Video edited by CroatiaU14 Here you are CroatianSports.com nation - the 20 best goals from Croatian footballers in 2020! Luka Modrić may not score a lot of goals, but when he does, they are absolute pieces of art. Nikola Vlašić rips the leather off the ball every time he shoots. When Josip Brekalo is in the zone, he can be unstoppable. And yes, we even have an … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com’s ‘Top 20 Goals of 2020’
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Vlašić Wins 2020 Russian ‘Footballer of the Year’
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Nikola Vlašić is only 23 years-old but hes developing quite the résumé. Total Croatia reported that "the 16 most prominent Russian coaches, 16 most distinguished sports directors and managers, 16 journalists of the most prestigious Russian sports portal, Sport Express, and readers of the same portal" all voted on the Russian footballer of the year, which also … [Read more...] about Vlašić Wins 2020 Russian ‘Footballer of the Year’
Croatians Around Europe XII: Vida, Modrić, Krama, Brekalo All Score
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Oh boy! Domagoj Vida and Dejan Lovren have definitely received criticism from fans over the years for doing dumb things on the field - but remember - they always make up for it. Vida embraced his inner Zlatan on Sunday with a ridiculous "mid-air, behind the back, heel kick" for a Besiktas goal in a 4-0 win over Erzurum. Simply amazing that some players can still … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XII: Vida, Modrić, Krama, Brekalo All Score
Former Bilić Assistant, Edin Terzić, Named New Dortmund Boss
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Written by staff writer Rob Uvanović Borussia Dortmund made headlines on Sunday as they disposed of their manager, Lucien Favre, and rather than electing to hire a big-name replacement, left the squad in the hands of 38 year old German-Croat, Edin Terzić, as caretaker manager for the remainder of the season. Terzić, born in Germany to a Croatian mother and … [Read more...] about Former Bilić Assistant, Edin Terzić, Named New Dortmund Boss
Dinamo Zagreb Will Play Russian Club Krasnodar In Europa League Round of 32
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After finishing top of their Europa League group - only conceding one goal - Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb will now face Russian club Krasnodar in the Round of 32. Matches will kick off February 18th and 25th in a two-leg affair. Krasnodar finished third in their Champions League group behind Chelsea and Sevilla. Not the easiest draw for Dinamo but … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Will Play Russian Club Krasnodar In Europa League Round of 32
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
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Former Croatia manager, Otto Barić, passed away in Zagreb Sunday at the age of 87 due to complications with COVID. Barić is most famous with Croatians for leading the Vatreni from 2002-2004; through the EURO 2004 tournament. Baric played for for Metalac Zagreb and Lokomotiva before managing NK Zagreb, Sturm Graz, Stuttgart, Austria, Albania, and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
Modrić, Real Madrid Through To CL Round of 16; Perišić, Brozović Out
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I'm just going to leave this right here. In the biggest game of the year for Real Madrid, Luka Modrić delivers yet again. If Madrid would have lost against Borussia Monchengladbach Wednesday night, their Champions League season would have been over. Instead, Modrić put the Real Madrid midfield on his back in a 2-0 win to top the group. Luka Modrić via … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid Through To CL Round of 16; Perišić, Brozović Out
World Cup 2022 Qualifying Schedule Released For Croatia
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The 2022 World Cup qualifying schedule is set! Whoever negotiated this schedule from the HNS is an absolute genius. The Vatreni start with incredibly soft fixtures vs. Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta in March before taking on the bulk of their schedule against Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia in their toughest month in September. Croatia should get off to a quick … [Read more...] about World Cup 2022 Qualifying Schedule Released For Croatia
Croatia Get Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta In World Cup Qualifying (ANALYSIS)
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Croatia's World Cup 2022 qualifying group is set! The Vatreni received a favorable draw out of Pot 2 picking up Slovakia but will play the toughest team out of Pot 3 - Russia - in a World Cup 2018 quarterfinal rematch. The final three teams in the group consists of Slovenia, Cyprus, and Malta. Analysis & Shout-Outs The top finisher in the group … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta In World Cup Qualifying (ANALYSIS)
