Croatia

footballshirtculture.com We all know that Nike and the HNS are due to put out a new home and away kit for EURO 2012 qualifying. There have been rumors that the new kits would contain elements of gold, which we clearly see here in these depictions. Although this may just be an amateur design, I could definitely picture our boys running around in these threads. What say … [Read more...] about POSSIBLE NEW CROATIA KITS?

Belgium will host the Vatreni in Brussels on March 3 for Croatia's first NT contest of 2010. Though not a traditional European soccer power, Belgium is a young, formidable, and talented squad that is looking to make a name for itself in the European soccer scene. As we wait for Slaven Bilić to announce an official roster in the coming weeks, we must consider that facing an … [Read more...] about FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED: CROATIA VS BELGIUM

DOES BILIĆ HAVE OTHER PLANS IN MIND? Football.uk and Soccernet.com are reporting that Croatian manager Slaven Bilić has been approached by the Scottish FA to take reins as head coach. Although Bilić has already said no to Scotland, a number of clubs in England and Germany still seem to want his services. Would Bilić dare leave Croatia for a pay raise in the next nine … [Read more...] about WILL BILIĆ BAIL ON CROATIA?

Play-by-play and Game Report, Written by Peter Radman Croatia defeated hosts Slovakia 2 – 1 in a hard fought game played in front of a full house. The game was played in Zlate Moravce, Slovakia, the home park of FC ViOn. After a 2 – 1 victory over hosts Cyprus, a match which also avenged a shock 2 – 0 loss months ago, the young Croats have taken full control of their group. … [Read more...] about CROATIA U-21’s NOW CONTROL OWN DESTINY

PHOTO: Pixsell Croatia defeated Liechtenstein 5-0 today from an absolutely raucous Stadion Cibalia in Vinkovci. With the 18 year anniversary of the massacre at Vukovar just days away, extra flags, flares, banners, and songs were seen and heard at the packed out stadium throughout the course of the match. PHOTO: Dragan Kovač PHOTO: Dragan Kovač Upon … [Read more...] about CROATIA REMEMBERS VUKOVAR, CRUSH LIECHTENSTEIN

WHAT WAS WORSE? THE TURKEY LOSS IN 2008 OR NOT QUALIFYING FOR THE 2010 WORLD CUP. Croatians around the globe already know that our Vatreni will not be in South Africa this upcoming summer to take part in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It's been a month now since the European qualifying campaign locked its doors on Croatia preventing them a birth in what would have been their … [Read more...] about CROATIA TO MISS THE ‘RIGHT’ WORLD CUP?

OFFICIAL: CROATIA TO MISS 2010 WORLD CUP GAME HIGHLIGHTS SOLUTION CENTER: We know Croatia might need a new coach, a new tactical strategy and a possible new starting XI, but what are the answers to these problems? Think hard and research. A serious chat on CSR is coming your way. REFRESH PAGE FOR NEW UPDATES FREE STREAMS FOR GAME: … [Read more...] about CROATIA-KAZAKHSTAN ‘LIVE’ GAMECAST

UKRAINIANS CELEBRATE IN DNIPRO Croatia will be absent from their first World Cup since gaining independence in 1991 due to Ukraine's 1-0 win over 10-man England on Saturday. Although Croatia are still mathematically eligible for a playoff spot; we can't count on it as Andorra last earned a competitive point on September 3rd, 2005 in a 0-0 draw at home against Finland in … [Read more...] about CROATIA TO MISS 2010 WORLD CUP