World Cup qualifying returns on Friday, as Croatia continues their journey to Russia. It should be a fascinating match against a rejuvenated Ukraine side managed by legendary striker Andriy Shevchenko. Ukraine is currently two points behind Croatia in Group I. For the first time in two years, Croatia will actually play behind their supporters in a competitive game. The lengthy … [Read more...] about How Croatia Should Adjust Without 3 Key Starters Against Ukraine
Vedran Corluka
Remaining invested in the Croatia national team
By 90 CommentsSeparating the beautiful game from politics can be challenging. Between 2012-2013, I stopped watching the sport and closely following the national team. Former manager Igor Stimac changed the formation for every qualifying match. Inserting Sammir into the squad was an insult. The inclusion of Davor Suker as president only increased poor morale surrounding a once-exciting … [Read more...] about Remaining invested in the Croatia national team
Evaluating Croatia’s national team following Euro 2016
By 21 CommentsAfter two weeks of processing Croatia’s harsh exit from Euro 2016, it’s time to evaluate the entire squad’s performance and future. This was a very productive tournament for almost every player on the national team. With only one player expected to retire, they should carry the positive momentum going into 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Here is my brief evaluation for every … [Read more...] about Evaluating Croatia’s national team following Euro 2016
An inspired team effort brings much-needed optimism back to Croatia
By 125 CommentsThere were several lingering questions surrounding Croatia going into Euro 2016. Disregard the ongoing turmoil within the federation. Nobody knew what to make of a talented squad that hadn’t played consistently well for a sustainable period of time since 2012. Would Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic finally play well together? Can Mario Mandzukic regain his scoring excellence? Will … [Read more...] about An inspired team effort brings much-needed optimism back to Croatia
Ćorluka out, may need surgery
By 10 CommentsPhoto:Net.hr Vedran Corluka's achilles injury, which he sustained in the waning minutes of Croatia's World Cup 2014 qualifier versus Macedonia, may be worse than we initially thought. He refused to play against Belgium this past Tuesday and reports out of Croatia are saying that Ćarli will head to Finland this week to see an achilles specialist. It is unknown how long he … [Read more...] about Ćorluka out, may need surgery
Ćorluka, Bilić off to hot start in Moscow
By 10 CommentsPhoto: DalmacijaNews So far, so good in Mother Russia. Former Croatia coach Slaven Bilić got off on the right foot Friday night as his Lokomotiv Moscow side came from behind to defeat Mordovya 3-2 on the first day of the 2012-13 Russian Premier League. Croatian defender Vedran Ćorluka, who made the switch to Moscow from London this summer, received the start and … [Read more...] about Ćorluka, Bilić off to hot start in Moscow
CROATIA-GEORGIA FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
By 6 CommentsBelow is the Croatian X-Men:First Class movie poster. CSR wants to thank all of our Prva Generacija members who have stuck with us from the beginning. CroatianSports.com looks to launch in the next week. Stay tuned. … [Read more...] about CROATIA-GEORGIA FROM ALPINE VILLAGE
CARDIAC CROATS WIN IN SPLIT
By 96 CommentsPhoto: Ante Čizmić/Cropix Mandžukić, Kalinić seal 3 points for Croatia It only took one shot from Georgia in March to defeat Croatia 1-0. Well, the Georgians nearly did it again in June. With Croatians worldwide knowing not to take this Georgia team lightly due to their stubborn bunker, the Croatian national side came out firing in the opening minutes in front of a … [Read more...] about CARDIAC CROATS WIN IN SPLIT
CROATIA-GREECE @ MAKSIMIR
By 53 CommentsSRNA NOT FEELIN' THE FIST PUMP FROM EDUARDO After a 3-0 trumping over Latvia on Friday, the Vatreni will take on fellow Group F contenders Greece this Tuesday at Maksimir in Zagreb. The 2004 Euro champions shockingly drew at home against Georgia 1-1 this past week making them look extremely vulnerable. Croatia can set their precedence on the group with a win against Greece on … [Read more...] about CROATIA-GREECE @ MAKSIMIR