Manager Zlatko Dalić has excused six players to head home and rejoin their club teams in front of Croatia's second U.S. friendly on Tuesday against Mexico in Dallas. Those players are: Danijel Subašić (Monaco), Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), Mario Mandžukić (Juventus), Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović (Inter) and Nikola Kalinić (Milan). Editorial written by Vedran … [Read more...] about Modrić & Five More Heading Home After Disappointing Peru Loss
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South Beach Holiday Sees Croatia Lose 2-0 To Peru
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Croatia Starting XI vs. Peru: Subašić; Strinić, Vida, Ćorluka, Vrsaljko; Brozović, Rakitić; Perišić, Modrić, Mandžukić; Kalinić Alright, alright. The headline is a bit dramatic but remember that Croatia brought over the 'A' squad for the Peru and Mexico matches and all of the players are in the thick of their club seasons. Champions League quarterfinals begin next … [Read more...] about South Beach Holiday Sees Croatia Lose 2-0 To Peru
Vatreni Heating Up In Miami Before Peru Match
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The boys have officially been stateside for 24 hours now before their Friday night friendly against Peru at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. So what did they do with their first night out on the town? They went to the Miami Heat v. New York Knicks game where Miami's Goran Dragić, who is Slovenian, greeted the Croatian players with their own Miami Heat jerseys. … [Read more...] about Vatreni Heating Up In Miami Before Peru Match
OFFICIAL: 2018 World Cup Kits Unveiled
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Croatia's 2018 World Cup kits are here! The team will unveil them on the pitch this week in the USA when they take on Peru and Mexico in friendly matches. This Friday, the Vatreni face Peru in Miami and then travel to Dallas on Tuesday for their second clash with Mexico inside a year. The checker design on the kits have a razor-like tooth pattern which … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: 2018 World Cup Kits Unveiled
Croatians Around Europe XXVII
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Ivan Perišić finally ended his dreadful scoring drought with a beautiful header in the 26th minute to open the scoring in a 5-0 win over Sampdoria Sunday. Both Perišić and Marcelo Brozović played the full 90 minutes as Icardi accounted for the rest of the scoring with four goals. Inter Milan are currently holding fourth position in Italy which would be good enough for a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
Champions League Quarterfinal Draw
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It will be Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić vs. Mario Mandžukić in a repeat of last year's final between Real Madrid and Juventus. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona were given a kind draw; having to face a weaker Roma side while Dejan Lovren & Liverpool must face English leaders Manchester City in the quarterfinal round. The first legs take place April 3rd and 4th. Who do … [Read more...] about Champions League Quarterfinal Draw
Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
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Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona will join Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić, Mario Mandžukić and Dejan Lovren in the Champions League quarterfinals. The current La Liga leaders defeated Premiership club Chelsea 3-0 Wednesday night to book their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. They will join Real Madrid, Sevilla, Juventus, Roma, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and … [Read more...] about Rakitić, Barca Crush Chelsea At Nou Camp
HNL Week 25: Dinamo Collapse With Historic Loss, Hajduk Wins With Goalkeeper Goal
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Dinamo Zagreb have allowed eight goals in the past two matches. I didn't even bother looking up hen they last time that happened; surely not since the Prva HNL has been implemented. The disastrous week began on Wednesday during a make up match at Rujevica against Rijeka. A blunder by goalkeeper Dominik Livaković opened up the scoring for Rijeka after Livaković passed … [Read more...] about HNL Week 25: Dinamo Collapse With Historic Loss, Hajduk Wins With Goalkeeper Goal
Croatians Around Europe XXVII
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Luka Modrić returned from injury Saturday to help Real Madrid get past Eibar 2-1 with a fantastic assist to Ronaldo to open the scoring in the 34th minute. The Croatian midfield magician sent a long ball with the outside of his foot directly to Ronaldo's chest and the eventual breakaway to goal. Modrić lost nothing while out the past few weeks and Real Madrid will need him at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXVII
