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Croatia Play Out 0-0 Snoozefest Against Tunisia, Win 5-4 In Penalty Kick Shootout To Setup Friendly vs. Egypt Tuesday

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I know this was just a friendly, but aren't friendlies scheduled to try new tactics? Not just new players. It looks like Dalić is married to the midfield core of Modrić, Brozović, and Kovačić and won't get away from it in 2024. I was hoping he would bench Kova to free up a spot for Majer as the #10 CAM; or for Kramarić to drop back behind the #9 striker (Budimir or Petković). … [Read more...] about Croatia Play Out 0-0 Snoozefest Against Tunisia, Win 5-4 In Penalty Kick Shootout To Setup Friendly vs. Egypt Tuesday

Budimir Sent Home With Fever, Will Miss Both Matches This Week

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Ante Budimir has been sent home due to a “fever” and will not play in Croatia’s two friendlies this week, the HNS made official today. Budimir is currently the 2nd leading scorer in La Liga this season. Many believe -- including myself -- that Croatia’s #9 striker role is his to lose at Euro 2024. Absolute shame. In the long run this shouldn't change things too much. I can … [Read more...] about Budimir Sent Home With Fever, Will Miss Both Matches This Week

Croatia vs. Tunisia Friendly Moved To March 23rd In Cairo — 4PM (ET) Kickoff

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The match can be viewed on FIFA+ for free once you create an account and verify email address. The first international break of 2024 is upon us and Croatia's new kits have been unveiled. So what's next? Here's what you need to know about the two international friendlies that are taking place this week for the Vatreni: -Croatia will now face Tunisia in Cairo, Egypt March … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Tunisia Friendly Moved To March 23rd In Cairo — 4PM (ET) Kickoff

OFFICIAL: Croatia’s Euro 2024 Kits Unveiled!

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Per ESPN, Nike unveiled every 2024 kit they would be producing for national teams this year; which includes Croatia. The rumors were true, the home kit will be comprised of the largest red-and-white checkers Croatia have ever taken to the pitch. The away kits emulate 2018 with a dark blue/light blue "wave" across the entire shirt. I'm not a fan of the red-and-white … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Croatia’s Euro 2024 Kits Unveiled!

Croatians Around Europe 26: Budimir Scores #15, Vlašić MOTM w/ Goal vs. Udinese

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Heading into the international break, Ante Budimir scored his 15th La Liga goal of the season Saturday afternoon in a 4-2 Osasuna loss to Luka Modrić and Real Madrid. In the 7th minute of play, Budimir cleaned up a second pass across the box following a corner to equalize the match. He now only trails Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham (16) for the La Liga scoring title. Does … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 26: Budimir Scores #15, Vlašić MOTM w/ Goal vs. Udinese

Dinamo Blow 2-Goal 1st Leg Lead, Lose 5-1 In Greece To End European Season

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Absolute disaster for Dinamo. They took a 2-goal lead into their 2nd leg match against PAOK Thursday night in Greece, in the Conference League Round of 16. And instead of having their name in the hat for the quarterfinal draw Friday evening, their European season is now over. Dinamo did it to themselves and could not contain a PAOK team that came to play in the 1st half. … [Read more...] about Dinamo Blow 2-Goal 1st Leg Lead, Lose 5-1 In Greece To End European Season

Euro 2024 Kits To Be Unveiled March 18th, Rumored Home Kit Looks Atrocious

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The HNS revealed today that Croatia's Euro 2024 kits will be unveiled Monday, March 18th in Zagreb. There have been absolutely "ZERO" leaked kit renderings this year when normally there are at least one or two. The only thing circulating at the moment are the kits above. But take this one with a grain of salt at 10%. However, if these do in fact become Croatia's … [Read more...] about Euro 2024 Kits To Be Unveiled March 18th, Rumored Home Kit Looks Atrocious

Croatians Around Europe 25: Modrić MOTM In 4-0 Real Madrid Victory, Receives Record 9.7 SofaScore Rating

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Modrić the Magician strikes again! Modrić played 83 minutes in a 4-0 Real Madrid victory over Celta Vigo Sunday. Although his name did not make the scoresheet, Modrić received an astounding 9.7 Sofascore rating and won 'Man of the Match honors. This is the first time in Sofascore's history that an outfield player who did not record a goal or assist in a match, received a 9.5+ … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 25: Modrić MOTM In 4-0 Real Madrid Victory, Receives Record 9.7 SofaScore Rating

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