What a sensational move by Croatian defender Josip Juranović this January transfer window; moving from the Scottish Premier League to the German Bundesliga. He's currently starting for the 3rd place team in the Bundesliga (Bayern, Dortmund, Union Berlin all tied on 43 points) and has now notched his first goal for Berlin Thursday night vs. Ajax in Europa League action. In the … [Read more...] about Juranović MOTM As Union Berlin Move Onto Europa League Round Of 16
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Lovren Retires From Croatian National Team
By 28 CommentsDejan Lovren is calling it quits. After 78 matches for Croatia, which includes five goals and a 2nd & 3rd place finish at consecutive World Cups, the 33 year-old Lyon defender is hanging up his red and white checkers for good. Lovren was instrumental for Croatia in 2018 and defied every critic (including me) in 2022. He will go down as a Croatian quasi-legend with a … [Read more...] about Lovren Retires From Croatian National Team
Gvardiol Scores vs. Manchester City In 1-1 Champions League Draw!
By 46 CommentsJoško Gvardiol climbed the ladder in the 2nd half for RB Leipzig to make it 1-1 vs. City in the Champions League Round of 16 1st leg. The match would end that way with the return leg in England in 3 weeks. The 21 year-old Croatian defender received an underwhelming 6/10 grade for being "Poor defensively on more than one occasion, including when City took the lead, but scored … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Scores vs. Manchester City In 1-1 Champions League Draw!
Modrić With 1.5 Assists As Real Madrid Come Back To Embarrass Liverpool 5-2
By 11 CommentsIn a rematch of last year's Champions League Final, Real Madrid travelled to Anfield to face Liverpool in their Champions League Round of 16 1st leg Tuesday night. In one of the most memorable first legs in recent knockout round history, Liverpool went up 2-0 inside 15 minutes. However, Real Madrid stayed as cool as the other side of the pillow to score five unanswered goals to … [Read more...] about Modrić With 1.5 Assists As Real Madrid Come Back To Embarrass Liverpool 5-2
Musa Comes Off The Bench To Score For Benfica Against Former Club
By 14 CommentsPetar Musa came off the bench in the 84th minute for Benfica Monday night. In injury time, he headed home a perfect cross to score against his former Portugeuese club, Boavista, to seal a 3-1 victory for the league leaders. Benfica currently sit top of Portugal with a 5-point lead on 2nd place FC Porto with 13 matches remaining. With Croatia still thin up top in the #9 … [Read more...] about Musa Comes Off The Bench To Score For Benfica Against Former Club
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #20: Sosa Scores Free Kick Off The Bar!
By 19 CommentsBorna Sosa scored a beautiful free kick Saturday in Stuttgart's 3-0 win over Koln. He kissed the bottom of the right crossbar with his left foot from 20 yards out in his return from injury. It's great for Sosa to do something offensively after a subpar World Cup. With the win, Stuttgart climb two points out of the relegation zone in the Bundesliga. Luka Modrić played … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #20: Sosa Scores Free Kick Off The Bar!
CROATIANSPORTS TURNS 15 YEARS OLD TODAY!!!
By 12 CommentsThe good times officially kicked off on February 17th, 2008, a few months after Croatia knocked "mighty" England out of EURO 2008 qualifying. Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey in “Uniting Croatian Fans Around The World!” It seriously wouldn't be the same without you guys talking shop, debating, and arguing on a daily basis. This has been the … [Read more...] about CROATIANSPORTS TURNS 15 YEARS OLD TODAY!!!
Modrić Scores Off The Bench In 4-0 Win Over Elche
By 13 CommentsLukita is at it again! He came off the bench in the 68th minute Wednesday night with Real Madrid already up 3-0 on Elche. 12 minutes later Modrić would curl a wonderful shot from just inside the 18 yard-line into the side netting. He received a 7/10 grade from ManagingMadrid.com as he "Added to the goal fest with a well taken shot at that nestled into the upper 90." The win … [Read more...] about Modrić Scores Off The Bench In 4-0 Win Over Elche
Slow Week In CL As Bayern, AC Milan, Dortmund, Benfica All Win
By 17 CommentsChampions League returns after a three and a half month break. It seems like an eternity since a match was last played pre-World Cup on November 2nd. But here we go in 2023 as the Croatian steak of winning 11 straight Champions League titles is on the line. Out of the 16 remaining clubs in the tournament, only eight will play this week with the other eight kicking off next … [Read more...] about Slow Week In CL As Bayern, AC Milan, Dortmund, Benfica All Win