One of the wildest seasons in HNL history just got even more hectic. Amid a tight race at the top of the table, 25-year-old Josip Brekalo has agreed to join Hajduk Split for the remainder of the 2023-24 season on loan from Fiorentina in Serie A. The speedy winger was present at Hajduk's previous match at Poljud, alongside fellow signee Ivan Perišić. Brekalo's move to Hajduk … [Read more...] about Josip Brekalo Officially Joins Hajduk Split, HNL Table Becomes Even More Intense
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Croatians Around Europe 19: Budimir Scores La Liga Goal #10, City Progress In FA Cup
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Ante Budimir has now scored 10 goals in the La Liga season for Osasuna. He deflected home a hard shot from teammate David Garcia in the 55' Sunday night. The goal would equalize the match and force a 1-1 draw between Osasuna and Sevilla. Only five players in Spain have more goals than Budimir at this time: Bellingham, Dovbyk, Mayoral, Morata, Griezemann. Both Mateo … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 19: Budimir Scores La Liga Goal #10, City Progress In FA Cup
HNL Round 20: Rijeka Come Back To Defeat Hajduk At Poljud, Take Top Spot In HNL
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Varaždin 1-2 Slaven All eyes were on Slaven Belupo's attack on Friday after their top striker, Arber Hoxha, departed for Dinamo over the winter window. Despite the speculations on if Slaven could generate an attack after now losing both Crnac and Hoxha within a span of months, Slaven was able to edge out Varaždin in a 2-1 victory at the Stadion Varteks in Varaždin. As for … [Read more...] about HNL Round 20: Rijeka Come Back To Defeat Hajduk At Poljud, Take Top Spot In HNL
HNL Is Back! Rijeka And Dinamo Return With Polarizing Results
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Dinamo vs Lokomotiva (0-3) Dinamo looked to start their new year fresh after a rocky start to the 23/24 season with a match that almost everyone considered an easy win. Lokomotiva took the first points of 2024 thanks to a 3-0 upset victory over Dinamo Tuesday night at Maksimir. Tuesday's loss snapped Dinamo's run of form coming into the new year, ending a 7-game streak … [Read more...] about HNL Is Back! Rijeka And Dinamo Return With Polarizing Results
Croatians Around Europe 18: Bradarić Assists In Serie A Action, Stanišić & Leverkusen Stay Top Of Bundesliga
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Salernitana left-back Domagoj Bradarić assisted on the game's opening goal Sunday in a painfully slow week across Europe for Croatia's national team players. Last place Salernitana would lose 2-1 to Genoa however despite the early lead. Although Bradarić has only been capped by the senior side four times, he could be a left-back option in the future if Sosa does not work out. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 18: Bradarić Assists In Serie A Action, Stanišić & Leverkusen Stay Top Of Bundesliga
Došlo Je Vrime! Perišić Wants History With Hajduk
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Ivan Perišić, 34, has officially joined Hajduk Split on loan for a mere salary of one euro per month until the end of the season. How does this change things in the HNL? This HNL season is truly shaping up to be a three-horse race and if Dinamo win their two games in hand (against Lokomotiva and Istra), they will lie just 1 point shy of Hajduk for top spot. The biggest … [Read more...] about Došlo Je Vrime! Perišić Wants History With Hajduk
Croatia Fall 34-32 To France, Face Tough Road To Euro Handball Semifinals
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Following a 31-25 victory over Romania on Tuesday, the Croatian handball team fell 34-32 against France in "Main Round" action at the European Championship. Croatia now sit in fifth place in Group I of the Main Round, two points out of a spot in the semifinals. In order to reach the semis, Croatia must win out and hope that Austria loses (or tie, depending on goal … [Read more...] about Croatia Fall 34-32 To France, Face Tough Road To Euro Handball Semifinals
Croatians Around Europe 17: Kovačić, Gvardiol Rated Poorly vs. Newcastle; Majer Earns MOTM With Assist
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Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol both had subpar performances for Man City Saturday in an injury time "come from behind" 3-2 victory over Newcastle. Kevin de Bruyne stole the show making his Premiership return (injury), coming off the bench in the 69' to supply the 2-2 equalizer and the game-winning assist. Kova received a 5/10 from 90min.com as he "Couldn't keep up with the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 17: Kovačić, Gvardiol Rated Poorly vs. Newcastle; Majer Earns MOTM With Assist
Modrić Assists Again, Real Beats Atletico 5-3 in Super Cup Semifinals
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Luka Modrić might as well play for Real Madrid until he is 50. The 38-year-old midfield star recorded another assist for Los Blancos on Wednesday, this time against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semifinals. Real Madrid went on to win the match 5-3 in extra time, and will face either Barcelona or Ante Budimir's Osasuna in the final on January 14th. Down 1-0 in … [Read more...] about Modrić Assists Again, Real Beats Atletico 5-3 in Super Cup Semifinals
