The Croatian defense was hit with horrible news this weekend as starting center-back Joško Gvardiol has been ruled out of Wednesday's Nations League semifinal against the Netherlands. Gvardiol has been battling an abdominal injury that hasn't been able to properly heal by this week. Because of that, Dalić has sent Gvardiol home and recalled striker Dion Drena Beljo from the U21 … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Out Of Nations League, Beljo In
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Croatian UCL Streak Ends At 10, City Beats Inter 1-0
By 36 CommentsInter Milan face Manchester City in the Champions League Final Saturday (3pm ET kickoff). If Inter win, that would make it 11 straight years a Croatian lifts the CL crown. Will it happen? ✅Yes or No❌ Croatian CDM Marcelo Brozović played and scored in Inter's Serie A finale last weekend. He will once again start for Inter in a 3-5-2 formation. Inter will have to … [Read more...] about Croatian UCL Streak Ends At 10, City Beats Inter 1-0
Livaja Leaves Vatreni: Whose Fault Is It?
By 79 CommentsOh boy. A lot to unpack here for Hajduk striker and Croatia international, Marko Livaja. But more importantly, who is most at fault for this situation? Earlier today, the HNS made a public statement that 29 year-old striker Marko Livaja will not be part of next week's Croatia squad that will face the Dutch in the UEFA Nations League semifinal and that Livaja has excused … [Read more...] about Livaja Leaves Vatreni: Whose Fault Is It?
Dalić Officially Names 23-Man Squad To Face Netherlands In Nations League Semifinal
By 29 CommentsCroatia manager, Zlatko Dalić, has named the 23-man squad that will face the Netherlands in Rotterdam June 14th in the first UEFA Nations League semifinal. Spain will play Italy a day later in the second semifinal. The Final will be played June 18th. No major changes to the squad from March’s two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Wales and Turkey. The only notable call-up from … [Read more...] about Dalić Officially Names 23-Man Squad To Face Netherlands In Nations League Semifinal
Josip Šutalo | Season Grade: B
By 20 CommentsDay 16: Josip Šutalo Season Grade: B National Team Grade: C (met expectations but did not immediately start) Dinamo Grade: A (best defender in the league once again) Season Highlight: Clean sheet against Mbappe, Benzema and France in 1-0 Nations League victory Team next season: Šutalo will most likely follow in Gvardiol's footsteps as a move to Leipzig … [Read more...] about Josip Šutalo | Season Grade: B
U21 European Championship Call-Up List Raises Many Questions
By 19 CommentsDragan Skočić's squad ahead of the U21 Euros features many top-end talents and all the big names Croatian fans want to see. But the main concern is the fact that just four defenders have been called up in a 21-man roster. It seems as though the starting back-line is already set with David Čolina and Niko Sigur (who just recently chose Croatia over Canada) at the left and … [Read more...] about U21 European Championship Call-Up List Raises Many Questions
Dinamo Bias Must End In Croatian Youth Football
By 37 CommentsHead coach Robert Jarni and the HNS blew a huge opportunity to bring home a medal at the U-17 Euro during the past month. The squad was knocked out of the tournament in the group stages after losing 1-0 to England, 2-1 to Switzerland, and drawing the Netherlands 1-1 in their final match. After the upsetting group stage performance, many supporters have been quick to … [Read more...] about Dinamo Bias Must End In Croatian Youth Football
Petar Musa | Season Grade: B+
By 16 CommentsDay 15: Petar Musa Season Grade: B- National Team Grade: N/A Benfica Grade: B Season Highlight: Game-tying, UCL goal against Inter Milan in the 90+5th minute of the match. Two goals in two minutes off the bench against Portimonense in league play. Team next season: Musa will most likely spend another season in Portugal with Benfica. There have been … [Read more...] about Petar Musa | Season Grade: B+
Nikola Vlašić | Season Grade: C+
By 10 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 14: Nikola Vlašić Season Grade: C+ National Team: D+ Torino: B Season … [Read more...] about Nikola Vlašić | Season Grade: C+










