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Croatians Around Europe *XXII*

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Super sub Mario Pašalić came off the bench for Atalanta in the 59th minute vs. Roma Saturday and scored the game winner 19 seconds later with a wonderful curler from inside the box. It's one of the fastest goals for a sub in Serie A history - although not the fastest (15 seconds) - and once again puts Pašalić in the conversation for Euro 2020 playing time. Although Pašalić is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXII*

Vatreni Headed To Qatar, Will Face Swiss & Portugal In March

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The Vatreni are headed to Qatar two years before the 2020 World Cup even kicks off. Next month, Croatia, Belgium, Portugal, and Switzerland will all play in a mini-tournament dubbed the Qatar Airways International Tournament. These fixtures will take the place of the normal friendlies these teams normally play at this time during the international … [Read more...] about Vatreni Headed To Qatar, Will Face Swiss & Portugal In March

2020 Friendlies Starting To Take Shape, North American Games Off

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The 2020 Croatian football schedule is starting to take shape. The Vatreni already know where they will be for Euro 2020, but what kind of friendlies will the HNS serve up for them? On Wednesday, we learned that Croatia will host Turkey in Osijek in a pre-Euro 2020 friendly on May 31st. Turkey has been grouped with Italy, Wales, and Switzerland at Euro 2020. And … [Read more...] about 2020 Friendlies Starting To Take Shape, North American Games Off

Bilić & West Brom Marching On Their Way To The Premiership

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Former Croatia boss, Slaven Bilić, has his West Brom side primed to make it back to the Premiership next season. West Brom are currently sitting atop the Championship - England's 2nd division - with the top two clubs automatically being promoted to the Premiership next season. The Baggies are currently on 59 points; four ahead of third-place Fulham, and play at Reading … [Read more...] about Bilić & West Brom Marching On Their Way To The Premiership

Perišić Out 6-8 Weeks After Ankle Surgery

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Ivan Perišić has been ruled out 4-8 weeks with a broken ankle, AS.com reports. Bayern Munich teammate Alvaro Odriozola took Perišić out with a slide tackle during training last week and fractured the outside of his ankle. Screws needed to be put in during a successful surgery Tuesday night in Germany. This means Perišić is out for both legs of Bayern Munich's … [Read more...] about Perišić Out 6-8 Weeks After Ankle Surgery

Aeropuerto Madrid: Modrić –> Departures, Rakitić –> Arrivals

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In a La Liga twist of events, it looks as if both superstar Croatians could be leaving their respective clubs this summer. 2018 Ballon d'Or winner, Luka Modrić, is being wooed by David Beckham and Inter Miami - MLS' newest club in 2020. Bleacher Report has reported that Miami is offering to double Modrić's contract if he comes across the pond. Modrić has stated that … [Read more...] about Aeropuerto Madrid: Modrić –> Departures, Rakitić –> Arrivals

Šuker & HNS Making Moves In Los Angeles

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For the third time in four years, Davor Šuker is bringing the HNS back to the United States. Previous rumors had the Vatreni coming back for friendlies in March, but instead of showing off talent, he and his staff plan to LOOK for talent. Last month, Šuker announced the HNS will be launching a Los Angeles camp this summer to look for promising diaspora talent. While some fans … [Read more...] about Šuker & HNS Making Moves In Los Angeles

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