In his first MLS start Sunday night for new club, LAFC, 20-year old Stipe Biuk scored his first goal in the 96th minute of a 4-0 victory over the New England Revolution. It was an insurance goal at the end of the match that nearly did not cross the line, however, it all counts the same. The former Hajduk Split winger now has one goal to his name in two MLS matches -- as he came … [Read more...] about Stipe Biuk Scores 1st MLS Goal For LAFC
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Croatians Around Europe Weekend #23: Kova w/ Karate Kick Goal, Gvardiol Scores In Perfect Match For Leipzig
By 25 CommentsMateo Kovačić played all 90 minutes and received an 8.3 grade (FOTMOB) in Chelsea's 3-1 victory over Leicester City on Saturday. Kova scored a fantastic "karate kick" insurance goal from inside the box in the 78th minute to seal the victory for Chelsea. Goal.com conservatively gave Kovačić a 7-grade as he "Got Chelsea's third goal with a lovely finish and was on the ball a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #23: Kova w/ Karate Kick Goal, Gvardiol Scores In Perfect Match For Leipzig
What Was Once A Weakness Is Now A Strength
By 24 CommentsGone are the days of rotating mediocre right-backs like Tin Jedvaj, Karlo Bartolec, and Filip Uremović, praying one of them doesn't produce a costly mistake in an important match. Now Croatia has TWO in-form right-backs at two of the top three German clubs that are dropping elite performances in European competition week in and week out. Josip Stanišić has beat out … [Read more...] about What Was Once A Weakness Is Now A Strength
4/4 Croatians Make It To CL Quarters This Week
By 25 CommentsChampions League Rule #1 over the past decade: You can't win unless you have a Croatian on the squad! And that very well may still stand true for an unprecedented 11th straight season as the trend started with the 2013 Final when Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich slayed Borussia Dortmund in the 89'. Croatians could not have asked for a better week as 4/4 Vatreni (or … [Read more...] about 4/4 Croatians Make It To CL Quarters This Week
Dalić Names Squad For EURO 2024 Qualifiers vs. Wales/Turkey
By 60 CommentsThe first two Croatian matches of 2023 will take place at the end of this month when the Vatreni open up their EURO 2024 qualifying campaign against Wales in Split on the 25th and against Turkey in Bursa three days later. On Monday afternoon, manager Zlatko Dalić named his 25-man squad for these matches. There wasn't much change from the World Cup squad in Qatar outside … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Squad For EURO 2024 Qualifiers vs. Wales/Turkey
Jon Jones Calls Out Miocic! UFC Heavyweight Fight TBA Later In 2023!
By 32 CommentsIt will be the Heavyweight GOAT against the GOAT in an epic fight sometime in 2023. It's official! UFC President, Dana White, said on Friday that Stipe Miocic will get another shot at the UFC Heavyweight belt, which he lost to Francis Ngannou in March of 2021, ESPN reports. With Ngannou leaving the UFC and vacating his belt due to contract disputes, a new heavyweight … [Read more...] about Jon Jones Calls Out Miocic! UFC Heavyweight Fight TBA Later In 2023!
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #22: Beljo Scores 1st Bundesliga Goal; Real Madrid Drop Points Without Modrić
By 45 Comments21 year-old former Istra and Osijek striker, Dion Drena Beljo, scored his first Bundesliga goal for Augsburg on Saturday...and boy was it a pretty one! In the 6th minute of the match, Augsburg defender Robert Gumny sent a high, looping clearance into the Werder Bremen half. Beljo would bring it down and turn on the jets. He made a run towards goal with two Bremen players … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #22: Beljo Scores 1st Bundesliga Goal; Real Madrid Drop Points Without Modrić
Oršić, Southampton Bounced From FA Cup By 4th Division Side Grimsby Town, DCC Scores
By 14 CommentsThe Croatians at Southampton have been having a disastrous 2023 in England...and it only got worse Wednesday night in the FA Cup 5th Round. It was supposed to be an easy day at the office as Premiership club Southampton hosted 4th division side Grimsby Town. A spot in the FA Cup quarterfinal round was on the line and Southampton expected to be there, even with their Premier … [Read more...] about Oršić, Southampton Bounced From FA Cup By 4th Division Side Grimsby Town, DCC Scores
Zlatko Dalić Refuses To Participate In The Vote For The Best Award
By 50 CommentsLionel Messi wins this year's Best Men's Player in Paris yesterday as Luka Modrić takes the fourth position at 37 years of age! He was also included in the World's Best XI. There is just nothing left to say about Luka Modrić's greatness. Croatian NT manager Zlatko Dalić had some very interesting thoughts about the award as he outlines why he refused to cast his vote for this … [Read more...] about Zlatko Dalić Refuses To Participate In The Vote For The Best Award