In a rematch of last year's Champions League Final, Real Madrid crushed Juventus 3-0 in the first leg of their first leg quarterfinal draw. Ronaldo opened up the scoring in the first five minutes of play and then put the match away with a sensational bicycle kick goal in the second half. Juventus' Paolo Dybala was sent off in the 66th minute and Marcelo would add a third for … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Bicycle Seals 1st Leg Real Madrid Win
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Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
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Ivan Perišić returned to Inter Milan from the international break on fire Saturday at the San Siro. Perišić assisted on both Icardi goals and scored himself in the 13th minute with a tight angle shot with his right foot. Croatian teammate Marcelo Brozović was given credit for the long range assist. Both played the full match for Inter as they remain in fourth place for the last … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVIII
Croatia-Mexico Postgame: Šuker Shy, Ćorluka Ready
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So what did we learn tonight for the Croatia-Mexico postgame interviews? Croatian players do not like giving interviews? (or they're not allowed to) Vedran Ćorluka is ready to play in the World Cup as a starter. Ivan Rakitić is a team player and true captain for making the trip to Dallas. Davor Šuker is just a shy guy; as he didn't … [Read more...] about Croatia-Mexico Postgame: Šuker Shy, Ćorluka Ready
Croatia Leave USA With 1-0 Win Over Mexico
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Croatia Starting XI vs. Mexico: L. Kalinić – Vrsaljko, Ćorluka, Vida, Pivarić – Rakitić, Badelj – Pjaca, Kovačić, Rebić – Kramarić. Croatia will face Mexico in a friendly match on American soil for the second time in 11 months when the two World Cup sides meet in Dallas at ATT Stadium Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas. The game has officially been sold out and can be … [Read more...] about Croatia Leave USA With 1-0 Win Over Mexico
Croatia Trains At Cowboys Stadium In Front Of Mexico Clash
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Croatia has landed in Dallas. And Modrić, Mandžukić, Perišić, Subašić, Brozović, Kalinić have already gone home. The Vatreni "backup" squad will take on Mexico in front of nearly 100,000 screaming Mexican fans Tuesday night. CroatianSports.com joined Ivan Rakitić and manager Zlatko Dalić before their last training session Monday night. Dalić on … [Read more...] about Croatia Trains At Cowboys Stadium In Front Of Mexico Clash
CroatianSports.com Headed To Dallas, Join Us On Insta
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CroatianSports.com is headed to Dallas for the Croatia v. Mexico friendly at AT&T Stadium Tuesday night. We plan to attend training at the stadium Monday evening as well. Much of our reporting will be live, so if you haven't done so already, please join us on our other social media platforms. Instagram, which was launched this weekend, will join our normal … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com Headed To Dallas, Join Us On Insta
Perišić: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
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While the Croatian squad is in Dallas training for Tuesday night’s friendly against Mexico, Ivan Perišić is hanging out with Ante Žižić in Brooklyn at the Nets-Cavs game Sunday. Perišić, Modrić, Brozović, Kalinić, Subašić and Mandžukić (all starters vs. Peru) were excused by manager Zlatko Dalić to return to their club teams in Europe following the 2-0 loss in Miami. The … [Read more...] about Perišić: Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Modrić & Five More Heading Home After Disappointing Peru Loss
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Manager Zlatko Dalić has excused six players to head home and rejoin their club teams in front of Croatia's second U.S. friendly on Tuesday against Mexico in Dallas. Those players are: Danijel Subašić (Monaco), Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), Mario Mandžukić (Juventus), Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović (Inter) and Nikola Kalinić (Milan). Editorial written by Vedran … [Read more...] about Modrić & Five More Heading Home After Disappointing Peru Loss
South Beach Holiday Sees Croatia Lose 2-0 To Peru
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Croatia Starting XI vs. Peru: Subašić; Strinić, Vida, Ćorluka, Vrsaljko; Brozović, Rakitić; Perišić, Modrić, Mandžukić; Kalinić Alright, alright. The headline is a bit dramatic but remember that Croatia brought over the 'A' squad for the Peru and Mexico matches and all of the players are in the thick of their club seasons. Champions League quarterfinals begin next … [Read more...] about South Beach Holiday Sees Croatia Lose 2-0 To Peru
