CroatianSports talks about Croatia's recent 1-0 and 4-0 victories over Faroe Islands and Montenegro in 2026 World Cup qualifying. -Why is Dalić still not playing a true right winger in Marco Pašalić? -Will Croatia take all 3 points vs. Czechia October 9th to all but punch their ticket to the 2026 World Cup in America? On this episode: Lovre from @CroatiaFooty … [Read more...] about PODCAST: Croatia Stays Perfect In Qualifying vs. Faroe Islands & Montenegro — What Next???
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Croatia Thump Montenegro 4-0 At Maksimir To Stay Perfect In World Cup Qualifying
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After a slow start, the unlikliest Vatreni player, Kristijan Jakić, broke the deadlock with a wonderful shot from just outside the box. Montenegro would pick up a red card to play with 10 men before the halftime whistle. Kramarić doubled the lead in the 2nd half with an easy tap-in in front of goal. Montenegro scored an own goal off a Majer shot/deflection. Perišić … [Read more...] about Croatia Thump Montenegro 4-0 At Maksimir To Stay Perfect In World Cup Qualifying
The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Montenegro
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Big changes are expected from Dalić Monday night in Zagreb, as Croatia close out the first half of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Montenegro at 2:45 pm (ET) kickoff. Here's how we want to see Zlatko Dalić line up the starting XI following a scary performance against the Faroe Islands on Friday. A rested Modrić + Perišić will be a huge lift for the … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Montenegro
Croatia Escape Torshavn With 1-0 Win vs. Faroe Islands In WC Qualifying
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-Kramarić scores off a header in the 31’ -Awful 1st half where Croatia were caught on the counter multiple times. Faroe Islands could have easily scored 2x -Dalić started Mario Pašalić and Baturina with Kramarić and Fruk. Why no wingers??? This was a perfect match for Marco Pašalić to start -Sosa and Baturina not currently playing for their clubs…and it … [Read more...] about Croatia Escape Torshavn With 1-0 Win vs. Faroe Islands In WC Qualifying
The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Faroe Islands
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Preview: Croatia vs Faroe Islands -- World Cup Qualifying, Matchday 3 Croatia returns to World Cup qualifying action on Friday, September 5th at 2:45pm EST, as the Vatreni visit the Faroe Islands in their third match of the campaign. After a blistering start in June, claiming six points and netting 12 goals across two games, Zlatko Dalić's men look to maintain their … [Read more...] about The CroatianSports.com Recommended Starting XI For Dalić vs. Faroe Islands
Vušković & Čović: Croatia’s Future Arrives In The Bundesliga
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(Luka Vušković on the left, Patrice Čović on the right) Luka Vušković is a name we all know, and he has just joined Hamburg SV on a season-long loan from Tottenham. There is no buy option, as Tottenham see him as a key part of their future. He joins his brother Mario at Hamburg, but the two will not be able to play together because Mario is still serving a four-year doping … [Read more...] about Vušković & Čović: Croatia’s Future Arrives In The Bundesliga
Croatians Around Europe 3: Modrić Assists In 1st AC Milan Win, Majer Assists
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Luka Modrić played 95 minutes and assisted (free kick) for his first Serie A win Friday night as AC Milan defeated Lecce 2-0. Modrić also assisted in the 1st half but the goal was disallowed by VAR for a foul leading up to the play. Modrić received a 7.5 MOTM rating from Sempre Milan: "You almost feel sorry for him at times, or at least I did in the first half. Milan didn’t … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe 3: Modrić Assists In 1st AC Milan Win, Majer Assists
Dinamo & Rijeka Learn European Paths
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Dinamo Zagreb automatically qualified for Europa League, while Rijeka slots into the Conference League, UEFAs 3rd tier club tournament for 2025. Now, let’s be honest—this is exactly the right tournament for Rijeka. Yes, they’re the reigning Croatian champions, but it’s going to be a long year for them… they simply stink right now and only have one win in 4 matches to start … [Read more...] about Dinamo & Rijeka Learn European Paths
Rijeka Head To Conference League After 5-0 Loss To PAOK
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After a slow start in Champions League qualifying this campaign, Rijeka can "right the ship" Thursday night in Greece with a draw or better to book a Europa League ticket. The reigning Croatian champions defeated Greek side PAOK 1-0 last week in Rijeka and are now 90 minutes away from joining Dinamo in Europe's 2nd tier tournament. If they do not get past PAOK, Conference … [Read more...] about Rijeka Head To Conference League After 5-0 Loss To PAOK
