APPLE PODCAST LINK Matt and Ante discuss Luka Modrić's global stature behind Messi and Ronaldo, the upcoming Champions League Final between City and Inter Milan, and the purchase of 3rd Division side HNK Zadar in Croatia by Dijaspora Croatians. … [Read more...] about Episode 5: Zadar
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Hajduk Split Crowned Croatian Cup Champs 2nd Straight Year! Defeat Šibenik 2-0
By 4 CommentsHajduk have capped off their season with a second straight Croatian Cup title. It is their 8th Cup all-time. The match went into the halftime tunnel 0-0. Melnjak would finally break the deadlock in the 64' following the ball pin balling around the Šibenik box. Livaja would add a penalty shot in injury time and 'to ti je to'. A successful season for Hajduk even though they … [Read more...] about Hajduk Split Crowned Croatian Cup Champs 2nd Straight Year! Defeat Šibenik 2-0
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Nations League Semifinal
By 17 CommentsCroatia manager, Zlatko Dalić, has named the preliminary squad that will face the Netherlands in Rotterdam June 14th in the first UEFA Nations League semifinal. Spain will play Italy a day later in the other semifinal. The Final will be played June 18th. No major changes to the squad from March's two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Wales and Turkey. However, there is a notable … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Nations League Semifinal
Borna Sosa | Season Grade: C+
By 20 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 9: Borna Sosa Season Grade: C+ National Team: D+ Stuttgart: B+ Season … [Read more...] about Borna Sosa | Season Grade: C+
Josip Juranović | Season Grade: A-
By 5 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 8: Josip Juranović Season Grade: A- National Team: B+ Union Berlin: A Season … [Read more...] about Josip Juranović | Season Grade: A-
Andrej Kramarić | Season Grade: C
By 14 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 7: Andrej Kramarić Season Grade: C National Team: B- Hoffenheim: D+ Season … [Read more...] about Andrej Kramarić | Season Grade: C
Dominik Livaković | Season Grade: A+
By 30 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 6: Dominik Livaković Season Grade: A+ Grade for Croatian NT: A+, an absolutely heroic World … [Read more...] about Dominik Livaković | Season Grade: A+
Brozović & Inter Milan Punch Ticket To Champions League Final!
By 5 CommentsAfter a 1-0 (3-0 agg.) victory on Tuesday, Marcelo Brozović and Inter are through to the Champions League Finals! They are set to face the winner of Real Madrid and Manchester City, which will be played tomorrow at 3pm ET. Although he did not get the start, Brozović played for more than a half after being subbed on shortly before halftime. It hasn't been his best season for … [Read more...] about Brozović & Inter Milan Punch Ticket To Champions League Final!
Joško Gvardiol | Season Grade: A
By 6 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 5: Joško Gvardiol Season Grade: A Grade for Croatian NT: A+ (no explanation needed) Grade … [Read more...] about Joško Gvardiol | Season Grade: A