Croatia

FIFA has finally tallied up the rankings after the World Cup, and even though Croatia finished second in Russia, the Vatreni are now ranked fourth in the world. There's a new ranking system in place which weighs international tournaments much higher than in the past and lessens the impact of friendly matches, Forbes reports. Also, games in UEFA (Europe) and CONMEBOL … [Read more...] about Croatia 4th In FIFA Rankings After World Cup Final Match

At 32 years of age, Croatian striker "Super Mario" Mandžukić is retiring from the national team. Mandza scored 33 goals for Croatia in 89 appearances, which is 2nd all-time behind only Davor Šuker (45). His most memorable goal in a Croatian uniform only came one month ago, when he struck home a 109th minute winner against England to put the Vatreni in the World Cup … [Read more...] about Mandžukić Retires From Croatia

At 103 caps and four goals in the red & white checkers, Croatian defender Vedran Ćorluka has officially retired from the Croatian national team, following the team's second place finish at the World Cup. He was a legendary player and personality for the Vatreni, and will be missed. Although goals are rare for center-backs, his most memorable one came in Istanbul … [Read more...] about Ćorluka Retires From Croatian National Team

Written by Anthony Zorić It’s been two weeks since Croatia lost to France and I can’t stop thinking about it. What could have been. What should have been. The referee. VAR. It goes on and on in my head. Before the World Cup started I was optimistic as always about Croatia’s chances. I knew we had a top quality team with a good atmosphere after new coach Zlatko … [Read more...] about The World Cup: 2 Weeks Later

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!!!