Dinamo Zagreb failed to live up to their potential this past weekend, falling 1-0 to Hajduk Split at Maksimir Stadium. The loss was the first one suffered by Dinamo this season, and also marked the first time being held scoreless in a competitive match since September. The win for Hajduk did not make up much ground. The Bili remain nine points back from the top but put … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22: Hajduk and Osijek Find Wins at Dinamo, Rijeka’s expense
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Croatians Around Europe XXIV
By 32 CommentsHeadlines: Luka Modrić & Real Madrid take on Eibar Sunday Ivan Perišić & Inter Milan look to stay in the top 4 with a win vs. Genoa Saturday Mario Mandžukić and Juventus face city rivals Torino Sunday in a matinee affair Can Andrej Kramarić keep the goals coming against Schalke on Saturday? … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV
Modrić Shines As Real Madrid Come Back To Defeat PSG 3-1
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Luka Modrić and Real Madrid dodged a huge bullet Wednesday in Champions League after conceding the first goal of the game to PSG at home in the 33rd minute. However, the troops would rally for three unanswered goals in a dominating comeback where Ronaldo scored twice. With Champions League all for Real Madrid to play for, this result should give the club the proper momentum … [Read more...] about Modrić Shines As Real Madrid Come Back To Defeat PSG 3-1
HNL Returns For 2018
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The HNL winter break has finally ended and began its 2018 play this past weekend. The January transfer window has been a volatile one for some clubs, with big departures for Rijeka, Dinamo, and Hajduk. Despite recent success, Rijeka had reported to fallen on some financial difficulties, and relied on the sales of Mario Gavranović (to Dinamo), Florentin … [Read more...] about HNL Returns For 2018
Croatians Around Europe XXIII
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Andrej Kramarić woke up from his winter slumber on Saturday when he scored twice for Hoffenheim in a 4-2 win over Mainz. The 26 year-old striker got the start and cleaned up the trash in front of net in the 67th minute of the match for his first goal. Kramarić Goals/Match Highlights Then in the 88th minute, Krama would line up a free kick from 30 yards out … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIII
Perišić To United: Part 2
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As reported by ESPN two days ago, Manchester United are still looking to bring Ivan Perišić to Old Trafford this summer. The Inter Milan winger nearly made the move this past offseason but the Italians wanted a fee for him which was a bit too steep for Jose Mourinho and company. Now the deciding factor will be Inter Milan finishing fourth or higher and qualifying for … [Read more...] about Perišić To United: Part 2
Alen Halilović: He’s Alive!
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The prodigal son has returned! Well, sort of. Alen Halilović is alive and well and was last sited Monday night scoring a 90th minute game winner for Spanish club Las Palmas in a 1-0 victory over Malaga. The 21 year-old Halilović was supposed to be the "Croatian Messi" but never panned out after a short stint at age 18 with both the Barcelona senior and B squads. … [Read more...] about Alen Halilović: He’s Alive!
Croatians Around Europe XXII
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Andrej Kramarić ended a long drought with a penalty kick Saturday against Hertha Berlin. Kramarić got the start and played 83 minutes; converting the penalty in the 38th minute for the game's opening goal. But Hoffenheim couldn't manage the lead as the match would end in a 1-1 draw. The draw puts Hoffenheim on 28 points; six points behind a Champions League berth. If … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXII
The Kovačić Conundrum
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Croatia's Mateo Kovačić will turn 24 years old in three months time. He will be entering the prime years of his career; and although he has been a key player for Real Madrid off the bench, his time in the Spanish capital has been riding the pine rather than playing the pitch. Real Madrid are having a horrendous season. Los Blancos are currently 19 points behind La … [Read more...] about The Kovačić Conundrum
