After a 3-1 win over Wien in Austria in the previous round, Rijeka missed a golden chance Thursday night to make up some ground in Europa League Group D and fight for a knockout round berth. The reigning Croatian champions lost 4-1 in a game that saw Josip Mišić sent off in the 72nd minute with the game at 2-1 for hitting a Wien player, ever so slightly, in the body as both … [Read more...] about Wien Return Favor, Down Rijeka 4-1
Perišić Strikes Again!
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He may be wild at times with his outside the box shots, but when he connects, it's a thing of beauty. Inter Milan's Ivan Perišić scored the game winner Monday night in a 2-1 victory over Hellas Verona. Perišić blasted a 19-yard one-timer past the Verona keeper for the goal and three vital road points which keeps Inter only two points behind leaders Napoli in Serie … [Read more...] about Perišić Strikes Again!
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
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With the Greece tie now only two weeks away, it would be ideal to see Croatian players at optimal form with their clubs. But that didn't happen this weekend. Instead, defender Domagoj Vida was the only Croatian international to find the back of the net in a weekend that was uneventful for the Vatreni. Vida headed home a cross on a rain-soaked pitch against Karpaty in the 12th … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
Modrić Makes 2017 FIFA Best XI Team…Again
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For the 3rd straight year, Luka Modrić has been named to FIFA's "Team of the Year". The FIFA FIFPro World XI is voted on by 26,622 players from 71 countries, who all vote on one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three strikers, SkySports reports. Modrić is coming off a 2016/17 campaign at Real Madrid which saw Los Blancos win La Liga and … [Read more...] about Modrić Makes 2017 FIFA Best XI Team…Again
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Greek Playoff
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Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić has named the 23-man roster that will take on Greece in the November two-legged World Cup playoff tie which will take place November 9th in Zagreb and November 12th in Piraeus, Greece. The winner will go to the World Cup in Russia next summer. The loser goes home. Defender Vedran Ćorluka and midfielder Mateo Kovačić will remain off the … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Greek Playoff
Could Ancelotti Manage Croatia At The World Cup?
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Sports Illustrated and multiple other media outlets have reported that Carlo Ancelotti could manage Croatia at the 2018 World Cup. The HNS has contacted the legendary Italian coach about managing Croatia only at the World Cup in Russia next summer; should they qualify. After taking over for Ante Čačić following the Finland draw and Ukraine victory, current Croatia … [Read more...] about Could Ancelotti Manage Croatia At The World Cup?
Greece: Living In The Past
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Croatia are 180 minutes away from the World Cup in Russia next summer; with only Greece in their path. And after reading Croatian fan comments for the past 12 hours on CroatianSports and Facebook, we have to get a few things straight- this Greek team is not the Greece of old. This is not the same team that won Euro 2004 with bunker tactics; conceding not one goal in … [Read more...] about Greece: Living In The Past
Croatia Draw Greece In World Cup Playoff
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Croatia have been drawn against Greece in the two-legged November playoff. The first leg will be played Thursday, November 9th from Maksimir Stadion in Zagreb at 1:45PM (ET). The return leg will be three days later in Greece on November 12th at 2:45PM (ET). The winner goes to the World Cup next summer in Russia while the loser stays home. In other playoff … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Greece In World Cup Playoff
World Cup Playoff Draw: Who Does Croatia Want?
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Official October FIFA rankings have been released and Croatia (as previously mentioned) will be a seeded team in Tuesday's UEFA Playoff draw. Alongside Croatia, Switzerland, Italy and Denmark will also be seeded for the 8AM (ET) draw which can be seen on FIFA.com or FIFA Youtube on October 17th. Opposite of the seeds will be Northern Ireland, Sweden, Ireland and … [Read more...] about World Cup Playoff Draw: Who Does Croatia Want?
