Three weeks ago, the Mladi Vatreni were preparing to enter the Under-21 Euro with one of the best squads they’ve ever brought to the tournament. Although the Croatian side was drawn into the tournament’s 'Group of Death' with Portugal, England, and Switzerland, in-form players such as Joško Gvardiol, Luka Sučić, and Borna Sosa were expected to lead them to the … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Begin Euro 2021 Run This Thursday
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Vatreni Begin WC Qualifying Run: 3 Things You Need To Know
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It seems like ages since Croatia played a real game. Taking UEFA Nations League matches out of the equation - which I still count as a nonsense mini-tournament- the Vatreni have not played a competitive match since their last Euro qualifier against Slovakia on November 16th, 2019. That's nearly 18 months. On Wednesday, Croatia begin … [Read more...] about Vatreni Begin WC Qualifying Run: 3 Things You Need To Know
Croatians Around Europe XXV: The Calm Before The Storm
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Vatreni players are officially on international break with Croatia facing Slovenia this Wednesday in World Cup qualifying. Luka Modrić had a fantastic week. He was voted Champions League "Player of the Week", helping Real Madrid cruise past Atalanta and into the CL quarterfinals - where they will meet Liverpool. During Real Madrid's 3-1 win over … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV: The Calm Before The Storm
Dinamo Shock Spurs 3-0 To Book Europa Quarterfinal Date With Villareal
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Did that really just happen? Oršić scores a hat trick against a Premiership side club in Europa League to overcome a 2-0 first leg defeat to win 3-0 in Zagreb and move onto the quarterfinals. Tottenham seemed uninterested on the night knowing that one away goal at Maksimir would have ended the tie. But Orišić's Euro-gol against French goalie … [Read more...] about Dinamo Shock Spurs 3-0 To Book Europa Quarterfinal Date With Villareal
Kovačić, Chelsea Book Final CL Quarters Ticket
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Mateo Kovačić was rested at the weekend for Chelsea's huge match vs. Atletico Madrid in London Wednesday night - kickoff at 4PM (ET). The winner will fill the last quarterfinal Champions League spot while the loser goes home. Chelsea left Madrid a few weeks back with an all important away goal in a 1-0 victory against the La Liga leaders. It … [Read more...] about Kovačić, Chelsea Book Final CL Quarters Ticket
Modrić Assists As Real Madrid Cruise Into CL Quarterfinals
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The guy does it all. Luka Modrić played all 90 minutes as Real Madrid defeated Atalanta 3-1 (4-1 agg) to reach the Champions League quarterfinals. Modrić assisted on Real's first goal in an extremely tight first half when a poor Atalanta down field ball headed straight to the Croatian. 90% of players in the world would have taken the tight-angled shot, but … [Read more...] about Modrić Assists As Real Madrid Cruise Into CL Quarterfinals
Mamić Throws Modrić, Lovren Under The Bus As Business Partners
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UPDATED: Zdravko Mamić held a press conference today in Mostar as a fugitive from Croatian authorities. He commented on the recently passed final verdict sentencing him to six and a half years in prison. The former Dinamo boss commented on the verdict and how Luka Modrić and Dejan Lovren, who received money from him, should also be … [Read more...] about Mamić Throws Modrić, Lovren Under The Bus As Business Partners
Croatians Around Europe XXIV: Pašalić Brace, Brekalo Scores, Rebić Sees Red
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Mario Pašalić was Croatia's 'Player of the Week' with two goals on Friday in Atalanta's 3-1 victory over Spezia. Pašalić has been quiet since returning from injury a few months ago as Atalanta currently sit 4th place in Serie A as they chase another Champions League berth. Atalanta are the Italian sweethearts and have been flying under the radar for nearly two seasons. Pašalić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV: Pašalić Brace, Brekalo Scores, Rebić Sees Red
Spurs Easily Handle Dinamo 2-0 In Europa League 1st Leg
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DINAMO: Livaković - Ristovski, Lauritsen, Theophile, Leovac - Jakić, Ademi - Ivanušec, Majer, Oršić - Petković TOTTENHAM: Lloris - Aurier, Sanchez, Dier, Davies - Sissoko, Ndombele - Lamela, Alli, Son - Kane Dinamo were without stud defender Joško Gvardiol but I'm not sure how much he could have added against a much better Spurs side. Tottenham started Son and Kane with Bale … [Read more...] about Spurs Easily Handle Dinamo 2-0 In Europa League 1st Leg
