Croatian website Index.hr, has reported that Liverpool and Juventus have both added their names to the list of clubs that are looking to add Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitić. Inter Milan has been looking at Rakitić very seriously since summer. So it looks like Schalke, who just beat FC Porto 1-0 in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg, will be losing Rakitič … [Read more...] about RAKITIĆ TRANSFER UPDATE
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CSR BEATS GOAL.COM TO THE PUNCH
By 4 CommentsOn February 10th, fellow CroatianSoccerReport.com writer, Denis Svirčić, reported undisclosed information that Croatian midfielder, Ivan Rakitić, who also plays club ball with German side Schalke 04, is being courted by European powerhouse Inter Milan of Italy's Serie A. Highly regarded world soccer website, Goal.com, barely confirmed this news on February 18th. Now, I'm … [Read more...] about CSR BEATS GOAL.COM TO THE PUNCH
SOCCER TALK: FIFA RANKINGS
By 5 CommentsI have been in a heated debate with my good friend, Ben "Argentina" Correas, who is a firm supporter of this blog, on the FIFA Ranking system and on where teams in present day soccer deserve to be placed in the ranks. We both agree that the current system is flawed and does no justice to where teams really should be ranked. I would love to have feedback from all of you soccer … [Read more...] about SOCCER TALK: FIFA RANKINGS
CROATIA FALLS TWO SPOTS IN RANKS
By 4 CommentsCroatia fell 2 spots down to #12 in the February 2008 FIFA World Rankings. Greece moved up to #10 and England took the 11th spot with their 2-1 win over the Swiss at Wembley earlier this month. The top nine remained the same from January. This means absolutely nothing for Croatia and only furthermore proves my point of how horrible the FIFA Ranking system is and why it needs to … [Read more...] about CROATIA FALLS TWO SPOTS IN RANKS
**HELP BRING THE CROATIAN NATIONAL TEAM TO THE UNITED STATES**
By 21 CommentsThis blog is setting an ambitious goal: To bring the Croatian National Soccer Team to play an exhibition game at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Ca- and hopefully three other locations in the United States and Canada (possibly San Jose, Columbus,New York and Toronto). We are working on the logistics of this project, but would like to ask you to reply to the … [Read more...] about **HELP BRING THE CROATIAN NATIONAL TEAM TO THE UNITED STATES**
CROATIA — NETHERLANDS
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LACKLUSTER PERFORMANCE BY CROATIANS LEADS TO 3-0 LOSS
By Leave a CommentSlaven Bilić and his team said that this result would show them where they stood in European ranks- and what I saw from this match is that they have a lot of work to do if they want to do any damage in this year's EuroCup. Croatia was playing at home with their 'A' team starting roster while Netherlands were without stars Ruud van Nistelrooy, Robin van Persie and Arjen … [Read more...] about LACKLUSTER PERFORMANCE BY CROATIANS LEADS TO 3-0 LOSS
RAKITIĆ POSTS 3 ASSISTS IN WIN OVER STUTTGART
By 1 CommentSwiss-born Croatian international, Ivan Rakitić, helped his German club team, FC Schalke 04, to a triumphant 4-1 win over visiting Stuttgart February 3rd as Bundesliga action started up again after the winter break. He assisted the first 3 goals for Schalke all off of set pieces. The 19 year-old Rakitić was born in Switzerland and even represented them in U-17, U-19 and … [Read more...] about RAKITIĆ POSTS 3 ASSISTS IN WIN OVER STUTTGART
FINAL FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED
By Leave a CommentCroatia will be playing what looks to be like their final friendly before Euro 2008 starts versus Slovenia. The game will take place on May 23rd and it will be in neighboring Slovenia. The city and venue has not yet been named but my guess would be the capital city- Ljubljana. Stay tuned for more Euro 2008 news and rumors as it approaches. … [Read more...] about FINAL FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED