Croatia

Look, I honestly can't tell if Croatia is an an absolute trash qualifying group OR if it will end up half competitive when all is said and done. However, for the time being, I say we need to stay cautious on enemy soil. We all know how our beloved Vatreni like to keep things interesting during qualifying matches. The 5-0 win against Latvia on Friday won't mean as much if … [Read more...] about Don’t Sleep On Armenia

Luka Modrić turns 38 years old today! What this man has done in his career (and so late) is nothing short of a miracle. How much longer will we be able to watch Modrić play? Will EURO 2024 be his last game? We will find out soon enough. Here are some, but not all, of his lifetime achievements:  -5x Champions League Winner -3x La Liga Winner  -2018 World Cup Golden … [Read more...] about Happy 38th Birthday Luka Modrić!

(Final Time): Croatia easily win 5-0 without breaking a sweat. Modrić only plays 60 minutes. Gvardiol plays the 1st half. Kovačić gets a day of rest. Next match: Armenia on Monday at 12PM (ET). Turkey came back to draw Armenia 1-1 Friday night. (87'): Juranović rifles a half-volley shot from 20 yards out just past the post. Would have been a beauty if it was on … [Read more...] about Croatia Destroy Latvia 5-0 In Euro 2024 Qualifying; Petković MOTM w/ 2 Goals & Assist

The Vatreni are back in action! Dalić and company are set to face the Latvians Friday at 2:45pm EST in Rijeka. The now 6th highest ranked side in International football has a lot to prove at these next Euros. Yes, three medals in five years is a generational feat that no one can ever take away from us. But, after two successive heartbreaking final defeats, and possibly Luka … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Start Friday vs. Latvia — Predicted Starting XI

EURO 2024 qualifying continues this week when Croatia host a winless Latvia side in Rijeka Friday before heading to Armenia Monday. The Vatreni have only played two matches thus far in qualifying due to their Nations League Final run in June. They drew Wales 1-1 in Split earlier in the year before a triumphant 3-0 win in Turkey. No matter how you cut it, Zlatko Dalić and his … [Read more...] about Vatreni Need 2 Easy Wins vs. Latvia, Armenia This Week

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

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…