ESPNFC.com, the soccer subdivision of global sports leader ESPN, have unveiled their #1 kit for the 2014 World Cup. And after years of scrutiny, calling Croatia’s kits everything from picnic table cloths to checker board sets, the Vatreni are finally getting some love.
Whether people love them or hate them, there’s no denying that Croatia has always had the most recognizable jersey in world sports. There’s no mistaking who the crowd of red and white checkers are. There’s no confusion of their love for their Vatreni. And for the first time in Croatia’s history, the red and white checkers will be seen in front of the entire world as the 2014 World Cup opens in Brazil on Thursday.
The Croatians are coming! And let it be known…we’ll be wearing our World Cup best.
Do you really think Kovać is going to show anyone what his starting lineup is going to be? The man is much smarter then many think. Brazil doesn’t know what to prepare for. Upfront I think he will go Perišić and Edurado on the wings with Olić upfront. Olić and Edurado have great chemistry together.
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U should charge Ziva for your services.
get it, happen by happenstance 😛
sorry, lol.. it’s just the area i happen to study by happenstance
Iggy u smarts!
of people you dont know
you said
that’s precisely the point, you couldnt do it if you DID know them because that would equate them with humanity and be anti-religious.. the greater the distance the better
but ziva,
isnt idol worship a necessary psychodynamic of religious participation in the world via transcendent mechanism.. ie – if i identify with a mystical other than i reduce my death anxiety because said other will outlive myself
its kinda like u with God but its just expressed in a corporeal, material form.. same thing tho.. it’s all religious participation
Not a sin. Just a form of jock sniffing and hero worshipping of people you don’t know. It should be avoided.
Either your mother has failed you or you failed your mother! For a grown man living in his moms basement pa rade bi se ubio. What’s more disturbing is all the shmucks on this site that actually agree with your bullshit! I guess you feed off all of the budale on here who actually believe wearing jerseys of others names is a sin. Your parents have all failed you!!
I’m glad you get it. Other appear not to get it. Which is fine, living the “za dom….spremni” lifestyle is not for everyone. Some are unable to carry it out.
lol ziva you may be a lot of things but always give us a chuckle or two for sure
To nije na “za dom….spremni” nacin.
Malo postovanje, molim vas.
Follow you on twitter? Are you fucking serious? Your a fucking jerkoff!!! You and your jock sniffing crap your za dom spremni lifestyle you live can all go fuck your selfs!
You can also follow me on twitter, although to be fair, I have yet to fully embrace twitter.
Just want to hear the definition straight from the horses mouth
I don’t have the time right now to explain as I am driving around. Will do so later when more time is available. But, I thought it was explanatory to those who do live and invoke the “za dom……spremni” lifestyle. It’s almost second nature to us who do.
Please do explain what the “za dom spremni” lifestyle is?
Good thing Second-Choice Sertich was not allowed to be on the roster. Can you imagine the amount of time they would have to waste on him to learn the anthem. At least with Sammir and and some of the other “nepismeni” we have on the roster, this could serve as a refresher course.
http://www.index.hr/sp2014/clanak/pogledajte-kako-modric-i-drustvo-na-treningu-vjezbaju-lijepu-nasu/752160.aspx
When you live the “za dom……spremni” lifestyle, you don’t need any practice.
Tesko je. Bas mi je lipo ovdje doli.
zraku*
the instinct of soccer player is telling him to get a goal !!
we know that Brazil player just merely do to cheated !
like diving or nudge with elbow and sometimes a nasty play !
they just a bunch of deceive player !!
we can win if the referee go to lead with a good judgement !
I don’t bet and yes i do live the Za Dom Spremni lifestyle, unlike you i do it without the Tito picture on the mantle 😀
Razumljivo je da gledas svoju vlastitu guzicu ali ne mozes reci da si cisti navijac jer imas sukob interesa, izadi malo iz podruma i budi na cistom zrako i navijaj cisto za pobjedu
let there be no doubt I always cheer for the repka. I live the “za dom…..spremni” lifestyle, do you??????
I make bets using my head and not my heart. I said it before for the Brazil game I making two separate bets: a.) a tied game and b.) a Brazil win by two goals or more.
Croatia winning is all that matters, so Ziva who will you be rooting for? So if by some chance Sammir scores you wont cheer, but if Neymar does you will? You talk a good game about Za Dom Spremni lifestyle and being all about the NT, but i think your allegiance is purely to the money. Covjece ne sviraj, ti samo gledas svoju vlastitu guzicu
As long as the illuminati allows me to win on me bets and break above even. Because, that is all that matters.
brazil wont win cause eve1 betting on brazil
croatia wont win cause they would be a huge fight
illumnnti making money tie gameeeeeeeeeee
@hawk……this is true, it would be tough to replace them. But, on the other hand, no Brazilians on the roster. So, its not all bad 😉
cant everyone just stfu n wacth the game
imagine if the whole cro team was taken out with a bomb. would be quite tough to replace those players
We don’t need to worry againts Brazil
just merely Neymar we deemed to have some expert foe !!
neymar only a kitten and he can’t be compare to Natureza
absolutely !!
watch Natureza action on El Clasico
http://www.mangahere.co/manga/captain_tsubasa_kaigai_kekidou_hen_en_la_liga/v01/c032/2.html
@Lasica……I’m sure he would. he is still alive.
FALSE ALARM lol
http://gol.dnevnik.hr/clanak/svjetsko-prvenstvo-brazil-2014/drama-u-kampu-vatrenih-specijalci-upali-u-press-centar-i-trazili-eksploziv—339537.html
Bomb threat at the HNS training facility lol
Pre-tournament gamesmanship has begun I see.
@Ziva
Well Oliver Bierhoff may beg to differ.
Dražen Petrović inspired the Soul Champion within the hearts of Hrvati every where.
May the essence of his life live on through us as we collectively RISE to the Challenge being the best we can be for ourselves, our families and our community.
Za Duh Spremni.
@Ziva-Maybe its true that each year Drazen Petrovic reminds you that he had bad taste in women.For us here,its a daily thing that you remind us about your bad taste.
ok thanks dalmo ante… ive always liked gordon… just seems to get the job done every time he is asked… not a superstar but brings home the prsut when needed
the thing i don’t get ok.. they are training hard and preparing… but how do these “in shape” professionals get so many injuries in a 3 week camp when they are already coming in game shape? yes i know the season is long, im beat up myself daily and don’t do near what these guys do but still doesn’t make sense
i like hard training but wtf… seems like alot of injuries
Neće biti problema sa Schifom, liječnička služba kaže da će sve biti OK.
is big gordo really injured???? wtf i hope ziva is just pulling our jock sniffing chains on this one
” Šime Vrsaljko odigrao je odlično na njegovoj poziciji. Ako Pranjić ne bude mogao, Vrsaljko je moguće rješenje. Ako ćemo saznati da je Pranjiću upitan SP, možda ćemo pozvati nekog novog igrača”, rekao je Niko Kovač…… no shit sherlock, why in the hell is he even considering giving Pranjic time to recover? Lets just pull the trigger and bring in a replacement
@Iggy come on mate, what is Ziva without his jokes about dead people?
On the jerseys i really like this years home jersey, we solved the problem with the flogs from fifa complaining that we clash with other teams wearing white, when we played those dirty cetniks we weren’t allowed to wear our beloved checkers, with this top we counter that. Really for that match we should have worn the checkers and blue shorts and socks and no issue, just look at atletico vs real, no fuss or bother. If it wasn’t for the fact that we have to alter the jersey every 2 years to make a buck we should just go with the checkers and red back and sleeves and the other with the checkers and white back and sleeves, though i have liked a few of our blue tops along the way
also from that article:
“but checkerboard squares are a powerful graphic pattern, and I love how the Croations have managed to use that as both a primary design motif”
nice to see bad spelling on an official website as per usual
Croations ?? who are they ?
lol..
Not fun to make jokes about the dead ziva
i remember when goran won wimbledon in 2001 he said after he dedicated it to drazen
that was cool, i thought
Friends,
It was 21 years ago today Petrovic died in a car accident. 21 years to remind us Petrovic had a bad taste in women.
Rebic to start !
Kovač keeping the beast caged as to not alert Scolari.
Jelavic will come in at the end to batter ram a tired defense.
Vatreni Spremni:
________________Rebic
Perisic __________Kovacic _________Olić
________ Rakitic_________Modric______
Vrsaljko ____Corluka_____Schifo__Srna
Pleti
Spremni !
Ziva,loosing Schildenfeld would be a nightmare.Starting Jelavic vs Brazil no way!!
jelavic?? no way!!!!
Schildenfeld might be injured now as well.
I think Ante Rebic is the most talented forward we have (with the absence of Mandzukic) and could play him on the wing if need be. Question is will Niko start a kid who barely played fornhis club team this year.
I also think playing Olic as a winger is a big mistake. Yes he haspace but he is strictly a forward who mainly scored scrappy goals in the 16. We saw how ineffictive he was on the wing against serbia in bg.
I just hope Niko puts the right squad together for these games. Its about time we get through a group stage of the WC. Its been too long.
I would give Eduardo or Rebic a shot
over Jelavic.
At least Rebic can run.
Olic should start as our lone striker.
I think Vrsaljko would do well on the right wing, however, we would need to find another alternative for LB.
Lovren has to be better than Pranjic in that position.
@dannyJ……fear not, we had autograph signings that were attended by little shits and their parents.
@Rijecanin……….the fortified basement is too good to leave.
@Iggy:
Some other national teams would love Jelavic over their crop.
Australia and the US come to mind.
He will serve his role as a backup.
I think there’s something wrong with the Croatian media, last couple of days especially sammich samir is on the cover and featured in any story having to do with the wc. Is he a big goal scoring croat national team goal scorer or something? everytime he farts his ugly mug is front and center, takes a coconut shit and another feature and “quote”. What the hell is going on? Is his serb wife behind all this?
the thing is i dont understand why jela played last night at all
i dont get it
surely he isnt in consideration?
is niko really gonna start him v brazil???
i fucking hope not
yeah he scored an okay goal last night it’s true but.. dick up my balls he’s no international-level player
Jelavic playing is a big mistake.
He has proven that he cannot be relied on.
He scored a fluke goal last night. The right side of the net was wide open and he almost shot the ball over the net.
costa rica over italyyyyyyyyyyy
croatia tie brazil
holland tie spain
italy tie england
colobima over grecce
proline
Where is my Milton Hrvati at?
NK is the coach but thats just speculation that the cro writers are saying maybe Vukojevic starts maybe Lovren is LB. that what i read also.
@Chupe
That lineup isn’t horrible, but Jelavic is an obvious mistake. He lacks confidence right now, and hasn’t played well in two years. He’s also terrible for the counter attack.
Another mistake is having one of Olic/Perisic having to play as RW. I guarantee whoever it is, will be completely invisible. Neither one of them have ever had a good game there. Better to go with Olic as the spica instead of Jelavic and have Perisic play his LW position. One of Vrsaljko, Srna, or Kovacic should be the only ones considered for the RW position.
Lotto made the best Hrvatska jerseys.
’96 Euro’s my fave, followed by ’98 WC.
Damn I wish Lotto still made Stadio Elite boots too.
After Suker won the Golden boot I bought the same boots he wore at the WC that year.
Still probably the most expensive boots I’ve bought (about $230 CDN) and that 16 years ago.
That should definitely qualify as some subtle jock-sniffing!
So the Lineup according to beat writers
Pletikosa-Srna Corluka Sifo Vrslajko-Modric Rakitic-Perisic Kovacic Olic-Jelavic. 4-2-3-1.
The fix will be in against us in this game. With all those riots and protests in Brazil, FIFA will not allow Croatia to get the win against the hosts. If Croatia would beat Brazil things might literally get really ugly.
BTW, living in your parents basement as an adult means your parents have failed you. Its one thing to do it out of necessity while your getting your start in life its quite another to do it while you gamble and fly to the world cup and other sports events. Once again, your parents have failed you.
@Ziva
Would the Croatian National Team or even any player pay to watch you diddle with yourself in your fortified basement? ( What adult lives in their parents basement anyways? ) The answer is know so then why do you pay to travel and see them play or watch them while you diddle? Jock sniffing and envy at its finest.
Im excited for the 3 games what happens happens but i will enjoy the games not judge 3 and out 3 and out idemo nasi!!!!!!!!!!
ok, soccer related again… pranjic is done most likely
ive asked this before and no one really has an answer
why not lovren at LB? isn’t vrsaljko out of his position at LB as well?
then you can keep Corluka and big gordon in the middle
again i am not a soccer expert but you want a guy that can ideally play solid defence and be able to have some offensive skills there as well… and for me lovren is more experienced, even though some don’t trust him
just doesn’t make sense yes i know again lovren has trust issues that one of the better defenders in the EPL might not start for us
Ziva has an axe to grind, and it’s obviously his lack of success as a soccer player is what keeps his hate filled heart warm at night.
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i feel ziva brings up some good points, but many have accused ziva of being a mid rate soccer professional and no one bought one of his jerseys
he had “signing” days but no one showed up… so now we have the alter ego named ziva who hates jock sniffing
ziva’s step dad would have some thoughts surely
what IF you had a jersey signed by the whole national team, then you are just not supporting one player with just his jock in your face??
@Adame, good point.
so our “worst” player is injured now… lucky us i guess
are we rated number 32 as far as fans go out of just the world cup? as in last place? maybe they took out all the “nazi” supporters then yes maybe we would be in last place
who the fuck makes these things??
why do you all feed into him??
@zIVA, says the person who is wrong, just sit there in your basement and imagine if you were right. Stop reading now and imagine.
@beton……says the jock sniffing, jersey-wearing person.
Sports are all about jock sniffing. Is a way for people to live vicariously through their favorite players and teams. If you think the jersey thing is what does it you are mistaken
Just don’t tell zivas mater he is wrong, she will bring out the Sipka!
You’re right. I should keep training. I’ll make a great water boy for us one day
My favorite was our 2010/11 jersey. I love the checkers within the checkers.
http://www.footballkitnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Croatia-Soccer-Jersey-2010.jpg
does anyone know where to get a jersey a new one in los angeles?
snoopy poop doggie doo is in durbrovnik, what are you guys blabbering about, get on this story.
I wear what i want, it’s ok to be wrong people, trust me i could wear a sammir jersey and have an intelligent conversation with any of you guys if we met on the street, more intelligent then most of the conversations on this site!
I agree- no names on back- screams you never played and are not very bright- I’m not sure why but it’s a fact.
Anyway- That’s what our kids are for- little guys and girls can rock a Modric jersey…
By the way- I absolutely love the energy Mateo brings to the squad. It’s been said a few times here that he could be the surprise player of the WC- I think he will absolutely break out.
So fired up for WC – actually on my way to England friendly in Miami and I am wearing my Cro jersey (no name) and my son is wearing a Liverpool Gerrard jersey. See how that works-
hmmmmmm…..wrong. Doubtful.
Come on, don’t tell me you wear the last name of a person you don’t know on your back.
@Ziva, i see your point and i love you brother like i do all these guys But, and remember this, your wrong. It’s ok to be wrong. Just imagine what it would be like if you were right. But you wrong and it’s OK!
Listen, you are free to do as you please. I am just giving some suggestions so some of you dont humiliate yourselves.
Again, ask this: would that same player walk around wearing a jersey with your name on the back? No, he wouldn’t.
Again, jersey with no name is acceptable. With name…..well, my friends, that is just jock sniffing and hero worshipping.
ALL CROATIA BET
CROATIA TIE BRAZIL
HOLLAND TIE SPAIN
CHILE WIN
@Croat, Keep training and will get your chance!
Maybe I love myself that much to put my name on the jersey or maybe I’m just convinced that I’ll get called up one day by Kovac to play for him lol
Just seen the flying fox pic at the top, fuken love it, Luka and Raki taken the dive waiting for Mandza!
bleahcer rpeort rank croatians fans 32 more like 1 i think wtf
@Colin
True, just waiting for Brasil!
Game-worn jerseys are an exception. They fit better, are made better, and breathe better. I like wearing them. They could have five different guys’ names on the back. Don’t even care.
I ask myself would i wear a Croatian jersey and the anaswer is yes, i wear what i can afford, i’m not rich i don’t give a fuck!
I would proudly wear a shirt that said Modric on the back. I have to admit that these jerseys aren’t my favourite. The blue one with the stripes down the shoulders looks like a race car shirt. The checkers with the red sleeves and back is much better however I was still hoping to see something more original
@Croat……putting your name on it is being “me-first”. That is also frowned upon. Do you really need to let the whole world know who you are?
@Branimir…..nope, no reason to wear game worn jersey. Again, if it has another man’s name that is jock sniffing.
You should always ask yourself this: would that sample player wear a jersey with your own name on his back. The answer is no..
@Ziva, i wore a Mandzukic away jersey that was a gift to watch the game this morning at a friends place. If i seen you on the street i would have said hello Ziva or your name, that jock sniffer shit is in your head.
The exception is if the jersey is game worn…
What if I have my own name on the back of the jersey?
Friends,
this post is to serve as your annual reminder to not be a jock sniffer during the World Cup. As many of you know, it is acceptable to wear a national team jersey. What is not acceptable is to have the last name of another human being on your back, if you are over the age of 18. So, for example: a 29-yr old man should not be wearing a jersey with the name “Modric” on the back. That is jock sniffing.
I write this to help you out and to avoid people laughing at you.
Consider yourselves informed.
No prizes for guessing who RantSports lists as Croatia’s worst player.
http://www.rantsports.com/soccer/2014/06/04/2014-world-cup-every-teams-worst-player/#slide23
Im not a fan of this years home jersey, and i’ve yet to see them wear the away kit, so i have no opinion on that.
I’m also pretty sure Hrvatska will be wearing the checkers all three group games…
I never liked the 98 jersey it had too much white for my liking. The best was the home jersey from the 2008 euros. Although this home jersey is the most practical to date in terms of the number visibility and the red sleeves and back which means fifa cannot claim that it clashes with other countries.
And yeah, i think we can all agree the 98 home kit with the wind blown flag jersey was the best looking one we ever had, as mentioned above from laknat
they look good for sure imo.. where can i buy a cheap rip-off from asia, anyone ? : )
the best kits ever on 98 of course for home away kits ,./
Where can I buy one ( or two ) ?