The biggest Croatian soccer tournament in North America is back! Join Hrvatski Nacionalni Nogometni Savez Kanade i SAD on September 1st & 2nd in Norval, Ontario, Canada for soocer, food and dance. Go to www.Turnir55.com for more information on the event! CroatianSports.com attended the tournament back in 2011, and if you are near the Greater … [Read more...] about The 55th Annual Croatian Tournament Of North America Kicks Off Sept. 1
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By Leave a CommentThe Croatians Are Coming!
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Players don't get paid much for appearing in the World Cup, but if they play well, their values can skyrocket! And that's exactly what's happening with the Vatreni following their second place finish in Russia. Atletico Madrid right-back Šime Vrsaljko, who had a superb World Cup, is being loaned out to Serie A Club Inter Milan for the season. He will join Croatian … [Read more...] about The Croatians Are Coming!
The World Cup: 2 Weeks Later
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Written by Anthony Zorić It’s been two weeks since Croatia lost to France and I can’t stop thinking about it. What could have been. What should have been. The referee. VAR. It goes on and on in my head. Before the World Cup started I was optimistic as always about Croatia’s chances. I knew we had a top quality team with a good atmosphere after new coach Zlatko … [Read more...] about The World Cup: 2 Weeks Later
VAR Ruling: Croatia Was Robbed
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Written By Branko Tomasović The World Cup final between France and Croatia was a classic illustration of what small countries face when they encounter traditional soccer powers in major tournaments; in that the scales of justice tend to be tilted. This game clearly showcased this fact for all to see on the biggest stage in the world. Croatia, the Cinderella story … [Read more...] about VAR Ruling: Croatia Was Robbed
THANK YOU
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Thank you Vatreni for an incredible month! Thank you for uniting Croatians all across the globe and making new fans lifetime supporters. We will never forgot the summer of 2018 where you stayed Messi and Argentina, went to three straight extra time knockout round matches and eventually made the World Cup Final. Although Croatia fell short of their first … [Read more...] about THANK YOU
Croatia: 90 Minutes Away From Immortality
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The Vatreni are 90 minutes away from immortality. Croatia have gone through the ringer and managed to come from behind in three straight knockout round matches. Two penalty shot affairs plus an extra time victory against England have brought them to the 2018 World Cup Final; where they will meet a very good French team. And no matter what happens on … [Read more...] about Croatia: 90 Minutes Away From Immortality
CROATIA OFF TO WORLD CUP FINAL!!!
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(Editor's note: I will be traveling this week (Croatia) so the site will be quieter than usual leading up to the Croatia v. England semifinal match) Croatia are on the brink of history. All eyes will be on Moscow Wednesday night (2 PM ET) when the Vatreni take on the Three Lions with a chance at a World Cup Final on the line. We all know what … [Read more...] about CROATIA OFF TO WORLD CUP FINAL!!!
Vrsaljko Could Be Out For England
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The first Croatian blow of the tournament has finally landed. Right back Šime Vrsaljko picked up a knee injury in extra time versus Russia and had to be subbed out. He is now ruled as "doubtful" for the England semifinal Wednesday night. Vrsaljko has started every Croatia game (except Iceland) and has been pivotal up the wings with his crosses. If he is … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Could Be Out For England
