If true, definitely a move in the right direction from the biggest “red & white” checkers we’ve ever seen in 2024. It looked as if our guys were jockeys in the Kentucky Derby. The blue is nice and clean and will of course look better with player numbers, shorts, and socks depending on the color combination. There’s a rumor the HNS could be moving from Nike to Adidas sooner … [Read more...] about RUMOR: LEAKED 2026 World Cup Kits???
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Martin Baturina to Como: DONE DEAL!
By 49 CommentsWritten by Matt Pocrnić (@crotalentscout2 on X) Martin Baturina will join Como 1907 for a €22 million fee (around $25 million). He’s set to sign a five-year deal, keeping him at the club until 2030, per Fabrizio Romano. He’ll be joining Petar Sučić in Italy, but this time they’ll be on opposite sides. The 22-year-old midfielder is coming off a strong season with Dinamo … [Read more...] about Martin Baturina to Como: DONE DEAL!
POD: Croatia Thump Gibraltar & Czechia, Do We Play More Attractive Football Without Kovačić???
By 8 CommentsKvartuć, Zorić and Christian from CroatianSports talk about Croatia's dominating 7-0 performance vs. Gibraltar and 5-1 victory over Czechia to begin 2026 World Cup qualifying. -who was the best Croatian player this cycle? -Dalić finally playing everyone in their native positions -does Croatia play more attractive football without Kovačić? … [Read more...] about POD: Croatia Thump Gibraltar & Czechia, Do We Play More Attractive Football Without Kovačić???
Vatreni Player Ratings: First Round of WC2026 Qualifying
By 38 CommentsWOW. What a start to the World Cup qualifying campaign for Croatia as they smash 12 goals past Gibraltar and Czechia in their opening two matches. Croatia has taken a strong chokehold on Group L and go into the summer break on a positive note. That being said, who were the outstanding performers for Croatia and how does the Croatiansports.com team want to see the Vatreni come … [Read more...] about Vatreni Player Ratings: First Round of WC2026 Qualifying
Czech-Mate In Osijek, Croatia Win 5-1!
By 48 CommentsGoals galore for Croatia this week in World Cup qualifying. Vatreni score 4 goals in 13 minutes during the 2nd half Monday to put Czechia away. Goals from: Kramarić (x2), Modrić (penalty), Budimir (penalty) and Perišić got the job done. Gvardiol had an early goal called off for offside after VAR review. 18 year-old defensive phenom Luka Vušković was also brought on late to … [Read more...] about Czech-Mate In Osijek, Croatia Win 5-1!
This Is How Dalić “Should” Start vs. Czechia Monday
By 21 CommentsThe Vatreni face-off against current group-leaders Czechia in Osijek tomorrow at 2:45pm EST. Croatia are coming off a strong 7-0 triumph over minnows Gibraltar, and Czechia are 3/3 in taking down every other team in the group besides Croatia; Gibraltar 4-0, Faroe Islands 2-1 and Montenegro 2-0. The Czechs are also coming off a strong Nations League campaign, topping their group … [Read more...] about This Is How Dalić “Should” Start vs. Czechia Monday
Croatia Dismantle 196th Ranked Gibraltar 7-0
By 87 CommentsIn Croatia’s first World Cup qualifier of the campaign, they easily handled Gibraltar after a slow opening 30 minutes. Goals were scored by: Kramarić x2, Ivanović x2 (1st international goals), Mario Pašalić, Budimir and Perišić (2 assists as well). Only disappointment here is that Dalić did not throw Luka Vušković into the match for 10-15 minutes in what would have been his … [Read more...] about Croatia Dismantle 196th Ranked Gibraltar 7-0
How Does Croatia Kickstart Their WC Qualifying Campaign vs. Gibraltar?
By 49 CommentsCroatia head to Faro to face off against Gibraltar in their first game of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Behind the Czechs and Montenegrins by six points, Croatia have some catching up to do, and three points are an absolute necessity coming from this match. Kickoff is Friday June 6th at 2:45pm EST. Zlatko Dalić is looking to qualify the Vatreni to their third … [Read more...] about How Does Croatia Kickstart Their WC Qualifying Campaign vs. Gibraltar?
BREAKING: Modrić Expected To Sign With AC Milan In Next 24 Hours
By 11 CommentsPer Gianluca Di Marzio, AC Milan are CONFIDENT that they will sign 39 year-old Luka Modrić TOMORROW! This is massive news. A move to Serie A would keep Luka in great shape ahead of the 2026 World Cup with zero pressure on playing double weeks, as Milan will not be participating in any European tournament. This move makes sense as Modrić can "Pirlo" his late career in Serie A … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Modrić Expected To Sign With AC Milan In Next 24 Hours