For the third time in four years, Davor Šuker is bringing the HNS back to the United States. Previous rumors had the Vatreni coming back for friendlies in March, but instead of showing off talent, he and his staff plan to LOOK for talent. Last month, Šuker announced the HNS will be launching a Los Angeles camp this summer to look for promising diaspora talent. While some fans … [Read more...] about Šuker & HNS Making Moves In Los Angeles
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Winter Transfer Window: Which Croatians Should Move?
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Written By Nikola "Vuki" Vukmanić The January transfer window is drawing ever closer. With that, the rumors have really started to swirl. This January window, however, could end up being a bit more active than we might be used to for Croatian players. Here are a few players that I think could be on the move this winter: Ivan Rakitić – It has … [Read more...] about Winter Transfer Window: Which Croatians Should Move?
Cromance > Bromance
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All bets are off when Croatians are in the mix; even if they're playing against each other. In what is slated as one of the most hated rivalries in all of sports, Real Madrid battled out a 0-0 draw against Real Madrid at the Nou Camp Wednesday night in a lackluster El Clasico. Both these clubs hate each other. Their fans hate each other. And there is no love lost when … [Read more...] about Cromance > Bromance
Russia’s Ban Cements Croatia’s WC Run, But What Could Have Been?
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Russia in (insert sport) over the past decade is kind of like that shady girl your best friend is dating. She's toxic. You don't like her. And you want her to go away. She's probably cheating on him but you don't have any concrete evidence to back up your claims. Well, your best friend's Russian girlfriend got caught red handed (again) today. The World Anti-Doping … [Read more...] about Russia’s Ban Cements Croatia’s WC Run, But What Could Have Been?
Rakitić Drowning In Barcelona: He Deserved Better
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In what could be Ivan Rakitić's last full month in Barcelona - because he is 100% leaving by the summer - I'd like to take this time to reflect on one of the most overshadowed and underrated European football players of the past year and a half. Sure, we (Croatians) know who Rakitić is and exactly what he can do on the pitch. But even Raketa was overshadowed at the … [Read more...] about Rakitić Drowning In Barcelona: He Deserved Better
EURO 2020 Set! Croatia Get England & Czech Republic, Maybe Serbia
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Croatia's group stage path at next summer's Euro 2020 tournament is now set. The Vatreni will open up their campaign against England in London on June 14th. Croatia then travel north to Glasgow, Scotland to face the Czech Republic on June 14th before their Group D finale takes place against Playoff C winner June 23rd. The playoff winner will be determined in March … [Read more...] about EURO 2020 Set! Croatia Get England & Czech Republic, Maybe Serbia
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
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What a week around Europe it was for the Croatian contingent! Although he's not a household name in Croatian fan circles quite yet, you must remember the name Nikola Vlašić! You've probably seen his highlights in U-21 matches, but he's already making his way up in Zlatko Dalić's plans. The thing about Vlašić you have to love- he's not afraid to attack and he's not … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
An End Of An Era
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I was surfing the web earlier today when I came across this CroatiaWeek article. And you know what happened next? I got bummed. I got nostalgic. Then I got bummed again. CroatiaWeek.com is right. We will never see the Vatreni wear this kit again. A kit that that will be remembered for generations - not only in Croatian sports history - but … [Read more...] about An End Of An Era
Euro 2020 Draw: Here’s What We Know
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The Euro 2020 draw takes place November 30th at noon (ET). It can be seen on ESPNNews in the United States. Croatia will be placed in Pot 2 which means they cannot play France, Poland, Switzerland, Netherlands, or Russia in group play. It also means they will not play in St. Petersburg/Copenhagen or Amsterdam/Bucharest because they cannot play Russia or the … [Read more...] about Euro 2020 Draw: Here’s What We Know
