A viral campaign launched by VolimHrvatsku is asking every Croatian fan in the stadium Sunday vs. Spain to sing Mišo Kovač’s “Poljubi Zemlju” to Modrić as his future with the national team is unknown. This COULD be his last game in Croatian checkers. The lyric goes: ‘Ostani tu, tu je tvoja mati, ostani tu, još će sunce sjati, ostani tu, snove čuvaj samo za nju, ostani tu’. … [Read more...] about Croatian Fans Will Sing To Modrić In 10th Minute vs. Spain
Croatia Will Battle Spain For Their 1st International Trophy!
By 78 CommentsThe path to Croatia's first ever international trophy is set! It will have to go through Spain. The Spaniards defeated Italy 2-1 Thursday night by way of an 88th minute Joselu winner. That means Croatia and Spain will lock horns this Sunday in Rotterdam with a 2:45PM (ET) kickoff and a UEFA Nations League title on the line. The last time these two nations met was the … [Read more...] about Croatia Will Battle Spain For Their 1st International Trophy!
Episode 6: Dutch Delight
By 14 CommentsAPPLE PODCAST LINK Matt and Ante breakdown the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Croatia's 4-2 win over the Dutch in the UEFA Nations League semifinal. The Vatreni will now play for their first international trophy. What would it mean to Croatian football fans around the world? Big deal or not? … [Read more...] about Episode 6: Dutch Delight
Nations League Or Olympics: What Would You Rather Win?
By 36 CommentsMatt Lebo and I got into a heated debate last week on the CroatianSports podcast, which we were unfortunately unable to post due to being noobs. A technical issue that I'm still gutted about prevented us from posting. Lesson learned. We talked about the Livaja situation and who was most at fault. But we also talked about the upcoming Nations League semifinal and what a … [Read more...] about Nations League Or Olympics: What Would You Rather Win?
Gvardiol Out Of Nations League, Beljo In
By 25 CommentsThe Croatian defense was hit with horrible news this weekend as starting center-back Joško Gvardiol has been ruled out of Wednesday's Nations League semifinal against the Netherlands. Gvardiol has been battling an abdominal injury that hasn't been able to properly heal by this week. Because of that, Dalić has sent Gvardiol home and recalled striker Dion Drena Beljo from the U21 … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Out Of Nations League, Beljo In
Croatian UCL Streak Ends At 10, City Beats Inter 1-0
By 36 CommentsInter Milan face Manchester City in the Champions League Final Saturday (3pm ET kickoff). If Inter win, that would make it 11 straight years a Croatian lifts the CL crown. Will it happen? ✅Yes or No❌ Croatian CDM Marcelo Brozović played and scored in Inter's Serie A finale last weekend. He will once again start for Inter in a 3-5-2 formation. Inter will have to … [Read more...] about Croatian UCL Streak Ends At 10, City Beats Inter 1-0
Livaja Leaves Vatreni: Whose Fault Is It?
By 79 CommentsOh boy. A lot to unpack here for Hajduk striker and Croatia international, Marko Livaja. But more importantly, who is most at fault for this situation? Earlier today, the HNS made a public statement that 29 year-old striker Marko Livaja will not be part of next week's Croatia squad that will face the Dutch in the UEFA Nations League semifinal and that Livaja has excused … [Read more...] about Livaja Leaves Vatreni: Whose Fault Is It?
Dalić Officially Names 23-Man Squad To Face Netherlands In Nations League Semifinal
By 29 CommentsCroatia manager, Zlatko Dalić, has named the 23-man squad that will face the Netherlands in Rotterdam June 14th in the first UEFA Nations League semifinal. Spain will play Italy a day later in the second semifinal. The Final will be played June 18th. No major changes to the squad from March’s two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Wales and Turkey. The only notable call-up from … [Read more...] about Dalić Officially Names 23-Man Squad To Face Netherlands In Nations League Semifinal
Nikola Vlašić | Season Grade: C+
By 10 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 14: Nikola Vlašić Season Grade: C+ National Team: D+ Torino: B Season … [Read more...] about Nikola Vlašić | Season Grade: C+