This is an absolutely crucial week for Croatia. The Vatreni have their toughest string of games in 2022 World Cup qualifying, and they have to play them all without captain, Luka Modrić. It all starts in Moscow Wednesday night when Croatia face Russia in a rematch of the World Cup quarterfinal. Russia had anything but a great EURO 2020 but two straight games on the road to … [Read more...] about Croatia Begin Toughest Stretch Of WC Qualifying vs. Mother Russia
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Modrić Out For September WC Qualifiers, Time For Kovačić To Shine
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The next year is going to be weird for Croatians around the globe. Why? Luka Modrić - arguably Croatia's best football player of all time - roughly has 14 months left wearing the red and white checkers. But will he stay full fit? Modrić turns 36 years old on September 9th and has already started the season on the injury list with Real Madrid. Modrić is currently out with … [Read more...] about Modrić Out For September WC Qualifiers, Time For Kovačić To Shine
Croatians Around Europe II: Kovačić Shines For 10-Man Chelsea
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Luka Modrić remains sidelined with thigh injury as Real Madrid face Betis Saturday, ruled out for all three September Croatia World Cup qualifiers Mateo Kovačić comes on at halftime for 10-man Chelsea in 1-1 draw vs. Liverpool. "Kovačić came on at half time and was fantastic in both attack and defence, helping his side get up the pitch. The Croatian could've been the hero, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe II: Kovačić Shines For 10-Man Chelsea
Dinamo Draw West Ham, Genk, Rapid Vienna In Europa League
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The Europa League is set for Dinamo Zagreb! After laying an egg against Moldovan champs, Sheriff Tiraspol, in the last round of Champions League qualifying, Dinamo are headed back to London as they will take on West Ham, Genk, and Rapid Vienna. This is a fantastic draw for Dinamo as they have an attractive draw with an English side while also being drawn with two teams … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw West Ham, Genk, Rapid Vienna In Europa League
Dinamo Can’t Figure Out Sheriff, Headed To Europa League
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Dinamo Zagreb couldn't find the back of the net in 180 minutes against Moldovan champions Sheriff Tiraspol and will now be headed to the Europa League group stage because of it. Through both matches, Dinamo's finishing in the final third was mediocre and never shook a Sheriff side that decided to bunker at Maksimir Wednesday night, protecting a 3-0 1st leg win. Dinamo … [Read more...] about Dinamo Can’t Figure Out Sheriff, Headed To Europa League
September’s U21 Croatia Side Is Absolutely STACKED!
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Croatia’s U21 squad has been announced for their upcoming matches against Azerbaijan and Finland September 2nd and 7th - and it is absolutely stacked! Although it's a relatively inexperienced squad, players on the team sheet such as Luka Sučić, Stipe Biuk, Mario Vušković, and Martin Baturina, are all projected to be starters for the Croatian senior side one day. Bayern … [Read more...] about September’s U21 Croatia Side Is Absolutely STACKED!
Croatians Around Europe I: Brekalo Assists On Game Winner, Krama Assists Too
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Luka Modrić ruled out on Sunday with a thigh injury as Real Madrid draw Levante 3-3 Mateo Kovačić plays 72 minutes as Chelsea defeat Arsenal 2-0 Andrej Kramarić with a beautiful 'through ball' assist as Hoffenheim draw Union Berlin 2-2 Ivan Perišić, Marcelo Brozović both got the start for Inter in a 4-0 win over Genoa Josip Brekalo comes off the bench to assist on … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe I: Brekalo Assists On Game Winner, Krama Assists Too
Sosa vs Gvardiol: The Showdown Of Croatian Left-Backs
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Stuttgart met RB Leipzig in Matchday 2 of the Bundesliga campaign, presenting a matchup between our top two left backs. Although Gvardiol should be utilized as a center-back, as we lack depth in that position, we know this is not the case when it comes to what Zlatko Dalić has in mind. This matchup presented the perfect opportunity to compare the two defenders and receive more … [Read more...] about Sosa vs Gvardiol: The Showdown Of Croatian Left-Backs
THE NEXT GENERATION: Top 10 Croatian Striker Talents
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The criteria a player must meet to make our list is as follows: The player must be between the ages of 16-25The player cannot be a cemented starter in the senior National TeamThe player must be eligible to play for Croatia Honorable mentions: Lovro Lazar (15)Dominik Babić (14)Marko Dabro (24)Ivan Laća (18)Petar Musa (23)Igor Matanović* (17) *= Hasn’t declared for … [Read more...] about THE NEXT GENERATION: Top 10 Croatian Striker Talents
