Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol both had subpar performances for Man City Saturday in an injury time "come from behind" 3-2 victory over Newcastle. Kevin de Bruyne stole the show making his Premiership return (injury), coming off the bench in the 69' to supply the 2-2 equalizer and the game-winning assist. Kova received a 5/10 from 90min.com as he "Couldn't keep up with the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 17: Kovačić, Gvardiol Rated Poorly vs. Newcastle; Majer Earns MOTM With Assist
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Croatia Steamrolls Spain In European Handball Championship Opening Match
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Croatia kickstarted their Euro 2024 campaign off with a dominant win over Spain. Croatia finished the match with a commanding 10-goal lead over last European Championship's runners-up; winning 39-29. Friday's victory over Spain ended a massive drought against the Spaniards, marking their first victory against them since the World Championships in 2019. The Spanish denied … [Read more...] about Croatia Steamrolls Spain In European Handball Championship Opening Match
Matija Frigan Follows Dinamo On Instagram Amid Transfer Rumors
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Dinamo Zagreb are looking to add another star to their struggling roster before the transfer window closes. Westerlo's Matija Frigan might just be the man for the job. Following his departure from Rijeka this summer, the 20-year-old attacker has scored four goals in 15 appearances for the Belgian side and is highly anticipated to make a move this winter. Frigan found the … [Read more...] about Matija Frigan Follows Dinamo On Instagram Amid Transfer Rumors
Modrić Assists Again, Real Beats Atletico 5-3 in Super Cup Semifinals
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Luka Modrić might as well play for Real Madrid until he is 50. The 38-year-old midfield star recorded another assist for Los Blancos on Wednesday, this time against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals. Real Madrid went on to win the match 5-3 in extra time, and will face either Barcelona or Ante Budimir's Osasuna in the final on January 14th. Down 1-0 in … [Read more...] about Modrić Assists Again, Real Beats Atletico 5-3 in Super Cup Semifinals
HNL Team Grades: Midseason Edition
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With the midpoint of the HNL reached back in December and the winter break and transfer window in full swing, it's time to review each clubs performance so far this season. With an action packed season full of drama, twists, and upsets already halfway behind us, let's take a deep dive and assign letter grades to each club this season. Hajduk Split (1st): A Hajduk fans … [Read more...] about HNL Team Grades: Midseason Edition
Croatia To Play Egypt, Tunisia, New Zealand In Inaugural Winsunited Cup March 22-26th
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Croatia will take part in the inaugural Winsunited Cup March 22-26th in the United Arab Emirates. It will be a single-elimination “friendly” tournament where all sides will play a minimum of two matches. I would imagine a Final and 3rd-place game format will take place during the week. Matchups and dates are TBD. Not the best competition for the Vatreni but Dalić should be … [Read more...] about Croatia To Play Egypt, Tunisia, New Zealand In Inaugural Winsunited Cup March 22-26th
Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić, Musa Score; Kovačić Assists In FA Cup Action
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Nikola Vlašić scored his second goal of the Serie A season Sunday night in an impressive 3-0 win over last year's Italian champions: Napoli. With Torino already up 1-0 against 10-man Napoli in the 52nd minute, Vlašić ripped a low shot from 20 yards out just inside the left goal post. Torino was always the right club for Vlašić after West Ham; he simply "failed to launch" … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić, Musa Score; Kovačić Assists In FA Cup Action
Hajduk In It To Win It?: Sign Kalinić For €1
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The winter transfer window is upon us and Hajduk have made their first move; signing former Hajduk and Croatian national team striker: Nikola Kalinić. Kalinić turns 36 years old on January 5th and will bring tons of wisdom back into the Hajduk locker room. He last played for the club in the Spring of 2023 and has played all across Europe during his career: Premiership, … [Read more...] about Hajduk In It To Win It?: Sign Kalinić For €1
Modrić MOTM With Assist In 1-0 Real Madrid Win Over Mallorca
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This may be Modrić's last season in Madrid -- and if it is -- he's not going out quietly. Modrić captained Real Madrid and was given MOTM honors in a 8.4 match rating from FOTMOB. Goal.com gave Modrić a 8/10 rating as he was "Constantly involved, both in chance creation and ball movement. Assisted the winner, too. A class act." 90min.com said "His brain isn't slowing down even … [Read more...] about Modrić MOTM With Assist In 1-0 Real Madrid Win Over Mallorca
