Mateo Kovačić is trending upward and is on a trajectory to become the player we were all taught he would become. Looming in the shadows of Luka Modrić - both at Real Madrid and the Croatian national team - Kovačić is perfectly timing his climb up the football ladder as Modrić throttles down at age 36. Kovačić has cemented his place in the Chelsea midfield and is playing … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Kovačić Out For 1 Month With Hamstring Injury, Will Miss Russia Match
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Zlatko Dalić Announces 24-Man Squad To Face Malta, Russia
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No real changes from manager Zlatko Dalić for the crucial November matches away to Malta and against first-placed Russia in Split. Ivica Ivušić misses out due to injury, meaning Dominik Livaković will almost certainly remain the starting goalkeeper moving forward. Mateo Kovačić is once again available after missing out against Slovakia due to a yellow card suspension. Duje … [Read more...] about Zlatko Dalić Announces 24-Man Squad To Face Malta, Russia
HNL Week 13: Only 7 Goals Are Scored, Hajduk Are Held to a Frustrating Draw at Poljud, Osijek Skim by Dragovoljac
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HNL’s matchday 13 contests have been a bit of a snoozefest, unless you’re into great defensive displays. Every single team in the league had trouble finding the back of the net this week, however, they were all great at shutting down their opponents. A shout out to some of the goalkeepers this week is deserved as Ivan Čović, Marko Malenica, Zvonimir Šubarić, Dominik Kotarski, … [Read more...] about HNL Week 13: Only 7 Goals Are Scored, Hajduk Are Held to a Frustrating Draw at Poljud, Osijek Skim by Dragovoljac
Croatians Around Europe VIII: Kovačić Shines For Chelsea, Brekalo Scores Winner For Torino
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Chelsea absolutely destroyed Norwich City 7-0 Saturday afternoon. Mateo Kovačić had a huge game with two assists and an impressive 9.1 rating in his 90 minutes on the pitch. Chelsea will remain in 1st place in England through the first nine matches of the season with the win. "Kova was lively in midfield throughout - and provided a lovely assist for the second goal, a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VIII: Kovačić Shines For Chelsea, Brekalo Scores Winner For Torino
Rapid Vienna Beat Dinamo 2-1 In Messy Europa League Meeting
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For their third match in the 2021-22 Europa League group stages, Dinamo Zagreb is traveling to Austria to face SK Rapid Wien on Thursday at 12:45pm ET. Dinamo, currently in second place with three points in Group H, are heavy favorites entering the matchup, as Rapid Wien sits at the bottom of the group without a point. In the unlikely scenario that West Ham loses to Genk … [Read more...] about Rapid Vienna Beat Dinamo 2-1 In Messy Europa League Meeting
Champions League Week 3: Pašalic Scores At Old Trafford, Modrić With Silky Smooth Assist
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There was tons of action for Croatians in Champions League this week! Atalanta's Mario Pašalić scored the opener at Old Trafford vs. Manchester United Wednesday night with a sharp tap-in right in front of goal. Atalanta would take a 2-0 lead against the Red Devils, however, Man United would roar back to a 3-2 victory capped off by an 81st minute winning header by Cristiano … [Read more...] about Champions League Week 3: Pašalic Scores At Old Trafford, Modrić With Silky Smooth Assist
Gabriel Vidović: Bayern Munich’s Newest Gem
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Bayern Munich II’s 17 year-old Croatian Gabriel Vidović is on fire! Vidović scored a brilliant goal Tuesday night for Bayern II in a 1-1 draw against Bayreuth. The teenage attacking midfielder now has nine goals and seven assists in 15 matches for his side. According to Kicker, a popular German media outlet, Vidović has impressed Bayern Munich’s staff with his performances this … [Read more...] about Gabriel Vidović: Bayern Munich’s Newest Gem
Why Antonio Marin Deserves Your Attention
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The story of Antonio Marin’s supposed “downfall” is most unfortunate. However, he is still only 20 years old, and all hope is not lost. Lets dive deeper into why his career fell off the rails and what he’s doing right to get it back on track… Climbing up the ranks of the Dinamo Zagreb youth academies, Marin was always regarded as one of the most naturally talented youngsters … [Read more...] about Why Antonio Marin Deserves Your Attention
HNL Week 12: Dinamo Draws Rijeka In Dramatic Fashion, Hajduk Falls Short To Šibenik
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Another exciting weekend of the Prva Liga is in the books! Round 12 of the 2021-22 season gave us 16 goals and an instant classic between Dinamo Zagreb and Rijeka. The weekend saw two surprising comebacks from Dinamo and Hrvatski Dragovoljac, and a surprising result in the Dalmatinski Derbi between Hajduk Split and Šibenik. Last-placed Hrvatski Dragovoljac hosted … [Read more...] about HNL Week 12: Dinamo Draws Rijeka In Dramatic Fashion, Hajduk Falls Short To Šibenik
