The Champions League semifinals kick off Tuesday night when Tottenham host 'Cinderellas' Ajax - who have already defeated Real Madrid and Juventus - in the first leg from London. Tottenham are coming off an emotional 180 minutes which saw them skim by mighty Manchester City via an injury time VAR decision while Ajax and their young guns have been slaying some of Europe's … [Read more...] about Champions League Semis: Who Ya Got?
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Croatians Around Europe XXXII
By 61 CommentsIvan Rakitić has suggested that Barcelona's stars might be waking up with headaches on Sunday after celebrating their La Liga win in style. Ivan Rakitić played all 90 minutes in Barca's 1-0 victory over Levante on Saturday which clinched their second straight La Liga title and fourth in five years. With Barcelona taking on Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals this week … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXII
Croatia Days Festival – June 14-15 In Vancouver, Canada
By 3 CommentsOn June 14th and 15th 2019, the United Croats of Canada will again open the doors of Canada’s largest Croatian Cultural Centre to the lower-mainland while celebrating the history of the Croatian culture! Free admission, futsal, live entertainment, folk dancing, music, choir performances, a children's play area, video entertainment, a variety of fresh food, and a beer garden … [Read more...] about Croatia Days Festival – June 14-15 In Vancouver, Canada
Rakitić Or Lovren?
By 17 CommentsIvan Rakitić and Dejan Lovren will square off when Liverpool and Barcelona meet in the Champions League semifinals on May 1st. That means yet another Croatian will play in the Champions League Final for a seventh straight season when the trophy is lifted in Madrid on June 1st. Lovren and Liverpool played in the final last year but were defeated by Luka Modrić and … [Read more...] about Rakitić Or Lovren?
Pašalić Scores Winner vs. Napoli, Puts Atalanta In CL Range
By 12 CommentsMario Pašalić scored the game winner in the 80th minute for Atalanta Monday night to beat 2nd place Napoli 2-1. The win puts Atalanta even on points with AC Milan for Italy's last Champions League berth for next season with five matches remaining in Serie A. Pašalić was sold to Chelsea from Hajduk Split in 2014 and has been a 'loan journeyman' across Europe since the … [Read more...] about Pašalić Scores Winner vs. Napoli, Puts Atalanta In CL Range
Croatians Around Europe XXXI
By 43 CommentsIvan Perišić scored the only goal for Inter Milan Saturday in a 1-1 draw against Roma. In the 61st minute, Perišić made a nice run on the back post to stay onside and headed home to tie the game up and split the points. Both Šime Vrsaljko and Marcelo Brozović are scheduled to miss the rest of the season with injuries. The draw keeps Inter in third place and six points clear of … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXI
Zubac On Golden State: It’s A Dream To Play Them In The Playoffs
By 4 CommentsLos Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac shares his thoughts on playing the reigning NBA champions Golden State Warriors in the first round of the 2019 playoffs and their historic 31-point comeback win in Game 2. Zubac says it's a dream to play against one of the greatest teams in NBA history which includes Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. … [Read more...] about Zubac On Golden State: It’s A Dream To Play Them In The Playoffs