Croatia 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
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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!!
EDUARDO HOSPITAL REPORT
By 1 CommentUefa.com has made it official-Eduardo WILL NOT PLAY IN EURO 2008. He sustained compound fractures to his tibia and fibula of the left leg after an atrocious tackle by Birmingham's Martin Taylor. No disciplinary action has been taken yet by the Premiership on Taylor, but I'm sure they'll come up with something good within the next 2 weeks. Hopefully Eduardo makes a full and … [Read more...] about EDUARDO HOSPITAL REPORT
SOCCER TALK: FIFA RANKINGS
By 5 CommentsI have been in a heated debate with my good friend, Ben "Argentina" Correas, who is a firm supporter of this blog, on the FIFA Ranking system and on where teams in present day soccer deserve to be placed in the ranks. We both agree that the current system is flawed and does no justice to where teams really should be ranked. I would love to have feedback from all of you soccer … [Read more...] about SOCCER TALK: FIFA RANKINGS
CROATIA FALLS TWO SPOTS IN RANKS
By 4 CommentsCroatia fell 2 spots down to #12 in the February 2008 FIFA World Rankings. Greece moved up to #10 and England took the 11th spot with their 2-1 win over the Swiss at Wembley earlier this month. The top nine remained the same from January. This means absolutely nothing for Croatia and only furthermore proves my point of how horrible the FIFA Ranking system is and why it needs to … [Read more...] about CROATIA FALLS TWO SPOTS IN RANKS
CROATIA — NETHERLANDS
By 2 CommentsThis picture is worth 1000 words … [Read more...] about CROATIA — NETHERLANDS
LACKLUSTER PERFORMANCE BY CROATIANS LEADS TO 3-0 LOSS
By Leave a CommentSlaven Bilić and his team said that this result would show them where they stood in European ranks- and what I saw from this match is that they have a lot of work to do if they want to do any damage in this year's EuroCup. Croatia was playing at home with their 'A' team starting roster while Netherlands were without stars Ruud van Nistelrooy, Robin van Persie and Arjen … [Read more...] about LACKLUSTER PERFORMANCE BY CROATIANS LEADS TO 3-0 LOSS
