Due to the coronavirus outbreak across the globe, the Qatar Airways International Tournament has been cancelled. Croatia was scheduled to play two friendlies in Doha at the end of March: vs. Switzerland on the 26th and vs. Portugal on the 30th. Those games will now not be played. The Croatian Football Federation said they would shortly advise plans for the national … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Tournament Cancelled Due To Coronavirus
Archives for March 2020
Pašalić & Atalanta Through To Champions League Quarters
By 22 CommentsMario Pašalić and Atalanta started off their Champions League group stage campaign with three straight losses - which began with a 4-0 thumping at Maksimir by the hands of Dinamo Zagreb. Now, they will be playing in the Champions League quarterfinals. Atalanta have been the definition of persistence this season in Europe. They clawed back to win their last two group … [Read more...] about Pašalić & Atalanta Through To Champions League Quarters
Croatia Squad Named For Swiss, Portugal Friendlies in Qatar
By 21 CommentsCroatia manager Zlatko Dalić has named his 23-man squad that will travel to Doha, Qatar - the home of the 2022 World Cup - later this month. The Vatreni will play two friendlies in the Qatar Airways International Tournament. They will take on Switzerland on the 26th and Portugal on the 30th. The full squad will be making the trip with zero omissions and zero … [Read more...] about Croatia Squad Named For Swiss, Portugal Friendlies in Qatar
Boban: “I Didn’t Realize We Were In North Korea!”
By 16 CommentsCroatia football legend Zvonimir Boban is out as Chief Football Officer at AC Milan, Goal.com reports. Boban has been in the position for just under one year, with the club that he famously played for from 1991-2001. Before CFO at AC Milan, Boban was FIFA's Deputy Secretary General for three years. AC Milan has been a sinking ship all season and could easily be … [Read more...] about Boban: “I Didn’t Realize We Were In North Korea!”
Croatians Around Europe *XXV*
By 32 CommentsThe Vatreni have finally cooled down. After weeks of Brekalo and Rebić scoring, there wasn't much action this weekend. Luka Modrić had a glimmer of a highlight on Sunday as his Real Madrid side lost 2-1 to Real Betis; relinquishing first place in La Liga back to Barcelona. Modrić played 79 minutes and left with the game tied at 1-1, however made a fantastic run down field to … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXV*
EURO 2020 Kits Confirmed!
By 40 CommentsThe 2020 Croatian kits are on the hot press and ready to go! Sources close to CroatianSports.com confirmed the above kits weeks ago. The Vatreni will of course keep their classic red and white checker design for the home kit. This version will have large squares with no extra design or pattern on the borders. The away kit will remain black with smaller black and grey … [Read more...] about EURO 2020 Kits Confirmed!
Kovačić May Have Achilles Injury
By 23 CommentsAs of now, the severeness of Mateo Kovačićs injury is unknown, SBnation.com reports. However, during Chelsea's 2-0 FA Cup victory over Liverpool Thursday, Kovačić pulled up with an apparent Achilles injury. Hopefully it's only a sprain as opposed to a tear. From a guy that just ruptured his achilles four months ago, it sucks! The rehab is long and you will never have … [Read more...] about Kovačić May Have Achilles Injury
Croatia Get Portugal, France, Sweden In Nations League Group Of Revenge
By 28 CommentsThe UEFA Nations League. It's fun. It's cute. It's better than completely meaningless friendlies. But at the end of the day, it's still a cookie cutter placeholder tournament with ZERO prestigiousness. Nations League takes place two months after the World Cup/Euro and right at the beginning of the club football season. How pumped up can national teams … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Portugal, France, Sweden In Nations League Group Of Revenge
Croatians Around Europe *XXIV*
By 46 CommentsBoth Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić came off the bench late in the 2nd half for their respective clubs in Real Madrid's 2-0 El Clasico victory Sunday over Barcelona. Modrić came on in the 79th and Rakitić came on in the 81st in minimal roles with Real already up 1-0. Madrid would score an injury time insurance goal which ensured the win and a 1-point lead lead ahead of Barca with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIV*