Finally, HNL football is back in our lives! Reigning champions Dinamo Zagreb kicked their season off with a 3-2 comeback victory over crosstown rivals Lokomotiva Zagreb at Maksimir. By the 22nd minute, the hosts already found themselves 2-0 down but were instantly saved by first-half substitute Josip Drmić. Drmić, in his first ever league match for Dinamo, scored twice … [Read more...] about HNL Week 1: Dinamo & Hajduk Begin Hot, Beljo Shines For Osijek
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Manchester City Keen On Signing Gvardiol
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Real Madrid, Chelsea, Tottenham, and now Manchester City - Joško Gvardiol has most certainly caught the eyes of Europe's finest clubs in the last several months. Fabrizio Romano announced that Pep Guardiola sees Gvardiol as a potential replacement for Nathan Ake, who is predicted to leave the club in the next few days. The Citizens are expected to propose an initial bid for … [Read more...] about Manchester City Keen On Signing Gvardiol
Rumor Mill: Wolverhampton Show Interest In Mario Vušković
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Croatia U-21 international Mario Vušković could be on his way to the Premier League! Sky Sport Germany and Talking Wolves report that Wolverhampton F.C. are very interested in signing Vušković from 2. Bundesliga side Hamburger SV. Hamburger would most likely only accept an offer of more than 10 million Euros for the 20 year-old central defender. Despite rumored interest from … [Read more...] about Rumor Mill: Wolverhampton Show Interest In Mario Vušković
Transfer Talk: Franjić Joins Kovač At Wolfsburg, Atletico Madrid Want Juranović
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After a few days of speculation, it's official: Dinamo Zagreb's utility specialist Bartol Franjić is joining Niko Kovač and Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga! Franjić, 22 years of age, can play every position in the defensive and middle third, excelling at each spot. He was a key piece to Dinamo's European success in the 2020-21 season, and played 81 minutes in the club's … [Read more...] about Transfer Talk: Franjić Joins Kovač At Wolfsburg, Atletico Madrid Want Juranović
Luka Vušković: The World’s Best 15 Year-Old Footballer
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The world's most outstanding 15 year-old footballer is none other than Croatia's own, Luka Vušković. Despite being born in 2007, Vušković has already proven to be the brightest star in Hajduk Split's academy. The young center-back dominates the pitch defensively with his extreme size (195 cm, 6'4), unreal athleticism, and incredible anticipation. Believe it or not, he is … [Read more...] about Luka Vušković: The World’s Best 15 Year-Old Footballer
Jurić Will “Build His Squad” Around Nikola Vlašić At Torino
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It seems as though Croatian international Nikola Vlašić will be leaving West Ham to join Italian side Torino FC on loan with option to buy. The 24 year old produced just 1 goal in 19 premier league appearances in quite the disappointing debut season for the Hammers. Over the course of this season, Vlašić has seen his transfer value drop nearly 10 million Euros and hasn’t scored … [Read more...] about Jurić Will “Build His Squad” Around Nikola Vlašić At Torino
Stanišić Put Mbappe In His Little Croatian Pocket
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You know you're good when they put your face on the cover of FIFA. Kylian Mbappe is that level of good and will surely win multiple Ballon d'Or's in his lifetime. However, for 90 minutes this week, Josip Stanišić absolutely put Mbappe in his pocket as the Vatreni scored early and kept a scary France team scoreless for the clean sheet. 22 year-old German-born Josip … [Read more...] about Stanišić Put Mbappe In His Little Croatian Pocket
Vatreni Score 1 Open-Play Goal In 4 Matches…Do We Need To Worry?
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Hey guys, not to be a "Debbie Downer" here or rain on anyone's parade, but when is it time to talk about the elephant in the room? Or if you don't want to talk about the elephant because you're still hopped up on Dida's rakija from Croatia's first ever victory over the French, I completely understand. What Modrić and the boys did from a results perspective after the 3-0 … [Read more...] about Vatreni Score 1 Open-Play Goal In 4 Matches…Do We Need To Worry?
Croatia Finally Beats France!!!
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The monkey is finally off Croatian backs. The Vatreni have defeated France for the first time in their history. Croatia defeated France 1-0 in Nations League Monday night by way of a 5’ Luka Modrić penalty kick. However, the MVP of the match was the entire Croatian defense full of youngsters, who held a hungry Mbappe and Benzema at bay. It was an incredible 90 minutes … [Read more...] about Croatia Finally Beats France!!!
