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Written By Branko Tomasović The World Cup final between France and Croatia was a classic illustration of what small countries face when they encounter traditional soccer powers in major tournaments; in that the scales of justice tend to be tilted. This game clearly showcased this fact for all to see on the biggest stage in the world. Croatia, the Cinderella story … [Read more...] about VAR Ruling: Croatia Was Robbed

Thank you Vatreni for an incredible month! Thank you for uniting Croatians all across the globe and making new fans lifetime supporters. We will never forgot the summer of 2018 where you stayed Messi and Argentina, went to three straight extra time knockout round matches and eventually made the World Cup Final. Although Croatia fell short of their first … [Read more...] about THANK YOU

The Vatreni are 90 minutes away from immortality. Croatia have gone through the ringer and managed to come from behind in three straight knockout round matches. Two penalty shot affairs plus an extra time victory against England have brought them to the 2018 World Cup Final; where they will meet a very good French team. And no matter what happens on … [Read more...] about Croatia: 90 Minutes Away From Immortality

(Editor's note: I will be traveling this week (Croatia) so the site will be quieter than usual leading up to the Croatia v. England semifinal match) Croatia are on the brink of history. All eyes will be on Moscow Wednesday night (2 PM ET) when the Vatreni take on the Three Lions with a chance at a World Cup Final on the line. We all know what … [Read more...] about CROATIA OFF TO WORLD CUP FINAL!!!

The first Croatian blow of the tournament has finally landed. Right back Šime Vrsaljko picked up a knee injury in extra time versus Russia and had to be subbed out. He is now ruled as "doubtful" for the England semifinal Wednesday night. Vrsaljko has started every Croatia game (except Iceland) and has been pivotal up the wings with his crosses. If he is … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Could Be Out For England

To whom it may concern, Please be advised that I have personally given (Insert Name) permission to call in sick on July 11th, 2018 from work or school in order to watch the Croatia vs. England World Cup semifinal match. While I acknowledge that the definition of "sick" is debatable, I have recommended that (Insert Name) spends the entire day with friends and family to … [Read more...] about Get Out Of Work/School Letter For Wednesday

And then there were four. Although Croatia are cutting it close, needing two penalty shootouts in order to make the World Cup semifinals, they are in top form going into Wednesday night's clash against England, with a World Cup Final berth on the line. Here's why: 1. The Vatreni navigated the first five matches of the World Cup without having a player … [Read more...] about Cardiac Croatians In Top Form To Topple England, Make World Cup Final

Croatians all over the world celebrated Croatia's second straight penalty win at the World Cup Saturday night! This is what it looked like from St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Over 1,000 fans showed up to cheer on their Vatreni for another 120 minutes and penalty kicks. Stressful is putting the atmosphere lightly. #teamofdestiny … [Read more...] about Croatia v Russia Postgame Show From St. Anthony’s