Andrej Kramarić and Hoffenheim will need to better Stuttgart's result Saturday vs. Borussia Monchengladbach in order to finish 4th and pick up Germany's final Champions League berth 9:30AM (ET) Luka Vušković may play his final game for Hamburg on loan vs. Bayer Leverkusen Saturday 9:30AM (ET) Joško Gvardiol, Mateo Kovačić and Manchester City take on Chelsea in the FA Cup … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler
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LEAKED: Croatia’s 2026/2027 Adidas Kit Revealed
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BREAKING! Croatia’s 2026/2027 Adidas home kits have leaked online by FootyHeadlines.com and look to consist of traditional red + white checkers with Glagolitic script (Glagoljica). The HNS and Nike end their 26-year partnership on July 31st, 2026 when Adidas will step in for the first time since Nike took over in 2000 following Croatia's short (but successful) stint with Lotto … [Read more...] about LEAKED: Croatia’s 2026/2027 Adidas Kit Revealed
Gvardiol Returns From Fractured Leg! Will Be World Cup Ready
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Joško Gvardiol is back! He returned Wednesday night vs. Crystal Palace for the first time since fracturing his leg in January, playing 58 minutes and lobbing the ball into the box for a "hockey assist" on City's second goal. Gvardiol fractured his leg the first week of January versus Chelsea with World Cup doubts swirling. However, he defied the training process and … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Returns From Fractured Leg! Will Be World Cup Ready
Croatians Around Europe 35: Budimir Scores #17, Perišić & Matanović With Braces, Sučić & Vušković Score Too
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Ante Budimir (above) scored La Liga goal #17 Friday night as Osasuna blew a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Levante. Budimir made a back-door run to goal and slammed the pass across the box off the right post and in to make it 2-0. The goal keeps Budimir in 3rd place for most goals in La Liga this season, only behind Mbappe (24) and Muriqi (21). Ivan Perišić had a huge game with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 35: Budimir Scores #17, Perišić & Matanović With Braces, Sučić & Vušković Score Too
Matanović & Freiburg Punch Ticket To Europa League Final!
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Igor Matanović and Freiburg are headed to the Europa League Final after a (4-3 agg.) victory over Braga! Freiburg will now face English side Aston Villa May 20th with a Champions League berth in the line. Should Freiburg beat Villa in Istanbul, they will be playing Champions League football next season as they currently sit 7th on the Bundesliga table. Matanović tallied … [Read more...] about Matanović & Freiburg Punch Ticket To Europa League Final!
Silky Kovačić Assist Not Enough In City’s 3-3 Draw vs. Everton
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Mateo Kovačić supplied one of the silkiest through-balls you will see in FIFAesque fashion Monday night in Liverpool. Kova came off the bench in the 75' with Man City down 2-1 to Everton. However, immediately following Everton's final goal of the match to make it 3-1, Kova fired a perfect through-ball seconds after the kickoff, finding Haaland on the break. The angle from … [Read more...] about Silky Kovačić Assist Not Enough In City’s 3-3 Draw vs. Everton
Croatians Around Europe 34: Kramarić Brace Not Enough, Segečić Scores Again, Vušković Returns
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Andrej Kramarić scored a brace for Hoffenheim Saturday and finished the match with a 8.4 SofaScore rating, but it wasn't enough to top 4th place Stuttgart in a 3-3 draw. Hoffenheim and Stuttgart began the day level on points for 4th place and the Bundesliga's final Champions League berth; and it will stay that way with Stuttgart ahead on goal differential. Stuttgart would come … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 34: Kramarić Brace Not Enough, Segečić Scores Again, Vušković Returns
Australian-Born Adrian Segečić In Dalić’s World Cup Plans???
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As the club season winds down, one name is quietly gaining momentum around the Croatian national team: Adrian Segečić. Manager Zlatko Dalić is reportedly keeping a close eye on him after strong impressions at the U21 level under Ivica Olić. This comes alongside a slew of injured Croatians, including winger Marco Pašalić, who is currently rehabbing a quad tear in Zagreb. The … [Read more...] about Australian-Born Adrian Segečić In Dalić’s World Cup Plans???
Modrić Fractures Cheek Bone: Serie A Season Over, World Cup Still On
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Luka Modrić suffered a double-fractured cheekbone Sunday night vs. Juventus after colliding head to head with Manuel Locatelli. ❌ Bad news: Serie A season is over ✅ Good news: He will be ready for the World Cup with mask in hand Question is: Will Modrić have to wear a mask at the World Cup just as Gvardiol did in 2022? Most likely. … [Read more...] about Modrić Fractures Cheek Bone: Serie A Season Over, World Cup Still On
