If you can't beat 'em, buy 'em! Goal.com is reporting that Bayern Munich wants to buy Croatian striker Andrej Kramarić from Hoffenheim to back up Robert Lewandowski. Kramarić scored twice against Bayern this past weekend in a 4-1 Hoffenheim victory to end the champion's undefeated reign in the Bundesliga, which dates back to December. Kramarić has scored … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Bayern Munich Wants Kramarić
Archives for September 2020
Croatians Flop At The French
By 6 CommentsIt was complete disappointment at the French Open for Croatians all around this week. Except for Petra Martić. Maybe the baguettes were too hard in Paris. Maybe they didn't have the right bottle of red for the Croatian players in the hotel wine cellar. Nonetheless, Čilić, Ćorić, and Vekić are all going home after their first round matches. Marin Čilić was … [Read more...] about Croatians Flop At The French
Often Imitated, Never Duplicated…
By 18 Comments“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” -Oscar Wilde There are few things in sports that are sacred. Things that should only belong to one club or one country. The pin stripes belong to baseball's New York Yankees. The parquet floor should only be played on by the Boston Celtics. The Haka can only be performed by … [Read more...] about Often Imitated, Never Duplicated…
HNL Update
By 3 CommentsThe HNL has been in full swing nd wrapped up its sixth week on Sunday, which featured Hajduk Split dealing out a 2-0 victory over Varaždin at Poljud. The match was played through monsoon conditions, but that did not hinder Adam Gyurcso from opening the game with a fourth-minute goal. Mijo Caktaš added some insurance in the 50th minute with a goal from the penalty … [Read more...] about HNL Update
Croatians Around Europe *II*
By 50 CommentsIs there any striker hotter in Europe over the past three matches? The answer is NO. On Sunday, Andrej Kramarić scored two more goals in a 4-1 victory over reigning European and Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich. With the game 2-1 in the 2nd half and Kramarić already hitting the post earlier, he would send a no-look shot just inside the far post to beat Manuel Neuer … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *II*
Mandžukić Headed Back To Russia???
By 27 CommentsLast time Mandzo played in Russia, he was scoring game winning goals in World Cup semifinals. Now - after a short 5-game stint in the Middle East with Al-Duhail - it looks as if Mandžukić will be headed to Russia to play for Lokomotiv Moscow and his former Dinamo Zagreb buddy, Vedran Corluka. Nothing has been finalized yet but it looks to be a 2-year deal … [Read more...] about Mandžukić Headed Back To Russia???
Rijeka Through After Extra Time Win; Hajduk, Lokomotiva Out Of Europa
By 18 CommentsDinamo Zagreb are already through to the Europa League Playoff Round after their Champions League exit but three other Croatian Prva Liga teams will contest to join them after Thursday. Rijeka begin their European season when they host Ukrainian club FC Kolos Kovalivka. Lokomotiva lost to Rapid Wien in the Champions League qualifying round and will now face Swedish club Malmo … [Read more...] about Rijeka Through After Extra Time Win; Hajduk, Lokomotiva Out Of Europa
THE END OF AN ERA: Ivan Rakitić Retires From The Croatian National Team
By 66 CommentsIn a shock move Monday, the HNS announced that Ivan Rakitić has played his last game for the Vatreni. It's still unknown what his main motivation for the move is but Raketa will address the pubic in the upcoming weeks regarding his decision. Both Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić sat out Croatia's two UEFA Nations League matches versus Portugal and France this month, but the initial … [Read more...] about THE END OF AN ERA: Ivan Rakitić Retires From The Croatian National Team
Croatians Around Europe *I*
By 89 CommentsAndrej Kramarić certainly didn't look good for the Vatreni in both September Nations League games but he does remain on fire for Hoffenheim. In the last game of the Bundesliga season in July, Krama scored four goals against Borussia Dortmund. In the season opener this weekend, Kramarić netted a hat trick in a 3-2 win over Cologne. He picked up a trash goal in the first half off … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *I*