Croatia slept through the 1st half against a much more energized Turkish side. The defense looked out of sorts today and could not manage Turkey's long balls into their offensive third. What was Livaković doing coming out for that ball??? Musa got little to know service in his first start as the Croatia #9. Beljo needs to put that ball in front of the keeper in the back of … [Read more...] about Sloppy Livaković, Vatreni Lose 1-0 To Turkey In Opus Arena Opener
3 Reasons Why Livaja Retiring Is A Good Thing
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Did Marko Livaja legitimately retire from the Croatian national team this week or was he pushed out? My inclination is to believe it was the latter, but nonetheless, this is a good thing for the future of the Croatian national team. With how Zlatko Dalić treats his players when they misbehave, there is zero chance at this point in time that Livaja will ever wear the checkers … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why Livaja Retiring Is A Good Thing
Croatians Around Europe 7: Brekalo MOTM w/ Goal vs. Napoli, Šimić Scores Again!
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Josip Brekalo scored the opening goal of the game in Fiorentina's 3-1 victory over reigning Serie A champions, Napoli, on Sunday. He was given "Man of the Match" honors and a 8.3 rating from FOTMOB for his 73 minutes on the pitch. In the opening 10 minutes, the ball took a sharp deflection off the post and rolled right to Brekalo, who slammed a low shot right between the Napoli … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 7: Brekalo MOTM w/ Goal vs. Napoli, Šimić Scores Again!
Croatians Around Europe 6: Šimić Stays Hot In Austria, Krama Converts Another PK
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Roko Šimić got another Austrian Bundesliga goal under his belt this weekend in a 4-0 RB Salzburg win over Austria Lustenau Saturday. (Can't find a highlight) Šimić now has three domestic goals in eight appearances to go with his Champions League penalty kick two weeks ago versus Benfica. It's the perfect start to the season for the 20 year-old striker. Andrej Kramarić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 6: Šimić Stays Hot In Austria, Krama Converts Another PK
Episode 10: Perišić Out, Livaja In
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APPLE PODCAST LINK Ante, Lebo, and Zorić chat about Perišić's replacement moving forward, what Livaja can do for Croatia during October's Euro 2024 qualifiers, and who is currently the front runner to win the HNL: Dinamo or Hajduk. … [Read more...] about Episode 10: Perišić Out, Livaja In
Livaja, Brekalo Called Up For October Euro 2024 Qualifiers
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Marko Livaja is back on the Croatian national team after being omitted in June for Nations League and left off the squad again during two Vatreni victories over Latvia and Georgia in Euro 2024 qualifiers a few weeks ago. It seems Livaja has smoothed over his "situation" with Dalić after jumping into the stands to confront a Croatian supporter in Rijeka during national team … [Read more...] about Livaja, Brekalo Called Up For October Euro 2024 Qualifiers
Croatians Around Europe 5: Krama, Pašalić, Musa All Score
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Andrej Kramarić converted a 22' penalty kick for Hoffenheim in a 2-0 victory over Union Berlin Saturday. This is now Krama's third goal in the first five matches of the young Bundesliga season. Hoffenheim have impressed to start their German campaign; grabbing 12 points from a possible 15 thus far. Josip Juranović got the start for Union Berlin and played the full 90 minutes. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 5: Krama, Pašalić, Musa All Score
Roko Šimić MOTM With Goal, Assist In Champions League
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20 year-old Croatian striker prospect, Roko Šimić, is flying high to start his Champions League campaign with Red Bull Salzburg. Šimić earned MOTM honors with a penalty kick goal and assist in a 2-0 victory over Portuguese side Benfica. He did all this in 71 minutes as well. After a missed penalty kick attempt by teammate Karim Konate in the 3rd minute of the match, RB … [Read more...] about Roko Šimić MOTM With Goal, Assist In Champions League
Perišić Season Over With ACL Injury…What Now For The Vatreni?
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The Daily Mail has reported that Ivan Perišić's season is over. The 34 year-old Croatia/Tottenham winger suffered a serious ACL (knee) injury during non-contact training this week. Because of that, his Spurs season is over. But what about Euro 2024? Euro 2024 was supposed to be the "Modrić/Perišić Farewell Tour" for the Vatreni in Germany next summer. Full recovery from a … [Read more...] about Perišić Season Over With ACL Injury…What Now For The Vatreni?
