Oh 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?
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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
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
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+
Episode 5: Zadar
By Leave a CommentAPPLE PODCAST LINK Matt and Ante discuss Luka Modrić's global stature behind Messi and Ronaldo, the upcoming Champions League Final between City and Inter Milan, and the purchase of 3rd Division side HNK Zadar in Croatia by Dijaspora Croatians. … [Read more...] about Episode 5: Zadar
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Nations League Semifinal
By 17 CommentsCroatia manager, Zlatko Dalić, has named the preliminary 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 other 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. However, there is a notable … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Nations League Semifinal
Marcelo Brozović | Season Grade: B-
By 15 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 2: Marcelo Brozović Season Grade: B- Season Highlight: 2 assists and dominant … [Read more...] about Marcelo Brozović | Season Grade: B-
Luka Modrić | Season Grade: A
By 14 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 1: Luka Modrić Season Grade: A Season Highlight: Free kick assist; full-field run … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić | Season Grade: A