Croatia defeat Gibraltar 3-0 in Varaždin and are now 99.9% qualified for the 2026 World Cup! Start booking your plane tickets!, folks! It was a rag-tag misfit group of starting XI players from Dalić — and it was ugly for most of the game — but the result is all that matters. Goals from Fruk, Luka Sučić and Erlić sealed the deal. Majer missed a penalty kick. Modrić, … [Read more...] about Croatia 99.9% Qualified For World Cup After 3-0 Victory Over Gibraltar!
0-0 Stalemate In Prague, Croatia Remain Top Of Group With Game In Hand
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Croatia and Czechia play out a boring 0-0 draw in Prague during World Cup qualifying. The Vatreni remain top of group with superior goal differential plus a game in hand. -Perišić had a tough game, skying 2 shots over the crossbar -Marco Pašalić played 30 minutes and had a fantastic shot and cross into the box -Croatia played passive from the opening whistle and … [Read more...] about 0-0 Stalemate In Prague, Croatia Remain Top Of Group With Game In Hand
Czechia Will Be Croatia’s Toughest WC Qualifier, What To Do With Livaković???
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Croatia face Czechia Thursday night in their toughest World Cup qualifier on the schedule. A win is ideal in Prague but a draw isn't the end of the world either as the Vatreni have a game in hand. Who is under the microscope? Dominik Livaković. He hasn’t played for club or country in over a month! Does Dalić dare start Kotarski? … [Read more...] about Czechia Will Be Croatia’s Toughest WC Qualifier, What To Do With Livaković???
EXCLUSIVE: Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić Interview
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CroatianSports.com interview with Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić, who is coming off his UFC debut 1st Round KO win vs. Elisha Ellison in Perth Australia. Peričić talks about: -fighting in Split at Poljud -origin of Balkan Bear name -CroCop being one of his inspirations -"Walk Without Fear" trust initiative (walkwithoutfeartrust.org) … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić Interview
Croatians Around Europe 7: Gvardiol, Modrić MOTM This Week, What Is The Deal With Livaković???
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Joško Gvardiol assisted on the lone goal of the game and was voted MOTM in Manchester City's 1-0 win over Brentford Sunday. Gvardiol sent a long 40-yard lob into the box for Haaland to fight for before finding the back of the net. With the win and a Liverpool loss, City now trail new Premier League leaders Arsenal by only three points. Gvardiol received an 8.1 FOTMOB rating. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 7: Gvardiol, Modrić MOTM This Week, What Is The Deal With Livaković???
Dinamo Zagreb Top Of Europa League Table After 3-1 Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv!
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Dinamo are off to a perfect start in Europa League this campaign after locking up their second straight 3-1 victory Thursday night; this time vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv. Dinamo currently sit atop the League Phase table with six matches remaining. Still a long way to go but their next match vs. Swedish side Malmo on October 23rd could start separating them from the pack as Malmo have … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb Top Of Europa League Table After 3-1 Win Over Maccabi Tel Aviv!
Croatians Around Europe 6: Modrić & AC Milan Go Top Of Serie A, Vušković Shines For HSV Again
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Luka Modrić and AC Milan have gone top of Serie A (tied on points with Napoli and Roma) after a huge 2-1 victory over Napoli Sunday night at San Siro! Modrić played the full 90 minutes as Milan went down to 10 men in the 57th minute. SempreMilan gave Modrić a solid 8/10 rating as he had "Good passing, work-rate, movement and so on. All the things we have become used to seeing … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 6: Modrić & AC Milan Go Top Of Serie A, Vušković Shines For HSV Again
Dinamo Defeat Fenerbahce 3-1 In Europa League Opener! Beljo With A Brace!
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HUGE win for Dinamo to begin their 8-game Europa League season Wednesday night from Maksimir! The current HNL leaders were the better team throughout the 90 minutes against Fenerbahce, who finished 2nd place in Turkey last season. Dinamo controlled the ball for only 45% of the match but were more dangerous with three shots on target. Beljo opened up the scoring after a … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Fenerbahce 3-1 In Europa League Opener! Beljo With A Brace!
Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Czechia & Gibraltar In October World Cup Qualifiers
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Some noteworthy items regarding this call-up list for October from Dalić: -Gvardiol will return (injury) which is great news as he's our best defender -Kovačić back on the squad (has yet to play for City this campaign). Maybe Dalić wants to get him some reps in the Gibraltar match. I can't see him starting vs. Czechia. -Luka Vušković has been called back to the senior … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Czechia & Gibraltar In October World Cup Qualifiers
