Rest in piece to one of Dalmacija's footballing institutions. Earlier this week, the club that paved the way for players like Luka Modric, Ivan Santini, Danijel Subasic, Vedran Vrsaljko and countless others including the one who gave his life for the club, Hrvoje Custic, has entered into administration after failing to pay eye-watering debts to banks and players. NK … [Read more...] about NK Zadar: April 1945 – July 2020
Archives for July 2020
Lokomotiva To Champions League, Hajduk, Osijek Compete in Europa
By 2 CommentsWhat does Zagreb, Manchester, Madrid and Istanbul all have in common? They are the only cities in Europe with two clubs competing in the upcoming Champions League season. That's right. Not only is the Prva Liga fielding two clubs in the elite European competition, but both clubs hail from Zagreb as NK Lokomotiva clinched the second-place spot late on the … [Read more...] about Lokomotiva To Champions League, Hajduk, Osijek Compete in Europa
Rebić Assists Zlatan In 4-1 AC Milan Win
By 11 CommentsAnte Rebić has helped AC Milan recover this year from the dumpster fire they were in 2019. Rebić came over on loan last summer from Eintracht Frankfurt and was supposed to be an instant injection of speed, grit, and attitude. However, Rebić rarely saw the pitch in 2019, manager Marco Giampaolo was sacked in October, and Chief Football Officer Zvonimir Boban was let go in March. … [Read more...] about Rebić Assists Zlatan In 4-1 AC Milan Win
Lokomotiva Grab 2nd Place, CL Berth With 2 Minutes Left In Season
By 8 CommentsIt was a wild finish to the Croatian Prva Liga season as Lokomotiva and Osijek locked horns on the final day to determine who would go to Champions League qualifying. Osijek needed an outright win to finish second but an 88th minute Danijel Lončar own goal would send Lokomotiva (basically Dinamo Zagreb's 2nd team) to a 2-1 victory. That goal would have put Rijeka through, but … [Read more...] about Lokomotiva Grab 2nd Place, CL Berth With 2 Minutes Left In Season
Reigning Fantasy Champion, Eddy Blažina, Gets Pipped On Final Day
By 7 CommentsI have no idea how he does it, but reigning CroatianSports.com Fantasy Premier League champion - Eddy Blažina (NK Vrlovka) - should have won the 57-person pool again this season. He was in the lead for nearly 38 weeks until the final second of figurative "injury time". On the final day of football in England, Blažina was pipped by Andrew Lovelette (Levy's Lo Open) by one … [Read more...] about Reigning Fantasy Champion, Eddy Blažina, Gets Pipped On Final Day
Croatians Around Europe *XXXII*
By 47 CommentsMateo Kovačić and Chelsea got the job done Sunday in the last game of the English Premier League season; beating Wolverhampton 2-0. The win ensured that Chelsea would finish top-4 with Manchester United for a Champions League berth next season. Kovačić got the start and played 85 minutes; receiving an '8' grade from London Football as he "Worked so hard defensively. Did well to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXII*
This Is Why European Football Is Fun…
By 12 CommentsMateo Kovačić and Chelsea still have everything to play for. Even though Liverpool wrapped up the Premiership title a month ago and no club was going to catch Manchester City; the entire English season comes down to a final 90 minutes on Sunday. And that's what makes European football, promotion/relegation, and European berths so much fun. The top-4 spots … [Read more...] about This Is Why European Football Is Fun…
Bilić, West Brom Headed Back To The Premiership!
By 72 CommentsIt was an ugly finish to the season for Slaven Bilić and his West Brom side, but at the end of the day, they earned automatic promotion to the English Premiership next campaign. West Brom only needed a 2-2 draw Wednesday night against QPR to secure a 2nd place finish in the Championship as third-place Brentford laid an egg and lost 2-1 to Barnsley. If Brentford would have won, … [Read more...] about Bilić, West Brom Headed Back To The Premiership!
Bienvenue A Ligue 1, Niko Kovač
By 29 CommentsFormer Croatia captain, Croatia head coach, and Bayern Munich manager - Niko Kovač - has been appointed the new man in charge at French Ligue 1 club, Monaco. We last saw Kovač in charge at Bayern Munich where he was sacked in November of 2019. Kovač was the head coach of Croatia at the 2014 World Cup before he moved to Bundesliga club, Eintracht Frankfurt. In … [Read more...] about Bienvenue A Ligue 1, Niko Kovač