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
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Croatians Around Europe 18: Bradarić Assists In Serie A Action, Stanišić & Leverkusen Stay Top Of Bundesliga
By 35 CommentsSalernitana 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
By 3 CommentsIvan 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
By 6 CommentsFollowing 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
By 44 CommentsMateo 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
By 3 CommentsLuka 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
HNL Team Grades: Midseason Edition
By 13 CommentsWith the midpoint of the HNL reached back in December and the winter break and transfer window in full swing, it's time to review each clubs performance so far this season. With an action packed season full of drama, twists, and upsets already halfway behind us, let's take a deep dive and assign letter grades to each club this season. Hajduk Split (1st): A Hajduk fans … [Read more...] about HNL Team Grades: Midseason Edition
Croatia To Play Egypt, Tunisia, New Zealand In Inaugural Winsunited Cup March 22-26th
By 47 CommentsCroatia will take part in the inaugural Winsunited Cup March 22-26th in the United Arab Emirates. It will be a single-elimination “friendly” tournament where all sides will play a minimum of two matches. I would imagine a Final and 3rd-place game format will take place during the week. Matchups and dates are TBD. Not the best competition for the Vatreni but Dalić should be … [Read more...] about Croatia To Play Egypt, Tunisia, New Zealand In Inaugural Winsunited Cup March 22-26th
Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić, Musa Score; Kovačić Assists In FA Cup Action
By 38 CommentsNikola Vlašić scored his second goal of the Serie A season Sunday night in an impressive 3-0 win over last year's Italian champions: Napoli. With Torino already up 1-0 against 10-man Napoli in the 52nd minute, Vlašić ripped a low shot from 20 yards out just inside the left goal post. Torino was always the right club for Vlašić after West Ham; he simply "failed to launch" … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić, Musa Score; Kovačić Assists In FA Cup Action