“You have a mouth on you, but do you have balls?!” This is what 24Sata published on their cover today replying to Canada manager, John Herdman, who said “Canada will “F” Croatia on Sunday.” Look, this is some of the best back-and-forth you will see between two nations at a World Cup before the opening whistle blows. But at the end of the day, how much motivation does … [Read more...] about SHOTS FIRED BACK! “You Have A Mouth On You, But Do You Have Balls?!”
OH CANADA: Canadian Manager Says: “We Will Go And F*** Croatia!”
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“And we’re going to go and ‘F***’ Croatia.”-Canada manager, John Herdman, after their 1-0 loss to Belgium Wednesday. Bold statement, Canada. As if our boys didn’t need any more motivation this week. Croatia plays Canada Sunday at 11AM (ET). This is very un-Canadian like. I was under the impression Canadians are the nicest people on planet Earth. (although Herdman is … [Read more...] about OH CANADA: Canadian Manager Says: “We Will Go And F*** Croatia!”
Croatia vs. Morocco: The Good, The Bad, The UGLY
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The dust has now officially settled from Croatia's 0-0 draw vs. Morocco. Croatians across the globe are disappointed, confused, and flat out embarrassed by the result. Although a draw in your World Cup opening match is not the end of the world, it's the way our beloved Vatreni played that's most puzzling. Zlatko Dalić and Croatia played right into Morocco's "bunker … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Morocco: The Good, The Bad, The UGLY
Croatia Play Without Purpose In 0-0 Draw vs. Morocco To Open Up World Cup Campaign
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Disappointing. Toothless. Unimaginative. Croatia played without purpose as the Morocco "bunker" tactic would not break through 90 minutes. No attack. No movement. No runs up the wings from Sosa or Juranović. Croatia played the entire match like they were up two goals inside the first five minutes. Kramarić did nothing offensively. Kova barely saw the ball. Sosa and … [Read more...] about Croatia Play Without Purpose In 0-0 Draw vs. Morocco To Open Up World Cup Campaign
RUMOR MILL: Reports Saying It Will Be Perišić, Kramarić, Vlašić In Attack For Croatia vs. Morocco
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Reports out of Croatia (Sportske Novosti) are saying Dalić will go with Perišić, Kramarić, Vlašić in attack versus Morocco on Wednesday in a 4-3-3 formation with Modrić, Brozović, and Kovačić in the middle of the field. The Vatreni should manage 55-60% ball possession against Morocco with tons of quick plays down the wings. Kramarić isn't the point-man Croatia needs in the … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Reports Saying It Will Be Perišić, Kramarić, Vlašić In Attack For Croatia vs. Morocco
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #13: Gvardiol Returns With A Mask, No Croatian Injuries Heading Into The World Cup
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The last domestic football weekend before the World Cup has now passed. Great news across the board! Gvardiol returned to full form and no other injuries to report on. Next stop: a friendly versus Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, November 16th before Croatia begins their World Cup campaign against Morocco on the 23rd. Joško Gvardiol played the full 90 minutes Saturday in RB … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #13: Gvardiol Returns With A Mask, No Croatian Injuries Heading Into The World Cup
T-Minus 2 Weeks: Gvardiol Has Broken Nose And Will Play With Mask At World Cup
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UPDATE: Gvardiol suffered a broken nose and picked up a pretty mean black eye Wednesday night. He has been cleared to play in the World Cup and is expected to wear a mask. There were no signs of any breaks/fractures in his skull. Croatian hard head. :) The concerning news of the day is Joško Gvardiol, who is slated to start in the Croatian back-4 at the World Cup. Gvardiol … [Read more...] about T-Minus 2 Weeks: Gvardiol Has Broken Nose And Will Play With Mask At World Cup
OFFICIAL: Dalić Names 26-Man Croatia Squad For World Cup
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Ladies and gentlemen, meet your 26-man Croatia squad for the 2022 World Cup. Čolak, Brekalo, Ćaleta-Car do not make the team. There's no surprises here on how the consensus thought Dalić might chisel down the squad from the preliminary list he picked last month. The only slight annoyance is taking Budimir over Čolak. Budimir has not done anything for Osasuna in La Liga … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Dalić Names 26-Man Croatia Squad For World Cup
Did Kramarić Just Lose His Spot 2 Weeks Before The World Cup Kicks Off?
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In a November 4th interview with Sportskeeda, the 31year-old Croatia striker said, "If you ask me as a fan, I'm a fan of Lionel Messi, but Brazil are going to win." Andrej Kramarić, did you really just say that two weeks before you're "supposed to" strap on the boots for our beloved Vatreni at the World Cup??? You're becoming a 'fan boy' and praising Messi? Why not praise … [Read more...] about Did Kramarić Just Lose His Spot 2 Weeks Before The World Cup Kicks Off?
