APPLE PODCAST LINK Matt and Ante breakdown the Good, Bad, and Ugly of Croatia's 4-2 win over the Dutch in the UEFA Nations League semifinal. The Vatreni will now play for their first international trophy. What would it mean to Croatian football fans around the world? Big deal or not? … [Read more...] about Episode 6: Dutch Delight
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CARDIAC CROATIANS STRIKE AGAIN! Vatreni Defeat Netherlands 4-2 In Extra Time & Will Play In Nations League Final Sunday!
By 177 CommentsYou know what guys? We have the most exciting national team of the last 5 years. Hands down! Croatia may not have any silverware in their cabinet yet, but the CARDIAC CROATIANS once again stayed true to their name Wednesday night in Rotterdam. 1st Half: Crap from Croatia 2nd Half: Excellent from Croatia Last minute of the match: Disaster from Croatia Extra Time: … [Read more...] about CARDIAC CROATIANS STRIKE AGAIN! Vatreni Defeat Netherlands 4-2 In Extra Time & Will Play In Nations League Final Sunday!
Nations League Or Olympics: What Would You Rather Win?
By 36 CommentsMatt Lebo and I got into a heated debate last week on the CroatianSports podcast, which we were unfortunately unable to post due to being noobs. A technical issue that I'm still gutted about prevented us from posting. Lesson learned. We talked about the Livaja situation and who was most at fault. But we also talked about the upcoming Nations League semifinal and what a … [Read more...] about Nations League Or Olympics: What Would You Rather Win?
Gvardiol Out Of Nations League, Beljo In
By 25 CommentsThe Croatian defense was hit with horrible news this weekend as starting center-back Joško Gvardiol has been ruled out of Wednesday's Nations League semifinal against the Netherlands. Gvardiol has been battling an abdominal injury that hasn't been able to properly heal by this week. Because of that, Dalić has sent Gvardiol home and recalled striker Dion Drena Beljo from the U21 … [Read more...] about Gvardiol Out Of Nations League, Beljo In
Livaja Leaves Vatreni: Whose Fault Is It?
By 79 CommentsOh boy. A lot to unpack here for Hajduk striker and Croatia international, Marko Livaja. But more importantly, who is most at fault for this situation? Earlier today, the HNS made a public statement that 29 year-old striker Marko Livaja will not be part of next week's Croatia squad that will face the Dutch in the UEFA Nations League semifinal and that Livaja has excused … [Read more...] about Livaja Leaves Vatreni: Whose Fault Is It?
Dalić Officially Names 23-Man Squad To Face Netherlands In Nations League Semifinal
By 29 CommentsCroatia manager, Zlatko Dalić, has named the 23-man squad that will face the Netherlands in Rotterdam June 14th in the first UEFA Nations League semifinal. Spain will play Italy a day later in the second semifinal. The Final will be played June 18th. No major changes to the squad from March’s two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Wales and Turkey. The only notable call-up from … [Read more...] about Dalić Officially Names 23-Man Squad To Face Netherlands In Nations League Semifinal
U21 European Championship Call-Up List Raises Many Questions
By 19 CommentsDragan Skočić's squad ahead of the U21 Euros features many top-end talents and all the big names Croatian fans want to see. But the main concern is the fact that just four defenders have been called up in a 21-man roster. It seems as though the starting back-line is already set with David Čolina and Niko Sigur (who just recently chose Croatia over Canada) at the left and … [Read more...] about U21 European Championship Call-Up List Raises Many Questions
Nikola Vlašić | Season Grade: C+
By 10 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 14: Nikola Vlašić Season Grade: C+ National Team: D+ Torino: B Season … [Read more...] about Nikola Vlašić | Season Grade: C+
Episode 5: Zadar
By Leave a CommentAPPLE PODCAST LINK Matt and Ante discuss Luka Modrić's global stature behind Messi and Ronaldo, the upcoming Champions League Final between City and Inter Milan, and the purchase of 3rd Division side HNK Zadar in Croatia by Dijaspora Croatians. … [Read more...] about Episode 5: Zadar










