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
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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
Luka Sučić Can Be The New Modrić
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Written by staff writer CroatiaU14 A new generation of "Luka" is nearly upon us and he has the potential to be Modrić - on steroids. Yes, yes. I know. That is one hell of a BOLD statement, but hear me out. I fully understand one Luka has won the Champions League four times, is a World Cup finalist, World Cup Golden Ball winner and Ballon d'Or … [Read more...] about Luka Sučić Can Be The New Modrić
CroatianSports.com’s ‘Top 20 Goals of 2020’
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Video edited by CroatiaU14 Here you are CroatianSports.com nation - the 20 best goals from Croatian footballers in 2020! Luka Modrić may not score a lot of goals, but when he does, they are absolute pieces of art. Nikola Vlašić rips the leather off the ball every time he shoots. When Josip Brekalo is in the zone, he can be unstoppable. And yes, we even have an … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com’s ‘Top 20 Goals of 2020’
World Cup 2022 Qualifying Schedule Released For Croatia
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The 2022 World Cup qualifying schedule is set! Whoever negotiated this schedule from the HNS is an absolute genius. The Vatreni start with incredibly soft fixtures vs. Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta in March before taking on the bulk of their schedule against Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia in their toughest month in September. Croatia should get off to a quick … [Read more...] about World Cup 2022 Qualifying Schedule Released For Croatia
Croatia Get Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta In World Cup Qualifying (ANALYSIS)
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Croatia's World Cup 2022 qualifying group is set! The Vatreni received a favorable draw out of Pot 2 picking up Slovakia but will play the toughest team out of Pot 3 - Russia - in a World Cup 2018 quarterfinal rematch. The final three teams in the group consists of Slovenia, Cyprus, and Malta. Analysis & Shout-Outs The top finisher in the group … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta In World Cup Qualifying (ANALYSIS)
2022 World Cup Qualifying Draw: Who Do We Want?
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The 2022 World Cup qualifying draw is finally upon us. On December 7th, Croatia will know who will be in their 2022 World Cup qualifying group. The reigning World Cup finalists will be placed in Pot 1 among the top teams in Europe. Of the 10 groups in play, all group winners automatically clinch a berth to the World Cup while all 10 runners-up with join two UEFA … [Read more...] about 2022 World Cup Qualifying Draw: Who Do We Want?
