Former Dinamo Zagreb academy director, Romeo Jozak, catches up with CroatianSports as 2021 winds down. Jozak names his Croatian football "Mount Rushmore" as well as the three European playoff teams that will make the 2022 World Cup. Jozak would not take Ivan Rakitić to Qatar if the opportunity arose, however, he does say, "Rakitić is a legend and deserves a statue in … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE Romeo Jozak: “Rakitić Deserves A Statue in Croatia. Dalić Is the Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time”
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Italy OR Portugal Will Miss 2022 World Cup, Russia Must Go Through Poland, Sweden
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My prediction of the UEFA World Cup qualifying playoff route being an absolute shitstorm came to fruition. Croatia avoided the toughest playoff path in World Cup history with their 1-0 win over Russia in Split two weeks ago. So what's going to happen on March when the playoff begins? Italy and Portugal have been placed in the same 4-team group. That means either the … [Read more...] about Italy OR Portugal Will Miss 2022 World Cup, Russia Must Go Through Poland, Sweden
Dinamo Draw Genk 1-1, Will Need Result In Final Europa Group Match
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DINAMO (4-1-4-1): Livaković - Moharrami, Šutalo, Theophile, Franjić - Mišić - Menalo, Ivanušec, Ademi, Oršić - Petković Dinamo Zagreb could have locked up a Europa League knockout stage berth with a win over Genk Thursday night at Maksimir. Instead, they will now have to wait until the last match of group stage in December against West Ham. A draw against an already … [Read more...] about Dinamo Draw Genk 1-1, Will Need Result In Final Europa Group Match
Champions League Week 5: Grbić With Clean Sheet; Pašalić, Rakitić Assist
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New Croatia #1 goalkeeper, Ivo Grbić, and French side Lille were huge winners in Champions League Tuesday night with a 1-0 victory over Luka Sučić's RB Salzburg. Grbić stopped two shots on his way to a clean sheet, which now sees Lille (8 points) at the top of their Champions League group by one point, in front of Salzburg (7 points), Sevilla (6 points), and Wolfsburg (5 … [Read more...] about Champions League Week 5: Grbić With Clean Sheet; Pašalić, Rakitić Assist
HNL Week 16: Hajduk Stun Rijeka In The 8th Minute Of Added Time!
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Another breathtaking round of Prva Liga football is in the books! In one of the most entertaining matches of the season, Hajduk Split shocked Rijeka in the Adriatic Derby in dramatic fashion. The one-and-only Marko Livaja opened the scoreline for Hajduk in the 45th minute, slamming the ball into the roof of the net from the corner of the six-yard box. Hajduk's lead did not … [Read more...] about HNL Week 16: Hajduk Stun Rijeka In The 8th Minute Of Added Time!
Croatians Around Europe XI: Perišić Scores vs. 1st Place Napoli, Pašalić With Brace
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In the Serie A 'Game of the Week', Inter Milan defeated 1st place Napoli 3-2 to shrink the lead atop the Italian table. Both Ivan Perišić and Marcelo Brozović got the start for Inter with Perišić heading home a corner a minute before the halftime whistle - that barely crossed the goal line. With the win, Inter now trail Napoli by four points for the lead in Italy. Did … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XI: Perišić Scores vs. 1st Place Napoli, Pašalić With Brace
Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 2)
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We talked about Zlatko Dalić's triumphs, trials, and tribulations yesterday. Will he always be known for taking Croatia to the World Cup Final? Yes. Should he ever have to pay for a beer while standing on Croatian soil. Absolutely not! Whether you think Dalić is the best Croatian football coach of all time or not, we must pay close attention to what he has been doing … [Read more...] about Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 2)
Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 1)
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He got me. Zlatko Dalić got me fair and square and now I have to swallow my pride and admit that his 'method of madness' actually works. Or he's just the luckiest Croatian on planet Earth and can wiggle out of any tough situation. Either way, it works. I called for Dalić to resign immediately following EURO 2020 after he lost the locker room. But it's obvious to me he may … [Read more...] about Zlatko Dalić:The Greatest Croatian Coach Of All Time (Part 1)
The Croatian Goal Heard Around Argentina!!!
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Meet Juan Manuel Pertica. Pertica is born and raised in Buenos Aires but has been a diehard Croatian football supporter since 1998. He cheers for the Vatreni in every match, even when they played against his native Argentina three years ago at the 2018 World Cup. Pertica is all about Croatian football and even lived in Zagreb for four months where he told CroatianSports, "I … [Read more...] about The Croatian Goal Heard Around Argentina!!!
