On paper, Croatia and Spain should easily top Group B and punch their tickets to the EURO 2023 quarterfinals. However, the way manager Igor Bišćan has managed this team, anything can happen. Bišćan has been suspect with squad selection and has taken his foot off the gas multiple times when the Mladi Vatreni have been the far superior team. Instead of putting a nail in the … [Read more...] about Croatia U-21s Will Play Spain, Ukraine, Romania At EURO 2023
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Modrić Finishes 9th In Ballon d’Or Voting, Gvardiol #6 Ranked U-21 Player
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French striker, Karim Benzema, has won the 2022 Ballon d'Or and now joins Real Madrid teammate, Luka Modrić, as the only players not named Ronaldo or Messi to win the award since 2008. It was well deserved with much of Benzema's success coming from the foot of Modrić, setting him up in the Spanish capital. Benzema scored clutch goal after clutch goal to put Real Madrid on his … [Read more...] about Modrić Finishes 9th In Ballon d’Or Voting, Gvardiol #6 Ranked U-21 Player
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #9: Pašalić Scores, Ljubičić On Fire In Austria, Modrić Wins El Clasico
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Mario Pašalić scored the equalizing goal for Atalanta in 1st half injury time Saturday in a 2-1 come-from-behind victory against Sassuolo. Pašalić received the ball in the box via short pass and had a wide open net to shoot at. He nearly scored on a half break away earlier in the half but had his shot deflected by the keeper. He played 66 minutes in the win as Atalanta now … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #9: Pašalić Scores, Ljubičić On Fire In Austria, Modrić Wins El Clasico
Has Marin Ljubičić Earned His Ticket To Qatar?
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Almost a third of the way through the season, LASK’s Marin Ljubičić continues to prove his nose for goal as he bags two in today’s match versus Austria Klagenfurt. This puts his tally to nine goals and two assists in 10 league matches, as well as the four he scored in his two Austrian cup appearances. Ljubičić has recorded a goal contribution every 51 minutes this season, an … [Read more...] about Has Marin Ljubičić Earned His Ticket To Qatar?
Luka Sučić: The Firepower Croatians Have Waited For
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Luka Sućić is 20 years old. Let me repeat that. Luka Sučič is ONLY 20 years old. Yet, I received texts from Croatian buddies yesterday during the Dinamo-Salzburg match saying: "How has Sučič not scored against Dinamo in 2 games?" "Sučić didn't take the game over versus Dinamo." "How did Sučić not score that?" (after rocking the crossbar) The kid is starting in … [Read more...] about Luka Sučić: The Firepower Croatians Have Waited For
Dinamo Draw Salzburg 1-1 As Bočkaj’s 90′ Shot Rattles Off The Crossbar At Maksimir
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Petar Bočkaj was three inches away from preventing another gut-wrenching result for Dinamo against Salzburg in the Champions League. Sure, a 1-1 draw against Luka Sučić's Austrian champs doesn't sound so bad, but considering the chances the Modri had, they really should've escaped with all three points. Dinamo held the ball for 56% of the match, and tallied 14 total shots - … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Salzburg 1-1 As Bočkaj’s 90′ Shot Rattles Off The Crossbar At Maksimir
OFFICIAL! Croatia Grouped With Wales, Armenia, Turkey, Latvia In EURO 2024 Qualifying
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Croatia have been grouped with 🏴Wales, 🇦🇲Armenia, 🇹🇷Turkey and 🇱🇻Latvia in EURO 2024 qualifying! Top-2 teams in group automatically join hosts, Germany, for the final 24-man tournament in the summer of 2024. On initial glance, Croatia should have no problem with this group, let alone not finish top-two. The Vatreni avoided much tougher sides from Pot 2, which included … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL! Croatia Grouped With Wales, Armenia, Turkey, Latvia In EURO 2024 Qualifying
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #8: Čolak Nets Brace In Rangers Win; Modrić, Kovačić Assist; Musa Scores 1st Goal For Benfica
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Is Antonio Čolak playing in a top-5 European league? Not even close. But is he scoring regularly for Rangers in Scotland, who are without question, a top-2 team in the league? He sure is! Čolak scored two more goals for Rangers on Saturday in a 4-0 victory over St. Mirren. He received a 9.1 rating from FOTMOB and was given 'Man of the Match' honors for his efforts. In the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #8: Čolak Nets Brace In Rangers Win; Modrić, Kovačić Assist; Musa Scores 1st Goal For Benfica
EURO 2024 Qualifying Draw Takes Place Sunday 6AM (ET)
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The EURO 2024 qualifying draw takes place this Sunday, October 9th at 6AM (ET). It can be streamed live on UEFA.com. Croatia finished with the second best record in UEFA Nations League this campaign - only behind the Dutch - which ensures them a Pot 1 seeding as well as a 5-team group in qualifying. Because the Vatreni will play Nations League semifinals next June during … [Read more...] about EURO 2024 Qualifying Draw Takes Place Sunday 6AM (ET)
