Modrić and Real Madrid easily handled Mateo Kovaćić and Chelsea in the Champions League quarterfinals this week (4-0 aggregate). Real Madrid won 2-0 once again Tuesday night as Modrić played the full 90 minutes in the match. He received a 7/10 grade for his efforts as he "Grew into the game, helping Real Madrid improve and dictate the tempo in midfield when Chelsea pushed … [Read more...] about Modrić & Rebić Off To Champions League Semifinals!
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Croatians Around Europe Weekend #27: Kramarić, Juranović Score Amazing Free Kicks; Perišić Assists
By 21 CommentsAndrej Kramarić scored a near perfect free kick against Bayern Munich on Saturday to force a 1-1 draw for his Hoffenheim side. The goal came in the 71st minute as Krama curled the ball over the wall and off the diving fingertips of goalkeeper Sommer. The free kick forced a 1-1 draw which temporarily shook up the Bundesliga title race, however, Dortmund also drew on the day as … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #27: Kramarić, Juranović Score Amazing Free Kicks; Perišić Assists
Episode 2: Medugorje
By 27 CommentsAnte and Matt talk current status of Dinamo Zagreb, Champions League quarterfinals and Ante Rebić returning to the national team. If Rebić publicly apologized to Dalić and his Croatian teammates, would you want him back on the squad? … [Read more...] about Episode 2: Medugorje
Modrić, Brozović Cruise In CL Quarterfinal 1st Leg Wins
By 13 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid have one foot in the Champions League semifinals after defeating Chelsea 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu Wednesday night; where they will surely meet Manchester City. Modrić got the start and played 81 minutes in the win, receiving a 7.9 FOTMOB rating. 90min.com said this of Modrić: "Pressed with impressive energy to force Chelsea into mistakes at the … [Read more...] about Modrić, Brozović Cruise In CL Quarterfinal 1st Leg Wins
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #26: Perišić Assists In Spurs Victory, Sosa With Silky Assist
By 41 CommentsIvan Perišić assisted in Spurs' 2-1 victory over Brighton Saturday, laying off a simple pass to Son, to keep their top-4 Champions League hopes alive. However, Brighton were clearly disallowed a clear penalty opportunity in the match which would have turned turned the game around. Perišić received MOTM honors from FOTMOB (8.3 rating) for his efforts. Perišić "Forced a smart … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #26: Perišić Assists In Spurs Victory, Sosa With Silky Assist
Modrić Assists, Real Madrid Beat Barca To Clinch Copa Del Rey Final Berth
By 16 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid are on their way to the Copa del Rey final after dismantling Barcelona 4-0 in the 2nd leg of their semifinal clash Wednesday night at the Camp Nou. Modrić got the start and played 87 minutes in the win, assisting on Benzema's second goal of his hat trick. Real Madrid will now play Osasuna in the Copa del Rey Final on May 6th in Sevilla. Modrić … [Read more...] about Modrić Assists, Real Madrid Beat Barca To Clinch Copa Del Rey Final Berth
What Has England Done To Croatians?
By 25 CommentsWho is to blame for Perišić's average season at Tottenham? The Premiership or Perišić's decision to move to England at age 33 (now 34)? He was thriving at Inter Milan in a much less demanding Serie A. However, with contract negotiations not looking promising, he followed former manager, Antonio Conte, to North London. Now Conte has been sacked and Perišić is playing for a … [Read more...] about What Has England Done To Croatians?
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #25: Kramarić Scores To Keep Hoffenheim Out Of Relegation Zone
By 39 CommentsWhy is it that every time CroatianSports rags on Krama, he does something good that week? After scoring Croatia's lone goal against Wales at Poljud last week on international duty, Kramarić scored Hoffenheim's first goal off a header in the box in a huge 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen. Krama played the full 90 minutes and received an 8.0 rating from FOTMOB. With the victory, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #25: Kramarić Scores To Keep Hoffenheim Out Of Relegation Zone
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By 8 CommentsCall me a lazy Dalmatinac, but it took CroatianSports 15 years to launch a podcast. Matt Lebo (runs our Twitter) has been hounding me for years to get a pod up and running. Well, the day has finally come. You guys know what to do. -SUBSCRIBE -Tell your friends -Give us your honest critique and things you want CroatianSports to talk about on the shows The … [Read more...] about Follow Us On SPOTIFY!