Vatreni legend and current Croatia U-19 manager Joe Šimunić talks about the late Cico Kranjčar, the future of Croatian football, and his red card tackle vs. Serbia with CroatianSports.com. He also touches on the mentality and discipline needed in the younger generation of players. Joe is a Croatian footballing legend and is one of only eight players to be capped by the … [Read more...] about Joe Šimunić Talks Cico Kranjčar, Red Card Tackle, Future Of Croatian Football
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Croatians Around Europe XXIII: Krama Scores Winner, Vlašić With A Volley
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Andrej Kramarić played 77 minutes and scored the game winner for Hoffenheim in the 41st minute against 3rd place Wolfsburg Saturday. Krama took a sharp, bouncing cross from the sideline, quickly trapped it with his thigh and banged the ball into the back of the net. It was a huge win against a Wolfsburg team that is projected to finish top-4 and clinch a Champions League berth. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIII: Krama Scores Winner, Vlašić With A Volley
Kovač Has Monaco Hitting On All Cylinders
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After being sacked and slightly humiliated by his Bayern Munich exit in 2019 - right before Bayern went on to winner every club trophy known to man - Niko Kovač is back on track in Monaco. Kovač has Monaco sitting fourth place in the French Ligue 1, only four points behind leaders Lille, with 11 matches to play. Monaco have not lost a game since December 16th and have won 10 … [Read more...] about Kovač Has Monaco Hitting On All Cylinders
Zlatko ‘Cico’ Kranjčar 1956-2021
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Former Croatia manager Zlatko Kranjčar passed away at the age of 64 early Monday morning in Zagreb. He was admitted to the hospital in Zadar on February 18th due to a liver issue and was eventually moved to Zagreb as his condition worsened, but was unable to recover, 24sata reports. Kranjčar was a Croatian football trail blazer. He scored 98 goals in 261 matches for Dinamo … [Read more...] about Zlatko ‘Cico’ Kranjčar 1956-2021
Croatians Around Europe XXII: Rebić, Halilović Bag Game Winners
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Ante Rebić began his incredible scoring streak with AC Milan this time last year. With his game winner Sunday night in Rome, he's off to the right start again in 2021. Rebić got the start for AC Milan and scored the game winner in the 58' as he turned on his defender as he entered the box and sent a wonderful low, left-footed shot just inside the far post to score. The goal … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII: Rebić, Halilović Bag Game Winners
Dinamo Cruise Into The Europa League Round Of 16, Will Face Tottenham
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Dinamo had an impressive road win in Russia last week when they defeated Krasnodar 3-2 in the first leg of their Europa League Round of 32 clash. What's most important is the three road away goals they have tallied which basically means Krasnodar would have to win by two goals in in Zagreb Thursday night to progress. The match kicks off at 3PM (ET). Although Dinamo are in the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Cruise Into The Europa League Round Of 16, Will Face Tottenham
Kovačić, Chelsea Squeak By Atletico – Modrić Assists In 1-0 Real Win
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Was the key to Mateo Kovačić's success Frank Lampard leaving Chelsea? Yep! Kovačić and Chelsea are on absolute fire since Lampard was sacked and that showed Tuesday night in Madrid as the Premiership club squeaked by Atletico 1-0 with a 2nd half Olivier Giroud bicycle kick. Kovačić was praised in yet another match with an 8/10 rating as "Chelsea's best player by a country … [Read more...] about Kovačić, Chelsea Squeak By Atletico – Modrić Assists In 1-0 Real Win
HNL Week 22: Osijek Claw To The Top
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The match week started off on Friday with an exciting draw earned by Slaven Belupo. HNK Šibenik went up 2-0 before the break, only to allow two goals in quick succession upon the restart. Slaven's Torless Knoll and Miroslav Illičić scored in the 43rd and 44th minutes to bring the match to a draw. Neither team were able to find the game winner and split the points in … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22: Osijek Claw To The Top
Croatians Around Europe XXI: Perišić, Inter Thump AC Milan 3-0
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With 15 matches remaining in the Serie A season, we have new favorites for the 'scudetto'. Ivan Perišić, Marcelo Brozović, and Inter Milan thumped AC Milan 3-0 on Sunday to take a 4-point lead on the Serie A table. Perišić had his best game in an Inter shirt with two assists which came alongside a goal-scoring attempt and another near assist. He was given a perfect 10/10 from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXI: Perišić, Inter Thump AC Milan 3-0
