Ante Kvartuč

On the eve of Euro 2024, CroatianSports.com would simply like to say: THANK YOU. Thank you for taking over a 2017 Croatian side that was in absolute shambles with what looked like little to gain by you. Thank you for gluing this Croatian side together over the past seven years. Thank you for cleaning house in the locker room and ensuring the crest on the front of the … [Read more...] about Dear Dalić,

Ante and Markus breakdown: -Croatia's 1st opponent at Euro: Spain -who Dalić should start at left wing, right wing, and striker -the depth Croatia currently has off the bench at Euro 2024 … [Read more...] about Euro 2024 Preview Show w/ Ante & Markus

PROS: -The Croatian attack looked lively and hungry vs. Portugal. Five goals in two friendlies this week. -Majer and Gvardiol were exceptional moving forward in the 1st half. They were Croatia's best players. This duo can be the extra added attack I have been asking for. You can lock in Gvardiol at left-back the entire tournament. Pep did great with him at City. … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Portugal 2-1 In Final Friendly Before Euro 2024

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Things we learned vs. Macedonia: -Majer is booming with confidence and needs to start at Euro (ideally at the #10 in front of Modrić) -Kova still looks pedestrian in the Croatian midfield -Budimir needs to be the starting #9 in Germany -Croatia's future is bright with Baturina, Sučić, Marco Pašalić … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Macedonia 3-0 In Rijeka Friendly; Majer Bags 1st Half Brace, Marco Pašalić Scores 1st Vatreni Goal

Per the HNS and Jutarnji, our beloved Vatreni will play every single Euro 2024 group match this month (vs. Spain, Albania, Italy) in the red-and-white checkered home kit. These have to be the worst home kits Nike has ever designed for Croatia. The checkers are far, far too big for my liking. So I'm a bit bummed we won't see the black and blue away kit at all in group stage. … [Read more...] about Croatia Will Play All 3 Euro Group Matches In Red And White Checkers

Euro 2024 is now two weeks away and the pieces of the puzzle will quickly fall into place on how Dalić will line up the boys in Germany. One hint has already been dropped by Dalić regarding Gvardiol playing left-back against Spain in Berlin June 15th. In a recent 24 Sata article, Dalić says, "If you remember, he (Gvardiol) debuted at left back against England. Pep is praised, I … [Read more...] about Dalić Following Pep: Gvardiol To Play LB vs. Spain