Croatia manager, Zlatko Dalić, has named the 23-man squad that will face the Netherlands in Rotterdam June 14th in the first UEFA Nations League semifinal. Spain will play Italy a day later in the second semifinal. The Final will be played June 18th. No major changes to the squad from March’s two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Wales and Turkey. The only notable call-up from … [Read more...] about Dalić Officially Names 23-Man Squad To Face Netherlands In Nations League Semifinal
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U21 European Championship Call-Up List Raises Many Questions
By 19 CommentsDragan Skočić's squad ahead of the U21 Euros features many top-end talents and all the big names Croatian fans want to see. But the main concern is the fact that just four defenders have been called up in a 21-man roster. It seems as though the starting back-line is already set with David Čolina and Niko Sigur (who just recently chose Croatia over Canada) at the left and … [Read more...] about U21 European Championship Call-Up List Raises Many Questions
Nikola Vlašić | Season Grade: C+
By 10 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 14: Nikola Vlašić Season Grade: C+ National Team: D+ Torino: B Season … [Read more...] about Nikola Vlašić | Season Grade: C+
Episode 5: Zadar
By Leave a CommentAPPLE PODCAST LINK Matt and Ante discuss Luka Modrić's global stature behind Messi and Ronaldo, the upcoming Champions League Final between City and Inter Milan, and the purchase of 3rd Division side HNK Zadar in Croatia by Dijaspora Croatians. … [Read more...] about Episode 5: Zadar
Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Nations League Semifinal
By 17 CommentsCroatia manager, Zlatko Dalić, has named the preliminary squad that will face the Netherlands in Rotterdam June 14th in the first UEFA Nations League semifinal. Spain will play Italy a day later in the other semifinal. The Final will be played June 18th. No major changes to the squad from March's two Euro 2024 qualifiers against Wales and Turkey. However, there is a notable … [Read more...] about Dalić Names Croatia Squad For Nations League Semifinal
Marcelo Brozović | Season Grade: B-
By 15 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving “season grades” to 30 of Croatia’s most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 2: Marcelo Brozović Season Grade: B- Season Highlight: 2 assists and dominant … [Read more...] about Marcelo Brozović | Season Grade: B-
Luka Modrić | Season Grade: A
By 14 Comments(During the next 30 days, starting May 10th, CroatianSports will be giving "season grades" to 30 of Croatia's most important football players: Starting XI, bench, fringe, prospects. Grades will be given on preseason expectations vs. actual season performance; not stats.) Day 1: Luka Modrić Season Grade: A Season Highlight: Free kick assist; full-field run … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić | Season Grade: A
Episode 4: The Boys
By 23 CommentsAnte, Matt, Pete, and Ante all get together at Lebo's house for some beer, wine, and ćepavi. The Boys talk about Hajduk's U19 run to the UEFA Youth League Final, whether Modrić's hamstring injury is good or bad for June's Nations League semifinal...and a fight in the neighborhood breaks out mid-podcast. Lebo safely handled the situation without assistance. APPLE PODCAST LINK … [Read more...] about Episode 4: The Boys
Croatian Football – Close, But No Cigar
By 33 CommentsAnother tournament, and yet another medal given to a Croatian football side for being just short of the best. "I love it, and I'm proud, and it's an amazing achievement, but I want to win something already. I'm so tired of celebrating second or third place over and over again" - a good friend's (and die-hard Vatreni supporter) response to a photo of the parade that … [Read more...] about Croatian Football – Close, But No Cigar