SPAIN Luka Modrić was given the day off after playing against Bayern Munich midweek in Champions League with countryman Mateo Kovačić replacing him in a less competitive Real Madrid starting XI without Bale or Ronaldo. Kovačić played 89 minutes but did not impress offensively as his defensive duties overshadowed his play up the field. Spanish press gave him a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVII*
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Juve Thrash Barca, Real Madrid Comeback vs. Bayern
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Mario Mandžukić and Juventus overcame a huge hurdle Tuesday night, thrashing Barcelona 3-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal round. It was supposed to be played alongside Borussia Dortmund v. Monaco, however a bus attack prior to the game suspended the match. The match is now scheduled for early Wednesday night. Mandžukić and Ivan Rakitić played … [Read more...] about Juve Thrash Barca, Real Madrid Comeback vs. Bayern
EXCLUSIVE: Šuker, Čačić Talk Croatia Friendly In Los Angeles
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HNS President Davor Šuker and Croatian manager Ante Čačić were in Los Angeles this weekend in preparation of Croatia's friendly match against Mexico at the Los Angeles Coliseum on May 27th. CroatianSports asked Šuker what this game means for future Croatian friendlies around the globe and where the state of Croatian football stands today. When asked how much luck … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Šuker, Čačić Talk Croatia Friendly In Los Angeles
HNL Week 27: Battle for the Top Continues
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Dinamo Zagreb escaped from Rujevica with a point on Saturday thanks to the acrobatic skill of Soudani and the goalkeeping prowess of Dominik Livković. Rijeka remain on top after the draw, but are certainly not satisfied with splitting the points with second-place Dinamo. The first 30 minutes were dominated by Rijeka, who threw everything they had at the young Dinamo … [Read more...] about HNL Week 27: Battle for the Top Continues
Croatians Around Europe *XXV*
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Germany Andrej Kramarić came through big time for Hoffenheim once again this Friday, scoring a brace in their 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin. Kramarić's first came in the 39th minute, when he slotted home a penalty to level the score at 1-1. He added an insurance goal for his side in the 86th minute, tapping home a well-hit Sandro Wagner cross to double their lead to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXV*
Pjaca Season Over With Torn ACL
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Injuries are a part of the game. They are unfortunate, but they happen. On Tuesday, in an absolute unnecessary friendly match the HNS put together against Estonia, Marko Pjaca suffered a freak knee injury that will end his season; both for Croatia and club team Juventus. Pjaca is only 21 years old and came over from Dinamo Zagreb to Juve in the summer. He has been … [Read more...] about Pjaca Season Over With Torn ACL
Croatia Defeat Ukraine Behind Kalinić Goal
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Mandžukić hit the post early and Kalinić would score five minutes from halftime, but Croatia was the better team on the night even with a slim 1-0 victory. The Vatreni were without key starters Vedran Ćorluka, Šime Vrsaljko and Ivan Perišić but still got the job done. Iceland and Turkey both won on the day which means Croatia remains in first place in Group I, three points … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Ukraine Behind Kalinić Goal
How Croatia Should Adjust Without 3 Key Starters Against Ukraine
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World Cup qualifying returns on Friday, as Croatia continues their journey to Russia. It should be a fascinating match against a rejuvenated Ukraine side managed by legendary striker Andriy Shevchenko. Ukraine is currently two points behind Croatia in Group I. For the first time in two years, Croatia will actually play behind their supporters in a competitive game. The lengthy … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Adjust Without 3 Key Starters Against Ukraine
HNL Week 25
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Dinamo Zagreb ended the weekend with another routine win in Istra, thanks to one goal from Soudani and two goals from Amir Hodžić. Soudani scored first in the 18th minute after some quick footwork and a precision shot that fund the back of the net. Hodžić followed up the goal with one of his own in the 52nd minute. He doubled his tally in the 90th minute and chipped … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25
