Joško Gvardiol ( 19 year old) is one of the few bright spots on a disappointing RB Leipzig squad this season. Lately, he’s been the best player on his team and arguably the best defender in the Bundesliga. Let’s take a look at his last three games: Leipzig vs. Borussia Monchengladbach: 1 goal1 blocked shot, 2 interceptions4/8 ground duels won63 accurate passes (88.7%)4/4 … [Read more...] about Rumor Mill: Real Madrid Express Interest In Gvardiol & Majer
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Maro Katinić: Croatia’s Newest Defensive Gem
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Maro Katinić is possibly the most complete U17 Croatian defensive talent of all time. The young center-back is a better player than even Joško Gvardiol was at his age, and he’s the key player to Dinamo Zagreb II’s back line. Katinić is a versatile right-footed center-back who can cover at right-back due to his speed and technical capabilities, much like Gvardiol. He … [Read more...] about Maro Katinić: Croatia’s Newest Defensive Gem
Croatians Around Europe XV: Rakitić Scores 30-Yard Rocket, Perišić Heads Home As Inter Win Again
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Ivan Rakitić scored one of the best goals of his career Saturday night as he captained Sevilla to a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. In the 7th minute, Rakitić collected the ball 30 yards from goal and sent an absolute rocket into the corner of the net. It couldn't have been placed any better and beat arguably the best goalkeeper in the world in Jan Oblak. Rakitić still has … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XV: Rakitić Scores 30-Yard Rocket, Perišić Heads Home As Inter Win Again
Croatia Draws France, Denmark, Austria In Nations League
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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
Croatians Around Europe XIV: Gvardiol, DCC, Jakić All Score
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
