While some Croatian players are keeping themselves out of the good graces of manager, Zlatko Dalić, (errrrm...Ante Rebić) others are trying to get themselves back in. Šime Vrsaljko has been quiet on the football pitch with injuries since helping solidify the Croatian backline at the 2018 World Cup. He's currently playing second fiddle off the bench for Atletico Madrid and has … [Read more...] about Vratija Se Šime! Vrsaljko Assists On Atletico Winner
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NEW TWITTER: @CroatianSport
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Sad news out of the Twitterverse. Our original account, which we started in 2009, has been banned for saying Kovačić is the best midfielder in England at the moment. (Kidding, it was for a copyright claim) If you and your friends were following CroatianSports on Twitter, the new handle is @CroatianSport Time to rebuild! Tell your mama. Tell your tata. Tell baka and dida … [Read more...] about NEW TWITTER: @CroatianSport
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For October, Still No Rebić
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Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić has named his 24-man squad for October's World Cup qualifiers against Cyprus on the 8th and Slovakia on the 11th; and there's definitely some questions to be asked. The $1 Million question: Will Ante Rebić ever play for the Vatreni under Dalič again? Rebić scored two wonderful goals against Liverpool and Juventus this week but is nowhere to be … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For October, Still No Rebić
Croatians Around Europe IV: Kovačić Shines Again For Chelsea, Rebić Heating Up For AC Milan
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It's happening! Mateo Kovačić and Chelsea are absolutely cruising in the young Premiership season with 13/15 points. Kova played the full 90 minutes for Chelsea on Sunday in a 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Kovačić received a 7/10 grade as he was "Pulled out of position on a few occasions by Ndombele and struggled to keep up with the Frenchman. Better after the break as he and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe IV: Kovačić Shines Again For Chelsea, Rebić Heating Up For AC Milan
Croatians Around CL/Europa League: Week 1
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Overall, it was a very successful week for Croatians in European play. The week began with a “passing of the torch” moment between Vatreni legend Ivan Rakitić and 19 year-old future star Luka Sučić. In the 21st minute of their matchup, Sučić converted a penalty to give Red Bull Salzburg a 1-0 lead over Sevilla. Although Sučić missed another penalty opportunity later in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around CL/Europa League: Week 1
West Ham Defeat Error Ridden Dinamo 2-0 At Maksimir
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Dinamo Zagreb take on England’s West Ham United today at 12:45 ET to open their 2021-22 Europa League campaign. Coming off a legendary run all the way to the Europa League quarterfinals last season, Dinamo hope to exceed their expectations once again, this time without the likes of Lovro Majer, Joško Gvardiol, and Kristijan Jakić, due to their summer transfers. Dinamo should be … [Read more...] about West Ham Defeat Error Ridden Dinamo 2-0 At Maksimir
Naš Mario: The Man With A Heart Of Gold
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Written by Slavonac From Canada Amid a raging war, a young Mario Mandžukić faced many horrors that I would not wish upon another human being. From hiding behind an old mattress to shield himself from bullets flying by, to fleeing the country as a refugee, Mario truly witnessed it all. These moments are what hardened and pushed those 23 men on the 2018 World Cup squad to … [Read more...] about Naš Mario: The Man With A Heart Of Gold
Champions League Returns! Week 1: Sučić, Rakitić Hit From The Spot, Rebić Scores vs. Liverpool
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Tuesday Matches: Mateo Kovačić receives 8.1 rating as Chelsea defeat Zenit St. Petersburg 1-0 19 year-old wunderkind Luka Sučić converts his 1st penalty and hits the post on his 2nd attempt for RB Salzburg. Ivan Rakitić converts his penalty for Sevilla as the game ends 1-1. There were four 1st half penalties in this match. Two were made. Mario Pašalić comes off the … [Read more...] about Champions League Returns! Week 1: Sučić, Rakitić Hit From The Spot, Rebić Scores vs. Liverpool
Croatians Around Europe III: Kovačić Explodes With Goal, Assist; Rebić Assists Zlatan
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Luka Modrić returns from a groin injury and plays 79 minutes in Real Madrid's 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo. Modrić received a 7/10 grade in his return as he "Showed his class with some terrific long-ranged passes. The creative heartbeat of his team." Mateo Kovačić assists Lukaku with wonderful through-ball and adds a goal as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 3-0 Ante Rebić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe III: Kovačić Explodes With Goal, Assist; Rebić Assists Zlatan
