Written By: Andrew R. With the start of the 23/24 HNL season around the corner, clubs across the league have actively been signing new players for their upcoming campaigns. Today, we will go through all the moves made so far in June by each club, examining each club's approach to a dogfight of a season in Croatia. Dinamo Zagreb After winning their 24th league … [Read more...] about June HNL Transfer Recap: A Busy, Busy Month
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Brozović Saga Ends With Move To Al Nassr, Majer To Bundesliga???
By 32 CommentsIt was all set in stone earlier in the week. Broz would be leaving Inter Milan to join Ronaldo, Al Nassr, and a $100 million payday in Saudi Arabia. However, talks have stalled in the past 72 hours. As of Saturday morning, it appears Broz will be heading to Al Nassr after all. Was Broz just messing around or did Al Nassr end up low-balling Inter? SempreInter has reported … [Read more...] about Brozović Saga Ends With Move To Al Nassr, Majer To Bundesliga???
Modrić Staying In Madrid Until EURO 2024
By 108 CommentsIt's official! Luka is staying at Real Madrid one more season and has signed a 1-year extension to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu until the summer of 2024. It was reported that Modrić was being courted very hard by the Saudi's in a €200 million deal that would see Modrić leave Europe for the Middle East. Modrić turned down a boat load of cash to continue playing in Madrid while … [Read more...] about Modrić Staying In Madrid Until EURO 2024
Ante Kvartuč’s Olympic Dream Is Over
By 15 CommentsWell, that didn't last long. After two matches at the U21Euro 2023 tournament, the mladi Vatreni have already been eliminated. After a disappointing 2-0 loss to Ukraine where Croatia dominated shots and possession, the Croatian young guns lost 1-0 to Spain this Saturday. Spain scored within 60 seconds of the opening whistle and that would be that. Croatia have yet to score a … [Read more...] about Ante Kvartuč’s Olympic Dream Is Over
Episode 7: 2nd Place Again
By 46 CommentsAPPLE PODCAST LINK Ante, Lebo, Zorić, and Novaković break down Croatia's UEFA Nations League loss to Spain and what to expect next. We cover the worst part of the loss and the great things to look forward to in the next year. How gutted are you that Croatia didn't get their first trophy? How will this team look next summer? … [Read more...] about Episode 7: 2nd Place Again
BREAKING: Mateo Kovačić Joins Manchester City!
By 33 CommentsHuge news out of Manchester - 29-year-old midfielder Mateo Kovačić has officially joined UCL winners Manchester City for 30 million euros! The move comes after months of speculation about Kovačić leaving Chelsea. In the midst of a slump for the club, Kovačić remained one of their top performers, guiding them to key victories here and there. He was also linked with Bayern … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Mateo Kovačić Joins Manchester City!
Croatia U21’s Fall 2-0 To Ukraine In U21 Euro Opener
By 11 Comments10 shots and dominant ball possession were not enough for the Mladi Vatreni on Wednesday evening, as they fell 2-0 to Ukraine's U21 side in their U21 Euro opening match. Despite the scoreline, Croatia actually had many more quality scoring chances, including a 3-yard sitter that was blasted off the crossbar midway through the second half. Both of Ukraine's goals were scored … [Read more...] about Croatia U21’s Fall 2-0 To Ukraine In U21 Euro Opener
Nations League Final: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
By 89 CommentsThe Good: More like "The Great!" 3 medals in 5 years for Croatia! Are you kidding me? If you would have told me that at the start of 2018, I would have laughed uncontrollably in your face. Yes, this is a true statement. Croatia has 3 medals (2 silver, 1 bronze) in a 5-year span. That is INCREDIBLE!We have not one, but two WORLD CLASS players in Modrić and Brozović! … [Read more...] about Nations League Final: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Close But No Cigar: Croatia Lose Nations League Final 5-4 On Penalties To Spain
By 164 CommentsMajer and Petković should not be taking penalties in that spot. Dalić should have kept Juranović on for the shootout. Why is Kovačić not stepping up to take a penalty spot? I'm gutted. It would have been awesome to see Modrić lift Croatia's first international trophy. It wasn't meant to be. Spain was the better team on the day. They just were. Petko and Majer with awful … [Read more...] about Close But No Cigar: Croatia Lose Nations League Final 5-4 On Penalties To Spain