Luka Modrić scored another 'screamer' today in Champions League as Real Madrid were shocked by Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2. It was 3-0 for the Ukrainian champs at halftime but Luka's goal got some momentum flowing for Los Blancos. But it wouldn't be enough as Real Madrid lost 3-2 to open up their Champions League campaign after a late equalizer was taken back by VAR. Real … [Read more...] about Modrić Scores From 28 Yards Out As Shakhtar Shock Real Madrid
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Lovren Scores 34-Yard Rocket Own Goal To Kick Off CL
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Dejan Lovren opened up Zenit's account in Champions League this season with a 34-yard bomb that bounced off the post and the back of the Club Brugge keeper for an own goal Tuesday night in St. Petersburg. The goal would make the game 1-1 but Brugge would score an injury winner to send the Russian champions to a 2-1 defeat. Nonetheless, it's great to see Lovren sending … [Read more...] about Lovren Scores 34-Yard Rocket Own Goal To Kick Off CL
HNL Week 8 Update: Dinamo Cruising, Hajduk Fall
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Slaven Belupo was the last remaining winless club after six weeks of play, but that changed on the seventh try when the Pharmacists hosted NK Istra 1961. Slaven dealt Istra a 5-1 blow to kick off the match week on Friday. Two goals from Tomislav Božić, and a goal a piece from the ageless Ivan Krstanović, Nemanja Glavčić and Martin Boakye were more than enough to seal … [Read more...] about HNL Week 8 Update: Dinamo Cruising, Hajduk Fall
Croatians Around Europe *IV*
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Luka Modrić and Real Madrid had a rough day at the office Saturday versus newly promoted Cadiz. Modrić got the start but was taken off at halftime for his lackluster performance in the 1-0 loss. He was given a 4/10 score (Managing Madrid) as he was "Also out at halftime with a poor performance. Couldn’t connect with Kroos or Isco or get the team moving forward. Another player … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IV*
3 Things We Learned During The International Break
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1. Luka Modrić isn't just aging like a fine wine, the man is a bottle of Louis XIII. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner is still putting the Croatian team on his back and running around the field like a teenager with unlimited amounts of energy. It was Modrić's extra effort that led to Croatia's only goal against the French Wednesday night at Maksimir when he tracked down the ball in … [Read more...] about 3 Things We Learned During The International Break
France Beat Tenacious Croatia Squad 2-1 In Zagreb
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Croatia are still winless against the French as the World Cup champions win 2-1 at Maksimir in Nations League Wednesday night. After an abysmal first half, the Vatreni rallied to tie the game up and peppered the French goal with half a dozen quality chances. MATCH HIGHLIGHTS Croatia host France from Maksimir at 2:45PM (ET) Wednesday night in … [Read more...] about France Beat Tenacious Croatia Squad 2-1 In Zagreb
Croatia’s Kryptonite Headed To Maksimir
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Even Superman has his weakness: Kryptonite. And for the Vatreni, it's officially the French. France ended Croatia's run at the 1998 World Cup in the semifinals. They did it again 20 years later in the World Cup Final. Last month in UEFA Nations League, the two sides met once again and France thumped the red and white checkers; 4-2. Croatia have gone … [Read more...] about Croatia’s Kryptonite Headed To Maksimir
The Future Is Now: U-21s Making A Run
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Written by Anonymous One of the most commonly asked questions among Croatian football fans is, “Are we going to have to wait another 20 years before another successful cup run?”The answer is almost certainly, no. Not only is Croatia’s youth more talented than ever, but HNL clubs, especially Dinamo and Lokomotiva Zagreb, have been incredibly consistent in forming … [Read more...] about The Future Is Now: U-21s Making A Run
Croatia Escape With 2-1 Victory Over Sweden In Zagreb
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Andrej Kramarić remains on fire! Even for the Vatreni. Krama was originally listed as unavailable for the Sweden match due to a knock he picked up for Hoffenheim before the international break. Apparently that was not true as he came into the match in the 75th and scored the game winner nine minutes later off a Swedish defensive lapse. The Vatreni controlled the … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape With 2-1 Victory Over Sweden In Zagreb
