Surprise! Dinamo Zagreb are the champions of Croatia once again. The Modri rolled into Poljud only one point shy of capturing the 2022-23 Prva Liga title. A scoreless draw propelled Dinamo to their sixth title in a row, and Igor Bišćan's first as the club's manager. Also, this is Dinamo's 17th league title in the past 18 Prva Liga seasons. However, a more competitive … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Hajduk At Poljud, Capture 6th Straight League Title
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Croatians Around Europe Weekend #29: Perišić Makes Van Dijk A Meme, Sosa MOTM For Stuttgart
By 14 CommentsThe entire football world was talking about Ivan Perišić breaking Dutchman Virgil van Dijk's ankles Sunday evening at Anfield. Liverpool would win the game 4-3 in injury time but the entire Twitter-verse is talking about Perišić's cutback that would make van Dijk look like he had just learned to walk. Following the basketball "ankle break" (he did not really break his ankle), … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #29: Perišić Makes Van Dijk A Meme, Sosa MOTM For Stuttgart
Modrić Out 2-4 Weeks
By 4 CommentsLuka Modrić suffered a hamstring injury this week vs. Girona and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks, 90min.com reports. Modrić will miss out on the Copa del Rey Final (May 6th) and the 1st leg of the Champions League semifinal vs. Manchester City (May 9th). Maybe even the 2nd leg the following week. Modrić should fully recover for the Nations League semifinal vs. Netherlands June … [Read more...] about Modrić Out 2-4 Weeks
Croatian Football – Close, But No Cigar
By 33 CommentsAnother tournament, and yet another medal given to a Croatian football side for being just short of the best. "I love it, and I'm proud, and it's an amazing achievement, but I want to win something already. I'm so tired of celebrating second or third place over and over again" - a good friend's (and die-hard Vatreni supporter) response to a photo of the parade that … [Read more...] about Croatian Football – Close, But No Cigar
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #28: DCC Goal Stuns Arsenal, Beljo Scores For Augsburg, Vlašić MOTM
By 16 CommentsDuje Ćaleta-Car came on for an injured Jan Bednarek Friday night in the 41st minute of Southampton's 3-3 draw against league leaders, Arsenal. In the 66th minute, DCC would head home a ball on the back post to make it 3-1. Arsenal would rally for two late goals but a victory wasn't in the cards as fatal defensive errors could very well cost them the Premiership title with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #28: DCC Goal Stuns Arsenal, Beljo Scores For Augsburg, Vlašić MOTM
Hajduk Split Knock Off AC Milan To Reach UEFA Youth League Final!
By 14 CommentsHajduk Split's U-19 squad rattled off a HUGE win Friday night in Switzerland; scoring three 2nd half goals to defeat AC Milan and book their ticket to the UEFA Youth League Final. Think of this tournament as the Champions League, but for U-19 teams across Europe. Hajduk have now defeated Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan on their way to the Final, where they … [Read more...] about Hajduk Split Knock Off AC Milan To Reach UEFA Youth League Final!
Episode 3: Modrić Farewell Tour
By 22 CommentsAnte and Matt talk about where Modrić should retire to end his professional career -- the answer rhymes with Schmyduk. Champions League semifinals. And a Croatian is guaranteed to play in the Champions League Final for a 12th straight year. Even Slavonac from Canada is mentioned...and defended. … [Read more...] about Episode 3: Modrić Farewell Tour
Modrić Interview w/ Rio Ferdinand
By 1 CommentCheck out this short but sweet 23-minute Luka Modrić interview by former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand. Modrić not only talks about winning Champions League titles at Real Madrid and Croatia's amazing World Cup runs under him, but he discusses his thought process on the pitch. A must watch! … [Read more...] about Modrić Interview w/ Rio Ferdinand
Musa Scores 1st CL Knockout Round Goal, Inter Move On To Earn Semifinal Clash With AC Milan
By 16 CommentsWell, the guy doesn't get much playing time at Benfica, but he's definitely doing the best he can with the limited chances he gets. 25 year-old Croatian striker Petar Musa scored his first ever Champions League knockout round goal at the San Siro Wednesday night. Coming off the bench in the 8oth minute, Musa scored the equalizer against Inter Milan in the fifth minute of injury … [Read more...] about Musa Scores 1st CL Knockout Round Goal, Inter Move On To Earn Semifinal Clash With AC Milan