On February 10th, fellow CroatianSoccerReport.com writer, Denis Svirčić, reported undisclosed information that Croatian midfielder, Ivan Rakitić, who also plays club ball with German side Schalke 04, is being courted by European powerhouse Inter Milan of Italy's Serie A. Highly regarded world soccer website, Goal.com, barely confirmed this news on February 18th. Now, I'm … [Read more...] about CSR BEATS GOAL.COM TO THE PUNCH
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RAKITIĆ POSTS 3 ASSISTS IN WIN OVER STUTTGART
By 1 CommentSwiss-born Croatian international, Ivan Rakitić, helped his German club team, FC Schalke 04, to a triumphant 4-1 win over visiting Stuttgart February 3rd as Bundesliga action started up again after the winter break. He assisted the first 3 goals for Schalke all off of set pieces. The 19 year-old Rakitić was born in Switzerland and even represented them in U-17, U-19 and … [Read more...] about RAKITIĆ POSTS 3 ASSISTS IN WIN OVER STUTTGART
FINAL FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED
By Leave a CommentCroatia will be playing what looks to be like their final friendly before Euro 2008 starts versus Slovenia. The game will take place on May 23rd and it will be in neighboring Slovenia. The city and venue has not yet been named but my guess would be the capital city- Ljubljana. Stay tuned for more Euro 2008 news and rumors as it approaches. … [Read more...] about FINAL FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED
BILIĆ NAMES SQUAD VS. NETHERLANDS
By Leave a CommentCroatia manager, Slaven Bilić, released the team roster for the Netherlands friendly early Tuesday morning. The game will take place February 6th in Split. It is the first in a series of friendlies for both sides in preparation for the Euro 2008 tournament in June. There have not been any unexpected roster moves for this game except for Bilić saying that many younger, … [Read more...] about BILIĆ NAMES SQUAD VS. NETHERLANDS
CROATIA FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED
By 2 CommentsCroatia have announced a Friendly vs. the Netherlands on February 6, 2008 in Split at Poljud Stadion. This will be the first match in a series of friendlies for both sides leading up to Euro 2008 in June where Croatia will be playing co-hosts Austria, Germany, and Poland in group play while Netherlands have been but in the 'group of death' alongside World Cup Champions Italy, … [Read more...] about CROATIA FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED