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Croatians Around Europe 15: Vušković Scores 5th Belgian Goal Of The Season, Perišić With 2 Assists
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Luka Vušković scored his fifth foal of the Belgian season Friday night in a 1-1 draw versus KV Mechelen. Remember, he's only 17 and he's a center-back. Vušković also received a 8.5 FOTMOB rating and MOTM honors for his efforts. The kid is getting awfully good with his head in the box and scored off a free kick Friday by redirecting the ball in the air. Vušković currently on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 15: Vušković Scores 5th Belgian Goal Of The Season, Perišić With 2 Assists
Croatia’s World Cup Path Revealed — Choose Wisely
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We won't know Croatia's final path through 2026 World Cup qualifying until March's Nations League quarterfinals have completed, but we do know one of two scenarios they can get grouped into: DEFEAT FRANCE: Croatia will play in a 4-team group consisting of Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan. LOSE TO FRANCE: Croatia will play in a 5-team group consisting of Czechia, … [Read more...] about Croatia’s World Cup Path Revealed — Choose Wisely
Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol Hero & Villain(?) As City Continue To Implode
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What is going on with Pep and Manchester City this season? The reigning English champions once again lost Sunday night (2-1) in dramatic fashion to city rivals Manchester United. Joško Gvardiol got the start at center defense and showed why he has been a better attacker for City than defender lately. Gvardiol opened the scoring for City in the 1st half with a wonderful header … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol Hero & Villain(?) As City Continue To Implode
Dinamo Earn HUGE Champions League Point In 0-0 Draw With Celtic
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Dinamo are injured. Their HNL form is anything but fantastic. Yet, they are hanging in the Champions League hunt for a top-24 finish and knockout round berth in 2025. But to get there, they will certainly need a result against Celtic Tuesday night at Maksimir. Even a draw should be considered a positive. After Celtic, Dinamo have Arsenal in North London before capping off … [Read more...] about Dinamo Earn HUGE Champions League Point In 0-0 Draw With Celtic
Croatians Around Europe 13: Modrić With 1.5 Assists, 8.6 Rating In 3-0 Real Madrid Win; Budimir Scores Again!
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Luka Modrić had a solid day at the office Saturday night in 3-0 Real Madrid victory over Girona. The win puts Los Blancos two points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand. Modrić supplied Bellingham with a "hockey assist" pass in the 2nd half as the English international sent a perfect through-ball to Arda Guler to make it 2-0. Moments later, Modrić would use his … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 13: Modrić With 1.5 Assists, 8.6 Rating In 3-0 Real Madrid Win; Budimir Scores Again!
Hajduk Defeat Dinamo 1-0 At Poljud, Take 3-Point HNL Lead
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In a huge clash for table position in the HNL, Hajduk Split defeated reigning Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 at Stadion Poljud on Sunday evening. After a scoreless first half, now-Canadian midfielder Niko Sigur broke the ice with a 54th-minute beauty from the top of the box. After a blunder from star Dinamo midfielder Martin Baturina inside the 18-yard box, Sigur made … [Read more...] about Hajduk Defeat Dinamo 1-0 At Poljud, Take 3-Point HNL Lead
Croatians Around Europe 12: Frigan Scores As Croatian Duo Shine For Westerlo In Quiet Week
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21 year-old Matija Frigan scored his 6th goal of the Belgian season Sunday in a 2-2 Westerlo draw vs. Gent. Frigan received a 7.7 FOTMOB rating for his efforts in the match. 17 year-old Croatian teammate Luka Vušković received a higher rating in defense from FOTMOB: 8.3. Not bad at all from the Croatia U21s in a very competitive Belgian "feeder league" for the rest of Europe. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 12: Frigan Scores As Croatian Duo Shine For Westerlo In Quiet Week
Zagreb To Build New €44 Million Stadium For Dinamo & Vatreni
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After years of speculation, tentative planning, and doubt, Croatia's capital has seemingly got what it deserves - official plans for a brand-new stadium. In 2026, Zagreb will reportedly complete the construction of a modern, fourth-category UEFA-approved football stadium for Dinamo Zagreb the Croatian National Team. The news comes only days after Borussia Dortmund players … [Read more...] about Zagreb To Build New €44 Million Stadium For Dinamo & Vatreni
