SPAIN It was an El Clasico for the ages! With Barcelona needing all three points at the Bernabeu to make any shot at a La Liga title possible, Ivan Rakitić and Lionel Messi showed up in the biggest way. Coming into the match, Real madrid would have been content with a draw as they had a three point lead on Barcelona as well as a game in hand. And everything … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVIII*
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CL Semis Set: Madrid Derby To Showcase While Juve Draw Monaco
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PHOTO:HNS via CroatiaWeek.com Croatia may not be lifting cups on the international side of things, but come this June, another Croatian player will have to make room in his trophy case. For a fifth straight year, a Croatian will lift the Champions League trophy! It all started in 2013 when 'Super Mario' Mandžukić and Bayern Munich defeated … [Read more...] about CL Semis Set: Madrid Derby To Showcase While Juve Draw Monaco
Ronaldo Hat Trick Puts Real Madrid In CL Semis
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It was a wild one in Madrid Tuesday night. A 78th minute Sergio Ramos own goal leveled the aggregate score at 3-3 and forced extra time in the Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. However, Ronaldo would complete his hat trick with two goals in extra time, giving Real Madrid a 6-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich to reach the … [Read more...] about Ronaldo Hat Trick Puts Real Madrid In CL Semis
Croatians Around Europe *XXVII*
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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*
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
