It was a kind draw for Dinamo Zagreb Friday night as the Croatian champions avoided any Europa League heavy hitters. After losing in the Champions League playoff round to Swiss club Young Boys, Dinamo were moved to the Europa League group stage draw. Dinamo avoided the likes of Sevilla, Arsenal and Chelsea out of Pot 1 and were given Belgian side … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Anderlecht, Fenerbahce, Spartak Trnava In Europa League
Archives for August 2018
Modrić Wins UEFA Player Of The Year!
By 43 CommentsCroatia captain Luka Modrić, who led the Vatreni to the World Cup Final in 2018 and Real Madrid to their fourth Champions League title in five years, was named UEFA Player of the Year today, UEFA reports. Modrić beat out the likes of former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah for the prestigious award: being named best player in … [Read more...] about Modrić Wins UEFA Player Of The Year!
Ćorić Cruising At US Open, Čilić Too
By 9 Comments21 year-old Croatian tennis player Borna Ćorić, who is currently ranked #20 in the world, has made quick work in the first two rounds of the US Open this tournament. In the 1st Round Monday, Ćorić defeated German Florian Mayer in four sets: 6-2, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to set up a 2nd Round match with Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena Wednesday afternoon. Ćorić cruised through the match … [Read more...] about Ćorić Cruising At US Open, Čilić Too
Dinamo Crumble In 2nd Half vs. Young Boys, Headed To Europa League
By 43 CommentsIt was looking great for Dinamo Zagreb early on in the second leg of their Champions League playoff round tie Tuesday night at Maksimir vs. Young Boys. Dinamo's Izet Hajrovic struck home in the 7th minute of play to make it 2-1 (on aggregate) for Dinamo. If that result would have held up, the Croatian champions would be on their way to the "promised land": the Champions League … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crumble In 2nd Half vs. Young Boys, Headed To Europa League
Croatians Around Europe II
By 89 CommentsIvan Perišić and Inter Croazionale were in full effect Sunday vs. Torino but blew a 2-0 first half lead in a 2-2 draw. Perišić, Marcelo Brozović and Šime Vrsaljko all got the start for Inter with Vrsaljko being subbed off in the 72nd minute. Perišić opened the scoring in the sixth minute with a one-timer inside the box from a long sideline pass, but Inter couldn't hang on to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe II
Dinamo Impress With 1-1 Draw vs. Young Boys
By 22 CommentsDinamo Zagreb went toe-to-toe with the Swiss champions Wednesday night in the playoff round of Champions League qualifying; with the match ending 1-1 in Berne. The winner of the two-legged tie will go to the Champions League group stage in September while the loser gets moved to Europa League. After a disastrous start which saw Dinamo concede a goal inside two … [Read more...] about Dinamo Impress With 1-1 Draw vs. Young Boys
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Portugal & Spain
By 86 CommentsCroatia manager Zlatko Dalić has named the Croatia squad for their Sept. 6 friendly versus Portugal and Sept. 11 UEFA Nations League opener versus Spain. Both matches will be played in Portugal and Spain, respectively. With Danijel Subašić and Mario Mandžukić retiring from international duty and defender Ivan Strinić out with a heart condition, there will be a small … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Portugal & Spain
HNL Week 4: Hajduk Crumbles to Gorica
By 4 CommentsHajduk Split's woes continue with grandeur this weekend, which featured a shock defeat to HNK Gorica at Pojlud. The 2-0 win for Gorica was their first win of the season and first ever victory in Croatia's top flight of football. The win also leaves Hajduk winless in four straight matches to start the 2018/19 season. This prompted the resignation of head coach, Zeljko Kopić and … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4: Hajduk Crumbles to Gorica
55th Annual Croatian Tournament Of North America Kicks Off Sept. 1 In Norval
By 14 CommentsThe biggest Croatian soccer tournament in North America is back! Join Hrvatski Nacionalni Nogometni Savez Kanade i SAD on September 1st & 2nd in Norval, Ontario, Canada for soocer, food and dance. Go to www.Turnir55.com for more information on the event! CroatianSports.com attended the tournament back in 2011, and if you are near the Greater … [Read more...] about 55th Annual Croatian Tournament Of North America Kicks Off Sept. 1 In Norval