Dinamo Zagreb are 180 minutes away from returning to Champions League football. In their way - Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol. After a fantastic Europa League campaign last year where they made it all the way to the quarterfinals - defeating Tottenham Hotspur before being bounced by eventual champions Villareal - this Dinamo side only sold Joško Gvardiol (RB Leipzig) … [Read more...] about Dinamo Get Crushed By Sheriff 3-0 In Champions League
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THE NEXT GENERATION: Top 16 Croatian Defending Talents
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The criteria a player must meet to make our list is as follows: The player must be between the ages of 16 and 25The player cannot be a cemented starter in the senior national teamThe player must be eligible to play for Croatia Honorable mentions: Boško Šutalo (21)Dominik Oroz (20)Leonardo Lukačević (22)Marin Sverko (23)Martin Erlić (23) Bruno Brajković, … [Read more...] about THE NEXT GENERATION: Top 16 Croatian Defending Talents
THE NEXT GENERATION: Top 8 Croatian Goalkeeping Talents
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The CroatianSports team is working on a new series entitled “The Next Generation”, focused on bringing your attention to all of the talented youth Croatia has for the future. We will be publishing lists for every different position this week. Monday: Goalkeepers Tuesday: Defenders Wednesday: Midfielders Thursday: Wingers Friday: Strikers The criteria a … [Read more...] about THE NEXT GENERATION: Top 8 Croatian Goalkeeping Talents
Josip Stanišić Commits To Croatia: The Future of the Vatreni Defense Just Got Brighter
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Written by Markus & CroatiaU14 After months of speculation, German and Croatian media outlets confirm that Josip Stanišić has officially committed to playing with the Croatian national team. With an aging Šime Vrsaljko as Croatia’s number one right-back and Legia Warsaw’s Josip Juranović as option #2, Stanišić’s skills at the right-back position are exactly what the … [Read more...] about Josip Stanišić Commits To Croatia: The Future of the Vatreni Defense Just Got Brighter
The Weekend Water Cooler: And It Begins!
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The English, Spanish, French, and German leagues kickoff this weekend! Here are your headlines: Luka Modrić assists as Real Madrid defeat Deportivo Alaves 4-1 Saturday Mateo Kovačić assists in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace Saturday Andrej Kramarić records 3 assists on Saturday as Hoffenheim beat Augsburg 4-0 21 year-old Josip Stanišić got the start for … [Read more...] about The Weekend Water Cooler: And It Begins!
The Summer Rumor Mill: Which Croatian Is Moving?
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Who's staying put this summer and who is going to move to a bigger club? All four players need the move desperately to reach the next level of their career. Here are the rumors you should know about: Celtic are interested in 25 year-old right-back Josip Juranović. The Scottish giants are preparing a €3M bid. Juranović, a former Hajduk Split star, can thank Dinamo Zagreb … [Read more...] about The Summer Rumor Mill: Which Croatian Is Moving?
Dinamo Defeat Legia Warsaw 2-1 (agg.) To Set Up CL Playoff Tie With Sherriff Tiraspol
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A wonderful first half goal followed by a superb defensive performance sees Dinamo through to the next round of Champions League qualifying! In the 20th minute, Bartol Franjić finished a beautiful ball from Luka Ivanušec to put Dinamo ahead 1-0. Legia’s scoring attempts were not nearly enough, as Dinamo’s back line seemed to have the Polish attack on lockdown the entire match. … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Legia Warsaw 2-1 (agg.) To Set Up CL Playoff Tie With Sherriff Tiraspol
The Preseason Sučić Train Is Full Speed Ahead
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An assist against Atletico Madrid last week, and a goal against Barcelona today. First name is Luka - can you guess who? Chances are you’re probably wrong. 18 year-old midfielder Luka Sučić shined again today for Red Bull Salzburg, scoring a goal for the ages against Spanish giants FC Barcelona. In the 43rd minute, Sučić received a pass from the sideline, chipped it into the … [Read more...] about The Preseason Sučić Train Is Full Speed Ahead
Dinamo Draw Legia Warsaw 1-1 In 1st Leg
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Bruno Petković scored his first goal in six matches for Dinamo Zagreb, and it could not have come at a better time. After a tumultuous night of street violence in the night proceeding the match, Dinamo have found the lead against their Polish opponents, Legia Warsaw. Luka Ivanušec sent in a briliant ball that was met with the head of Bruno Petković to put Dinamo up 1-0 in … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Legia Warsaw 1-1 In 1st Leg
