Following an ugly loss against Egypt in their opening match, Croatia were back in action on Sunday picking up their first win of the 2023 World Handball Championship after taking out their frustration on the USA and winning 40-22. For those not familiar to handball, this is the equivalent of the Vatreni beating up on Andorra (USA is making their first appearance in the … [Read more...] about Cowboys Bounce Back In Grand Fashion With 40-22 Win Over The United States
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Ćorić Gets Bounced In Straight Sets On Day 1; Martić, Vekić To Carry Croatian Flag In Singles At 2023 Australian Open With Čilić Out (Injury)
By 3 Comments34 year-old Marin Čilic unfortunately had to bow out of the Australian Open tournament this year due to a knee injury. He is arguably Croatia's greatest tennis player of all-time and is currently ranked #18 in the world. Due to Čilić's absence, 26 year-old Borna Ćorić will be Croatia's only men's singles player at the tournament this year. However, before the seats ever got … [Read more...] about Ćorić Gets Bounced In Straight Sets On Day 1; Martić, Vekić To Carry Croatian Flag In Singles At 2023 Australian Open With Čilić Out (Injury)
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #15: Modrić With Disastrous Game As Barca Defeat Real Madrid 3-1 To Lift Spanish SuperCup
By 43 CommentsLuka Modrić had a rough day at the office Sunday as Barcelona outclassed Real Madrid in the Spanish SuperCup final; winning 3-1 in Saudi Arabia. Via ManagingMadrid: "This was a terrible display across the board, but among the most shocking was Luka Modrić. The Croatian had a disastrous 65 minutes before Carlo Ancelotti withdrew him for Dani Ceballos. While he completed 27 of … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #15: Modrić With Disastrous Game As Barca Defeat Real Madrid 3-1 To Lift Spanish SuperCup
What Has Happened To The Croatian Cowboys???
By 6 CommentsWhile it may only have been Game 1 for the Cowboys, their World Championship is essentially already over after today’s ugly 31-22 loss to Egypt. Croatia will still advance to the second group stage by beating minnows USA and Morocco in the next few days, but because results in handball carry over from the first group stage, the only likely path to the quarterfinals for Croatia … [Read more...] about What Has Happened To The Croatian Cowboys???
Mislav Oršić Was Playing In South Korea In 2018…Wrap Your Head Around That!
By 32 CommentsMislav Oršić was playing in South Korea in 2018. South Korea! They say Croatians are late bloomers when it comes to their football stars. Could there be a later bloomer than former Dinamo Zagreb winger, Mislav Oršić, who just signed with English Premiership side Southampton? Many Croatian fans completely disregard what Oršić was doing before he got to Dinamo Zagreb in the … [Read more...] about Mislav Oršić Was Playing In South Korea In 2018…Wrap Your Head Around That!
Thomas Milic: The Croatian-Canadian GOLDtender
By 22 CommentsThomas Milic, the U20 ice hockey goaltender of Croatian descent has emerged out of nowhere to lead his Canadian side to a IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal, all the while earning praise from hockey supporters across Canada as an instrumental piece to the victory. After being passed upon in the last two NHL drafts, Milic remains undrafted and not eligible for the … [Read more...] about Thomas Milic: The Croatian-Canadian GOLDtender
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #14: Quiet Weekend As Modrić, Real Madrid Lose In La Liga Action
By 43 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid fell 2-1 to Villareal on Saturday. Modrić played 70 minutes with a rare 6/10 rating as he "Put himself about to try and dominate in midfield but could only do so much." With the loss and a Barcelona win on Sunday, Real Madrid now trail their eternal rivals by three points in the La Liga title race. With the Bundesliga still on winter break, there … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #14: Quiet Weekend As Modrić, Real Madrid Lose In La Liga Action
RUMOUR MILL: Lovren Back In France, Šimić Gets Loaned Out, Oršić To England?
By 45 CommentsDejan Lovren (33) re-joins Olympique Lyon of Ligue 1 after his successful 2022 World Cup campaign with Croatia. He joins on a permanent deal until 2025, which would make him 35 going on 36 by the time his contract is up. Transfer probability = 100% Mislav Oršić (30) may be leaving Dinamo Zagreb at the age of 30 for a Premier League club...finally. Bottom of the league … [Read more...] about RUMOUR MILL: Lovren Back In France, Šimić Gets Loaned Out, Oršić To England?
BREAKING: Hajduk Wonderkid Stipe Biuk Joins LAFC
By 119 CommentsWow! Who saw that coming? Talented young winger Stipe Biuk, age 20, joins LAFC in the MLS on a permanent deal for a €6.5m fee, up to €1.5m in bonuses, and 20% of future fee. Biuk impressed the moment he got called up to the Hajduk Split first team in the 2020/21 season, posting 3 goals and 3 assists in just 8 matches as an 18 year old. Ever since, Biuk has hit a plateau, … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Hajduk Wonderkid Stipe Biuk Joins LAFC










