AC Milan are prepared to make a bid for Mateo Kovačić to reunite him and Luka Modrić in Serie A this season; possibly in the winter transfer window, per MilanLive. Why this makes sense: -AC Milan currently in title contention -Kovačić no longer a permanent fixture in the City midfield, even with all their injuries -Kova’s current contract expires June … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Kovačić Could Join Modrić At AC Milan
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Champions League Day 3: Kotarski Lets In 4 vs. Dortmund
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Dominik Kotarski had a rough day at the office Tuesday night in Champions League, letting in four goals in a 4-2 Copenhagen loss to Borussia Dortmund. Kotarski received a 3.4/10 rating from FOTMOB for his efforts as he let in two "easy goals" that should have been prevented. You be the judge. Not trying to shit on Kotarski here by any means. The reason this is important is … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 3: Kotarski Lets In 4 vs. Dortmund
Croatians Around Europe 8: Modrić Brings AC Milan To 1st Place, Kramarić MOTM vs. St. Pauli In Win
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Luka Modrić played 90 minutes Sunday as AC Milan roared back to defeat Fiorentina 2-1 Sunday night at San Siro. The win gives AC Milan sole position of 1st place in the Serie A Table through the first seven matches of the season. AC Milan now have a 1-point edge on Inter, Napoli and Inter and will next face Pisa October 24th. Modrić received a solid 7/10 match rating from … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 8: Modrić Brings AC Milan To 1st Place, Kramarić MOTM vs. St. Pauli In Win
RUMOR MILL: Croatia Will Play Brazil In The U.S.A March 2026
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Croatia will be playing two friendlies in the United States March of 2026, per Dalić. Numerous Brazilian outlets have mentioned the CBF has been chatting with the HNS. Can we assume one of the matches will be versus Brazil with that information? I would say it is 90%. The other assumption is for Croatia to play another already qualified South American side due to travel. My … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Croatia Will Play Brazil In The U.S.A March 2026
Croatia Predicted To Move Down 2 Spots In FIFA Rankings, Out Of World Cup Pot 1 Pool
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Croatia are expected to lose two spots in the FIFA rankings and will be the new #11 going into November. With Germany winning both of their October qualifiers and Croatia drawing Czechia 0-0, as it stands, that means the Vatreni would be a Pot 2 nation for the World Cup draw on December 5th. Top-9 nations plus hosts United States, Mexico, Canada will be seeded … [Read more...] about Croatia Predicted To Move Down 2 Spots In FIFA Rankings, Out Of World Cup Pot 1 Pool
Croatia 99.9% Qualified For World Cup After 3-0 Victory Over Gibraltar!
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Croatia defeat Gibraltar 3-0 in Varaždin and are now 99.9% qualified for the 2026 World Cup! Start booking your plane tickets!, folks! It was a rag-tag misfit group of starting XI players from Dalić — and it was ugly for most of the game — but the result is all that matters. Goals from Fruk, Luka Sučić and Erlić sealed the deal. Majer missed a penalty kick. Modrić, … [Read more...] about Croatia 99.9% Qualified For World Cup After 3-0 Victory Over Gibraltar!
The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Gibraltar
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After Thursday’s boring draw in Prague, Croatia returns home to Varaždin for what should be a far more comfortable test. On Sunday, October 12th at 2:45 PM EST, the Vatreni face Gibraltar in the next chapter of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. While Croatia’s fate will ultimately be sealed with wins over Gibraltar and the Faroe Islands, this match presents more than … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Gibraltar
0-0 Stalemate In Prague, Croatia Remain Top Of Group With Game In Hand
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Croatia and Czechia play out a boring 0-0 draw in Prague during World Cup qualifying. The Vatreni remain top of group with superior goal differential plus a game in hand. -Perišić had a tough game, skying 2 shots over the crossbar -Marco Pašalić played 30 minutes and had a fantastic shot and cross into the box -Croatia played passive from the opening whistle and … [Read more...] about 0-0 Stalemate In Prague, Croatia Remain Top Of Group With Game In Hand
The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Czechia
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Croatia Predicted XI Croatia travels to Prague on Thursday, October 9th, for what could be the defining match of their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Kicking off at 2:45 PM EST, the clash against Czechia isn’t just another group-stage fixture — it’s the deciding battle for direct qualification. Both sides know what’s at stake, and both enter the … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Czechia
