UPDATED: Zdravko Mamić held a press conference today in Mostar as a fugitive from Croatian authorities. He commented on the recently passed final verdict sentencing him to six and a half years in prison. The former Dinamo boss commented on the verdict and how Luka Modrić and Dejan Lovren, who received money from him, should also be … [Read more...] about Mamić Throws Modrić, Lovren Under The Bus As Business Partners
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Left Back Conundrum: Who Will Be The Starting Left Back At EURO 2021?
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What an interesting turn of events in only a few years. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, we considered the left back spot to be our weakest link with Ivan Strinić and Josip Pivarić being our best options. I am not saying those two were bad players. They have both played for some decent teams in their careers and I am sure we all appreciate their efforts playing for the national … [Read more...] about Left Back Conundrum: Who Will Be The Starting Left Back At EURO 2021?
Joe Šimunić Talks Cico Kranjčar, Red Card Tackle, Future Of Croatian Football
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Vatreni legend and current Croatia U-19 manager Joe Šimunić talks about the late Cico Kranjčar, the future of Croatian football, and his red card tackle vs. Serbia with CroatianSports.com. He also touches on the mentality and discipline needed in the younger generation of players. Joe is a Croatian footballing legend and is one of only eight players to be capped by the … [Read more...] about Joe Šimunić Talks Cico Kranjčar, Red Card Tackle, Future Of Croatian Football
Zlatko ‘Cico’ Kranjčar 1956-2021
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Former Croatia manager Zlatko Kranjčar passed away at the age of 64 early Monday morning in Zagreb. He was admitted to the hospital in Zadar on February 18th due to a liver issue and was eventually moved to Zagreb as his condition worsened, but was unable to recover, 24sata reports. Kranjčar was a Croatian football trail blazer. He scored 98 goals in 261 matches for Dinamo … [Read more...] about Zlatko ‘Cico’ Kranjčar 1956-2021
CroatianSports Hits The United Mates Football Podcast
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Joe and Kei (2 English blokes) from United Mates Football Podcast had me on last week to talk all things Croatian football; which included past, present, and future. They asked me about growing up Croatian in Los Angeles, the Crottenham phenomenon, Croatia's all-time starting XI, and we even played some Croatian footy trivia. Joe and Kei asked me if I was worried about … [Read more...] about CroatianSports Hits The United Mates Football Podcast
Former Dinamo Zagreb Academy Director Romeo Jozak Talks Move To The USA
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Romeo Jozak talks about his ambition to coach in the MLS and developing the Dinamo Zagreb youth academy throughout the years with players such as Luka Modrić, Mario Mandžukić, and Mateo Kovačić. He also touches on his relationship with Zdravko Mamić while at Dinamo. Jozak just purchased the BLAST FC soccer academy in Ohio after coaching Poland's Legia Warsaw and the Kuwait … [Read more...] about Former Dinamo Zagreb Academy Director Romeo Jozak Talks Move To The USA
Modrić Makes All-Decade Team
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No surprise here, but it's still an impressive club to be apart of. It's one thing to be named to "Team of the Year" or "Team of the Tournament", but All-Decade is a different beast. The International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) named Luka Modrić as one of the best three midfielders in the world for the past 10 years alongside Real Madrid teammate … [Read more...] about Modrić Makes All-Decade Team
Future Stars On The Move
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A new wave of Croatian footballers are on the horizon. Top-tier clubs are snatching the youngest Prva Liga talents left and right, solidifying the claim that the next generation of Croatian footballers will be the best yet. The Vatreni have always lacked depth, allowing just a few injuries to be problematic during a tournament run. Now that small clubs such as Gorica and Istra … [Read more...] about Future Stars On The Move
Be Like Joe In 2021
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Happy New Year's CroatianSports.com nation! We wish you and yours a happy and healthy 2021 wherever you may be. It has been an awful year for everyone and an absolute shit week for Croatians living in Petrinja and Sisak. As 2020 comes to an end, we challenge you to be like Josip Šimunić in 2021: FEARLESS #BeLikeJoe … [Read more...] about Be Like Joe In 2021
