Official Lineup: HRVATSKA (4-3-3): Livaković - Juranović, J. Šutalo, Gvardiol, Sosa - Modrić, Brozović, Kovačić - Pašalić, Kramarić, Perišić The scoreline looked much closer than it should have but Croatia dominated this 2-1 win over Denmark from start to finish at Maksimir. After a scoreless 1st half that saw minimal chances from both sides, left-back Borna Sosa would … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Denmark 2-1 With Two Wonderfully Placed Shots By Sosa & Majer, Go Top Of Nations League Group
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Should Dalić Experiment Or Go For The Win Thursday vs. Denmark?
By 36 CommentsSince a shocking 3-0 defeat to Austria in Osijek on the opening night of Nations League June 3rd, Croatia have turned things around quickly; hitting a milestone in the process. The Vatreni bagged seven points out of a possible nine, finally beat France in a competitive match, and posted two consecutive clean sheets (versus France and Denmark on the road). With two matches … [Read more...] about Should Dalić Experiment Or Go For The Win Thursday vs. Denmark?
BREAKING NEWS: Modrić To Stay On As Croatian Captain Through EURO 2024
By 8 CommentsMadrid Xtra, a highly reliable source with 400,000 followers on Twitter, have reported that Luka Modrić will stay on with Croatia until EURO 2024! This is coming via Croatian team doctor Zoran Bahtijarević, who is back with the national team in Zagreb this week. This wouldn't at all surprise me with Modrić playing some of the best ball of his life in his mid-30s. If Modrić … [Read more...] about BREAKING NEWS: Modrić To Stay On As Croatian Captain Through EURO 2024
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #6: Čolak Brace Wins It For Rangers, Sučić Assists For Red Bull
By 91 CommentsAntonio Čolak scored two solid goals for Rangers on Saturday in a 2-1 victory over Dundee United. Once again, how the hell did Zlatko Dalić not call up Čolak for September Nations League matches against Denmark and Austria? He's Croatia's most in-form striker and single handedly helped Rangers get to Champions League. I'm not saying you have to start the guy, but at least let … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #6: Čolak Brace Wins It For Rangers, Sučić Assists For Red Bull
Dinamo Zagreb In Great Shape After 3-1 Loss To AC Milan
By 70 CommentsDinamo Starting XI: (3-5-2): Livaković - Ristovski, J. Šutalo, Perić - Moharrami, Mišić, Ivanušec, Ademi, Ljubičić - Oršić, Petković If you would have told me Dinamo would be sitting 2nd place in Champions League group stage after playing Chelsea and AC Milan, I would have called you crazy. But that's the way it stands as Chelsea and Red Bull Salzburg played out a 1-1 … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb In Great Shape After 3-1 Loss To AC Milan
RUMOR MILL: Croatia Look To Be Wearing These Kits At The 2022 World Cup…And Yuuuuuuck!
By 28 CommentsWe are now two months away from the 2022 World Cup kicking off in Qatar with no sign of how our beloved Vatreni will suit up. There have been plenty of leaked photos the past few months but it looks like the above picture is the correct one; and I couldn't be more disappointed! If these are in fact the Croatian kits for Qatar, I couldn't give the designers at Nike a bigger eye … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Croatia Look To Be Wearing These Kits At The 2022 World Cup…And Yuuuuuuck!
Croatians Around Europe Weekend #5: Brozović Scores 89′ Winner For Inter, Grbić Gives Up Soft Goal In Atletico Win
By 36 CommentsMarcelo Brozović seems to be the only guy that can score for Inter Milan lately. The Croatian CDM scored a cheeky 'ninja kick flick' in the 89th minute Saturday to beat Torino 1-0 and grab all three points for his club. SempreMilan were a bit harsh with their 6/10 rating for Brozović as he "Didn’t have the best of games but has begun pushing forward again into the penalty area … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe Weekend #5: Brozović Scores 89′ Winner For Inter, Grbić Gives Up Soft Goal In Atletico Win
Champions League Week 1: Top Three Moments
By 41 Comments#1 Mind Over Money: Dinamo Zagreb defeat Chelsea 1-0 at Maksimir. Chelsea spent over a quarter billion dollars on new players this summer transfer window. Dinamo Zagreb spent 7 million. Yet, the London Killer - Mislav Oršić - scored the game's lone goal in a heroic Dinamo victory to open their Champions League campaign. Full story and highlights HERE. #2 Luka Modrić … [Read more...] about Champions League Week 1: Top Three Moments
DINAMO DEFEAT CHELSEA 1-0 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENER!!!
By 74 CommentsIsuse! Dinamo Zagreb defeat Chelsea 1-0 at Maksimir on the opening night of Champions League! Mislav Oršić is officially the "English Killer" with another fantastic goal following a 60-yard run down field with a cheeky touch to finish. Oršić now has a hat trick against Tottenham to knock them out of Europa League two years ago. A wunder-strike against West Ham last year. … [Read more...] about DINAMO DEFEAT CHELSEA 1-0 IN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OPENER!!!










