Reports out of Croatia are stating that 36 year-old former captain of the Vatreni, Darijo Srna, could come out of international retirement to join Croatia in their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign. With right-backs Šime Vrsaljko and Josip Pivarić out for an undisclosed amount of time, Croatia will be thin in defense as they prepare for Azerbaijan and Hungary in … [Read more...] about The Return Of Darijo Srna?
Archives for February 2019
The Croatian El Clasico Comes To An End, Barca Thump Real Madrid
By 36 CommentsIt was a rough day if you are a Real Madrid supporter as Los Blancos were shutout 3-0 at home to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Barcelona will now go on to play in the Final while Real Madrid are on pace to not win a single trophy in 2019. Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić payed the full match for their respective clubs while the above picture went viral on the internet … [Read more...] about The Croatian El Clasico Comes To An End, Barca Thump Real Madrid
HNL Week 22 – Dinamo Extends Lead at Top
By 12 CommentsDinamo Zagreb have created an insurmountable lead at the top of the table after 3-0 thumping of NK Osijek over the weekend, despite resting several key starters. Goals from Komnen Adrić, Iyayi Believe Antiemwen and Amir Rrahmani were more than enough for the Modri to increase their lead to 16 points. HNK Rijeka did their part to keep pace with the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22 – Dinamo Extends Lead at Top
Croatians Around Europe XXV
By 39 CommentsAnte Rebić scored the game winner in a 3-0 Eintracht Frankfurt victory over Hannover on Sunday. In the 54th minute of play, Rebić made a run down a crowded left flank in the box and found some sunlight to score. In the first half, Rebić could have easily scored on a break away but his attempt at 'chipping' the Hannover keeper did not go according to plan. He also had a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXV
Czech-Mate In Zagreb! Dinamo Headed To Europa League Round Of 16 To Play Benfica
By 37 CommentsIt was a night to remember in Zagreb as Dinamo overturned a 2-1 first leg loss to Czech champions Viktoria Plzen with a stunning 3-0 victory at Maksimir. Dinamo only needed a 1-0 win at home to progress - as they scored an away goal in Czech Republic last week - but that didn't stop them from piling on the goals; starting with a beautiful set up from Bruno Petković in the 15th … [Read more...] about Czech-Mate In Zagreb! Dinamo Headed To Europa League Round Of 16 To Play Benfica
RUMOR MILL: Rakitić Moving To Inter Milan
By 12 CommentsIt is being reported by multiple media outlets in Europe that Ivan Rakitić will be moving to Italian giants Inter Milan in the summer. Inter Milan have already reached an “understanding” with Barcelona for Ivan Rakitić in the summer but the Spanish club is holding out for a £39 million offer. With current Inter captain Mauro Icardi in turmoil with the club, this … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Rakitić Moving To Inter Milan
Rakitić & Barcelona Go Scoreless With Lyon, Liverpool Too
By 13 CommentsIt was an uneventful night across Europe Tuesday as not a single goal was scored in Champions League. Barcelona played out a scoreless draw with Lyon in France after five shots on goal and 64% ball possession. After the match, Barca's Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitić said, "Even with half an hour more, we wouldn't have scored." Rakitić played the full 90 … [Read more...] about Rakitić & Barcelona Go Scoreless With Lyon, Liverpool Too
Croatians Around Europe XXIV
By 35 CommentsLuka Modrić sat out Real Madrid's match against Girona on Sunday due to a yellow card suspension. Without their Ballon d'Or midfielder, Los Blancos lost 2-1 at home after taking the lead in the 25th minute through a Casemiro strike. Real Madrid could not find the all-important insurance goal and would concede twice to 15th placed Girona in the second half to get struck down at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV
Viktoria Plzen Take Late Lead 2-1
By 13 CommentsThe tables have turned in Plzen as the Czech champions take a late 2-1 lead against the Modri. Dinamo entered the second half up 1-0, but allowed two unanswered goals to fall behind. Dinamo will still have a chance at advancement in the return leg at Maksimir on February 21. Dinamo fortunately have an important away goal in hand but must find away to keep the Czechs at … [Read more...] about Viktoria Plzen Take Late Lead 2-1