Lineup: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Šimunić, Strinić - Rakitić, Vukojević, Modrić, Kranjčar - Mandžukić, Olić Srna, Pletikosa and Šimunić joined Dario Šimić today as the only Croatian players to be capped 100 times. It was a slow start to the match Wednesday afternoon in London and both Croatia and South Korea played to the rainy conditions in a friendly … [Read more...] about Croatia handle South Korea in London
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Croatia vs. Serbia: Party at the Palms! (UPDATED)
By 79 CommentsThe weekend is set! CroatianSports.com will be hosting the Croatia vs. Serbia World Cup 2014 qualifier on March 22nd from the 6,000 square foot Sky Villa at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. VIRGIN AIRLINES FLIGHT DEALS Game time is yet to be announced but it should start between 10AM and noon that Friday morning. Everyone is responsible for their own … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Serbia: Party at the Palms! (UPDATED)
Grégory Sertic going the Croatian route
By 62 CommentsPhoto: Goal.com After being wooed by the Hrvatski Nogometni Savez (HNS) for over two years, Bordeaux's 23 year-old midfielder Grégory Sertic, is now as close as he's every going to be to play for the Vatreni. It has been reported by Sportske Novosti that Sertic was in Zagreb on Christmas Eve to finalize his Croatian citizenship papers, which includes a passport. Sertic was … [Read more...] about Grégory Sertic going the Croatian route
A 2020 European Euro
By 77 CommentsUEFA, European football's governing body, announced earlier this week that the 2020 European championships will not be hosted by a single country, nor by a joint bid for that matter, rather by the entire continent of Europe. ESPNFC.com has reported that at least 13 cities across Europe will be picked as hosts for the 24-team, 51-match tournament. 1. Is this better or … [Read more...] about A 2020 European Euro
No-chance Dinamo lose in Paris
By 70 CommentsThere's not much left to say. Another Champions League match for Dinamo. And another loss. This time is was at the hands of PSG in Paris, in a 4-0 defeat of the Croatian champions. Dinamo did not have much of a chance and did not fire one shot on target. Paris Saint-Germain, however, managed 16 shots, with seven being on frame. Dinamo now find themselves four games into a … [Read more...] about No-chance Dinamo lose in Paris
Milan Badelj: The next big thing for Croatia?
By 36 CommentsPhoto: Eurosport Milan Badelj is quickly becoming Croatia's first choice for defensive midfielder. Not since the days of Niko Kovač has Croatia had a rock in the middle of the pitch who can be physical while distributing the ball across the field. The 23 year-old former Dinamo Zagreb captain was sold to Bundesliga side Hamburger SV in the summer of 2012 after leading the … [Read more...] about Milan Badelj: The next big thing for Croatia?
Croatia handle Wales in Osijek
By 290 CommentsStarting XI vs. Wales: Pletikosa, Strinić, Šimunić, Lovren, Srna, Perišić, Modric, Badelj, Rakitić, Mandžukić, Eduardo in a 4-4-2 formation It was a packed house at Gradski Vrt in Osijek Tuesday night for Croatia's World Cup qualifier versus Wales; and the Vatreni did not disappoint. Although Croatia only won by a 2-0 scoreline, they dominated the game from start to … [Read more...] about Croatia handle Wales in Osijek
Serbian coach receives Croatian surprise
By 11 CommentsPhoto: Youtube Screenshot During his press conference in Skopje Monday, Serbian manager Siniša Mihajlović was rudely interrupted by a reporter's cell phone as it recorded the Q&A before Serbia's match with Macedonia on Tuesday. "Dalmacijo, moja ružo procvala. Dalmacijo, sva od zlata i bisera..!" rang throughout the press room. Mihajlović was stunned by the Dalmatian … [Read more...] about Serbian coach receives Croatian surprise
Croatia needs new look vs. Wales
By 136 CommentsPhoto: PA Croatia face Wales from Gradski Vrt in Osijek Tuesday night in their last World Cup 2014 qualifier of the year. This will be Croatia's seventh time playing an international match in Osijek, where they have never lost since 1996. The Vatreni have four wins and two draws at Gradski Vrt, which includes a 4-1 win over Latvia in World Cup 2002 qualifying and a 0-0 … [Read more...] about Croatia needs new look vs. Wales