The story of Antonio Marin’s supposed “downfall” is most unfortunate. However, he is still only 20 years old, and all hope is not lost. Lets dive deeper into why his career fell off the rails and what he’s doing right to get it back on track… Climbing up the ranks of the Dinamo Zagreb youth academies, Marin was always regarded as one of the most naturally talented youngsters … [Read more...] about Why Antonio Marin Deserves Your Attention
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HNL Week 12: Dinamo Draws Rijeka In Dramatic Fashion, Hajduk Falls Short To Šibenik
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Another exciting weekend of the Prva Liga is in the books! Round 12 of the 2021-22 season gave us 16 goals and an instant classic between Dinamo Zagreb and Rijeka. The weekend saw two surprising comebacks from Dinamo and Hrvatski Dragovoljac, and a surprising result in the Dalmatinski Derbi between Hajduk Split and Šibenik. Last-placed Hrvatski Dragovoljac hosted … [Read more...] about HNL Week 12: Dinamo Draws Rijeka In Dramatic Fashion, Hajduk Falls Short To Šibenik
Croatians Around Europe VII: Perišić Makes History, Krama With 2 Assists, Lovren A Liability?
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Ivan Perišić made Serie A history on Saturday when he opened up the scoring from the penalty spot in Inter Milan's 3-1 loss to Lazio. Perišić is the first Serie A player (since the data was collected) to convert a penalty shot with both feet in a league game, SempreInter reports. His left foot has always been favored but he decided to take this shot with his right. Why? We can … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe VII: Perišić Makes History, Krama With 2 Assists, Lovren A Liability?
EXCLUSIVE | Roko Šimić Interview: “I’m Ready”
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CroatianSports.com caught up with 18 year-old Croatia U21/Liefering striker, Roko Šimić, this week for a Q&A over Instagram. Roko is the son of Croatian football legend, Dario Šimić, who is one of only nine Croatia players all-time to be capped 100 times. Roko has been on an absolute tear the past six matches; scoring 10 goals in that span and cementing a hat trick vs. the … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE | Roko Šimić Interview: “I’m Ready”
Mladi Vatreni Win Again; Roko Šimić On Absolute Fire!
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Croatia’s STACKED Under-21 side crushed Azerbaijan 5-1 in U21 Euro Qualifiers Tuesday night, led by a hat-trick from 18 year-old wunderkind Roko Šimić. Croatia remains perfect in Group A of the qualifying campaign, sitting in 1st place with 12 points from a perfect record of 4-0-0. The Mladi Vatreni also have an outstanding goal differential of +9 in their four matches … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni Win Again; Roko Šimić On Absolute Fire!
Croatia Draw Slovakia 2-2 In Osijek, Fall To 2nd Place In Group
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Super disappointing that Croatia couldn't beat Slovakia at home. Now, we absolutely must beat Russia in our last game at Poljud next month. I'll write more later. I'm annoyed now. The Vatreni play a pivotal World Cup qualifier against Slovakia in Osijek Monday night with only three matches remaining in the campaign. Croatia are currently tied atop the group with Russia … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Slovakia 2-2 In Osijek, Fall To 2nd Place In Group
NEW RECORD: Vatreni Post 6th Straight Qualifying Clean Sheet
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There's something much bigger brewing inside the Croatian national football team outside of Luka Modrić blocked penalties and frustrating Andrej Kramarić misses from point blank range. With their 3-0 victory in Cyprus Friday night, the Vatreni posted their sixth straight clean sheet in a qualifying campaign for the first time in history. Croatia only conceded one time thus … [Read more...] about NEW RECORD: Vatreni Post 6th Straight Qualifying Clean Sheet
Croatia Crush Cyprus 3-0 After Slow Start, Modrić Has Penalty Blocked
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Croatia got the job done with a strong 2nd half against Cyprus in a 3-0 victory Friday night. The game went perfectly to plan except for the following three gripes I have with those 90 minutes: The Vatreni went 45 minutes without scoring a goal against Cyprus. That can't happen. You need to find a goal inside 30-35 minuets to make the opposing team open up, hit them again, … [Read more...] about Croatia Crush Cyprus 3-0 After Slow Start, Modrić Has Penalty Blocked
Croatia vs. Cyprus: Stanišić, Gvardiol To Anchor Defensive Line
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The future of the Croatian defense is here, ladies and gentlemen. And another piece of the puzzle will be unveiled this Friday in World Cup qualifying. 21 year-old right-back, Josip Stanišić, is expected to make his Croatian debut on Friday as the Vatreni take on Cyprus at 2:45PM (ET) in World Cup qualifying, Croatia Week reports via Zlatko Dalić press conference. Stanišić … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Cyprus: Stanišić, Gvardiol To Anchor Defensive Line
