22 year-old Gabe Brkić was one of the best Division 1 kickers at the University of Oklahoma the past three seasons. During the 2021 season, Brkić was tied for the fourth longest field goal in the nation (57 yards) and managed to rack up 117 points (tied for 10th best in the nation). Brkić is now declaring for the NFL Draft which takes place April 28th-30th. He is expected to go … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Former Oklahoma Kicker, Gabe Brkić, Ready For The NFL
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EXCLUSIVE: 2022 MLS Draft 31st Overall Pick Luka Gavran Sits Down With CroatianSports
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CroatianSports talks to 21 year-old Luka Gavran, who was just selected with the 31st overall pick in the 2022 MLS Draft by Toronto FC. Gavran grew up in Toronto, Canada and was the 2021 Big East 'Goalkeeper of the Year' for St. John's University (a Division 1 program) in New York City. … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: 2022 MLS Draft 31st Overall Pick Luka Gavran Sits Down With CroatianSports
CroatianSports.com’s Top 20 Goals Of 2021
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Here you are, CroatianSports.com nation. An early Christmas present for you! Reliving some of the best Croatian football moments of 2021, we have ranked the Top 20 goals of the year by Croatian players - for both club and country. Markus, CroatiaU14 and I compiled the best 20 Croatian goals of 2021. The goals are ranked not only by finish and difficulty, but the moment … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com’s Top 20 Goals Of 2021
EXCLUSIVE Romeo Jozak: “Rakitić Deserves A Statue in Croatia. Dalić Is the Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time”
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Former Dinamo Zagreb academy director, Romeo Jozak, catches up with CroatianSports as 2021 winds down. Jozak names his Croatian football "Mount Rushmore" as well as the three European playoff teams that will make the 2022 World Cup. Jozak would not take Ivan Rakitić to Qatar if the opportunity arose, however, he does say, "Rakitić is a legend and deserves a statue in … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE Romeo Jozak: “Rakitić Deserves A Statue in Croatia. Dalić Is the Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time”
EXCLUSIVE | Roko Šimić Interview: “I’m Ready”
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CroatianSports.com caught up with 18 year-old Croatia U21/Liefering striker, Roko Šimić, this week for a Q&A over Instagram. Roko is the son of Croatian football legend, Dario Šimić, who is one of only nine Croatia players all-time to be capped 100 times. Roko has been on an absolute tear the past six matches; scoring 10 goals in that span and cementing a hat trick vs. the … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE | Roko Šimić Interview: “I’m Ready”
Romeo Jozak Gives EURO Predictions: Gvardiol, Kovačić, Rebić Should Start vs. England
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Former Dinamo Zagreb Academy Director and HNS Technical Director, Romeo Jozak, gives CroatianSports.com his predictions for EURO 2021. He answers the same 9 questions we all answered earlier in the week. He says Gvardiol should start vs. England, alongside Kovačić in the midfield and Rebić as striker. (Video quality is choppy only for first 50 seconds) … [Read more...] about Romeo Jozak Gives EURO Predictions: Gvardiol, Kovačić, Rebić Should Start vs. England
Miocic: “Hell Yeh! I Want A Title Fight In Croatia!”
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The UFC Heavyweight GOAT, Stipe Miocic, stops by to talk about his Croatian upbringing in Cleveland, a possible trilogy fight with Francis Ngannou, and ultimately having a title fight in Croatia. … [Read more...] about Miocic: “Hell Yeh! I Want A Title Fight In Croatia!”
Ivica Zubac: “The Clippers Will Go Farther Than Croatia”
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Honestly, I was expecting Zu to give me the classic cookie cutter answer of, "both the Clippers and the Vatreni will be crowned champions this summer." But no, he went with the Clippers when asked, which team will go farther? I just wanted to give Zubac a fun little question amongst the Clipper beat writers, but then I got thinking, this is a coin-flip of an answer. On one … [Read more...] about Ivica Zubac: “The Clippers Will Go Farther Than Croatia”
Joe Šimunić On Sosa: “It’s disappointing. But you can’t beg someone to play for Croatia.”
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Former Croatian defender (105 caps) and current Croatia U19 manager, Josip Šimunić speaks about Borna Sosa snubbing the Croatian senior side to play for Germany. Joe says, "You can't hold these kids' hands and tell them how good they are playing everyday. You have to wait your turn." Interview available top of website. … [Read more...] about Joe Šimunić On Sosa: “It’s disappointing. But you can’t beg someone to play for Croatia.”