The Champions League Round of 16 match-ups were announced earlier today...and boy do we have some doozies! In the Round of 16 'Main Event', defending champions Real Madrid will take on a familiar foe in former Barcelona striker Neymar, now with Ligue 1 club Paris St-Germain. PSG were reluctant to top a group which also featured Bayern Munich, but with Real Madrid … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid Face PSG Test In Round Of 16
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Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
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With snow falling at Anfield and Liverpool up 1-0 against city rivals Everton in the Merseyside Derby Sunday afternoon, Croatian defender Dejan Lovren was booked and called for a penalty in the 76th minute after the slightest of hands was put on Calvert-Lewin. Wayne Rooney would convert the penalty and the match would end in a 1-1 draw. It appeared to be a very soft penalty … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
Modrić Finishes Fifth In Ballon D’or Voting
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Croatia and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić finished fifth in Ballon d'or voting Thursday night in Paris- which names the best football player on the planet. Modrić finished only behind teammate and winner of the award Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Gianluigi Buffon, ESPNFC reports. Modrić is already known to be the best center midfielder … [Read more...] about Modrić Finishes Fifth In Ballon D’or Voting
2018 Croatia Away Kits CONFIRMED
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Alright guys. I'm here to settle it once and for all. This IS the away jersey Croatia will be wearing at the World Cup in Russia. And it's not black at all. It's actually two different shades of navy blue. Our friends at CroatiaWeek have been busy snooping around the HNS asking plenty of questions; but it's not the HNS' call to make. I was shown the above … [Read more...] about 2018 Croatia Away Kits CONFIRMED
Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
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It was the Ivan Perišić show Sunday in Milan as Inter demolished Chievo Verona 5-0 behind three goals from their Croatian winger. Perišić opened up the scoring in the 23rd minute when he banged in a rebound which the Chievo goalie couldn't do anything about. Marcelo Brozović would get on the stat sheet with an assist to Icardi 15 minutes later with Perišić putting the game out … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
Croatia Draw Argentina, Iceland And Nigeria
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What is the initial reaction from Croatian fans after drawing Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria? Mixed. Some are loving this draw while others are devastated. But let me reassure you; this is a fantastic draw than can see Croatia top the group. Croatia will begin their 2018 World Cup game against Nigeria on June 16th in Kalingrad. … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Argentina, Iceland And Nigeria
HNL Week 17: Rudeš, Killer of Giants
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Rudeš have recorded only two league victories this season; a 1-0 win over Istra and a recent 3-2 victory over Hajduk Split. Sunday's match almost saw the add Dinamo to their kill list, if it wasn't for Armin Hodžić's draw-salvaging goal in the 72nd minute. Karlo Kamenar scored for Rudeš, who remain in last place in the Prva Liga. The 44th minute goal put Rudeš' hopes … [Read more...] about HNL Week 17: Rudeš, Killer of Giants
World Cup Simulator & Procedure
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The much anticipated World Cup 2018 takes place this Friday, December 1st in Russia. It will then be confirmed who Croatia plays; when the play them and where they play. Croatia will be in Pot 2 which means they cannot play another Pot 2 team in group play. One team from each pot will be drawn and those four teams will make up one group at the World Cup; with … [Read more...] about World Cup Simulator & Procedure
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
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Marcelo Brozović came on in the 53rd minute and scored two minutes later for Inter Milan with a right-footed one-timer from 17 yards out to give his side a 2-0 lead. Inter ultimately won the game versus Cagliari 3-1 to keep pace with leaders Napoli on the weekend; remaining two points behind. Brozović has made an impact coming off the bench since his injury return and is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
