Modrić out 3 months
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Luka Modrić has been ruled out for a minimum of three months after tearing a tendon his his thigh Sunday against Italy. We all saw the 29 year-old Real Madrid midfielder pull up short twice halfway through the first half, but it's not as bad as it originally looked. So what does this mean? Absolutely nothing. Croatia's next qualifier is March … [Read more...] about Modrić out 3 months
Croatia, Italy end 1-1 after Croatian fans nearly abandon match
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Croatia will have to be happy to leave Milan with a 1-1 draw after nearly having to abandon the match in the second half. Croatian fans threw flares onto the pitch with the Dutch referee suspending the match for over 10 minutes. It looked as if the Vatreni would have to take a 3-0 loss, but the match was eventually restarted, ending 1-1. Italy looked like nothing … [Read more...] about Croatia, Italy end 1-1 after Croatian fans nearly abandon match
Stone Cold Lock: Croatia vs. Italy
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Call me controversial. Call me a kook. Call me whatever you want. But when it comes to things like this, you got to go with your head and not your heart. And although my heart says Croatia will beat Italy 1-0 in Milan this Sunday to stay perfect in Euro qualifying, my head says it will end in a 1-1 draw. And if that's the case, you can easily double your … [Read more...] about Stone Cold Lock: Croatia vs. Italy
Croatian B squad can’t hang with Argentina in 2nd half, lose 2-1
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HRVATSKA Starting XI: Kalinić - Vrsaljko, Lešković, Jedvaj, Leovac - Badelj, Antolić, Milić, Sharbini, Kovačić - Čop 1st Half: Croatia's "B" team held there own in the first half against Argentina, heading into the locker room at halftime up 1-0. A team full of up and coming stars including Mateo Kovacic, Sime Vrsaljko, Duje Cop and Tin Jedvaj held Lionel … [Read more...] about Croatian B squad can’t hang with Argentina in 2nd half, lose 2-1
What To Expect This Week
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The Croatian national side has a huge week in front of them. On Wednesday, they face Lionel Messi and World Cup finalists Argentina in a friendly from London, England. Four days later, the Vatreni take on Italy at the San Siro in Milan in Euro 2016 qualifying. After a World Cup we would all like to forget, Croatia have been perfect since returning from summer break. … [Read more...] about What To Expect This Week
Stone Cold Lock of the Week: Southampton
By 5 CommentsSo far, so good this season in CroatianSports.com's newest feature. I pushed two weeks ago with my Chelsea (-1) pick while Svirčić got the job done this past weekend with Everton (-125). He also hit his 3-team parlay. But it's a new week. So here's your stone cold lead pipe lock... Lock of the Week: Southampton (EVEN) I usually don't like to take road teams in … [Read more...] about Stone Cold Lock of the Week: Southampton
Lovren rescues Liverpool at the death
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Croatian defender Dejan Lovren scored in 95th minute injury time Tuesday night to earn Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Swansea in the Capital One Cup 4th Round. The goal came off a looping free kick from the sideline. Swansea keeper Gerhard Tremmel completely misjudged the ball giving Lovren a wide open goal. And unlike Ivan Rakitić at Euro 2012 against Spain, Lovren cooly headed … [Read more...] about Lovren rescues Liverpool at the death
