On June 21st 2018, the magic began! The 2-0 win over Nigeria got the party started. But a 3-0 thumping of Argentina didn't just get Croatia out of group stage, it made the team - and Croatian fans alike - believers in a World Cup Final run. After a dicey first half which saw both Croatia and Argentina have chances at goal, Rebić opened up the scoring in the 2nd … [Read more...] about Croatia Thrash Argentina 3-0: The Magic Begins
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Mali Vatreni Fall 1-0 To France, Olympic Dream Over
By 91 CommentsCroatia Starting XI: Posavec - Uremović, Borevković, Katić, Sosa - Šunjić, Moro, Ivanušec, Vlašić, Murić - Jakoliš There is tons of individual talent on this Croatia U-21 side, however, the team never came together at Euro 2019 to win the group and book Croatia's first ever berth to the Olympics. France showed to be the better team Friday night on the scoresheet but … [Read more...] about Mali Vatreni Fall 1-0 To France, Olympic Dream Over
CSKA Locks Up Vlašić Until 2024
By 7 CommentsRussian club CSKA Moscow have locked up the services of 21 year-old Croatian attacking midfielder Nikola Vlašić until 2024, BBC reports. The deal is worth an estimated £14 million; moving Vlašić to Moscow permanently from Everton. Vlašić spent the entire 2018-19 season on loan at CSKA, where he scored eight goals in 31 games for the Russian club. He scored a memorable Champions … [Read more...] about CSKA Locks Up Vlašić Until 2024
Croatia Get Off To Slow Euro U-21 Start With 4-1 Loss To Romania
By 113 CommentsCroatia U-21 Starting Lineup: Posavec (Hajduk) - Uremović (Rubin Kazan), Benković (Celtic), Katić (Glasgow Rangers), Sosa (Stuttgart) - Šunjić (Dinamo)- Halilović (Standard Liege), Moro (Dinamo), Vlašić (CSKA Moskva), Brekalo (Wolfsburg) - Jakoliš (Admira Wacker) The Croatian U-21 team is stacked with talent. Vlašić, Halilović, Brekalo. Romania should not have been a … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Off To Slow Euro U-21 Start With 4-1 Loss To Romania
It All Started One Year Ago…
By 46 CommentsOn this day in 2018, Croatia started their unforgettable run to the World Cup Final by defeating Nigeria 2-0 in Kaliningrad! For the second straight World Cup, the Vatreni started out with an own goal from the opposition as Mario Mandžukić's header in the box was deflected by Peter Etebo's heel for Croatia's first goal of the tournament. Luka Modrić would seal the … [Read more...] about It All Started One Year Ago…
Luka Modrić To Eden Hazard: “NO”
By 29 CommentsEden Hazard was unveiled today as Real Madrid's newest superstar. During his first press conference in front of the Bernabeu faithful, Hazard was asked which number he will wear. "I asked Modrić if he could lend me the #10 shirt. And he said "No", Goal.com reports. Life Rule #1,991 A non-Ballon d’Or winner cannot ask a Ballon d’Or winner for their … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić To Eden Hazard: “NO”
Bogut Talks Dandenong City, Croatian-Australian Tournament During NBA Finals
By 9 CommentsGolden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut talks about Dandenong City SC and the upcoming Croatian-Australian soccer tournament held by the CSA Australia Savez and Dandenong as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. Bogut was born in Australia with both parents emigrating from Croatia. He nearly played for the Croatian national basketball team before being pulled away by … [Read more...] about Bogut Talks Dandenong City, Croatian-Australian Tournament During NBA Finals
Croatia To Play Hungary October 10th At Poljud
By 16 CommentsThe HNS announced today that Croatia's next home game on October 10th - a pivotal Euro 2020 qualifier vs. Hungary - will be played at Poljud in Split. Croatia hasn't played in Split since 2015 due to the infamous "swastika on the field" incident. Total News Croatia is reporting that the HNS and President Davor Šuker made the decision without contacting the front … [Read more...] about Croatia To Play Hungary October 10th At Poljud
Tunisia Beats Croatia 2-1 On Penalty, Petković Scores 1st Goal For Vatreni
By 134 CommentsCroatia Starting XI: Sluga - Vida, Lovren, Benković - Brekalo, Kovačić, Badelj, Pašalić, Melnjak - Kramarić, Petković For those of you worrying about Tunisia beating Croatia 2-1 in a friendly. Don't. The Tunisians are headed to the African Cup of Nations. The Croatians are headed to the beach! Silver lining: Dinamo's Bruno Petković scored his first goal in the … [Read more...] about Tunisia Beats Croatia 2-1 On Penalty, Petković Scores 1st Goal For Vatreni










