Our rockstar 22 year-old defender looks like Messi offensively, but like absolute shite defensively. What is the deal as of late?! It's been a rough Premier League run for City as of late; with their last win coming October 24th. It's still early in the season but they currently trail Liverpool by eight points. They've been anything but perfect in Champions League and the bad … [Read more...] about What Is Up Defensively With Gvardiol This Season??? (2 More Gaffes In CL Tuesday Night)
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Injury Ridden Dinamo Lose 3-0 To Dortmund In Champions League
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Dinamo have picked up an impressive seven points through the first half (4 matches) of their Champions League campaign. That was the "easiest" part. Now the Croatian champs must face Dortmund, Celtic, Arsenal and AC Milan to finish out their campaign. Three of those matches will be played at Maksimir. The goal is to finish top-24 on the "League Phase" table which would see them … [Read more...] about Injury Ridden Dinamo Lose 3-0 To Dortmund In Champions League
Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Bags Brace For La Liga Goals #7 And #8
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Ante Budimir is going to end 2024 just as he started it with Osasuna: ON FORM! Budimir earned his second multi-goal match of the season in a 2-2 Osasuna draw vs. Villarreal. In the 8th minute of play, Budimir opened up the scoring by heading home a perfect cross. He truly is fantastic in the air when he receives proper service. Later in the 1st half, he would draw a foul in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 11: Budimir Bags Brace For La Liga Goals #7 And #8
Croatia Get France In Nations League Quarterfinal Draw
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The Nations League quarterfinals are set! Croatia had the chance to draw France, Germany or Spain in this section of the tournament and it looks like they got the best scenario. France, like the Vatreni, have not looked like their usual selves in 2024. Their offense was anemic in Germany during Euro 2024; only scoring one goal from open play in six matches. They eventually … [Read more...] about Croatia Get France In Nations League Quarterfinal Draw
Croatia U21s Bow Out Of Euro 2025 Qualifying After Penalty Shootout Loss To Georgia
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This is not a good look as this U21 side is stacked with talent: Vušković, Beljo, Zvonarek, Frigan, Vidović. Georgia was the worst seeded team to play in the playoff which gave this Croatian side a huge advantage. However. during the 1st leg, Soldo would score an own goal inside five minutes and Čavlina would pick up a red card in the 61st minute to make it incredibly difficult … [Read more...] about Croatia U21s Bow Out Of Euro 2025 Qualifying After Penalty Shootout Loss To Georgia
Croatia Survive Nations League Group On Final Day In 1-1 Portugal Draw, Book Ticket To Quarterfinals!
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Croatia survive Portugal in 1-1 draw at Poljud; punch ticket to Nation League quarterfinals! -Gvardiol scores equalizer from Jakić cross-Kramaric, Budimir hit the post-Awful formations from Dalić! Not a true winger in sight this campaign! Much to discuss this winter! That's for sure. FINAL. 1-1 in Split. Croatia qualify for the Nations League quarterfinals after an … [Read more...] about Croatia Survive Nations League Group On Final Day In 1-1 Portugal Draw, Book Ticket To Quarterfinals!
How Croatia Should Lineup vs. Portugal Monday
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The Vatreni host group-leaders Portugal in Split on Monday at 2:45pm EST in what is now a crucial game for quarter-final qualification. Can Croatia change their woeful form against a Portuguese B-team, having sent Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Pedro Neto home? Zlatko Dalić has confirmed he will field a 3-back formation for this crucial encounter, in … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Lineup vs. Portugal Monday
10-Man Croatia Concede Late In Glasgow, Lose 1-0 To Scotland
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A tale of two halves. Croatia dominated the 1st half but couldn't find the back of the net. Petar Sučić picked up his 2nd yellow card just before halftime to kill all Croatian momentum. The Vatreni will now need a draw or better vs. Portugal Monday in Split OR a Scottish draw/loss to Poland to qualify for the quarterfinals. We just can’t ever do things the easy way, can … [Read more...] about 10-Man Croatia Concede Late In Glasgow, Lose 1-0 To Scotland
How Croatia Should Lineup vs. Scotland Friday
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The international break is back, and that means more Vatreni footy! Croatia travels to Glasgow to face the Scots on Friday, at 2:45pm EST. Last month, Croatia won a gritty come-from-behind match by the score of 2 to 1, with a last minute Scottish equalizer saved by VAR. With a win, Croatia is through to the quarterfinals of the Nations League, but a draw will do should Poland … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Lineup vs. Scotland Friday
