now booked their spot in the Paris Olympics this summer. Only 12 nations qualify for the Olympics in water polo so it's never something to take for granted. Croatia have been extremely successful … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Serbia 15-13 In Quarters Of World Aquatics Water Polo Championships
Champions League Returns! Modrić In Action Tuesday; Kovačić, Gvardiol Hurt?
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Champions League returns Tuesday with only one Croatian starter available to play in the Round of 16. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid will be favorites to progress against German side RB Leipzig. Manchester City are expected to trample Danish champs FC Copenhagen. Both 1st legs will kick off at 3PM (ET). The question is: how much playing time (if any) will this trio of Vatreni … [Read more...] about Champions League Returns! Modrić In Action Tuesday; Kovačić, Gvardiol Hurt?
