Josip Stanišić The 23 year-old Bayern Munich right-back had a loan move this summer to Leverkusen for more game time, but it has just turned out to be a pretty disastrous move for all parties involved. First off, the destination is quite questionable considering Leverkusen play with three centre-backs and an attacking right wing-back in Jeremie Frimpong. Stanišić can't be … [Read more...] about 5 Players Who Need To Transfer This January
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Merry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation!
By 27 CommentsMerry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation; from our family to yours! It’s been another amazing year with you all through sharing content, talking shop, and of course grilling each other in the “Comments” section. 🙂 We love you all and look forward to running it back in 2024! Merry Christmas! CroatianSports Chrismtas "wish list": -stay undefeated against … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas — Sretan Božić CroatianSports.com Nation!
Croatia End 2023 Ranked Top-10 In The World
By 6 CommentsCroatia will end 2023 ranked #10 in the world by FIFA. There really wasn't much movement this year with no major tournament taking place and nations merely playing friendlies and continental qualifiers. However, out of the teams in the top-10 currently, how many should Croatia be ranked ahead of? The answer is simple: 3 nations. #9 Italy: Croatia has a better … [Read more...] about Croatia End 2023 Ranked Top-10 In The World
Will The Refs Be Kind To Croatia In 2024?
By 53 CommentsWritten by King Bronk (Branko Tomasović) Croatia were extremely unfortunate to draw Spain and Italy, two traditional footballing powers, as well as minnows Albania, in the Group B Euro 2024 draw. When analyzing this group from a Croatian perspective, the group draw could not have been any worse. From a footballing standpoint, Croatia can compete with any of these nations and … [Read more...] about Will The Refs Be Kind To Croatia In 2024?
Croatia Drawn With Spain, Albania, Italy In Euro 2024 ‘Group of Death’!
By 76 CommentsThe Euro 2024 'Group of Death' is upon us and Croatia will be part of the madness! The Vatreni will open up against Spain in a UEFA Nations League Final rematch on June 15th in Berlin. This will be a high-profile affair with Luka Modrić facing off against many of his Real Madrid teammates...maybe for the last time. Then Croatia play Albania in Hamburg before wrapping up … [Read more...] about Croatia Drawn With Spain, Albania, Italy In Euro 2024 ‘Group of Death’!
Episode 12: Euro 2024 Ticket Punched
By 84 CommentsAPPLE PODCAST LINK Ante, Zorić, and Pete breakdown Croatia's 1-0 win over Armenia to punch their ticket to Euro 2024 and what changes need to be made before the tournament kicks off. Kovačić needs to be benched moving forward and we need to see more of Šimić, Pašalić, Sučić and Baturina during March friendlies. … [Read more...] about Episode 12: Euro 2024 Ticket Punched
Euro 2024 Draw: Croatia In Pot 3
By 42 CommentsHere we go! My favorite time of the year: DRAW TIME! The Euro 2024 draw will take place December 2nd. Croatia have been placed in Pot 3 because they finished 2nd in group behind Turkey in qualifying with 16 points. UEFA is no longer using FIFA rankings to conduct the draw; rather total points earned in qualifying. I personally like this moving forward as it will keep teams … [Read more...] about Euro 2024 Draw: Croatia In Pot 3
OFFICIAL: Cardiac Croatians Punch Ticket To Euro 2024!
By 147 CommentsIt wasn't a pretty last four games of qualifying, but nonetheless, the "Cardiac Croatians" got the job done and have qualified for Euro 2024 next summer in Germany. The Vatreni simply needed a win against Armenia Tuesday night in Zagreb, and they got it (1-0) through a 43' Ante Budimir header (Sosa cross) to get the job done. However, it was anything but an stress-free match as … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Cardiac Croatians Punch Ticket To Euro 2024!
Final Match Day: How Croatia Qualifies For Euro 2024
By 49 CommentsAfter a catastrophic October for Croatia, where the Vatreni lost both Euro 2024 qualifiers to Turkey and Wales, Modrić and his troops are once again back on track to qualify directly for next summer's tournament in Germany as they control their own destiny after Saturday's results. So what has to happen Tuesday night when Croatia host Armenia and Wales host Turkey at 2:45PM … [Read more...] about Final Match Day: How Croatia Qualifies For Euro 2024