At 32 years of age, Croatian striker “Super Mario” Mandžukić is retiring from the national team.
Mandza scored 33 goals for Croatia in 89 appearances, which is 2nd all-time behind only Davor Šuker (45). His most memorable goal in a Croatian uniform only came one month ago, when he struck home a 109th minute winner against England to put the Vatreni in the World Cup Final.
Mandza was a beast in the air when he received proper service. He scored three goals in a tournament twice (Euro 2012, World Cup 2018) and was a pivotal piece of this Croatian side for the past decade. Mandza will continue to play for Italian champions Juventus, but his days in the red and white checkers are over.
Thank you Mario.
@U boj
First off, Lol at you calling yourself U boj, hilarious.
Secondly, what upsets you in particular about my comments you little twerp?
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Idiot. 🙂
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Listen jocksniffer, if you’re not in fact Slavonac, it’s Slavonac that’s obsessed with Kalinic you fool.
A post for Mandzukic and he starts talking about Kalinic.
Why didn’t you say that I’m obsessed with Modric the perjurer? You guys seem to not wanna talk about that.
Anonymous do you suffer mental issues. What is wrong with you and your obsession with Kalinic. Dude get a girl and a life. You can do it. Come on don’t be pathetic. 🙂
Anonymous,
You said: “Slavonac is a guy that was raised to believe if other people are corrupt than you can be corrupt as well, and you say I need help Lol!”
That’s not the case here. The situation I’m talking about is that I think Croatia has massive corruption issues, from the top down. It would be shameful to make an example of Luka Modric just to satisfy a small group of deranged people. There’s far greater fish to fry…why him? Because he’s tied to Mamic?
@Slavonac from Canada
What do you mean by “fuckers”? I’m one person you idiot.
And, I couldn’t give a shit about Dinamo or Hajduk, as if I’d watch Lol HNL.
“Go boycott and don’t pretend you are a supporter of our Vatreni!!!”
What an idiot, do you believe if I don’t support corruption that I can’t follow the national team?
@Slavonac from Canada
Actually I said in the past Kalinic shouldn’t have even been picked in the squad, and asked the question how many games would he have actually played if he had stayed with the squad, to which someone answered “1, against Iceland.” I agreed with that.
Well we beat Iceland anyway.
@Modric
I believe you’re Slavonac, anyway
“Get help”
For what, because unlike Slavonac I don’t get off on continually hanging shit on Kalinic because I’m a Mandzukic fanboy Lol!
Slavonac is a guy that was raised to believe if other people are corrupt than you can be corrupt as well, and you say I need help Lol!
Modric as a man outside of football is corrupt, and Slavonac thinks that’s great.
But hey, you can enjoy Slavonac getting his minions to hang shit on Kalinic for the next two years, I think it’s pathetic.
Anonymous is just an idiot like Kalinic. So sad. Get help anonymous.
Here’s the difference between Mandzukic and Kalinic:
“Uoči utakmice s Nigerijom Dalić mi je prišao i rekao: ‘Razmišljam da li da stavim tebe ili Kalinića…’. Taj sam trening išao do daske. 200 na sat!”, otkrio je Mandžo. Nakon te utakmice Dalić je poslao Kalinića jer ovaj nije želio ući u igru iako se požalio na bolove u leđima.
Mandzukic decides to leave it all on the practice field, Kalinic sulks because he’s not in the starting 11.
Anyone trying to defend Kalinic (Anonymous) is nuts! Even his own buddies said he had a shit attitude! They all know he lied about the injury!
Boycott this
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I’m a realist! I understand how hard the journey is from being an aspiring player and getting your chance. Hajduk passed on Modric and Mamic funded him and his family, offering him the opportunity to make it. He did the same with many players…when Hajduk members stand trial for their robbery then I’ll ask Modric to stand trial for his crimes…until then, “ne sicam se” as well!!!
You fuckers want our best player in history to sit in front of a judge while 90% of politicians and government officials are corrupt and get away with serious crimes!
Go boycott and don’t pretend you are a supporter of our Vatreni!!!
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“Now th3 excuse he uses is that Kalinic is injured. Idiot.”
Lol, you mean how Slavonac genuinely believes that Modric dosen’t remember?
So Kalinic (Hajduk player) wasn’t injured? He said he was.
Modric (Dinamo) doesn’t remember, and Slavonac believes him?
Like I said Slavonac is nothing but a fanboy, seeing and believing what pleases him, lol!
Well done SlavonAc. You put that fool anonymous in his place.
Lol. Now th3 excuse he uses is that Kalinic is injured. Idiot.
@Slavonac from Canada
Enough about Kalinic, we finished 2nd, no need to talk about him you fool.
Give us your opinion on Modric the perjurer now that the world cup is finished?
Why do you believe perjury is a good thing?
Anonymous, you’re a tool dude!
All of Kalinic’s buddies have separated themselves from him and not one of them are as dumb as you are, trying to defend him by saying he was injured!!!
Kalinic was not injured…he was pissed off he wasn’t Dalic’s first choice as a striker!
You’re just an idiot dude!
@mali Ante
“Don’t be a Kalinic”. Exactly yet we have anonymous constantly supporting him???? Odd I would say. As someone said Kalinic is a weasel and coward.
Thank God for players like Modric and Mandzukic. Well loved back home. Remember kids do not be a Kalinic. It will not end well for you.
@Anonymous Ronaldo has only won one Champions League when he was at Manchester United he wouldnt have won any without Modric at Real Madrid. So Ronaldo hasnt won multiple CL’s he wouldnt have won again if Modric didnt come to Real Madrid. Modric has been voted best midfielder in CL and Spanish Liga.
@ Ivo
Best post on Dalić/Subasic ever!
Ti dobro? Dive your ass to the right or I am releasing the KRAKEN.
Subasic France was Pletikosa Brazil all over again.
Good news is that chapter is complete.
L. Kalinic will become world class during UNL and will get a big money move.
@ Svima
http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html
This is legit order of World football.
I have dreamt of Croatia ACTUALLY being a top 5 footballing nation.
UNL is our opportunity to ensure we are here for years to come.
Funny how we are ranked higher than both Spain and England going into UNL.
Wonder how the young studs will view that?
I say own it ..
ZDS
What’s with this anonymous shit. Identify yourself. Wtf. Who I am responding to! Wtf.
I think it would be great if Modric stayed at Real Madrid to see if he can win something without Ronaldo, we know Ronaldo was winning CL’s before Modric, but Modric without Ronaldo?
Could Modric step up and provide more than 1 goal and 6 assists?
Does anyone think Real Madrid without Ronaldo but with Modric would win something this season? I say NO.
Not only was Modric a weasel and a coward when he commited perjury, but leaving Real Madrid now shows he’s up to his old tricks again.
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I meant the other goal he got.
Mandza got 2 goals against France, an own goal is a goal as well don’t forget that.
And the goal he got against France wouldn’t have happened if France wasn’t smashing us 4-1 at the time.
@Calgary
“Anonymous you really are a moron. Come on dude what did Kalinic do this WC. Don’t be a Kalinic.”
Kalinic was injured and couldn’t play against Nigeria, so he was sent home.
But he’s a weasel and a coward because he didn’t play injured Lol!
Subasic was 100% healthy in the final, but you clowns say he was injured and shouldn’t have played.
The only injured player coming into the final was Kante.
@Mali Ante
So, shouldn’t your stupid little catch phrase be, “don’t be a Kalinic, be a Subasic.”
@ Professor
Don’t be a Kalinic is going to be the new catch phrase I use on this site. Well said!
The coach should had said subby this is the most important
Game of our lives. You said you are ok let me see you dive
To your right. Nuff said.
“What moron starts a hurt goalie?”
Well that’s the million kuna question…
You could see in the Russia game Subasic cringing in pain when he pulled his hamstring, slamming his palm against the ground in frustration.
However afterwards, he insisted to the coaching staff that he was okay. They gave ‘im the benefit of the doubt because of his penalty save heroics. And he continued to play when he wasn’t fully fit.
He already had issues with this hamstring in the Spring, missing 4 games for Monaco.
Man I pray Modrić can make that move to InterCroazinale.
Real Madrid young Spaniards look pedestrian.
Could you imagine how gelled the Vatreni will be with 4 starters for club and country?
Seems Brozovic has turned the corner, world class as his next step.
Perišić is already there.
Vrsaljko has shown he is back with this World Cup run.
Modrić needs a new challenge.
I say go awol.
Great way to go out. Goal vs. England and France. Going out on a high note.
Dalić already made a comment before the World Cup that he was looking forward to having more time to prepare for a tournament with the team and trying out many of the young players.
I’m sure a few of the veterans got the hint that it was time to go, unless they were okay with playing off the bench.
Maybe the HNS asked them to retire ?
@ Maminjo
That is the old Croatia with a limited talent pool.
New Croatia needs to allow the next generation through.
L. Kalinic should have started in the final but Dalić chose to go with the same ole same ole.
@ Real Madrid
Speaking of old guard?
Zidane is a genius getting off these old ship.
Ronaldo too.
Modrić should go on strike.
Real Crodrid is over.
Real Modrić is next to go?
Even though Kralj’s post above is a sarcastic one, he does have a point.
Mandzo would be an amazing sub, especially if we are up a goal.
Mandzo coming off the bench for the last 30 minutes of the game with fresh legs would be a nightmare for other defenders.
Even Corluka would be very useful for the qualifying cycle if Lovren or Vida have inuries or suspensions (and in case Caleta Car or Benkovic are not ready).
Guys shouldn’t really be retiring from the National Team. You should be called up until every last drop of your ability is gone.
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Dummy. ^^^^
These players are all selfish!. How date they retire from the nt because they are headed for reserve roles!. They only want to represent the country under their terms. They saw the writing on the wall and even though they could be useful subs, they would not give that sacrifice to the country. They are no different than kalinic and jelavic!
What moron starts a hurt Goalie then?
The elephant in the room was Subasic’s performance.
Everyone in Cro is just so happy that we made it to the Final, that nobody brings up the fact that Subasic was probably the only player in our starting eleven that had a bad tournament.
People have been just focusing on the positive, and that was his penalty saves in that Denmark friendly.
If ya ask me…you betcha we woulda won with L. Kalinic in goal.
I honestly think Subasic coulda done better on the 1st, 3rd, and 4th goals. But injuries were hampering his performance.
I’m also not surprised that Subasic called it quits, his days between the pipes were numbered with the outstanding L. Kalinic and up and coming Letica knockin’ at the door. So it’s best for him to retire while he’s still the first choice…
@ Maminjo
A shootout loss would have been honorable. Instead FIFA gave France the match.
If Lovre Kalinic started in that final match, there would be no way we allow 4 goals on only 6 shots. That was just a bad game from Subasic.
My guess is that the game would have gone to extra time and penalties, then we would lose in penalties, and we’d all be here debating whether or not Subasic should have played and whether or not we would have won the shootout with him in goal.
😉
@ Maminjo
All true what you wrote about Subasic….which then begs the question…If Lovre Kalinic was in goal for that final match, would we have won the World Cup???
Subasic was playing injured in the final, and really should have been given a rest after the Russia match.
Luka modric announces national team retirement and thanks teammates and fans
Release the Kraken LOL,
Release .. Lovre “the Kraken” Kalinic !!
Addition by subtraction.
Full respect to Subasic as he has fought for his career with limited talent.
But Lovre Kalinic is a specimen.
2 meters
Agile
Commanding
No more fire drills on set pieces with the Kraken unleashed in the penalty box.
UNL roster seting up nicely.
@ Rakitic
immortality is on the table if you can sign on for 4 more years.
Barcelona is burning you out.
You got your Spanish wifey.
Transfer to a club where you can play offense all the time.
Plus Croatia has all the young legs to do the work for you.
You seen Luka Modrić get better in his 30’s.
You can too!!
Take UNL off and be ready for 2020 qualifying.
Mario Mandzukic went out on the highest note in Croatian football history by winning second place at a World Cup and collecting the Silver medal. He scored the most important goal in Croatian football history to send us into the final. Thank you MM. Perisic looks like JGL from Don Jon.
Did I forget to mention that I am very happy about this retirement? 🙂
In the Knockout phase, Subasic let in 8 goals on 17 shots….meaning he let in just as many goals as he saved.
Not a great stat, considering most of his saves were not dangerous on-target attempts. Half of those 8 goals were very ‘saveable’. Aside from the Kane save in the England game, there were no moments where he actually bailed us out during a game.
Excellent penalty kick keeper, but has really taken a step back in terms of his in-game ability.
Hey guys it me Christian Pulisic. Man did I mess up and pick the wrong team. I should have picked Croatia. I blame my Dad and that darn Klingsman. He made me all these promises. If i could take it back I would. Maybe I will still be around when the world cup comes to America.
@Toronto Croatia
Yup.
Subasic actually had a poor tournament.
The Denmark penalties were the exception, and well as that save on Harry Kane in the England game.
But he was constantly off his line, struggled to handle the ball under pressure, and was very slow to react to deadball plays and long distance shots.
People already forgot how bad he looked against Argentina in that first half. It was literally a battle between Subasic and the Argentine Goalkeeper as to who was going to mess up first.
Rebic can fill Mandzo’s boots when it comes to pressing.
We forget that it was Rebic’s press that got us that critical first goal against Argentina, that set things in motion for this World Cup run.
Mandzo wasn’t as important as the tactic Dalic set up, which was to constantly press with our forwards and wingers. I’ve never seen all our forward and wingers press like that with guys like Perisic, Rebic and Mandzo hounding the other teams’ backline.
We can continue this without Mandzo, but yes, he was great at it.
@Calgary
More importantly than a young guy getting experience, guys like Perisic and Mandzo did not have any substitute to come off the bench because of Nikola Kalinic’s antics (which was made worse by Pjaca not being fully fit).
We had no backup for Rebic and Perisic, and our only backup for Mandzukic was Kramaric (who actually started in some of the games, so he could not come off the bench to provide relief).
Perisic was subbed off in the Denmark and Russia games,
Mandzukic needed to be subbed off (and his exhaustion cost us that game tying goal made by that Brazilian-Russian guy Fernandes), Mandzo was so exhausted he couldn’t even jump and challenge his man.
Kalinic should have been tarred and feathered for this stunt.
It could have really cost us.
You could argue that it already did, since our guys were overplayed in the knockout rounds leading up to the final.
Always sad to see great players retire from the repka – Carli, Mario and now Suba. The only one of those three we will miss in their current form however is Mandzukic, as his style of play was so central to the team. No single player we have is currently able to replicate his skill set and fill his boots.
Really wishing he stuck around for two more years, even as a sub to shake things up for the last 20 minutes in big games.
It seems to me that posts get moderated when they are pretty long. My shorter ones don’t go into moderation but the long, more thoughtful comments do.
My comment about Mandzukic is still in moderation mode but regarding Subasic…. he did amazing at saving those penalty shots but in game mode he was a weak link in my opinion….
If we now have the chance to have a better goalie then I’m even more excited about our chances in the future.
Kids
As Mali Ante said Mario is a warrior. On the other hand Kalinic is a weasel and coward. He sets a bad example and back home people are laughing st him. A youngster also missed out on the opportunity to attend the WC due to Kalinic. Be like Mario and you will do well.
Kids
As Mali Ante said Mario is a warrior. On the other hand Kalinic is a weasel and coward. He sets a bad example and back home people are laughing st him. A youngster also missed out on the opportunity to attend the WC due to Kalinic. Be like Mario and you will do well.
Champs League;
Pivaric played 90 min and progressed
Livaja scored a goal to help knock out Simunovic’s Celtic
Livakovic was on the bench as Dinamo progressed
Thought Kalinic played really well against Iceland. Now he has his chance. Suba was a legendary penalty stopper, hopefully he can stay on the coaching staff to pass on his craft.
Do you think they got together and said you go first no you go first to announce ?
I’m looking forward to seeing Kalinic between the pipes.
Subašić also retired.
http://hns-cff.hr/news/18585/ostvario-sam-svoje-snove-igrajuci-za-hrvatsku/
Anonymous you really are a moron. Come on dude what did Kalinic do this WC. Don’t be a Kalinic. 🙂
He had qualities like you. Nothing. Lol
Modrić has given his heart and service and a soon to be 33 needs to rest his body for the final chapter of his legendary career.
Rakitic has an opportunity to become captain for Euro 2020 and will still be at the peak of his powers.
He will have crew of young legs around him to do the extra running.
Curious to see what he chooses to do?
They have a shot at winning a major tournament again.
UNL will showcase the next generation.
Change is inevitable-the team has to get younger.
I think Modric and Rakitic have one more tournament left but if they go too then so be it. Dalic can mold a new generation of players for the future.
@ BZ
It was during his Kaiser days at Bayern that we had to call out the Self hating Hrvati for there cynicism.
He was finishing everything and dominant in the air and leading Bayern to CL glory (haven’t sniffed CL since he was crapped on).
Yet folks were constantly pointing out his shortcomings.
All the while not respecting the wisdom of one fellow member of the prva generacija:
“Never underestimate the HEART of a Champion!”
-Rudy Tomjanovic
This World Cup run was insight into what is possible when we honor who we are as Hrvati and stop complaining about who we are not.
We are the best footballing nation on the planet.
We start to establish basic grassroots infrastructure in places like Zadar and we will double the amount of world class footballers we produce.
Also need to have a HNL get to the next level as European football league.
@ Slavonac
We all get moded.
Crazy posts were dishonoring who we are.
Be Mandžukić about it .. not Kalinic.
@Slavonac from Canada
Well it was a post about Mandzukic retiring and you start with the Kalinic hate for some reason. Why?
Just relax a bit, because as soon as you start hanging shit on any player all your minions start writing the same shit about the player you hate.
For every one of my comments that get through, two don’t! Kinda shitty to comment and respond to people and yet the comments don’t appear. I guess I’m being monitored and only allowed certain comments on here!
Only guys who outwardly stuck by Mandzukic’s side were Slavonac, Soul Champ, and myself. You can’t change history, the posts don’t lie.
Mario- you are a winner. Everything you do on the pitch shows you know what it takes to win. Winners can see that in you.
Thank you for your service. Come out of retirement whenever you want.
Did you guys know that while David Beckham was playing football he never retired from the national team, if ever England needed him he was always available.
I can understand Mandzukic retiring, but Rakitic and Modric should play the Euros, it would be pretty selfish to retire now as soon as they achieve some success with the national team.
Can anyone do what Rakitic and Modric can in our midfield right now? No.
So, do they want to represent Croatia when they’re still more than capable? We shall see which shirt is most important for them.
Hvala
Mandzukic did us proud over the years and in the World cup. You served your country well ..thanks for the memories.
Just think about this: If France’s immigration policy was much more strict, Croatia would be two time World Cup Champions.
I’ve seen the Kalinic goal, it was nice but he also missed some easy sitters that would have helped qualify easier than the way we did!
Anonymous, Krama is a good goal scorer but I still felt Mandzukic could offer more, I was thinking we should play the more “in form” player. I’m not on the practice pitch with the players, I don’t see the ground level but I believe when the chips fall, Mandzukic has always proven to be the better all around player!
Anonymous, stop twisting my words dude! This was never about Mandzukic being a Dinamo player or him being a Slavonac…on the other hand those Hajduk guys were all posting shit all over Twitter and Facebook page of this site regarding Modric and “ne sicam se” even days before the final.
Mandza and Kalinic are two different players. In the system employed by Dalic during the WC, Mandza fit it perfectly in his role. It was not a setup that would have suited Kalinic and thus there was no way he would have been in the first eleven.
Kalinic work rate is not close to that of Mandza. The system required a pit bull not a French poodle.
Btw, that Kalinic goal in the last EURO versus Spain was a class touch, not some ‘tap in’. I encourage you to have another look at that finish.
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Calgary you stupid moron, you didn’t even see what Slavonac said about Kalinic.
“He has some qualities but he has less than the average striker!”
Listen dopey, I was addressing the comments Slavonac made before the WC not after you Canadian idiot.
What happened at the WC was unfortunate.
Mandzukic 5 goals last season playing for the champions.
Kalinic 6 goals last season playing for Lol AC.Milan.
They’re two players with different skill sets, but lol you guys expect Kalinic to play like Mandzukic.
As Mali Ante said Mario will be remembered as a warrior for us. Whereas Kalinic will be remembered as a weasel and coward.
Kalinic took a spot away from a youngster.
Kids don’t be a Kalinic. People laugh at him in Hrvatska.
Great line.
@Slavonac
“You,re mentally challenged!”
Lol great little. He really is challenged. Anonymous sees positive in Kalinic!!!! I guess the moron did not watch this World Cup and the contribution from Kalinic. 🙂
Kalinic, went to Blackburn Rovers and sucked…they signed him over Lewandowski…he had a good spell in the Ukraine…Fiorentina he was good then at AC Milan he shit the bed. I hope he does something in Spain. My point is Kalinic is and never will be a player of Mario’s quality.
Kun…Torres…Costa…not one scored a hat trick in champions league for athletico. Mario holds up play…wins aerial battles…such a class player! I’m shocked at how stupid some people can be.
“Ummmm….yes, many counted Mandzukic out and said he shouldn’t play while many of you were Kalinic fanboys!”
Most people prefer the guy in form to start and that was Kramaric leading into the WC, you yourself were saying Kramaric should start.
You started hanging shit on Kalinic because you didn’t want him to take any mins from Mandzukic because he didn’t play for Dinamo and isn’t a Slavonac, that’s a fanboy.
“One thing is to go to Atletico, another is to perform. We will see how Kalinic does!”
He is there because Simeone thinks he can perform what’s asked of him because the qualities he sees in him, they would be the qualities you can’t see.
Unlike you I hope he does well, I’m thinking he we intitially come on as a sub for Diego Costa which is good, because Griezmann is the one I can see Kalinic playing well with.
Slavonac, don’t waste your breath. Mandzukic won champions leauge…treble with bayern…was the only athletico player to score a hat-trick in champions league. One of three players to score with different clubs in a champions league final…scored the best goal in champions league final history! Kalinic did what?? Oh….great tap in against Spain. Mandzukic his work rate is second to no one! Much much more than a striker…best first line of defense I have ever seen.
I was pro Kramarić starting up top.
I preferred Mandžo off the bench to provide that defensive press…but he definitely surprised me this tournament.
Kalinić was always a benchwarmer at best. Has some skill, but not worth being the focal point on offense (which is what he needed in order to be effective).
Kramarić also requires us to make him the focal point up top, but he’s actually good.
Mandzukic was a True Warrior, and never backed down from a challenge. He was the personification of True Grit.
His prowess in the air was unmatched, his work rate and link up play was exceptional. He had great positional sense as well, which enabled him to dominate the six-yard box.
He made the most of his talents. And was a “clutch” player for club and country, often rising to the occasion and elevating his game to another level. All 3 of his WC goals came in the Knock Out rounds.
And when Ronaldo joined Juventus, it’s no surprise that Higuain became the odd man out while Mandzukic stayed–such is the value Allegri sees in him!
For Mandzukic, now is the right time to retire–on a high note. I don’t think he’ll have the same impact at the Euros, as his physicality and agility will fade.
He wants to concentrate on his club career, see out his contract at Juve in 2020. And then probably take a lucrative pay day in the Far East before hanging up his Spurs and riding off into the sunset….
Ummmm….yes, many counted Mandzukic out and said he shouldn’t play while many of you were Kalinic fanboys!
One thing is to go to Atletico, another is to perform. We will see how Kalinic does!
He has some qualities but he has less than the average striker!
“Mandzukic had an ok World Cup “?
You’re mentally challenged!
Mandza will be remembered as a warrior for us. The England goal will always be the goal we remember. But his tireless work rate is something I’ll never forget. Svaka Cast Super Mario!!
@Slavonac from Canada
No one said they wanted to replace Mandzukic with Kalinic, that argument was never had on this site.
The argument started when you said Kalinic was shit because you couldn’t see any of his qualities when others could. Just because you can’t see any of qualities that doesn’t mean they’re not there.
Simeone sees that Kalinic has something to offer.
You were seeing in Kalinic what you were looking for, which was all negative and nothing positive. The reason I gave for your behaivour was that you are a Mandzukic fanboy (Slavonac that played for Dinamo).
Mandzukic had an ok world cup and now you’re trying to let everyone know you were his champion from the beginning, but I do recall you even said that Kramaric should start ahead of Mandzukic.
Thanks guys!
SlavonAc
As always you know your stuff and call it. Keep posting bother.
Slavonac, great post brother!
Mandzo was fading these past two years, but stepped it up HUGE in this tournament for us.
Forced the own goal against Nigeria, Scored against Denmark, Set up the goal against Russia, and scored the biggest goal of his career against England in extra time.
However, this is a good time for him to retire.
over the next two years, he will fade a bit further and it is too much to ask hjm to replicate his performance. It’s time Kramaric stepped up and seized that starting spot up front./
Subasic retiring would be beneficial for the National Team as well, since Lovre Kalinic is more than ready to take over for him.
Unless Kovacic becomes a superstar at Chelsea, we still need both Modric and Rakitic. We need those two to stay on.
I can’t wait to see Kramaric on the pitch. He’s handsome and not a flopper like Mandzo. I would love to suck his cock.
Super Mario has always been under appreciated. Let’s face it, his style of play didn’t win him adulation from the sport pundits. Commentators called him a poacher. But we know Mario for leaving it all out on the field and not just in the final 30. One thing I will not soon forget is Mario accelerating thru the middle for a cross from Perisic (105′), Pickford comes out studs first catching Mario on the right knee, half inch from a serious injury. Four minutes later Mario scores a career defining goal that puts Croatia in the final. This encapsulates what Mario was all about and these are the words I will remember Mario by. Hrabar, Vrli, Odvažan, Neustrašiv and Junački.
Svaka Cast! True finisher a great pleasure to cheer for!
His goal against England in the semi finals was probably the most important goal in the history of our Croatian football. Mario will be remembered as a true legend.
Vecernji list saying there is buzz subasic and rakitic will announce soon as well that they are retiring
Might get tough for modric to look around at all his buddies leaving and stick around
He played really well in Russia, was selfless and played some great balls to his team mates. I forgive all and will miss as him. He brought confidence and experience that was crucial. He is retiring at perfect time.
A beast I Russia ran his fucking heart out !!
Good job Mario Svaka ti Cas !
=U=
His goal against England in the semi finals was probably the most important goal in the history of Croatian football.
Damn moderation!!
Mandzukic is the type of guy that’ll sacrifice everything for the result and doesn’t need the accolades or spotlight! Many people that do not understand the on field battles and without the ball movements will never understand why Mandzukic is appreciated by his coaches and teammates. His presence often creates a challenge to defenders, creating a need to double up on him and do their best to get him off his game…the game within the game!
I’m sorry to see him leave. Croatia will have to change their approach on how we attack. Nobody that I can see can do what he’s done for us. Playing against tough defensive sides means we will have to be far more lethal through other ways of our attack…which can lead to frustration. Getting into those tough and dirty positions takes a special player.
Just a reminder to all of you that I argued with for 2 years…Kalinic is a whimp, self centred and an absolute nightmare to watch…I can’t believe anyone of you wanted to replace Mandzukic for him…you know zero about tactics, effective play and overall needs on how to win! Kalinic is less that a tap-in type of player, he has limited qualities as a striker…I’m shocked people see shit that just isn’t there!
We will miss Mandzukic!!!
Croatian Hero
Remember how we used to talk about how these players didn’t play as hard for country as club? … Oh wait… That wasn’t me
All the best to Super Mario.
His work rate was tremendous, tireless on the pitch.
My favorite Croatian player!
Unbelievable. He was at the top of his game for the national team and even improving with his overall contributions.
SO MUCH LOVE FOR CORLUKA BUT BARELY ANYTHING FOR MARIO?
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Wonder what you’ll be remembered for?
Hvala vam Mario! Svaka ti cast! Sve naj bolje!
Mandzo did much better in Russia than i expected
Although only two goals to his name, he arguably resulted in two goals vs Nigeria and a pivotal assist to kramaric against Russia
With dalic tactics, he was key as a release point to transition from defense to offense. A role that arguably the more offensively talented kramaric might’ve struggled with
Because Croatia lucked out in penalty kicks against Denmark, mandzo will now be able to be remembered as a clutch warrior who gave his all as opposed to a dramatic flopper that was never good enough
True Warrior. Love hate relationship with Mario during his time on the Repka but he will be missed.
Gave his heart and soul for us in Russia. Svaka Cast Mario.
Time for the future. Kramaric steps in immediately as the leader up top. but I think now we must consider playing with 2 strikers since Krama isn’t a classic target man.