The Vatreni are back in action! Dalić and company are set to face the Latvians Friday at 2:45pm EST in Rijeka. The now 6th highest ranked side in International football has a lot to prove at these next Euros. Yes, three medals in five years is a generational feat that no one can ever take away from us. But, after two successive heartbreaking final defeats, and possibly Luka … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Start Friday vs. Latvia — Predicted Starting XI
Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager
By 3 CommentsDinamo's unfortunate crash out of Champions League qualifying was the final straw for former Croatia U21 manager Igor Bišćan with Dinamo. The 45 year-old was immediately replaced by Rijeka's Sergej Jakirović, who achieved previous successes with Gorica, and most notably, completely revolutionizing last season's bottom-table Rijeka into a legitimate title contending team. … [Read more...] about Bišćan Sacked! Dinamo Appoints Rijeka’s Jakirović As New Manager
Crochester City’s Superstar Duo
By 35 CommentsManchester City's latest Croatian additions, Mateo Kovačić and Joško Gvardiol, have helped them lift yet another trophy in 2023 in their penalty shoot-out victory over Ivan Rakitić's Sevilla. Gvardiol, the now most expensive defender in the world, has already won his first trophy after just one week with the club. Kovačić lifts his fourth Super Cup, making this a red hot start … [Read more...] about Crochester City’s Superstar Duo
CARDIAC CROATIANS STRIKE AGAIN! Vatreni Defeat Netherlands 4-2 In Extra Time & Will Play In Nations League Final Sunday!
By 177 CommentsYou know what guys? We have the most exciting national team of the last 5 years. Hands down! Croatia may not have any silverware in their cabinet yet, but the CARDIAC CROATIANS once again stayed true to their name Wednesday night in Rotterdam. 1st Half: Crap from Croatia 2nd Half: Excellent from Croatia Last minute of the match: Disaster from Croatia Extra Time: … [Read more...] about CARDIAC CROATIANS STRIKE AGAIN! Vatreni Defeat Netherlands 4-2 In Extra Time & Will Play In Nations League Final Sunday!
Josip Šutalo | Season Grade: B
By 20 CommentsDay 16: Josip Šutalo Season Grade: B National Team Grade: C (met expectations but did not immediately start) Dinamo Grade: A (best defender in the league once again) Season Highlight: Clean sheet against Mbappe, Benzema and France in 1-0 Nations League victory Team next season: Šutalo will most likely follow in Gvardiol's footsteps as a move to Leipzig … [Read more...] about Josip Šutalo | Season Grade: B
U21 European Championship Call-Up List Raises Many Questions
By 19 CommentsDragan Skočić's squad ahead of the U21 Euros features many top-end talents and all the big names Croatian fans want to see. But the main concern is the fact that just four defenders have been called up in a 21-man roster. It seems as though the starting back-line is already set with David Čolina and Niko Sigur (who just recently chose Croatia over Canada) at the left and … [Read more...] about U21 European Championship Call-Up List Raises Many Questions
Mislav Oršić | Season Grade: D
By 15 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 13: Mislav Oršić Season Grade: D National Team: B+ Dinamo: B Southampton: F Season … [Read more...] about Mislav Oršić | Season Grade: D
Mario Pašalić | Season Grade: D+
By 19 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 10: Mario Pašalić Season Grade: D+ National Team: C- Atalanta: D Season … [Read more...] about Mario Pašalić | Season Grade: D+
Borna Sosa | Season Grade: C+
By 20 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 9: Borna Sosa Season Grade: C+ National Team: D+ Stuttgart: B+ Season … [Read more...] about Borna Sosa | Season Grade: C+










