Chelsea made the move permanent this week and have signed their Croatian midfielder, Mateo Kovačić, to a deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge for the foreseeable future, The Telegraph reports. Kovačić spent last season on loan at Chelsea from Real Madrid but can now officially put his former Spanish employer in the rearview mirror. The deal is for £40 million … [Read more...] about Chelsea Sign Kovačić To Permanent Deal, Largest In Croatian History
Archives for June 2019
2018 World Cup: Croatia Top Iceland 2-1 To Finish Perfect In Group
By 36 CommentsJune 26th, 2019 marks the one-year anniversary of Croatia defeating Iceland 2-1 in their World Cup Group D finale. It was the first time the Vatreni had ever won all three group stage matches at the World Cup. The only other time Croatia went perfect in group stage was at Euro 2008. With Croatia already through to the knockout stages with 2-0 and 3-0 wins over … [Read more...] about 2018 World Cup: Croatia Top Iceland 2-1 To Finish Perfect In Group
Brekalo, Vlašić Shine As Croatia And England Finish 3-3
By 66 CommentsThe Croatian and English U-21's had nothing to play for Monday night in San Marino, but that didn't stop the young guns from putting on a show in a 3-3 draw. England went up on three separate occasions and the Mali Vatreni met them every step of the way; equalizing on ever English goal. At the end of the day, it will be an extremely disappointing tournament for … [Read more...] about Brekalo, Vlašić Shine As Croatia And England Finish 3-3
Croatia Thrash Argentina 3-0: The Magic Begins
By 19 CommentsOn June 21st 2018, the magic began! The 2-0 win over Nigeria got the party started. But a 3-0 thumping of Argentina didn't just get Croatia out of group stage, it made the team - and Croatian fans alike - believers in a World Cup Final run. After a dicey first half which saw both Croatia and Argentina have chances at goal, Rebić opened up the scoring in the 2nd … [Read more...] about Croatia Thrash Argentina 3-0: The Magic Begins
Mali Vatreni Fall 1-0 To France, Olympic Dream Over
By 91 CommentsCroatia Starting XI: Posavec - Uremović, Borevković, Katić, Sosa - Šunjić, Moro, Ivanušec, Vlašić, Murić - Jakoliš There is tons of individual talent on this Croatia U-21 side, however, the team never came together at Euro 2019 to win the group and book Croatia's first ever berth to the Olympics. France showed to be the better team Friday night on the scoresheet but … [Read more...] about Mali Vatreni Fall 1-0 To France, Olympic Dream Over
CSKA Locks Up Vlašić Until 2024
By 7 CommentsRussian club CSKA Moscow have locked up the services of 21 year-old Croatian attacking midfielder Nikola Vlašić until 2024, BBC reports. The deal is worth an estimated £14 million; moving Vlašić to Moscow permanently from Everton. Vlašić spent the entire 2018-19 season on loan at CSKA, where he scored eight goals in 31 games for the Russian club. He scored a memorable Champions … [Read more...] about CSKA Locks Up Vlašić Until 2024
Croatia Get Off To Slow Euro U-21 Start With 4-1 Loss To Romania
By 113 CommentsCroatia U-21 Starting Lineup: Posavec (Hajduk) - Uremović (Rubin Kazan), Benković (Celtic), Katić (Glasgow Rangers), Sosa (Stuttgart) - Šunjić (Dinamo)- Halilović (Standard Liege), Moro (Dinamo), Vlašić (CSKA Moskva), Brekalo (Wolfsburg) - Jakoliš (Admira Wacker) The Croatian U-21 team is stacked with talent. Vlašić, Halilović, Brekalo. Romania should not have been a … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Off To Slow Euro U-21 Start With 4-1 Loss To Romania
It All Started One Year Ago…
By 46 CommentsOn this day in 2018, Croatia started their unforgettable run to the World Cup Final by defeating Nigeria 2-0 in Kaliningrad! For the second straight World Cup, the Vatreni started out with an own goal from the opposition as Mario Mandžukić's header in the box was deflected by Peter Etebo's heel for Croatia's first goal of the tournament. Luka Modrić would seal the … [Read more...] about It All Started One Year Ago…
Luka Modrić To Eden Hazard: “NO”
By 29 CommentsEden Hazard was unveiled today as Real Madrid's newest superstar. During his first press conference in front of the Bernabeu faithful, Hazard was asked which number he will wear. "I asked Modrić if he could lend me the #10 shirt. And he said "No", Goal.com reports. Life Rule #1,991 A non-Ballon d’Or winner cannot ask a Ballon d’Or winner for their … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić To Eden Hazard: “NO”