The boys have officially been stateside for 24 hours now before their Friday night friendly against Peru at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. So what did they do with their first night out on the town? They went to the Miami Heat v. New York Knicks game where Miami's Goran Dragić, who is Slovenian, greeted the Croatian players with their own Miami Heat jerseys. … [Read more...] about Vatreni Heating Up In Miami Before Peru Match
Archives for March 2018
OFFICIAL: 2018 World Cup Kits Unveiled
By 43 CommentsCroatia's 2018 World Cup kits are here! The team will unveil them on the pitch this week in the USA when they take on Peru and Mexico in friendly matches. This Friday, the Vatreni face Peru in Miami and then travel to Dallas on Tuesday for their second clash with Mexico inside a year. The checker design on the kits have a razor-like tooth pattern which … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: 2018 World Cup Kits Unveiled
Who Is Marin Čilić?
By 12 CommentsAfter making the Wimbledon final in 2017 and the Australian Open final in 2018, losing both times to current world #1 and 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, Marin Čilić has skyrocketed to #3 in the world; the highest he has ever been ranked. Arguably Croatia's best tennis player, he underperformed at last week's BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, which is the … [Read more...] about Who Is Marin Čilić?
Lakers’ Zubac Turns 21, Talks Croatia’s Chances At World Cup
By 13 CommentsCroatianSports.com visited Los Angeles Lakers' Ivica Zubac for his birthday as he turned 21 years old on March 18th. The 7' 1" center from Čitluk, Herzegovina is a huge Real Madrid and Luka Modrić fan and said he will be planning a trip to Russia when the NBA season ends to watch Croatia at the World Cup. He thinks the Vatreni can make the semifinals. He also spoke about his … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Zubac Turns 21, Talks Croatia’s Chances At World Cup
Croatians Around Europe XXVII
By 61 CommentsIvan Perišić finally ended his dreadful scoring drought with a beautiful header in the 26th minute to open the scoring in a 5-0 win over Sampdoria Sunday. Both Perišić and Marcelo Brozović played the full 90 minutes as Icardi accounted for the rest of the scoring with four goals. Inter Milan are currently holding fourth position in Italy which would be good enough for a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
Champions League Quarterfinal Draw
By 9 CommentsIt will be Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić vs. Mario Mandžukić in a repeat of last year's final between Real Madrid and Juventus. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona were given a kind draw; having to face a weaker Roma side while Dejan Lovren & Liverpool must face English leaders Manchester City in the quarterfinal round. The first legs take place April 3rd and 4th. Who do … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarterfinal Draw
Ćorić Will Play Federer In BNP Paribas Semis
By 5 CommentsIt has long been talked about that Borna Ćorić is the future of Croatian tennis. The 21 year-old Zagreb native is slated to be the next Novak Djokovic based on his style of play. Although Ćorić has yet to make it past the third round of any Grand Slam; his start to 2018 is shaping up well. Ćorić won both his matches against Canada's Vasek Pospisil and Denis … [Read more...] about Ćorić Will Play Federer In BNP Paribas Semis
Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
By 37 CommentsIvan Rakitić and Barcelona will join Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Mandžukić and Dejan Lovren in the Champions League quarterfinals. The current La Liga leaders defeated Premiership club Chelsea 3-0 Wednesday night to book their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. They will join Real Madrid, Sevilla, Juventus, Roma, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp