It was a slow week in Europe as La Liga and Bundesliga were on winter break, however, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid picked up some silverware in Saudi Arabia. The Spanish SuperCup took place on foreign soil as Real Madrid faced bitter city rivals Atletico in Jeddah. After a scoreless 120 minutes, the two clubs stepped up to the penalty spot where Real Madrid prevailed … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
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Modrić The Maestro Does It Again
By 6 CommentsIn an absurd scheduling fixture, where the Spanish FA have not only increased the number of SuperCopa teams to four; but also moved the 4-team mini-tournament to Saudi Arabia, Luka Modrić scored a fantastic "inside out" goal as Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-1 to reach the Final. Modrić got the start and played 77 minutes in the win but has become quite the cheeky … [Read more...] about Modrić The Maestro Does It Again
Modrić Heading Across The Pond After Euro 2020???
By 24 CommentsRumors are starting to swirl around Europe regarding Luka Modrić's future and where the 2018 Ballon d'Or winner will play next. Modrić has 18 months left on his contract at Real Madrid, but the Daily Mail is reporting that the Croatian captain could be on his way out as soon as this summer. Where? MLS side DC United. Although it would be an absolute … [Read more...] about Modrić Heading Across The Pond After Euro 2020???
Happy New Year’s CroatianSports.com Nation!
By 80 CommentsHappy New Year's to you and yours CroatianSports.com nation as we head into a new decade. The website will return on January 6th after a much needed mini winter break. 2020 should be another fantastic year for Croatian sports as the Vaterni take on England at Wembley in Euro 2020 and Croatian basketball hosts a tournament in Split for an Olympic berth later in the … [Read more...] about Happy New Year’s CroatianSports.com Nation!
Winter Transfer Window: Which Croatians Should Move?
By 18 CommentsWritten By Nikola "Vuki" Vukmanić The January transfer window is drawing ever closer. With that, the rumors have really started to swirl. This January window, however, could end up being a bit more active than we might be used to for Croatian players. Here are a few players that I think could be on the move this winter: Ivan Rakitić – It has … [Read more...] about Winter Transfer Window: Which Croatians Should Move?
Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
By 46 CommentsThe Andrej Kramarić vs. Bruno Petković debate will be an interesting one amongst Croatian fans in 2020 - and even though both have been producing in recent months - one striker plays in Germany while the other plays in the Croatian Prva Liga. Kramarić scored a wonderful header in the 87th minute to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1. Kramarić played the ball outside to Hoffenheim … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Cromance > Bromance
By 30 CommentsAll bets are off when Croatians are in the mix; even if they're playing against each other. In what is slated as one of the most hated rivalries in all of sports, Real Madrid battled out a 0-0 draw against Real Madrid at the Nou Camp Wednesday night in a lackluster El Clasico. Both these clubs hate each other. Their fans hate each other. And there is no love lost when … [Read more...] about Cromance > Bromance
Who Will Protect The Streak?
By 22 CommentsIn case you weren't counting - between Mandžukić, Modrić, Rakitić and Lovren - a Croatian international has lifted the Champions League trophy every year since 2013. That's seven years in a row. Yes, seven! That's really impressive for any international side to claim. Add the World Cup Final appearance for Croatia and Luka Modrić's Ballon D'or win in 2018, and our … [Read more...] about Who Will Protect The Streak?
Croatians Around Europe *XV*
By 41 CommentsIt was a super slow weekend for the Croatians in club play. However, in a huge Serie A match that could have kept Inter Milan in first place, Marcelo Brozović supplied the lone assist for Inter in a 1-1 draw vs. Fiorentina. The draw keeps Inter and Juventus level on points with Brozović playing an integral party of the Inter midfield this season. With their loss against … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XV*









