Although the scoreline read 3-1 in Dinamo Zagreb's favor Wednesday night in a victory over Hajduk, the Croatian champions have plenty to gripe about. Within 10 minutes of each other the 1st half, Dinamo should have easily received two penalty kicks. Instead, nothing was called and play went on. Oršić scored a wunder-gol in the 16' and bagged the brace two minutes later. … [Read more...] about Does Dinamo Have A Case With Two Missed Penalty Calls?
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Future Stars On The Move
By 42 CommentsA new wave of Croatian footballers are on the horizon. Top-tier clubs are snatching the youngest Prva Liga talents left and right, solidifying the claim that the next generation of Croatian footballers will be the best yet. The Vatreni have always lacked depth, allowing just a few injuries to be problematic during a tournament run. Now that small clubs such as Gorica and Istra … [Read more...] about Future Stars On The Move
Did Kovačić Have A Hand In Lampard’s Sacking?
By 34 CommentsLampard is out as Chelsea manager. But did Mateo Kovačić give the club more reason to sack their legendary midfielder? GiveMeSport is reporting via Danny Murphy on TalkSport that "a source told me that Rudiger and Kovačić went directly to the board to talk about Lampard." At the beginning of the season, I said that this needed to be Kovačić's year. He finally has a home in … [Read more...] about Did Kovačić Have A Hand In Lampard’s Sacking?
Croatians Around Europe XVII: Mandzo Debuts, Krama With Another Brace
By 64 CommentsAC Milan lost 3-0 to Atalanta on Saturday but their fans will be more interested in their newest addition rather than the loss. Their Croatian strike force is officially set for a 2021 "scudetto" run with Ante Rebić rejoining the team after COVID quarantine and Mario Mandžukić making his much anticipated debut. Both Croatians will join Zlatan's strike force for the second half … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVII: Mandzo Debuts, Krama With Another Brace
Kramarić Scores Beautiful Free Kick, Kovačić & The S.S. Chelsea Sinking Quickly
By 51 CommentsI think Andrej Kramarić got the memo that Mandžukić is returning to European football. Kramarić scored a brace for Hoffenheim in a 3-0 win over Hertha Berlin Tuesday night. The first was a routine shot from the middle of the box as Krama stayed onside on the initial shot, while his second was a perfect free kick that snuck over the wall and just inside the near post from 19 … [Read more...] about Kramarić Scores Beautiful Free Kick, Kovačić & The S.S. Chelsea Sinking Quickly
Mandžukić On A Mission To Break AC Milan #9 Curse
By 13 CommentsIt's official. After leaving Juventus and European football 18 months ago, 'Super Mario' is back! Mandžukić was spotted in Milan for a physical this weekend and was officially introduced Tuesday. AC Milan are picking up Mandzo on a free transfer since he is not currently contracted with another club. The deal is for the rest of the season with an option to extend a full year … [Read more...] about Mandžukić On A Mission To Break AC Milan #9 Curse
Croatians Around Europe XVI: Bašić, Barišić On The Scoresheet
By 29 Comments24 year-old Toma Bašić scored an insurance goal for Bordeaux in a 3-0 win over Nice. Bašić one-timed a left-footed shot from the penalty spot and got the ball under the keeper. He has been a pivotal part of this Bordeaux team who currently sit 8th in the French Ligue 1. Bašić is a box-to-box midfielder and should be integrated more seriously into Croatian plans in 2021. Bašić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVI: Bašić, Barišić On The Scoresheet
Mandžukić In Talks With AC Milan To Join Zlatan And Rebić
By 52 CommentsIs Super Mario finally ready for his encore? SempreMilan - a credible source - is reporting that 'Super' Mario Mandžukić is currently in talks with AC Milan to join the club on a free transfer for the rest of the season. At 34 years-old and a full tank of gas, as he didn't play in 2020, Mandžukić is anticipated to backup Zlatan at AC Milan while joining former Croatia … [Read more...] about Mandžukić In Talks With AC Milan To Join Zlatan And Rebić
Perišić Headed To North London?
By 32 CommentsWritten by Staff Writer CroatiaU14 Ivan Perišić has struggled to find time on the pitch this season - and while Inter Milan currently sit second place in the Serie A table - Antonio Conte has no reason to change his ways. Turning 32 years old on February 2nd, Perišić still has plenty left in the tank for both club and country, he just needs to find a pitch … [Read more...] about Perišić Headed To North London?










