Croatian tennis is rolling at the 2021 Davis Cup! The team - comprised of Marin Čilić, Borna Gojo, Nikola Mektić, and Mate Pavić - just beat Italy in their own house. However, this tournament format is much less enjoyable than in past years. (Personal grip alert) This is an absolutely dumb format compared to the traditional Davis Cup tournament, which ended in 2018 and … [Read more...] about Croatian Tennis Defeats Italy 2-1, Punches Ticket To Davis Cup Semis
Croatians Around Europe XII: Sosa Scores Winner From Impossible Angle, Kramarić Assists
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Borna Sosa scored the game winner for Stuttgart off an impossible angle Friday night in a 2-1 victory over Mainz. Sosa ran down the left flank and looked as if his only move was to cross the ball. Instead, he ripped a shot off the bottom of the crossbar for the goal. We all gave Sosa shit for choosing Germany over Croatia earlier in the year - deservedly so. But this guy is … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XII: Sosa Scores Winner From Impossible Angle, Kramarić Assists
EXCLUSIVE Romeo Jozak: “Rakitić Deserves A Statue in Croatia. Dalić Is the Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time”
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Former Dinamo Zagreb academy director, Romeo Jozak, catches up with CroatianSports as 2021 winds down. Jozak names his Croatian football "Mount Rushmore" as well as the three European playoff teams that will make the 2022 World Cup. Jozak would not take Ivan Rakitić to Qatar if the opportunity arose, however, he does say, "Rakitić is a legend and deserves a statue in … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE Romeo Jozak: “Rakitić Deserves A Statue in Croatia. Dalić Is the Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time”
Italy OR Portugal Will Miss 2022 World Cup, Russia Must Go Through Poland, Sweden
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My prediction of the UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff route being an absolute shitstorm came to fruition. Croatia avoided the toughest playoff path in World Cup history with their 1-0 win over Russia in Split two weeks ago. So what's going to happen on March when the playoff begins? Italy and Portugal have been placed in the same 4-team group. That means either the … [Read more...] about Italy OR Portugal Will Miss 2022 World Cup, Russia Must Go Through Poland, Sweden
Dinamo Draw Genk 1-1, Will Need Result In Final Europa Group Match
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DINAMO (4-1-4-1): Livaković - Moharrami, Šutalo, Theophile, Franjić - Mišić - Menalo, Ivanušec, Ademi, Oršić - Petković Dinamo Zagreb could have locked up a Europa League knockout stage berth with a win over Genk Thursday night at Maksimir. Instead, they will now have to wait until the last match of group stage in December against West Ham. A draw against an already … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Genk 1-1, Will Need Result In Final Europa Group Match
Croatians Around Europe XI: Perišić Scores vs. 1st Place Napoli, Pašalić With Brace
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In the Serie A 'Game of the Week', Inter Milan defeated 1st place Napoli 3-2 to shrink the lead atop the Italian table. Both Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović got the start for Inter with Perišić heading home a corner a minute before the halftime whistle - that barely crossed the goal line. With the win, Inter now trail Napoli by four points for the lead in Italy. Did … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XI: Perišić Scores vs. 1st Place Napoli, Pašalić With Brace
Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 2)
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We talked about Zlatko Dalić's triumphs, trials, and tribulations yesterday. Will he always be known for taking Croatia to the World Cup Final? Yes. Should he ever have to pay for a beer while standing on Croatian soil. Absolutely not! Whether you think Dalić is the best Croatian football coach of all time or not, we must pay close attention to what he has been doing … [Read more...] about Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 2)
Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 1)
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He got me. Zlatko Dalić got me fair and square and now I have to swallow my pride and admit that his 'method of madness' actually works. Or he's just the luckiest Croatian on planet Earth and can wiggle out of any tough situation. Either way, it works. I called for Dalić to resign immediately following EURO 2020 after he lost the locker room. But it's obvious to me he may … [Read more...] about Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 1)
The Croatian Goal Heard Around Argentina!!!
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Meet Juan Manuel Pertica. Pertica is born and raised in Buenos Aires but has been a diehard Croatian football supporter since 1998. He cheers for the Vatreni in every match, even when they played against his native Argentina three years ago at the 2018 World Cup. Pertica is all about Croatian football and even lived in Zagreb for four months where he told CroatianSports, "I … [Read more...] about The Croatian Goal Heard Around Argentina!!!