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BORDEAUX, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Danijel Subasic of Croatia stops the penalty kick by Sergio Ramos of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Croatia and Spain at Stade Matmut Atlantique on June 21, 2016 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

Watch: Danijel Subasic saves Sergio Ramos Penalty, Ivan Perisic scores late winner for Croatia

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They say goals change games, but surely so do penalty saves. Danijel Subasic, the Croatian goalkeeper gave his side a huge boost of momentum and denied Spain the chance to take a 2-1 lead when he guessed correctly and stopped Sergio Ramos’ spot kick. David Silva was taken down in the box rather delicately by […]

BORDEAUX, FRANCE – JUNE 21: Nikola Kalinic of Croatia scores his team’s first goal past David de Gea of Spain during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Croatia and Spain at Stade Matmut Atlantique on June 21, 2016 in Bordeaux, France. (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Getty Images)

Watch: Nikola Kalinic levels the score for Croatia right before halftime

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Spain spent most of the first half dominating possession as well as getting an early goal, but a late side-footed finish from Nikola Kalinic means that Spain and Croatia will begin the second half leveled at 1. Croatia, who’s matchup with the defending champions has been overshadowed by rumors of crowd trouble, had trouble getting […]

LILLE, FRANCE – JUNE 12: Jerome Boateng of Germany clears the ball off the goal line during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group C match between Germany and Ukraine at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on June 12, 2016 in Lille, France. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Euro 2016 day 3 sees plenty of quality defending and just one world class goal

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Day three of Euro 2016 saw the world champions take the field for their first game, as well as history for a Polish side who won their very first match at the European Championships. It also saw a world class goal and performance from Croatia who took a big step forward in a tough group. Take […]

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 12: Luka Modric of Croatia celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Turkey and Croatia at Parc des Princes on June 12, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Watch: Luka Modric volleys in Croatia’s first goal at EURO 2016

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If Croatia is going to make an impact at this Summer’s EURO competition they’ll need big performances from some of their big names. Fortunately for Croatia, in their group D opening match against Turkey Luka Modric stepped up big in the first half. A poor clearance from the Turkey defense seemed to float in the […]

SPLIT, CROATIA – JUNE 12: A general view during the UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier between Croatia and Italy on June 12, 2015 in Split, Croatia. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

PIC: Croatia Shows Swastika on Pitch While Playing in Empty Stadium Due to Racism

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Croatia faced Italy in an empty stadium for their 2016 UEFA Euro Qualifier due to racist acts committed by Croatian fans. Now, they may be in even more trouble. While it is faint and tough to spot at first, it appeared that swastika was spotted in the pitch where Croatia and Italy played. Officials tried […]

Flares From Croatia Fans Rained Down in Italy During Euro Qualifier

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The Italy/Croatia game was temporarily suspended in the 73rd minute due to Croatian fans throwing flares from the top level of San Siro onto the field. The scene provided for a picturesque and dangerous situation and the referee felt it was best to stop the game and get the players away from danger. Italian police […]

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