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It was a night Croatian fans will never forget. Croatia played in their first competitive match since a dream run at the 2018 World Cup. Expectations were high as Croatia were opening their UEFA Nations League account against 2010 World Cup and 2012 Euro champions, Spain. Could this makeshift Vatreni side keep the freight train rolling from the summer and defeat a … [Read more...] about Croatia Lost 6-0 To Spain…So What?

Starting Lineup vs. Spain: Kalinić - Vrsaljko, Mitrović, Vida, Pivarić - Brozović - Modrić, Rakitić, Kovačić - Santini In Ivan Rakitić's 100th cap in the Croatian checkers, the Vatreni got absolutely shellacked in a 6-0 defeat to Spain after playing beautifully during the opening 15 minutes. Perišić and Santini surely will be thinking about their misses after the … [Read more...] about World Cup Hangover: Spain Obliterate Croatia 6-0 In Worst Defeat Ever

Croatia kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign Tuesday in Elche when they take on 2010 World Cup champions Spain at 2:45PM (ET). The match can be seen on ESPN2 in the States. The Vatreni are coming off a dream run at the World Cup which saw them only lose in the Final, to France, 4-2. Outside of that, Croatia have not lost another competitive match in 2018; only … [Read more...] about UEFA Nations League: What To Expect

If you thought Zlatko Dalić and Croatia would take their foot off the gas pedal come UEFA Nations League (UNL)...you were wrong. The Vatreni face Spain in Elche in their UNL debut game on Tuesday with a full starting lineup; minus injuries of course. The UNL is a new tournament taking place from September 2018 through June 2019. It tiers all European teams … [Read more...] about Vatreni Going Full Speed At Spain

Starting Vatreni center-back Domagoj Vida was substituted out of the game in the first half of Croatia's 1-1 draw with Portugal Thursday night. While chasing down a Portuguese attacker making a break towards the Croatian goal, Vida slide tackled to thwart the threat, but in the process, had a full speed Lovre Kalinić kick him in the arm. Vida stayed in the game but … [Read more...] about Vida Injury Update: He’ll Be Ready For Spain

Croatia lineup vs. Portugal: Kalinić - Vrsaljko, Vida, Mitrović, Barišić - Modrić, Badelj, Kovačić - Pjaca, Livaja, Perišić  Perišić Goal Croatia-Portugal Postgame Report A new chapter in Croatian football is upon us. Mandžukić, Subašić and Ćorluka have officially retired from the national side; and for the time being, left-back Ivan … [Read more...] about Croatia, Portugal Play Out 1-1 Draw After Perišić Strike