Croatia face Czechia Thursday night in their toughest World Cup qualifier on the schedule. A win is ideal in Prague but a draw isn't the end of the world either as the Vatreni have a game in hand. Who is under the microscope? Dominik Livaković. He hasn’t played for club or country in over a month! Does Dalić dare start Kotarski? … [Read more...] about Czechia Will Be Croatia’s Toughest WC Qualifier, What To Do With Livaković???
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Croatians Around Europe 7: Gvardiol, Modrić MOTM This Week, What Is The Deal With Livaković???
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Joško Gvardiol assisted on the lone goal of the game and was voted MOTM in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Brentford Sunday. Gvardiol sent a long 40-yard lob into the box for Haaland to fight for before finding the back of the net. With the win and a Liverpool loss, City now trail new Premier League leaders Arsenal by only three points. Gvardiol received an 8.1 FOTMOB rating. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 7: Gvardiol, Modrić MOTM This Week, What Is The Deal With Livaković???
Brazilian-Born Belinho Chooses Croatia!
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Dinamo Zagreb’s 16-year-old rising star Rafael Belinho officially picks Croatia and turns down Brazil, as reported by Index.hr. The Dinamo Zagreb U19 winger and attacking midfielder has been recognized as a big talent since moving to Croatia in 2021. His agent, Andy Bara, said two years ago, “They called us from the Brazilian Football Federation, but the boy wants to play … [Read more...] about Brazilian-Born Belinho Chooses Croatia!
Dinamo Zagreb Top Of Europa League Table After 3-1 Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv!
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Dinamo are off to a perfect start in Europa League this campaign after locking up their second straight 3-1 victory Thursday night; this time vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv. Dinamo currently sit atop the League Phase table with six matches remaining. Still a long way to go but their next match vs. Swedish side Malmo on October 23rd could start separating them from the pack as Malmo have … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Top Of Europa League Table After 3-1 Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv!
Pašalić Heads Home Winner In Champions League, Oršić With Another Wunder-gol vs. Bayern!
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Mario Pašalić gave Atalanta a bright moment in their UEFA Champions League campaign, heading home the winner in the 87th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Club Brugge. The goal was a perfect bounce-back for Atalanta after losing their first match in the competition, giving the team a much-needed boost in the Champions League standings. Pašalić also took home the man of the … [Read more...] about Pašalić Heads Home Winner In Champions League, Oršić With Another Wunder-gol vs. Bayern!
Croatians Around Europe 6: Modrić & AC Milan Go Top Of Serie A, Vušković Shines For HSV Again
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Luka Modrić and AC Milan have gone top of Serie A (tied on points with Napoli and Roma) after a huge 2-1 victory over Napoli Sunday night at San Siro! Modrić played the full 90 minutes as Milan went down to 10 men in the 57th minute. SempreMilan gave Modrić a solid 8/10 rating as he had "Good passing, work-rate, movement and so on. All the things we have become used to seeing … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 6: Modrić & AC Milan Go Top Of Serie A, Vušković Shines For HSV Again
Dinamo Defeat Fenerbahce 3-1 In Europa League Opener! Beljo With A Brace!
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HUGE win for Dinamo to begin their 8-game Europa League season Wednesday night from Maksimir! The current HNL leaders were the better team throughout the 90 minutes against Fenerbahce, who finished 2nd place in Turkey last season. Dinamo controlled the ball for only 45% of the match but were more dangerous with three shots on target. Beljo opened up the scoring after a … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Fenerbahce 3-1 In Europa League Opener! Beljo With A Brace!
Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Czechia & Gibraltar In October World Cup Qualifiers
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Some noteworthy items regarding this call-up list for October from Dalić: -Gvardiol will return (injury) which is great news as he's our best defender -Kovačić back on the squad (has yet to play for City this campaign). Maybe Dalić wants to get him some reps in the Gibraltar match. I can't see him starting vs. Czechia. -Luka Vušković has been called back to the senior … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Czechia & Gibraltar In October World Cup Qualifiers
Croatians Around Europe 5: Vušković Scores 1st Hamburg Bundesliga Goal In 7 Years, Modrić Shines Again
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Luka Vušković scored Hamburg's 1st Bundesliga goal after promotion Saturday afternoon in a 2-1 victory over Heidenheim. Hamburg’s last goal in the top flight was in 2018. Remember, Vušković is a defender. He’s only 18. And he’s on loan from Tottenham. We CANNOT wait for him to team up with Gvardiol in checkers! The kid is delivering on every stage he has been on thus … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 5: Vušković Scores 1st Hamburg Bundesliga Goal In 7 Years, Modrić Shines Again
