Josip Brekalo had the "Sexy Assist of the Weekend" for Wolfsburg as he broke the ankles of two Werder Bremen defenders before crossing the ball to American John Brooks for the header. Wolfsburg packed in plenty of goals in the 5-3 win and this type of play from Brekalo shows what he is capable of. Sure, he's either hot or cold, but when he's on, he's a game changer. And … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
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Dinamo Widen Europa League Gap With 4th Straight Clean Sheet
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Dinamo Zagreb popped in three second half goals in Austria Thursday night and kept a fourth straight European clean sheet in a 3-0 win over Wolfsberger. Dinamo now hold a 3-point lead on 2nd place Feyenoord and are in prime position to book a spot in the Europa League Round of 32 with one more win (or draw). It was a scoreless first half with Dinamo missing multiple … [Read more...] about Dinamo Widen Europa League Gap With 4th Straight Clean Sheet
Diego Maradona 1960-2020
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The football world lost a legend today. Diego Maradona passed away at the age of 60. Sure, Maradona was a World Cup champion with Argentina and even won the Golden Ball in 1986. He's probably one of the three greatest footballers of all time. But if you ask a Croatian, you know what they're going to say: "Maradona was of Croatian blood." Maradona’s grandfather … [Read more...] about Diego Maradona 1960-2020
Halilović Signs With Birmingham
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Alen Halilović can now color in England on his 'world football map'. The 24 year-old free agent was picked up by 2nd division English side Birmingham FC on Monday on a one-year contract; joining former Dinamo Zagreb player Ivan Šunjić. Halilović has now played club football in Croatia, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Holland, and now England. Although it feels like … [Read more...] about Halilović Signs With Birmingham
Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
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Andrej Kramarić may not have played much for Croatia in 2020, but don't worry, he is alive and well. After recovering from injuries and COVID quarantine, Croatia's #1 striker returned on Saturday for Hoffenheim and played 90 minutes in a 3-3 draw against Stuttgart. Krama supplied an assist to Ryan Sessegnon on the 2-2 equalizing goal before putting Hoffenheim up 3-2 via penalty … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
Mladi Vatreni Backdoor Qualify To U-21 EURO 2021
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With all attention on Croatia vs. Portugal on Tuesday, the U-21 qualification to EURO 2021 next year was overshadowed. It's great to see such a talented group of Croatian young guns qualify for the tournament, but it's how they qualified is what we should be talking about. The Mladi Vatreni did not control their own destiny starting the day Tuesday and not only … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Backdoor Qualify To U-21 EURO 2021
Kovačić Scores Twice As Lucky Portugal Beats Croatia 3-2 At Poljud
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A much better performance from the Vatreni today compared to the Sweden match on Saturday. The boys looked determined not to lay up another goose egg, and it showed. Even though this was a friendly match for Portugal, as they could not top the group, they played their 'Big 4' of Ronaldo, Fernandes, Jota, and Felix against Croatia in Split. Mateo Kovačić would score … [Read more...] about Kovačić Scores Twice As Lucky Portugal Beats Croatia 3-2 At Poljud
Relax, Breathe, Don’t Worry…Repeat
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Maminjo is my "POTW", Poster of the Week. He's been on fire and is looking through his 'logical lens' rather than taking an emotional approach. Should Croatian fans be in 'panic mode' after the 2-1 loss to Sweden on Saturday? Absolutely not! Don't even spend one ounce of your energy thinking about it. The Vatreni are fine and by the time EURO … [Read more...] about Relax, Breathe, Don’t Worry…Repeat
Vatreni Sleep Walk Through 2-1 Loss To Sweden
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It will be interesting to see who Dalić puts out there against Sweden. Modrić and Perišić are automatic. You can also add Brekalo and Vlašić to that list as Ante Rebić hasn't gone 90 minutes in over a month. Marcelo Brozović tested positive for COVID and will not be playing. Would Dalić try out Kovačić as the CDM behind Modrić? I would be completely fine with that rather than … [Read more...] about Vatreni Sleep Walk Through 2-1 Loss To Sweden
