What could have been at Poljud this season. This was the year Hajduk was supposed to win the HNL...for the first time in 20 years. With or without Perišić. Instead, the Croatian legend was ousted from his hometown club after only four matches played by a manager (Gattuso) who may only make it one season in Split. (Let's see what happens this summer and where Hajduk … [Read more...] about Perišić: From Poljud To Prosperous PSV
Croatians Around Europe
Croatians Around Europe 32: Frigan Scores Wunder Goal For Westerlo! Perišić With PSV Hat Trick
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Matija Frigan may have scored one of the best goals of 2025 Friday night in Westerlo's 4-2 win over FCV Dender. It looked like something straight out of a FIFA video game. Frigan danced...ABSOLUTELY DANCED through four defenders before shooting right under the crossbar for the goal. He tip-toed and back-heeled in the box. It's something you don't see very often but take a look … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 32: Frigan Scores Wunder Goal For Westerlo! Perišić With PSV Hat Trick
Croatians Around Europe 31: Kova, Gvardiol Huge For City in FA Cup Semifinal Win, Pašalić Scores For Orlando
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Mateo Kovačić was voted MOTM and Joško Gvardiol scored in Manchester City's 2-0 FA Cup semifinal win over Nottingham Forest Sunday. The victory will now see City play Crystal Palace in the FA Cup Final May 17th for a shot at their only trophy of the season. Kova received a 9/10 grade from ManchesterEveningNews.co as he was "Arguably his best performance in a City shirt, finding … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 31: Kova, Gvardiol Huge For City in FA Cup Semifinal Win, Pašalić Scores For Orlando
BREAKING: 19 Year-Old Bayern Stud Anthony Pavlešić Chooses Croatia Over Australia
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Written by Matt Pocrnić (@crotalentscout2 on X) 19-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper Anthony Pavlešić has officially committed to playing for Croatia, turning down Australia, the country where he was born and raised. The decision came after talks with U-21 head coach Ivica Olić, and just weeks after Pavlešić faced Croatia U-21 while representing Australia U-23 at a … [Read more...] about BREAKING: 19 Year-Old Bayern Stud Anthony Pavlešić Chooses Croatia Over Australia
Croatians Around Europe 30: Kovačić Scores To Keep City Top-4, Budimir Scores La Liga Goals 17 & 18
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Mateo Kovačić came off the bench for Man City Saturday in the 78th minute and scored an injury time insurance goal to seal a 2-0 victory over Everton. It was Kova's 6th PL goal of the season and his second one scored while slipping and falling to the ground this month. City are finding some momentum late in the season as they fight for a top-4 finish and Champions League spot … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 30: Kovačić Scores To Keep City Top-4, Budimir Scores La Liga Goals 17 & 18
Croatia Will Not Be Represented In Champions League Semis For 1st Time Since 2011
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The streak is officially broken...but what a streak it was! With Modrić (Real Madrid) and Stanišić (Bayern Munich) bowing out of Champions League Wednesday night, this will be the first time since 2011 where Croatia will not be represented in the CL semifinals. I blame Manchester City and their poor League Phase form. If you get Kova and Gvardiol in the quarterfinal mix … [Read more...] about Croatia Will Not Be Represented In Champions League Semis For 1st Time Since 2011
Champions League Quarters Leg 2: Will Any Croatian Survive?
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Luka Modrić and Real Madrid got crucified last week in North London, losing 3-0 to Arsenal, by two phenomenal Declan Rice free kicks. Is it an impossibility to overturn a 3-goal deficit in Champions League? Yes, on most days. However, if any club can do it on home soil, it would be Real Madrid. Modrić was rested at the weekend in La Liga action. Can we expect another 70 minutes … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarters Leg 2: Will Any Croatian Survive?
Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić Wins It For City, Kramarić Brace For Hoffenheim, Budimir MOTM
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Mateo Kovačić scored a wonderful goal from 18 yards out Saturday as Man City came back from a 2-goal deficit to defeat Crystal Palace 5-2. He received the ball at the top of the box and cooly slotted home just inside the left post. It is Kova's 5th Premier League goal this season in 26 matches. Goal.com gave Kova a 8/10 grade as he "Smacked home City's crucial third goal in an … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 29: Kovačić Wins It For City, Kramarić Brace For Hoffenheim, Budimir MOTM
Champions League Quarterfinals: 1st Leg
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Alright, here we go! The Champions League quarterfinals kick off tonight with Leg 1. There are three Croatians (2 players) left in the tournament. Luka Modrić has been given the nod and will start vs. Arsenal in North London Tuesday night. He started at the weekend and plated 77 minutes in a shock Real Madrid loss to Valencia. The dude is 39 and playing two huge games in a … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarterfinals: 1st Leg
