So what the hell happened to Croatia during EURO 2020? And more importantly, what the hell happened to our beloved Vatreni over the past three years? And how does Marcelo Brozović’s “ice packed” wrist at training during EURO 2020 reveal the answer? Since reaching the pinnacle of global football – playing in the World Cup Final – Croatia has become an absolute dumpster … [Read more...] about Croatia’s EURO 2020: What Really Happened
3 Years Ago Today…
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...little Croatia played on the world's largest stage - the World Cup Final. Croatian sports has had some monumental moments over the past three decades. And even though we didn't lift the trophy, this has to be the greatest sporting achievement in Croatia's history. It's not easy to get to a World Cup Final. Eight countries have won it and only 13 nations have played in … [Read more...] about 3 Years Ago Today…
Pavić/Mektić 1st All-Croatian Doubles Team To Win Grand Slam As They Take Wimbledon Crown
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The Croatians have taken London! But it's in doubles tennis instead of Euro football. Nikola Mektić and Mate Pavić teamed up to win the Gentlemen's Doubles Wimbledon crown Saturday night at Wimbledon. Pavić has won the doubles crown at the Australian and US Open's in the past, however, this is the first All-Croatian duo to lift a Grand Slam doubles championship. It happens … [Read more...] about Pavić/Mektić 1st All-Croatian Doubles Team To Win Grand Slam As They Take Wimbledon Crown
It Was Not A Good Week For Croatian Sports
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Croatian sports fans around the world - including me - are spoiled. Especially when it comes to football, we are absolutely spoiled. Yes, the Spain extra time loss last week still stings, but at the end of the day, the Vatreni have only missed two tournaments since 1996. That is absolutely bonkers if you think about it for more than five seconds. Look at Serbia, Bosnia, … [Read more...] about It Was Not A Good Week For Croatian Sports
Rebić Was This Year’s Nikola Kalinić
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Another tournament. Same problem. After Croatia's 5-3 loss to Spain in extra time earlier in the week, AC Milan winger Ante Rebić took to Instagram to voice his frustration. In a post he later deleted, Rebić said, "The Croatian national team has been crap for the past 2-3 years." Thanks Captain Obvious! But you're actually on the team and can do something about it. … [Read more...] about Rebić Was This Year’s Nikola Kalinić
Šarić And The Suns Headed To The NBA Finals
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While Bojan Bogdanović and the Croatian national team are messing around in Split - unable to beat Brazil in Olympic qualifying - Dario Šarić and the Phoenix Suns have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals. The Suns dismantled the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night 130-103 in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals. Šarić came off the bench to score seven points from 2-2 … [Read more...] about Šarić And The Suns Headed To The NBA Finals
Croatia Exit EURO 2020: The Morning After
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I have a bittersweet feeling about yesterday's 5-3 loss to Spain in extra time. The loss definitely stings, but if you're going to exit a tournament - that was the way - the way the Vatreni did it in Copenhagen. Down 3-1 with five minutes left in the match, Croatia found fortitude and strength from super subs Orišić and Pašalić to equalize the match in the dying moments. Spain … [Read more...] about Croatia Exit EURO 2020: The Morning After
Croatia Run Out Of Gas In Extra Time After Miracle Comeback Over Spain
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Croatia run out of gas in extra time against Spain after scoring two miracle goals in the last 5 minutes of the match to tie it up 3-3. Spain win 5-3 in what will be the EURO 2020 ‘Match of the Tournament’. The boys have to hold their heads up high after that match. Imagine if Kramarić bags that goal in extra time. Was this Luka’s last match in checkers? HRVATSKA XI: … [Read more...] about Croatia Run Out Of Gas In Extra Time After Miracle Comeback Over Spain
Perišić Tests Positive For COVID, Ruled Out For Spain Game
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A huge blow has been dealt to the Croatian national team. Star winger Ivan Perišić has been ruled out for the Spain match on Monday after testing positive for COVID, Yahoo reports. Perišić is arguably Croatia's second best player behind Luka Modrić and has already scored two goals at this year's EURO 2020 tournament. Perišić scored the game winner vs. Spain in group play at … [Read more...] about Perišić Tests Positive For COVID, Ruled Out For Spain Game
