-Kramarić scores off a header in the 31’ -Awful 1st half where Croatia were caught on the counter multiple times. Faroe Islands could have easily scored 2x -Dalić started Mario Pašalić and Baturina with Kramarić and Fruk. Why no wingers??? This was a perfect match for Marco Pašalić to start -Sosa and Baturina not currently playing for their clubs…and it … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape Torshavn With 1-0 Win vs. Faroe Islands In WC Qualifying
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The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Faroe Islands
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Preview: Croatia vs Faroe Islands -- World Cup Qualifying, Matchday 3 Croatia returns to World Cup qualifying action on Friday, September 5th at 2:45pm EST, as the Vatreni visit the Faroe Islands in their third match of the campaign. After a blistering start in June, claiming six points and netting 12 goals across two games, Zlatko Dalić's men look to maintain their … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Faroe Islands
Vušković & Čović: Croatia’s Future Arrives In The Bundesliga
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(Luka Vušković on the left, Patrice Čović on the right) Luka Vušković is a name we all know, and he has just joined Hamburg SV on a season-long loan from Tottenham. There is no buy option, as Tottenham see him as a key part of their future. He joins his brother Mario at Hamburg, but the two will not be able to play together because Mario is still serving a four-year doping … [Read more...] about Vušković & Čović: Croatia’s Future Arrives In The Bundesliga
Leon Grgić Turns Down Austria For Croatia!
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Big news! 19-year-old striker Leon Grgić has chosen to continue his international career with Croatia. Born and raised in Austria, where he represented the country at every youth level, Grgić is considered one of the most exciting young talents in Austria. In June 2025, Grgić rejected a call-up to Austria’s senior team, turning down Ralf Rangnick, and also declined a U21 … [Read more...] about Leon Grgić Turns Down Austria For Croatia!
Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Faroe Islands, Montenegro In September World Cup Qualifiers; Sučić & Vušković Left Out
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Fair or foul? Both young guns, Luka Sučić and Luka Vušković have been left out of Croatia's two September World Cup qualifiers. Sučić has been suspended from the team by Dalić for attending his sister’s wedding in June rather than joining the squad for two World Cup qualifiers vs. Gibraltar and Czechia. It is being reported the both Dalić and captain Luka Modrić recommended … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad To Face Faroe Islands, Montenegro In September World Cup Qualifiers; Sučić & Vušković Left Out
3 Pressing Questions For Hajduk Fans: Title Hopes + Rebić
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Three pressing questions for Hajduk fans from Poljud: 1. Will Hajduk finally win the league this year? 2. Will Rebić be a positive or negative for the club this season? 3. Will ‘domovina’ Croatians travel to North America next year for the World Cup? CroatianSports.com’s own Peter Novaković was at Poljud Sunday to ask some Hajduk faithful these questions: … [Read more...] about 3 Pressing Questions For Hajduk Fans: Title Hopes + Rebić
Rising Croatian Midfielder Lovro Chelfi Set to Join Barcelona
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Barcelona are set to sign 18-year-old Croatian attacking midfielder Lovro Chelfi, according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelfi will join Barcelona Atlètic, the club’s B team, which will play in Spain’s fourth division next season after being relegated. Chelfi had drawn interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, but Barcelona have moved quickly to secure the deal. … [Read more...] about Rising Croatian Midfielder Lovro Chelfi Set to Join Barcelona
Rakitić Retires: The Most Under Appreciated Footballer In History
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Earlier this week, Ivan Rakitić officially announced his retirement from professional football, closing the book on a career that deserves far more celebration than it ever received. The Croatian midfielder, who quietly returned to Hajduk Split to finish his career, has now stepped away from the pitch at age 37. In doing so, he leaves behind a legacy of grace, grit, and gross … [Read more...] about Rakitić Retires: The Most Under Appreciated Footballer In History
Marco Pašalić For Right Wing! Change My Mind
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Here we go! I am officially nominating myself as president of the 'Marco Pašalić Right Wing 2026' campaign! For nearly half a decade, the Vatreni half lacked a 2-sided attack down the wings. Perišić + Rebić was the last time Croatia had a duo who could run at opposing defenses. Now that Ivan Perišić has surely shut up any doubters (including me) since returning from major knee … [Read more...] about Marco Pašalić For Right Wing! Change My Mind
