How the Promised Son has fallen. Alen Halilović is now 26 years old and his footballing career isn't exactly shaping up the way it was supposed to. In 2014, Barcelona purchased Halilović from Dinamo Zagreb as the wunderkind was dubbed the "Croatian Arjen Robben." Over the years, Halilović quickly turned into a wunder-bust. After becoming a journeyman across Europe over the … [Read more...] about What The Hell Happened To Halilović?
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Juranović Assists For Union Berlin Again, Musa Scores For Benfica
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Since coming over from Celtic last week, Josip Juranović is already making a name for himself in the German capital. In his first match with Union Berlin, Juranović supplied an assist in a 2-1 win over Werder Bremen. Tuesday night, he did it again with an absolutely wonderful cross from the left flank, which was perfectly placed for teammate Robin Knoche for the game's … [Read more...] about Juranović Assists For Union Berlin Again, Musa Scores For Benfica
4 Croatians Feature In The Guardian’s Top 100 Footballers Of 2022
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FOUR Croatian internationals feature in the Guardian’s annual top 100 male footballers list. That’s more than Spain (3) and Italy (3) have featured. #5- Luka Modrić Modrić is rightfully ranked the fifth best footballer in the world, behind Messi, Mbappe, Benzema, and Haaland. Modrić is the oldest player in the top 50 (Ronaldo at #51), and is even ahead of world-class … [Read more...] about 4 Croatians Feature In The Guardian’s Top 100 Footballers Of 2022
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #17: Gabriel Vidović Scores 2nd Goal This Week, Brekalo Secures Move To Fiorentina
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Gabriel Vidović scored the game-winning goal for Vitesse on Saturday in a 3-1 Dutch Eredivisie victory over Heerenveen. Vidović is currently on loan from Bayern Munich and now has a second goal to his name this week as he scored days ago with a funny chip/deflection from the goal line. We know Croatia has to find a true striker in the next 1-2 years. Vidović is absolutely on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #17: Gabriel Vidović Scores 2nd Goal This Week, Brekalo Secures Move To Fiorentina
Bundesliga Week 17: Kramarić Scores Brace, Juranović Assists In Union Berlin Debut
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We have a Andrej Kramarić siting! Where was this during the World Cup? Krama scored the opening goal and game-tying goal (94') Tuesday to chop the points in a 2-2 Hoffenheim draw versus Stuttgart. Both goals were noteworthy as Krama took home MOTM honors for his 2-goal performance. The first was acrobatic while the second was all placement with a possible pinch of deflection. … [Read more...] about Bundesliga Week 17: Kramarić Scores Brace, Juranović Assists In Union Berlin Debut
OFFICIAL! Croatia Will Play The Dutch In Nations League Semifinal #1 On June 14th In Rotterdam
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Definitely not the most ideal draw for Croatia in the Nations League semifinals, but it will do. This 4-team mini-tournament will be hosted in the Netherlands, so the Dutch will absolutely have home-field advantage whomever they play.The Dutch had the best showing at the World Cup two months ago out of Spain and Italy (did't qualify). The Netherlands lost to Argentina in a … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL! Croatia Will Play The Dutch In Nations League Semifinal #1 On June 14th In Rotterdam
Luka Modric Set To Join Ronaldo’s Al Nassr For €100M Pay Day?
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Luka Modric, arguably football's greatest midfielder of all time, is linked to a HUGE move to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr. In just two and a half years at the club, Modric would earn €100M, making him the third highest payed footballer on the planet, after former (and potentially future) teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG star Kylian Mbappe. Ultimately, my opinion on this matter … [Read more...] about Luka Modric Set To Join Ronaldo’s Al Nassr For €100M Pay Day?
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #16: Roko Šimić Scores 2x In Zurich Debut, Juranović Seals Move To Union Berlin
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Roko Šimić made his FC Zurich debut on Saturday (currently on loan from RB Salzburg), coming off the bench in the 79th minute. He couldn't have asked for a better start in the Swiss Super League as he scored twice (89', 93') to force a 2-2 draw against Luzern. His first goal was a wonderful Euro-volley into the top-right corner of the net from 20 yards out. All eyes on Šimić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #16: Roko Šimić Scores 2x In Zurich Debut, Juranović Seals Move To Union Berlin
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #15: Modrić With Disastrous Game As Barca Defeat Real Madrid 3-1 To Lift Spanish SuperCup
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Luka Modrić had a rough day at the office Sunday as Barcelona outclassed Real Madrid in the Spanish SuperCup final; winning 3-1 in Saudi Arabia. Via ManagingMadrid: "This was a terrible display across the board, but among the most shocking was Luka Modrić. The Croatian had a disastrous 65 minutes before Carlo Ancelotti withdrew him for Dani Ceballos. While he completed 27 of … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #15: Modrić With Disastrous Game As Barca Defeat Real Madrid 3-1 To Lift Spanish SuperCup
