The 2022-2023 UEFA Nations League will be the third time Croatia competes in the newly formed competition, in which we provided quite underwhelming results in previous years. June to September 2022 is the group stage phase, where we will be drawn into a group of four as we battle it out for the sole playoff spot. Although it may seem as though this is just some meaningless … [Read more...] about Croatia Draws France, Denmark, Austria In Nations League
Soccer
Croatians Around Europe XIV: Gvardiol, DCC, Jakić All Score
By 63 Comments
Joško Gvardiol scored his first goal for RB Leipzig Saturday in a 4-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach. Gvardiol headed home a sharp header following a free kick in the 21st minute to break the deadlock. Along with the goal, Gvardiol has been crushing it on the defensive end. And remember, he's still a 19 year-old teenager for another month. Duje Ćaleta-Car … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIV: Gvardiol, DCC, Jakić All Score
Dinamo Defeat West Ham 1-0 Behind Incredible Oršić Wundergol!
By 64 Comments
Dinamo Zagreb defeat West Ham United 1-0 behind an INCREDIBLE Mislav Oršić wundergol! The man has been an absolute London-killer in 2021; scoring a hat trick against Tottenham Hotspur in March to bounce the North London club out of Europa League. Dinamo can now play Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla (to name a few top clubs) in the Europa League playoff round next year … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat West Ham 1-0 Behind Incredible Oršić Wundergol!
Champions League: 9 Croatians Heading To Round Of 16
By 9 Comments
It's that time of the year again. The countdown to a possible 10th straight Croatian-inspired Champions League title has begun. Champions League group stage ended Wednesday night (sort of, Atalanta/Villareal will play Thursday due to a snowstorm) which means the Round of 16 knockout teams are now known. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid topped their group and will be … [Read more...] about Champions League: 9 Croatians Heading To Round Of 16
UPDATED: Mateo Kovačić Is Back! And Then He Gets COVID
By 31 Comments
After suffering a hamstring injury in late October, Mateo Kovačić is back in full training for Chelsea. Chelsea have dropped points against West Ham, Burnley, and Manchester United since Kovačić sustained his injury, and are in dire need of the midfielder's presence as they continue to push for the Premier League title this season. Before his injury, Mateo Kovačić was … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Mateo Kovačić Is Back! And Then He Gets COVID
HNL Week 18: Hajduk Steamrolls Through Dinamo At Maksimir To Set Up Intense Title Race
By 24 Comments
Oh boy, Hajduk Split is looking good! Led by another fantastic performance from Marko Livaja, Hajduk Split embarrassed Dinamo Zagreb at Stadion Maksimir on Sunday night, 2-0. Hajduk's victory extends their winning streak to five matches, as they continue to climb the Prva Liga table and advance deeper into the Croatian Cup. The Bili now sit two points ahead of Dinamo and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18: Hajduk Steamrolls Through Dinamo At Maksimir To Set Up Intense Title Race
Croatians Around Europe XIII: Pjaca Bags Goal For Torino, Majer Records Hat Trick Of Assists
By 19 Comments
Marko Pjaca got the start for Torino Friday night and scored the second goal of the game in the 15' to give his side a 2-0 lead. Pjaca came up across the 18-yard box and bagged a perfect shot inside the right post. He was taken off in the 35' as Torino went down to 10 men. The game would end in a 2-2 draw but it's great to see Pjaca on the scoresheet once again after two … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XIII: Pjaca Bags Goal For Torino, Majer Records Hat Trick Of Assists
Even When Modrić Is Bad, He’s Good
By 11 Comments
When you're good, you're good. Even when Luka Modrić completely whiffs on an open shot on goal; he still receives the game winning assist. There was only one goal Wednesday night in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao and it came off a completely whiffed shot from Luka Modrić's leg. Modrić had a pretty good look on goal but the ball completely shanked off his leg … [Read more...] about Even When Modrić Is Bad, He’s Good
Mario Pašalić Is The Best Midfielder In Europe Right Now…Seriously
By 20 Comments
Mario Pašalić is currently Europe's best midfielder. After netting a hat trick for Atalanta in their 4-0 thrashing of Venezia on Tuesday, Pašalić now has more goal contributions than any other midfielder in Europe's top five leagues this season. In only 15 matches played, the 26 year-old has seven goals and five assists, exceeding all expectations set for him at the … [Read more...] about Mario Pašalić Is The Best Midfielder In Europe Right Now…Seriously
