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”
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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.”
The Croatian Crippler Sits Down With MMA Fighting Legend Pat Miletich
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Pat Miletich sits down with the Crippler to discuss his upbringing in fighting, the money grabbing exhibition fights currently taking place, and what he's been doing in 2021. Miletich is a legend in fighting and is the inaugural holder of the UFC welterweight belt; first holding it in 1998. … [Read more...] about The Croatian Crippler Sits Down With MMA Fighting Legend Pat Miletich
Former Dinamo Academy Director Romeo Jozak Talks Dinamo-Spurs Fixture
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Former Dinamo Zagreb Academy Director Romeo Jozak talks about tomorrow’s Europa League clash between Dinamo and Tottenham Hotspur. He shares his prediction and when he thinks Livaković, Petković, and Orišić will leave the club as well as what he would would tell the Dinamo players going into the Spurs encounter. … [Read more...] about Former Dinamo Academy Director Romeo Jozak Talks Dinamo-Spurs Fixture
Joe Šimunić Talks Cico Kranjčar, Red Card Tackle, Future Of Croatian Football
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Vatreni legend and current Croatia U-19 manager Joe Šimunić talks about the late Cico Kranjčar, the future of Croatian football, and his red card tackle vs. Serbia with CroatianSports.com. He also touches on the mentality and discipline needed in the younger generation of players. Joe is a Croatian footballing legend and is one of only eight players to be capped by the … [Read more...] about Joe Šimunić Talks Cico Kranjčar, Red Card Tackle, Future Of Croatian Football