Three Croatians have been short-listed for December 3rd's Ballon d'Or award in Paris. Alongside world elite Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Aguero, to name a few, 2018 FIFA Player of the Year Luka Modrić will join Ivan Rakitić and Mario Mandžukić on the 30-man list, The Guardian reports. Rakitić and Mandžukić will not be favorites to win the award, but … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Modrić, Mandžukić Short Listed For Ballon d’Or
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Croatian Courts Reject Perjury Charge Against Luka Modrić
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BBC has reported that the Croatian courts have rejected any perjury claims against Croatia captain Luka Modrić. Modrić was brought into court last year to testify in the trial of former Dinamo Zagreb president, Zdravko Mamić, and his embezzlement of funds from the club through player transfers. Modrić flipped his testimony the second time around and was accused of … [Read more...] about Croatian Courts Reject Perjury Charge Against Luka Modrić
Make Šuker Great Again
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Dear Croatia Fans, MAKE ŠUKER GREAT AGAIN The honeymoon is over. The 2018 World Cup has officially cemented its place in Croatia’s rich history. The players have returned to their clubs, and Modrić was named best footballer on the planet. So, what now? We all want that summer back in our lives. No matter where you were on this … [Read more...] about Make Šuker Great Again
Croatians Around Europe VI
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After scoring a simple 'tap-in' goal midweek vs. Borussia Monchengladbach, Ante Rebić is quickly returning to his World Cup form; coming back from injury for Eintracht Frankfurt. On Sunday, Rebić scored and assisted in Frankfurt's 4-1 victory over Hannover. During first half injury time, Rebić would roll off his defender and set himself up for an easy shot home to make it 2-0. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VI
@Toricda: Not Cool! Firefighter Loses Finger At Poljud
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In Hajduk's 0-0 draw with Dinamo Zagreb Saturday night at Poljud, Torcida threw flares and small explosives towards the pitch, which resulted in a Croatian firefighter losing a finger. Angry chants. Fine. You want to light flares? Completely okay! But to throw explosives towards other human beings. Not cool! Imagine if this thing went off in his … [Read more...] about @Toricda: Not Cool! Firefighter Loses Finger At Poljud
Croatia 26-Man Squad Announced For England Match Oct. 12th
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Zlatko Dalić has named the 23-man Croatia squad that will face England in Rijeka - behind closed doors - on October 12th. They will then play a friendly against Jordan three days later in the same stadium. Not one change was made from the team that faced Portugal and Spain earlier in September, but the Vatreni are expected to have a healthy Kramarić, Rebić, … [Read more...] about Croatia 26-Man Squad Announced For England Match Oct. 12th
Luka Modrić: From Bust To Best
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On Monday, Croatian captain Luka Modrić won the FIFA Best Player of the Year award, beating out former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool's Mohammed Salah. After being voted 'Worst La Liga Signing in 2012' by Marca, Modrić defied all odds this season, dominating - without being a goal scoring machine - in a footballing world still being graced by the presence … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić: From Bust To Best
Croatians Around Europe V
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After playing beautifully in Inter Milan's 2-1 victory over Tottenham in Champions League, Marcelo Brozović was the hero Saturday; scoring an injury time winner to beat Sampdoria 1-0 on the road. Brozović took the ball down on the right side of the box and put just enough juice on it to beat the Sampdoria keeper. Ivan Perišić came off the bench in the 60th minute while Šime … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe V
Lovren Charged With Perjury By Croatian Courts
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Croatia and Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has been charged with perjury by the Croatian courts on Wednesday, Sky Sports reports. Both he and former Dinamo Zagreb player Luka Modrić were charged with giving false information in the court case of Zdravko Mamić last year. Mamić was charged with tax evasion and diverting funds away from Dinamo Zagreb, leaving to Bosnia … [Read more...] about Lovren Charged With Perjury By Croatian Courts
