CroatianSports talks about Croatia's recent 1-0 and 4-0 victories over Faroe Islands and Montenegro in 2026 World Cup qualifying. -Why is Dalić still not playing a true right winger in Marco Pašalić? -Will Croatia take all 3 points vs. Czechia October 9th to all but punch their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in America? On this episode: Lovre from @CroatiaFooty … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Croatia Stays Perfect In Qualifying vs. Faroe Islands & Montenegro — What Next???
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UFC’s New Croatian Heavyweight: Ante Delija aka “Walking Trouble”
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Ante Delija made the perfect debut in the UFC heavyweight division this past weekend: 1st Round KO! You really can't ask for much more. Question now is: With a pretty weak heavyweight division -- Delija is now ranked #9 -- how many victorious fights is he away from possibly facing Aspinall for the belt? … [Read more...] about UFC’s New Croatian Heavyweight: Ante Delija aka “Walking Trouble”
Croatia Thump Montenegro 4-0 At Maksimir To Stay Perfect In World Cup Qualifying
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After a slow start, the unlikliest Vatreni player, Kristijan Jakić, broke the deadlock with a wonderful shot from just outside the box. Montenegro would pick up a red card to play with 10 men before the halftime whistle. Kramarić doubled the lead in the 2nd half with an easy tap-in in front of goal. Montenegro scored an own goal off a Majer shot/deflection. Perišić … [Read more...] about Croatia Thump Montenegro 4-0 At Maksimir To Stay Perfect In World Cup Qualifying
The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Montenegro
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Big changes are expected from Dalić Monday night in Zagreb, as Croatia close out the first half of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Montenegro at 2:45 pm (ET) kickoff. Here's how we want to see Zlatko Dalić line up the starting XI following a scary performance against the Faroe Islands on Friday. A rested Modrić + Perišić will be a huge lift for the … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Montenegro
Ante Delija Makes UFC Debut With 1st Round Knockout!
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Croatian Heavyweight, Ante Delija, made his UFC debut this weekend in Paris and surpassed all expectations by knocking out #7 ranked Marcin Tybura in the 1st round. Delija makes his debut after building a reputation of being one of the top heavyweight talents, becoming a PFL heavyweight champion back in 2022 and winning fights in various promotions across Europe. Delija's win … [Read more...] about Ante Delija Makes UFC Debut With 1st Round Knockout!
Croatia Escape Torshavn With 1-0 Win vs. Faroe Islands In WC Qualifying
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-Kramarić scores off a header in the 31’ -Awful 1st half where Croatia were caught on the counter multiple times. Faroe Islands could have easily scored 2x -Dalić started Mario Pašalić and Baturina with Kramarić and Fruk. Why no wingers??? This was a perfect match for Marco Pašalić to start -Sosa and Baturina not currently playing for their clubs…and it … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape Torshavn With 1-0 Win vs. Faroe Islands In WC Qualifying
The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Faroe Islands
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Preview: Croatia vs Faroe Islands -- World Cup Qualifying, Matchday 3 Croatia returns to World Cup qualifying action on Friday, September 5th at 2:45pm EST, as the Vatreni visit the Faroe Islands in their third match of the campaign. After a blistering start in June, claiming six points and netting 12 goals across two games, Zlatko Dalić's men look to maintain their … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Faroe Islands
Vušković & Čović: Croatia’s Future Arrives In The Bundesliga
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(Luka Vušković on the left, Patrice Čović on the right) Luka Vušković is a name we all know, and he has just joined Hamburg SV on a season-long loan from Tottenham. There is no buy option, as Tottenham see him as a key part of their future. He joins his brother Mario at Hamburg, but the two will not be able to play together because Mario is still serving a four-year doping … [Read more...] about Vušković & Čović: Croatia’s Future Arrives In The Bundesliga
Croatians Around Europe 3: Modrić Assists In 1st AC Milan Win, Majer Assists
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Luka Modrić played 95 minutes and assisted (free kick) for his first Serie A win Friday night as AC Milan defeated Lecce 2-0. Modrić also assisted in the 1st half but the goal was disallowed by VAR for a foul leading up to the play. Modrić received a 7.5 MOTM rating from Sempre Milan: "You almost feel sorry for him at times, or at least I did in the first half. Milan didn’t … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 3: Modrić Assists In 1st AC Milan Win, Majer Assists
