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Croatians Around Europe 26: Budimir Scores #15, Stanišić Assists For Bayern, Perišić With G/A

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Ante Budimir converted a penalty Sunday night for his 15th La Liga goal of the season in 27 matches played. Of the 15 goals this campaign, seven have come from the penalty spot. Moving forward, should Budimir be Croatia's #1 spot kick taker? In my opinion, Modrić has always been shaky from 11 meters out. Budimir should have done better with a 2nd half chance late in the game as … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 26: Budimir Scores #15, Stanišić Assists For Bayern, Perišić With G/A

Croatian Talents Ready For The Next Big Step In 2025-26

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Written by Matthew Pocrnić (@crotalentscout2 on X) Croatia has built a reputation for developing world-class footballers, and the next generation is already making waves. With the 2025-26 season approaching, several young Croatian talents are on the verge of taking their careers to the next level, whether it's moving to a stronger league, securing a bigger role at their … [Read more...] about Croatian Talents Ready For The Next Big Step In 2025-26

The Return Of Ivan Perišić!

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Perišić scored against Arsenal Wednesday night which means he now has 3 goals in his last 4 Champions League matches. Two vs. Juventus and one vs. Arsenal. Although PSV's European season is over as Arsenal defeated them 9-3 on aggregate. Still pretty impressive numbers for a 36 year-old winger returning from knee surgery and an awful homecoming in Split. I wrote him off a year … [Read more...] about The Return Of Ivan Perišić!

Croatians Around Europe 25: Modrić, Vušković Shine In Stellar Performances; Ivanović Remains On Fire

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Luka Modrić with another fine display Sunday as Real Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 2-1. Modrić played the full 90 minutes and was given MOTM honors from FOTMOB. Per ManagingMadrid, Modrić received an 8/10 rating as he had "Another age-less display with a team-high 4 key passes and a big chance create for Vinicius Junior, where the Brazilian lacked the finishing touch." The win … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 25: Modrić, Vušković Shine In Stellar Performances; Ivanović Remains On Fire

Dalić Names Squad To Face France In Nations League Quarterfinals

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Biggest move: Franjo Ivanović gets his first senior call-up after a fantastic season for USG in Belgium (10 goals, 5 assists in 22 matches). Will he see the pitch? There's a very good possibility. Budimir is the only other true #9 that Dalić has called up to the squad. With Matanović out, this opens up the door for Ivanović who has been nothing short of stellar in … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Squad To Face France In Nations League Quarterfinals

Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka

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It was a wild one from Maksimir Sunday afternoon. Hajduk draw Dinamo 2-2 to remain one point behind Rijeka for the HNL lead when all looked to be lost heading into injury time. -Baturina opened up the scoring inside 5 minutes -Dinamo own goal levels the game midway through the 1st half -Dinamo must play final 30 minutes of match with 10 men (Ristovski red … [Read more...] about Hajduk Escape Maksimir With 2-2 Draw vs. 10-Man Dinamo, Remain 1 Point Behind Rijeka

Croatians Around Europe 24: Budmir Scores, Assists vs. Valencia

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Ante Budimir became Osasuna's all-time leading scorer Sunday when he converted a 1st half penalty vs. Valencia. Budimir would also be credited with an assist int he 3-3 draw. He has now scored 57 La Liga goals for Osasuna since coming over from Mallorca in 2020. This season, Budimir has bagged 14 goals and two assists in 26 matches. He currently sits behind only Lewandowski … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 24: Budmir Scores, Assists vs. Valencia

RUMOR MILL: Kovačić To Atletico Madrid

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Rumor has it that Pep will be cleaning house this summer in Manchester and selling some veteran players, including Mateo Kovačić. Per OneFootball.com, Kova, KDB and Gundogan are all set to leave the club. Honestly, at 30 years old and following this dumpster fire of a season at City, a move back to La Liga would be a blessing in disguise for Kova. The Spanish and Italian … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Kovačić To Atletico Madrid

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