Written by Marc Sabljo As the HNS enters a transitional phase in the upcoming months, it's an opportune moment to spotlight our emerging talents across Europe. Presented below are ten U21 players to keep an eye on in the 2024-2025 season, listed in no particular order. To be eligible for this list, these players must be born after 2002 and not yet represented the Croatian … [Read more...] about Top 10 Croatian Prospects To Keep An Eye On
How Unlucky Has Croatia Been At Euros? 1-10
By 20 CommentsThis post is not to make excuses or play the "victim" card. I promise. Croatia did not play good football in Germany this summer. However, I'm taking a look at some Euro tournaments our beloved Vatreni have played in from a macro POV. And my question to you all: is Croatia the unluckiest nation to ever play in the Euros? Croatia has three World Cup medals but has yet to win … [Read more...] about How Unlucky Has Croatia Been At Euros? 1-10
Euro 2024: Murphy’s Law For Croatia
By 72 CommentsEverything that could go wrong for the Vatreni at Euro 2024, did go wrong. -2.5XG vs. Spain (0 goals) -concede 95th minute equalizer to Albania -concede 98th minute equalizer to Italy -miss 2 penalty kicks in the tournament -Petković scores off missed penalty, Perišić called for encroachment Were the tactics and starting XI that put in place a recipe for … [Read more...] about Euro 2024: Murphy’s Law For Croatia
‘Group Of Death’ Kills Croatia In Injury Time…In 2 Straight Games
By 448 CommentsFinal Time: 1-1. Absolutely unreal. You can't make this stuff up. Croatia get bounced out of Euro conceding late goals in two straight matches-- 95th minute goal against Albania and 98th minute strike versus Italy. This was the true Murphy's law tournament for Croatia. There's good luck. And then there's bad luck. A disastrous 1st half against Spain. A disaster ending to … [Read more...] about ‘Group Of Death’ Kills Croatia In Injury Time…In 2 Straight Games
The Fix Is In: When Will Referees Stop Favoring The Big Boys?
By 95 CommentsWritten by Branko Tomasović Officiating bias against small countries in soccer has been a topic of discussion amongst fans and analysts, who argue that referees may unconsciously favor more prominent teams. This bias can stem from various sources, including the high stakes of the matches and the immense pressure on officials to ensure that marquee teams progress, … [Read more...] about The Fix Is In: When Will Referees Stop Favoring The Big Boys?
Cardiac Croatians Can’t Hold Off Albania In 2-2 Draw, Euro Still Alive With Win Over Italy On Monday
By 325 CommentsSo much good in this game (2nd half offense) and so much bad to unpack. This match is on Dalić. Absolutely no reason he needs to be playing Broz in this game. This was not only a game we needed to win, but it was a game we needed to score some goals off the bat. I would have said the same thing if we won 2-1. Whatever. 96': WOW. 2-2. Albania score on the last kick of the … [Read more...] about Cardiac Croatians Can’t Hold Off Albania In 2-2 Draw, Euro Still Alive With Win Over Italy On Monday
The Morning After: Are Petković & Croatian Fans In The Doghouse?
By 21 CommentsReports out of Germany the day after Croatia's 3-0 loss to Spain saying: -Petković in the doghouse after penalty take -Croatians fans in the stadium were poor -Changes expected for the Albania match June 19th Here are the links from Sportske Novosti on Petković and the Croatian fans in Berlin. … [Read more...] about The Morning After: Are Petković & Croatian Fans In The Doghouse?
What Would Ted Lasso Say? — “Be A Goldfish”
By 36 CommentsAlright, that sucked. It sucked because we were down 3-0 at halftime. It sucked because we were never in the game from the opening whistle. It sucked because we had our chances -- some easy ones too -- but still couldn't convert to save our lives. Jebiga. Like Ted Lasso says, "be a goldfish." Goldfish have a 10-second memory. That's what this Croatian squad needs to … [Read more...] about What Would Ted Lasso Say? — “Be A Goldfish”
Croatia vs. Spain Post-Game Show: What Went Wrong?
By 37 CommentsWhat went wrong against Spain and what changes does Dalić need to make for the Albania match June 19th? Kvartuč, Zorić, Pete Novaković and Markus discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly from Croatia's 3-0 Euro 2024 loss to Spain: … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Spain Post-Game Show: What Went Wrong?