'Super Mario' Mandžukić got the Champions League party started for Croatians in 2013 when he scored in the final and helped Bayern Munich defeat Borussia Dortmund in extra time. Since then, a Croatian has lifted the Champions League every season. Nine straight campaigns, Croatian blood has lifted Europe's most prestigious club trophy: Mandžukić, Modrić, Kovaćić, Rakitić, … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kovačić To Meet In Champions League Quarters
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HNL Top 4 Update – Dinamo Still On Top
By 21 CommentsDinamo Dinamo’s latest match was a 0-0 deadlock in the Eternal Derby held in Poljud. The Croatian champions are having a slow season for their standards, yet they are still in first place and have arguably the strongest roster in the league. A few hot streaks from players like Oršić and Petković (if he can regain his form), and Dinamo may just secure themselves yet another … [Read more...] about HNL Top 4 Update – Dinamo Still On Top
Croatians Around Europe XXV: Majer Scores In Rennes Win, Sosa With Another Huge Assist
By 29 CommentsLovro Majer continued his extraordinary season with Rennes Sunday night in a 4-2 victory over Lyon. Majer scored the game winner in 1st half injury time with a wide open look on target following a Lyon defensive collapse. Majer would cap off the game with a simple insurance assist to Martin Terrier four minutes into the 2nd half to cap off a 'one goal, one assist' match. With … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV: Majer Scores In Rennes Win, Sosa With Another Huge Assist
What’s Not To Love About Luka Modrić?
By 10 CommentsLuka Modrić may be 36 years old, but he's still playing ball like a little kid in the selo. Wednesday night in Madrid, Modrić had a career game and one that Madridistas (and Croatians) will remember for years. He singlehandedly put Real Madrid on his back with the aggregate-tying goal, shredding through the entire PSG midfield before laying off a perfect 'nutmeg' assist to … [Read more...] about What’s Not To Love About Luka Modrić?
Luka Modrić And Real Madrid Beat PSG 3-1, Book Ticket To UCL Quarterfinals
By 27 CommentsLuka Modrić, you've left us all speechless once again. Real Madrid's Champions League magic is back! Los Blancos came back from a two-goal deficit to defeat PSG 3-1 (3-2 aggregate) and earn a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals - and they couldn't have done it without the late-match heroics of 36 year-old magician Luka Modrić. In the 76th minute, Modrić carried … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić And Real Madrid Beat PSG 3-1, Book Ticket To UCL Quarterfinals
Dalić Names 25-Man Squad For March Friendlies In Qatar vs. Slovenia, Bulgaria
By 38 CommentsCroatia manager, Zlatko Dalić, has named the strongest possible squad for the Vatreni for their two upcoming friendlies in Doha, Qatar against Slovenia (March 26th) and Bulgaria (March 29th). With this technically being a mini-tournament leading up to the 2022 World Cup - being hosted in Qatar - we can only assume Dalić and the HNS are being contracted to bring the Croatian … [Read more...] about Dalić Names 25-Man Squad For March Friendlies In Qatar vs. Slovenia, Bulgaria
EXCLUSIVE: 2022 MLS Draft 31st Overall Pick Luka Gavran Sits Down With CroatianSports
By 13 CommentsCroatianSports talks to 21 year-old Luka Gavran, who was just selected with the 31st overall pick in the 2022 MLS Draft by Toronto FC. Gavran grew up in Toronto, Canada and was the 2021 Big East 'Goalkeeper of the Year' for St. John's University (a Division 1 program) in New York City. … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: 2022 MLS Draft 31st Overall Pick Luka Gavran Sits Down With CroatianSports
Croatians Around Europe XXIV: Luka The Bazooka Scores Another Cracker, Roko Šimić Sees Red After Brace, Sosa Assists On Stuttgart Game Winner
By 19 CommentsLuka Modrić is 36 1/2 years old. Yet, Luka Modrić is still scoring, assisting, and playing at the highest level. Moments after assisting on Camavinga's equalizing goal, Luka 'The Bazooka' Modrić rifled a left-footed shot from 24 yards out that hit nothing but the back of the net. The goal would give Real Madrid the momentum heading into halftime and would eventually be the game … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV: Luka The Bazooka Scores Another Cracker, Roko Šimić Sees Red After Brace, Sosa Assists On Stuttgart Game Winner
How Biased Are English Fans???
By 15 CommentsWe know the answer to that: pretty, pretty biased. And will that ever change? Probably not. While Matthew McKova would be a Ballon d'Or candidate in an English shirt, he is trash in Croatian checkers (from an English perspective). But which players could England use from the Croatian national team and vice versa? (please give us your answers in converted … [Read more...] about How Biased Are English Fans???