For many years now, Dinamo Zagreb's youth academy has been Croatia's best by a mile - and among the world's best as well. Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Joško Gvardiol, and many other Vatreni superstars have soared through the ranks of Dinamo Zagreb's elite academy. It is a known fact that, without Dinamo, the Croatian national team would be nowhere close to where they are right … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb vs. Hajduk Split: Whose Academy Is Better Right Now?
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Croatians Around Europe XIX: Ćaleta-Car Staying Put In France
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The top five leagues in Europe had the weekend off for much needed rest in an already packed schedule. There was absolutely nothing to report on except for some Coupe de France action. Duje Ćaleta-Car was supposed to make a last second move to English side, West Ham, where he would join Croatian teammate Nikola Vlašić. However, the deal was nixed at the last second. DCC … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIX: Ćaleta-Car Staying Put In France
Ivan Dodig Wins Australian Open Mixed Doubles Tournament
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Ivan Dodig, alongside French partner Kristina Mladenovic, are taking home the Austalian Open mixed doubles trophy! The duo, ranked #5 in the world, defeated Australian pair Jason Kubler and Jaimee Fourlis in the final 6-3, 6-4. Dodig now has five grand slam trophies, four of them from mixed doubles. Bravo Ivane! … [Read more...] about Ivan Dodig Wins Australian Open Mixed Doubles Tournament
Who Will Be The Solution To Croatia’s Striker Problem?
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Andrej Kramarić (30) Kramarić is one of the Bundesliga’s best strikers… but he’s never produced for Croatia. Is it due to him being out of position as a natural striker? Or is he simply an international underperformer? Regardless, Kramarić has enough talent to have a spot in our 23 man roster… or does he? If Kramarić can’t find his rhythm or be useful anywhere in … [Read more...] about Who Will Be The Solution To Croatia’s Striker Problem?
RUMOR MILL: Chelsea In Talks With Stuttgart For Borna Sosa
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Borna Sosa could be on his way to London to join Mateo Kovačić and Chelsea by the end of this month. The official Chelsea F.C. website and Metro report that the reigning Champions League winners have shown keen interest in signing Sosa to be their starting left-back. Chelsea's Ben Chilwell is expected to miss the rest of the season with a serious injury, leaving the … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Chelsea In Talks With Stuttgart For Borna Sosa
Croatians Around Europe XVIII: Gvardiol Scores On 20th Birthday; Modrić, Kramarić Score Too
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Joško Gvardiol gave himself one hell of a 20th birthday present on Sunday with a goal versus Wolfsburg in a 2-0 victory! The RB Leipzig defender sealed the match in the 84' by chipping the Wolfsburg keeper to secure all three points. It's his first Bundesliga goal of 2022 as Gvardiol just came over from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer of 2021. The now 20 year-old Gvardiol has had a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVIII: Gvardiol Scores On 20th Birthday; Modrić, Kramarić Score Too
Build Your All-Time Croatian Five-A-Side Squad!
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You have $15 to build your ALL-TIME Croatian five-a-side squad... Choose ONE player from each row: $5: Luka Modrić, Davor Šuker, Zvonimir Boban $4: Ivan Perišić, Mario Mandžukić, Ivan Rakitić, Robert Prosinečki $3: Niko Kovač, Alen Bokšić, Eduardo da Silva, Marcelo Brozović $2: Ivica Olić, Niko Kranjčar, Mladen Petrić, Aljoša Asanović $1: Dario Srna, Robert … [Read more...] about Build Your All-Time Croatian Five-A-Side Squad!
Luka Modrić Scores Game Winner As Real Madrid Lift Spanish SuperCup
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Luka Modrić is timeless! The 36 year-old's marvelous 38th minute strike proved to be the game winner for Real Madrid, as Los Blancos defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 in the Spanish SuperCup final. Credited with an 8.1 SofaScore rating, Modrić was visibly the best player on the pitch, and deservedly took home the 'Man of the Match' trophy. Modrić is now the SuperCopa's oldest … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić Scores Game Winner As Real Madrid Lift Spanish SuperCup
Croatians Around Europe XVII: Modrić Leads Real Madrid To SuperCup Victory
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Luka Modrić is 36 1/2 years old and is arguably the best midfielder on planet Earth...today! Modrić scored the game winner Sunday night as Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 to life the Spanish SuperCup. Read full story here. Mateo Kovačić was Chelsea's best midfielder Saturday in a 1-0 loss to English leaders Manchester City. "Started the game like a player very much … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XVII: Modrić Leads Real Madrid To SuperCup Victory
