Our favorite time of the year, well every two years that is, is finally here. It's time to pick the groups! On December 12th in Paris, the Euro 2016 groups will be set. Last time Croatia was a part of this, we were drawn to open up the 2014 World Cup against hosts Brazil. And although this draw may not have the same fireworks, Croatia can potentially be … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Draw Set
Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
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Croatia take on Russia Tuesday morning (North American time) in their last match of 2015; a year that saw nothing short of ridiculousness for our beloved Vatreni. We saw Croatia: -start the qualifying campaign undefeated and in complete control of an automatic Euro 2016 berth -have their home match with Italy moved from Zagreb to Split only to … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
Panic In Paris
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In wake of today's tragedy in Paris, which is inhumane and simply scary anyway you look at it, I pose this question to you CroatianSports Nation. And I'm not trying to guide this conversation towards religion or politics or immigration or anything like that, even though it has everything to do with it, however, from a purely sports perspective: Does the attack on … [Read more...] about Panic In Paris
Who Ya Rootin’ For?
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Well Croatia fans, after a campaign which saw us start off smoking hot but end in mediocrity; where manager Niko Kovač was canned and Croatia were on the brink of a playoff. We get to kick our feet up this weekend in comfort knowing that Croatia will in fact be in the 24-team Euro 2016 draw, which takes place December 12th. But we're all sports fan here. And even … [Read more...] about Who Ya Rootin’ For?
Rakitić Out 1 Month
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Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitić left the field in the 18th minute Wednesday night in Barcelona's 3-0 Champions League win over BATE Borisov, ESPNFC has reported. It appears he tore a muscle in his right leg and will miss the rest of November. Lucky for the Croatian national team, they will not need to play a November playoff and will not need the services of Rakitić this month. … [Read more...] about Rakitić Out 1 Month
Mladi Vatreni Down zie Germans
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Alright, I'll be the first one to admit that covering U-17 soccer is a bit ridiculous. Sure, these kids are the future of Croatian soccer, but at the same time, only one or two of these guys (historically speaking) is going to become a force for the senior side. And this is basically Croatia's high school team we're talking about. Nonetheless, no matter what age … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Down zie Germans
Croatians Around Europe *IX*
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ENGLAND It hasn't been about the Croatian players in the Premiership this season, rather the Croatian coach. Former Croatia manager Slaven Bilić slayed yet another English giant this weekend in Jose Mourniho's Chelsea. West Ham defeated last year's Premier League champions 2-1 at Upton Park after both manager Jose Mourinho and Nemanja Matic were sent … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *IX*
Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
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FRANCE Mario Pasalic netted his 1st league goal of the season for Monaco in their 1-1 Friday draw with Lyon. Pasalic got on the end of a corner in the 39th minute and headed home the match's opening goal. The Chelsea loanee and Danijel Subasic both played the full 90 minutes. Subasic made 5 saves and was not at fault for the goal. Monaco are tied for eighth in Ligue … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
