This is our coach ladies and gentlemen. The same coach that is leading Croatia to Euro 2008 this summer. The same coach that just refused a multi-million euro deal to manage Hamburg so that he can stay alongside his countrymen. A man of principle rockin' out. Thank you Slaven Bilić. … [Read more...] about SLAVEN BILIĆ AT HIS BEST
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EDUARDO BACK IN BRAZIL
By Leave a CommentCroatian goal scoring machine, Eduardo da Silva, is back at his old stomping grounds in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to continue rehab on a broken left ankle. Treatment is going well and is on schedule. Croatia and coach Slaven Bilić have invited Eduardo to be part of the team during Euro 2008 this summer. This of course all depends on his club team, Arsenal FC, who must discharge … [Read more...] about EDUARDO BACK IN BRAZIL
CROATIA FALLS 1 SPOT
By 8 CommentsI would first of all like to apologize to all our readers as I was not able to post anything for the past two weeks due to my computer being in the shop. Denis did a great job taking the full work load as I was absent from reporting so I thank him for that. Back to business. Croatia fell one spot in the FIFA World Rankings this month due to their 1-1 draw in Scotland. We … [Read more...] about CROATIA FALLS 1 SPOT
WHO SHOULD REPLACE EDUARDO AS STRIKER???
By Leave a CommentThe polls are closed and the results are in- and the winner is Ivan Rakitić! In CroatianSoccerReport.com's largest voting poll to date, we asked who should replace Eduardo at this summer's Euro 2008. I thank the 85 fans who took the time to bless us with their insight on this highly debatable topic. Should we let the inconsistent Ivica Olić have the spot or Ivan Klasnić … [Read more...] about WHO SHOULD REPLACE EDUARDO AS STRIKER???
BILIĆ SIGNS TILL 2010!
By Leave a CommentAll the signs pointed to the same thing- that Croatian coach Slaven Bilić was headed to Germany after the completion of this summer's Euro Championship with his bags already packed and his plane ticket booked. Croatian soccer president, Vlatko Marković, even admitted that he would not fight for Bilic when Hamburg started showing serious interest in the 39 year-old coach. It … [Read more...] about BILIĆ SIGNS TILL 2010!
2008 FRIENDLIES FINALIZED
By Leave a CommentCroatia has finalized their friendly fixtures for the remainder of 2008. They play a strong Scotland side in Glasgow 16 days from now on March 26th and then play Moldova in Rijeka on May 24th. A week later, Croatia will play host to Hungary; the location has not yet been determined. The friendly versus Slovenia that was originally scheduled for May has been pushed back after … [Read more...] about 2008 FRIENDLIES FINALIZED
WHO WILL REPLACE EDUARDO?
By 7 CommentsIt was a devastating blow to us all when we found out that Eduardo would miss the European Football Championships this summer. However, now that we know he will make a full recovery within 10 months and that his career is not in danger, we need to start talking about who will replace him for the rest of the year and most importantly Euro 2008. Here are the candidates given that … [Read more...] about WHO WILL REPLACE EDUARDO?
EDUARDO OUT OF HOSPITAL
By Leave a CommentThe BBC has reported that Eduardo da Silva is now back at home after being discharged from a London hospital early Wednesday afternoon. His left leg will be cemented in plaster for the next 6 to 8 weeks giving the bone time to fully heal. After doctors conclude that the left leg is fully healed and fit enough, he will begin physical therapy which is expected, if all goes to … [Read more...] about EDUARDO OUT OF HOSPITAL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDUARDO!!
By 1 CommentAll of us at the Croatian Soccer Report would like to wish Eduardo a happy 25th birthday and a quick, complete recovery. It's obviously not the best birthday under these circumstances but you have much, much more soccer to play in your life. Keep your chin up and see you on the pitch soon. Sretan Rođendan! -CSR … [Read more...] about HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDUARDO!!