The Vatreni will face Brazil in Orlando March 31st in the second of their two March friendlies. The other is expected to be Colombia earlier in the week, which could also be played in Orlando at Camping World Stadium. However, that has yet to be confirmed. There are a projected 200,000 Brazilians living in the state of Florida so expect a large yellow and green turnout at … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Croatia Friendly vs. Brazil March 31st In Orlando
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Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić Scores In 3rd Straight Game; Stanišić, Perišić, Budimir With Goals Too
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Nikola Vlašić scored in his third straight game for Torino in a 1-0 win over Sassuolo; converting a penalty kick. Vlašić now has four goals and two assists in his last five Serie A matches. He is playing with complete confidence, especially from the penalty spot. Question is: if Vlašić remains hot like this for the next 6 months, does Dalić bench a flat Kramarić at the World … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 16: Vlašić Scores In 3rd Straight Game; Stanišić, Perišić, Budimir With Goals Too
Rijeka Through To Conference League Playoff Round
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The Croatian champs played out a 0-0 draw vs. Shakhtar Thursday night which will have them finish 16th on the Conference League table giving them a seeded draw. Rijeka will either play AC Omonia or Jagiellonia Białystok in the New Year. The draw takes place January 16th. If Rijeka get through, they will play a top seed in the Round of 16. Not a bad placement at #16 as … [Read more...] about Rijeka Through To Conference League Playoff Round
RED ALERT: Luka Sučić Hits 52-Week Low
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Is it time to hit the panic button on Luka Sučić? Yes, it is. Last year, Sučić was Real Sociedad's 'Player of the Year' in his first season with the club with 3 goals in 39 matches (all competitions). Thus far in 2025, Sučić has only mustered up one assist in a Copa del Rey match and has only played 130 minutes in 5 La Liga matches. He is permanently riding the bench in … [Read more...] about RED ALERT: Luka Sučić Hits 52-Week Low
Croatians Around Europe 15: Vlašić Scores GWG, Perišić Assists In Return From Injury
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Nikola Vlašić received a 7.9 SOFAScore rating as he scored the lone goal of the match in a 1-0 Torino win over Cremonese Saturday. Vlašić picked up a bouncing ball in the box and slammed the ball into the ground to beat the keeper. He now has goals in back-to-back games and 3G/2A in 15 Serie A matches this season. He is slowly heating up, but at the end of the day, he is a true … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 15: Vlašić Scores GWG, Perišić Assists In Return From Injury
PODCAST: Croatia Draw England, Panama, Ghana In 2026 World Cup Group
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Ante, Zorić and Novaković talk about Croatia's 2026 World Cup group with England, Panama and Ghana and predict how the group will finish next summer in North America. … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Croatia Draw England, Panama, Ghana In 2026 World Cup Group
Dinamo Lose 3rd Straight Europa League Match: 3-1 To Real Betis
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Uff... After a fantastic opening to their Europa League campaign, Dinamo has been bagel'd in three straight and are now in trouble of not finishing top-24 and playing in the next round. Dinamo have now lost to Celta Vigo, Lille and Real Betis by a total of tally of 10-1 over the past month. Not great. Next match: January 22nd vs. FCSB. That will be a must-win for Dinamo at … [Read more...] about Dinamo Lose 3rd Straight Europa League Match: 3-1 To Real Betis
Unboxing: 2026 Croatia Kits
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I'm going to leave this for you guys right here. These are 99.9% the kits we will be wearing in North America this summer. The home red and whites I can live with. They are a much better upgrade than the largest ever checkers we have played in during the 2024 run. However, what is up with the away blues?? AWFUL! This is what Nike came up with? Looks like a basic training top … [Read more...] about Unboxing: 2026 Croatia Kits
Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol, Stanišić, Majer All Score! Vušković With A Euro Back Heel Beauty!
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Joško Gvardiol climbed the ladder to head home a corner in Cit'y 3-0 win over Sunderland Saturday. With the win and an Arsenal loss, City now only trail 1st place by two points through the first 15 matches of the season. On the goal, Gvardiol showed his dominance in the air -- which occurs on both the offensive and defensive side of the field. Gvardiol was given a 7/10 rating … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 14: Gvardiol, Stanišić, Majer All Score! Vušković With A Euro Back Heel Beauty!
