Euro 2016 is now four months away. And although Croatians around the world always believe their beloved Vatreni can make another run; just as the team did in France in 1998, now the rest of the world believes more of the same. The internet is starting to buzz about Croatia being "dark horses" at Euro 2016. And just like the improbable run in 1998, the … [Read more...] about Croatia: Dark Horses?
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Croatia Draw Spain, Turkey, Czech Republic In Euro 2016
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The Euro 2016 groups are set and boy did Croatia receive a spicy draw. There won't be any walkover matches in Group D as Croatia will face Turkey, Czech Republic and finally Spain in a Euro 2012 rematch The Vatreni will open up Euro 2016 against Turkey on June 12th in Paris; at Parc des Princes. They will then face Czech Republic on June 17th in St. Etienne before … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Spain, Turkey, Czech Republic In Euro 2016
HNL Week 18
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Another addition of the Gradski Derbi is in the books after Dinamo finished off the match week with a 3-1 victory over NK Lokomotiva at Maksimir on Sunday. Over 1,000 fans embraced the chilly 40-degree weather to catch an entertaining match between the two Zagreb locals. Marko Rog has been playing with exceptional ability lately and started the match off with an … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18
Šimunić Defends “Za Dom Spremni”
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Former Croatia international Josip Šimunić, who was capped 103 times for the Vatreni, ended his North American tour this weekend in San Pedro and Los Angeles, as he screened his documentary "Moja Voljena Hrvatska." The documentary follows Šimunić's life in soccer from his native Australian upbringing to playing for the Croatian national team, before his international career was … [Read more...] about Šimunić Defends “Za Dom Spremni”
Euro 2016 Draw Set
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Our favorite time of the year, well every two years that is, is finally here. It's time to pick the groups! On December 12th in Paris, the Euro 2016 groups will be set. Last time Croatia was a part of this, we were drawn to open up the 2014 World Cup against hosts Brazil. And although this draw may not have the same fireworks, Croatia can potentially be … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Draw Set
Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
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Croatia take on Russia Tuesday morning (North American time) in their last match of 2015; a year that saw nothing short of ridiculousness for our beloved Vatreni. We saw Croatia: -start the qualifying campaign undefeated and in complete control of an automatic Euro 2016 berth -have their home match with Italy moved from Zagreb to Split only to … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
Who Ya Rootin’ For?
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Well Croatia fans, after a campaign which saw us start off smoking hot but end in mediocrity; where manager Niko Kovač was canned and Croatia were on the brink of a playoff. We get to kick our feet up this weekend in comfort knowing that Croatia will in fact be in the 24-team Euro 2016 draw, which takes place December 12th. But we're all sports fan here. And even … [Read more...] about Who Ya Rootin’ For?
Mladi Vatreni Down zie Germans
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Alright, I'll be the first one to admit that covering U-17 soccer is a bit ridiculous. Sure, these kids are the future of Croatian soccer, but at the same time, only one or two of these guys (historically speaking) is going to become a force for the senior side. And this is basically Croatia's high school team we're talking about. Nonetheless, no matter what age … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Down zie Germans
Croatia Headed To France! Italy Help Out…Again
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Going into Tuesday night's game against Malta, Croatia did not control their own destiny for automatic qualification to Euro 2016. They needed to beat the Maltese AND have Italy defeat OR draw Norway. And it didn't look good for Croatia early as Norway would score in the 23rd minute off an Alexander Tettey strike from outside the box. Italy was already qualified; the … [Read more...] about Croatia Headed To France! Italy Help Out…Again
