Nikola Vlašić is on fire! He has arrived much sooner than expected and you should all be getting Croatian "Vlašić" jerseys before everyone and their mom has one. At only 22 years old, Vlašić is making a name for himself in Europe and Everton should be kicking themselves for selling him to CSKA Moscow in the summer. Vlašić has helped CSKA Moscow pull within one point … [Read more...] about Vlašić Continues To Shine
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Dinamo Bottle European Season After Tremendous Start
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It's a real shame Dinamo Zagreb won't be moving forward in any European tournament this season. They started off so hot and controlled their own destiny - and although they should have deserved better regarding their European season - did they really? At the end of the day, the reigning Croatian champions only picked up two points in five group stage matches after opening up … [Read more...] about Dinamo Bottle European Season After Tremendous Start
Russia’s Ban Cements Croatia’s WC Run, But What Could Have Been?
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Russia in (insert sport) over the past decade is kind of like that shady girl your best friend is dating. She's toxic. You don't like her. And you want her to go away. She's probably cheating on him but you don't have any concrete evidence to back up your claims. Well, your best friend's Russian girlfriend got caught red handed (again) today. The World Anti-Doping … [Read more...] about Russia’s Ban Cements Croatia’s WC Run, But What Could Have Been?
Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
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The heir apparent to Luka Modrić - Mateo Kovačić - is starting to really heat up in London with Chelsea. After scoring his first goal in Chelsea blue 10 days ago in Champions League versus Valencia, Kovačić hit another beauty from outside the box in a 3-1 loss to Everton. Although Chelsea lost, they remain in the top-four with their young attacking crew of Kovačić, Pulisic, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
Rakitić Drowning In Barcelona: He Deserved Better
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In what could be Ivan Rakitić's last full month in Barcelona - because he is 100% leaving by the summer - I'd like to take this time to reflect on one of the most overshadowed and underrated European football players of the past year and a half. Sure, we (Croatians) know who Rakitić is and exactly what he can do on the pitch. But even Raketa was overshadowed at the … [Read more...] about Rakitić Drowning In Barcelona: He Deserved Better
HNL Week 17
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Questions are abound after an absolute thumping of Hajduk Split by Rijeka on Sunday evening, but no one knows where to put the blame. Rijeka waltzed into Poljud on Sunday and handed Hajduk an eviction notice by way of a 4-0 beat down that left the nearly 14,000 in attendance shocked and angry. The loss was also the first loss Hajduk has suffered at Poljud since July … [Read more...] about HNL Week 17
Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
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Mario Pašalić was supposed to be Croatia's next big midfielder in 2014 when Hajduk Split sold him to Chelsea for £3 million. But it never happened. As Chelsea does to many of their smaller signings, Pašalić was loaned out immediately and never got a chance to put on a Chelsea shirt. At only 24 years-old, Pašalić has already been a 'journey man' in Europe. He has … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
EURO 2020 Set! Croatia Get England & Czech Republic, Maybe Serbia
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Croatia's group stage path at next summer's Euro 2020 tournament is now set. The Vatreni will open up their campaign against England in London on June 14th. Croatia then travel north to Glasgow, Scotland to face the Czech Republic on June 14th before their Group D finale takes place against Playoff C winner June 23rd. The playoff winner will be determined in March … [Read more...] about EURO 2020 Set! Croatia Get England & Czech Republic, Maybe Serbia
Kovačić Scores 1st Chelsea Goal, Lovren Equalizes For Liverpool
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Mateo Kovačić is finally on the board at Chelsea! In Chelsea's Champions League match against Spanish club Valencia Wednesday night, Kovačić leveled the score at 1-1 in the 41st minute with a wonderful low, right-footed strike from 20 yards out. The match would end 2-2. Kovačić has been masterful in the Chelsea midfield the season - and although he rattles … [Read more...] about Kovačić Scores 1st Chelsea Goal, Lovren Equalizes For Liverpool
