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Dalić Leaves Livaja, Beljo Off September EURO Qualifying Squad

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Croatia play two EURO 2024 qualifiers in September. They host Latvia in Rijeka on the 8th before heading to Armenia on the 11th. The usual suspects will be taking part, which includes captain Luka Modrić. However, it's Croatia's strike force that is riddled with questions. Hajduk Split's, Marko Livaja, has once again been left off the squad. It seems he is still in the "dog … [Read more...] about Dalić Leaves Livaja, Beljo Off September EURO Qualifying Squad

Modrić On Playing 2026 World Cup: “That’s A Long Time From Now”

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Luka Modrić didn’t say “NO” to playing at the 2026 World Cup. He smirked instead and threw his hand up in the air in typical Croatian fashion. I chatted with Luka in Pasadena last night after Real Madrid’s 3-2 friendly victory over AC Milan at the Rose Bowl. He had an awesome 40-yard assist to Vini to win the game too. When asked about playing for Croatia at the next World … [Read more...] about Modrić On Playing 2026 World Cup: “That’s A Long Time From Now”

5 Years Ago Today…

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Super Mario Mandžukić scored the greatest goal in Croatian history. His 109th minute extra time winner would secure a 2-1 victory over England to book Croatia's first ticket to the World Cup Final. Is it the greatest Croatian goal ever? Absolutely. But what other goals round out the top-5? 1. Mandžukić extra time winner vs. England (2018 World Cup)2.3.4.5. Modrić … [Read more...] about 5 Years Ago Today…

Modrić Staying In Madrid Until EURO 2024

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It's official! Luka is staying at Real Madrid one more season and has signed a 1-year extension to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu until the summer of 2024. It was reported that Modrić was being courted very hard by the Saudi's in a €200 million deal that would see Modrić leave Europe for the Middle East. Modrić turned down a boat load of cash to continue playing in Madrid while … [Read more...] about Modrić Staying In Madrid Until EURO 2024

Ante Kvartuč’s Olympic Dream Is Over

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Well, that didn't last long. After two matches at the U21Euro 2023 tournament, the mladi Vatreni have already been eliminated. After a disappointing 2-0 loss to Ukraine where Croatia dominated shots and possession, the Croatian young guns lost 1-0 to Spain this Saturday. Spain scored within 60 seconds of the opening whistle and that would be that. Croatia have yet to score a … [Read more...] about Ante Kvartuč’s Olympic Dream Is Over

Nations League Final: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

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The Good:  More like "The Great!" 3 medals in 5 years for Croatia! Are you kidding me? If you would have told me that at the start of 2018, I would have laughed uncontrollably in your face. Yes, this is a true statement. Croatia has 3 medals (2 silver, 1 bronze) in a 5-year span. That is INCREDIBLE!We have not one, but two WORLD CLASS players in Modrić and Brozović! … [Read more...] about Nations League Final: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Close But No Cigar: Croatia Lose Nations League Final 5-4 On Penalties To Spain

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Majer and Petković should not be taking penalties in that spot. Dalić should have kept Juranović on for the shootout. Why is Kovačić not stepping up to take a penalty spot? I'm gutted. It would have been awesome to see Modrić lift Croatia's first international trophy. It wasn't meant to be. Spain was the better team on the day. They just were. Petko and Majer with awful … [Read more...] about Close But No Cigar: Croatia Lose Nations League Final 5-4 On Penalties To Spain

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