Goals galore for Croatia this week in World Cup qualifying. Vatreni score 4 goals in 13 minutes during the 2nd half Monday to put Czechia away. Goals from: Kramarić (x2), Modrić (penalty), Budimir (penalty) and Perišić got the job done. Gvardiol had an early goal called off for offside after VAR review. 18 year-old defensive phenom Luka Vušković was also brought on late to … [Read more...] about Czech-Mate In Osijek, Croatia Win 5-1!
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This Is How Dalić “Should” Start vs. Czechia Monday
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The Vatreni face-off against current group-leaders Czechia in Osijek tomorrow at 2:45pm EST. Croatia are coming off a strong 7-0 triumph over minnows Gibraltar, and Czechia are 3/3 in taking down every other team in the group besides Croatia; Gibraltar 4-0, Faroe Islands 2-1 and Montenegro 2-0. The Czechs are also coming off a strong Nations League campaign, topping their group … [Read more...] about This Is How Dalić “Should” Start vs. Czechia Monday
Croatia Dismantle 196th Ranked Gibraltar 7-0
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In Croatia’s first World Cup qualifier of the campaign, they easily handled Gibraltar after a slow opening 30 minutes. Goals were scored by: Kramarić x2, Ivanović x2 (1st international goals), Mario Pašalić, Budimir and Perišić (2 assists as well). Only disappointment here is that Dalić did not throw Luka Vušković into the match for 10-15 minutes in what would have been his … [Read more...] about Croatia Dismantle 196th Ranked Gibraltar 7-0
How Does Croatia Kickstart Their WC Qualifying Campaign vs. Gibraltar?
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Croatia head to Faro to face off against Gibraltar in their first game of the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Behind the Czechs and Montenegrins by six points, Croatia have some catching up to do, and three points are an absolute necessity coming from this match. Kickoff is Friday June 6th at 2:45pm EST. Zlatko Dalić is looking to qualify the Vatreni to their third … [Read more...] about How Does Croatia Kickstart Their WC Qualifying Campaign vs. Gibraltar?
BREAKING: Modrić Expected To Sign With AC Milan In Next 24 Hours
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Per Gianluca Di Marzio, AC Milan are CONFIDENT that they will sign 39 year-old Luka Modrić TOMORROW! This is massive news. A move to Serie A would keep Luka in great shape ahead of the 2026 World Cup with zero pressure on playing double weeks, as Milan will not be participating in any European tournament. This move makes sense as Modrić can "Pirlo" his late career in Serie A … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Modrić Expected To Sign With AC Milan In Next 24 Hours
HNK Rijeka Are Crowned 2024-25 HNL Champions
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A wild, unpredictable 2024-25 HNL season has met its end! HNK Rijeka defeats Slaven Belupo 2-0 on home soil and are crowned champions of Croatia for the second time in club history, and the first time since 2017. Rijeka, Dinamo, and Hajduk were all mathematically in contention for the title ahead of the final matchday. All three sides won their final match, leaving Rijeka … [Read more...] about HNK Rijeka Are Crowned 2024-25 HNL Champions
Modrić Announces His Farewell to Real Madrid
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After a marvelous, legendary career with the club, 39-year-old Luka Modrić has announced his farewell to Real Madrid. Modrić shared on social media: "Dear Real Madrid fans: The time has come. The time I never wanted to come, but that's football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end… On Saturday I'll play my last game at the Santiago Bernabéu. I arrived in … [Read more...] about Modrić Announces His Farewell to Real Madrid
RUMOR MILL: Modrić Will NOT Renew With Madrid This Summer
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Oh boy. Ohhhhh boy. While it is smart to avoid an overreaction at this time, more and more reports suggest that Luka Modrić will not renew his contract with Real Madrid this summer. The news comes shortly after the club announced that Xabi Alonso would take over as manager, yet previous reports shared that Alonso was very interested in keeping Modrić around. Modrić has … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Modrić Will NOT Renew With Madrid This Summer
Promising Striker Tino Kusanović Makes History with Nürnberg First-Team Debut
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Written by Matt Pocrnić (@crotalentscout2 on X) At just 17 years, 2 months, and 1 day old, Tino Kusanović made history by becoming the youngest player ever to debut for 1. FC Nürnberg’s first team and the fourth-youngest player to debut in the 2. Bundesliga. Kusanović is a highly promising striker. Born in Germany to Croatian parents, he has represented Croatia at the … [Read more...] about Promising Striker Tino Kusanović Makes History with Nürnberg First-Team Debut
