Has the Croatian striker question been answered? Was it ever even a question since Mandžukić has retired? Well, nonetheless, Andrej Kramarić is on a goal-scoring tear, notching in his eighth consecutive week of goal scoring (in all competitions) in Hoffenheim's 2-2 draw to Wolfsburg on Saturday. Hoffenheim found themselves down a goal late in the game when Kramarić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIV
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The Weekend Water Cooler: Mandžukić Beats Inter Milan
By 15 CommentsHeadlines: Mario Mandžukić scores game winner as Juventus defeats Ivan Perišić & Inter Croazionale 1-0 Friday night Mateo Kovačić & Chelsea host 1st place Manchester City Saturday Ivan Rakitić & Barcelona face city rivals Espanyol Saturday Brekalo vs. Kramarić Saturday as Wolfsburg take on … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: Mandžukić Beats Inter Milan
Ante Jukić Writes Wonderful Piece On Modrić Ballon d’Or Win
By 34 CommentsGood friend to CroatianSports.com - Ante Jukić - who is also a Europan football writer hailing from Australia, wrote a wonderful piece in the Optus this week following the announcement of Croatia's Luka Modrić winning the Ballon d'Or. Jukić is a passionate Croatian football supporter who beautifully depicts Modric's rise to soccer immortality on the field and through the eyes … [Read more...] about Ante Jukić Writes Wonderful Piece On Modrić Ballon d’Or Win
Luka Modrić Wins The Ballon d’Or
By 66 CommentsLuka Modrić made it a clean sweep of awards in 2018 to cap off the most amazing year in Croatian sports history. The midfield maestro beat out Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the Ballon d'Or - something that hasn't happened since Kaka won the prestigious Player of the Year award in 2007. So what kind of year did Modrić have in 2018? -Champions … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić Wins The Ballon d’Or
Croatia Get Wales, Slovakia, Hungary & Azerbaijan In Euro Qualifying
By 45 CommentsCroatia may have just received their easiest qualifying group ever. The Vatreni will face Wales, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan in Euro 2020 qualifying. The top two finishers in the group go straight to the 24-team tournament in the summer of 2020. Qualifying begins in March and will conclude in November. Croatia's first match will be at home to … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Wales, Slovakia, Hungary & Azerbaijan In Euro Qualifying
Croatians Around Europe XIII
By 3 CommentsIt was an extremely slow week for Croatians at club level, but one guy that has kept his foot on the pedal for the entire month of November, struck again. Andrej Kramarić converted a penalty Saturday for Hoffenheim in a 1-1 draw against Schalke. The goal means that Kramarić has now scored in seven straight games he has played in - for both club and country. The man is booming … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIII
Dinamo Zagreb Top Europa League Group With 0-0 Draw In Turkey
By 11 CommentsAfter a perfect 4-0 start to the Europa League season, Dinamo got the point they needed in Turkey Thursday night - in a scoreless draw - to top their Europa League group. That means they will be a seeded team at the Europa League Round of 32 draw. No Croatian club has made it this far in what seems like an eternity. Hopefully the knockout round draw will be kind to the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Top Europa League Group With 0-0 Draw In Turkey
Kramarić On Fire! Scores Another Champions League Goal
By 14 CommentsAndrej Kramarić is officially 'En Fuego'! Although his Hoffenheim side lost 3-2 to Shakhtar Donetsk Tuesday night, Kramarić scored a beautiful Davor Šuker-esque goal off the post to get his team on the board. Kramarić now has a 3-game goal streak going back to the England match and if he can keep this up for another two years with the young guns quickly showing their … [Read more...] about Kramarić On Fire! Scores Another Champions League Goal
HNL Week 15: Dinamo Suffers First Defeat of Season
By 7 CommentsDinamo Zagreb has endured 14 weeks of the 2018 season without seeing a tally in the loss column, but a tough day at Rujevica changed that with a 1-0 Rijeka win over the champions. Antonio Čolak was the hero for Rijeka, but his goal, as well as the victory, seemed overshadowed with a combination of fan behavior and a new proposed boycott by Armada. Though a … [Read more...] about HNL Week 15: Dinamo Suffers First Defeat of Season










