Croatia could not have lined up a better opponent on Sunday; not only for Argentina, but the entire World Cup. The Vatreni will take on 5-time World Cup champions Brazil an Anfield, the home of Dejan Lovren and Liverpool FC at 10AM (ET). Brazil have not lost a game in nearly an entire calendar year, when Argentina defeated them 1-0 during a friendly in … [Read more...] about Croatia Take On Brazil In Liverpool
Archives for May 2018
Nigeria Draw Congo 1-1 In Friendly
By 68 CommentsIt's time to do our homework. Croatia's first opponent in the 2018 World Cup will be Nigeria; who are the youngest team at this year's tournament, with an average age of 24.9 years old. Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel will be captaining the Super Eagles and will bring a decade of Premiership experience even though he played in China … [Read more...] about Nigeria Draw Congo 1-1 In Friendly
Real Madrid Complete European 3-Peat Behind Karius Blunders
By 181 CommentsIt was a tear jerker in Kiev Saturday night; and not only for the Liverpool faithful. Liverpool superstar and England's top scorer this season, Mohammed Salah, had to be subbed off in the 31st minute after a tussle with Sergio Ramos which led to apparent sprained ligaments in his left shoulder. The Egyptian will be watched carefully over the next few weeks as his … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Complete European 3-Peat Behind Karius Blunders
2Cellos To Perform Champions League Theme In Kyiv
By 9 CommentsThe Champions League Final on Saturday was already an all-Croatian affair with Luka Modrić's and Mateo Kovačić's Real Madrid taking on Dejan Lovren's Liverpool for the European crown. But to put a cherry on top of all the festivities, the Croatian duo of Luka Šulić and Stjepan Hauser, better known as 2Cellos, will perform the Champions League theme prior to … [Read more...] about 2Cellos To Perform Champions League Theme In Kyiv
Dinamo Defeat Hajduk 1-0 In Cup Controversy, Secure Domestic Double
By 15 CommentsOne season after showing they were human, Dinamo Zagreb restored the status quo in Croatia; defeating Hajduk 1-0 in the Croatian Cup Final Wednesday night, giving them the "domestic double" after already winning the league. Former Rijeka star Mario Gavranović was the difference in the match, scoring on a 55th minute defensive blunder by Hajduk. But the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeat Hajduk 1-0 In Cup Controversy, Secure Domestic Double
What Made The Croatian “Golden Generation” Great
By 40 CommentsWritten by Anthony Zorić We’re less than one month away from the 2018 World Cup. This will be the 20 year anniversary of Croatia’s 3rd place finish. An incredible feat for a nation’s first time competing in the tournament. I’ve included seven things that made Croatia’s 1998 team special. Why seven you may wonder? Croatia played seven matches in the 1998 World Cup. … [Read more...] about What Made The Croatian “Golden Generation” Great
Was The 1998 World Cup Fixed???
By 27 CommentsOp-Ed Written by Branko Tomasović With the World Cup in Russia now just weeks away, the soccer world has been stunned by the recent revelations of former UEFA president Michel Platini, in which he confessed to fixing the draw for the 1998 World Cup held in France. "We didn't bust our balls organizing a World Cup for six years to not be able to do a little … [Read more...] about Was The 1998 World Cup Fixed???
Croatians Around Europe XXXV
By 73 CommentsIt was the Ante Rebić show in Germany on Saturday as the 24 year-old Croatian winger scored twice for Eintracht Frankfurt in a 3-1 German Cup Final victory over Bayern Munich; being named 'Man of the Match.' Rebić just returned from injury and looks to be at full strength heading into the World Cup, which only means good things for the team as the right side needs a confident … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXV