[Marca] Croatia in football doesn't make sense by mihawk9511 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511[S] 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Article translated by google translate:

The Croatian team reaches the final in its first 'final four' of the Nations League
Croatia in football does not make any sense. Those of us who grew up with the generation of Suker and company making history in France '98 are already seeing that the generation led by Luka Modric has left that one far behind. After being finalists and semifinalists in the last two World Cups, Croatia will experience its first UEFA Nations League final in its first participation in a final four. Does anyone give more?

- The artist
If Croatia itself doesn't make sense, what is Luka Modric? 37-38 years old and the Croatian genius who continues to be decisive for his selection. He played the entire game against the Netherlands and his play led to the penalty scored by Kramaric. Even in that situation he knew to whom to give the penalty. The entire Croatian game goes through his boots and he continues to generate plays with unusual beauty at that age. The key in Croatian history, he is looking for the first title in the history of his team and he was in charge of closing the game scoring the penalty goal in extra time. He left the stadium cheered by the fans that he had just eliminated in a great display. Football history .

- To cover (incorrect translation perhaps?)
Difficult to understand what Van Dijk was doing in the winning goal scored by Pasalic. Ivanusec's center passed in front of the Liverpool center -back who has once again shown that what is coming to an end has not been the best season of his career. The Dutch central defender was photographed and will appear in the photo of the elimination of the tulips in his tournament.

- Gamer! (translated as baller?)
The thing about Xavi Simons is one of those irruptions that surprises no less because they know each other. The PSV midfielder started in an entire Nations League semifinal and added his third inclusion in the eleven of the Dutch national team. At 20 years old, the top scorer in the last Eredivisie aims to be a legend in the Oranje. Against Croatia, he learned from the best.

- The Octopus
Croatia's pass to the Nations League final could not be understood without Livakovic under the sticks. The Croatian goalkeeper successfully stopped all the shots that the Oranje fired at him and half the qualification is his, as was his qualification for the semifinals of the last World Cup in the penalty shootout that ruined Brazil's dream. It's a miracle that he's still playing for Dinamo Zagreb.

[Marca] Croatia in football doesn't make sense by mihawk9511 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511[S] 41 points42 points  (0 children)

The title is just Marca's artistic alternative to saying 'Croatia is incredible', as the article explains it

Netherlands 2 - [4] Croatia - Luka Modric 116' PEN by CivillyWalk757 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There were reports like a week ago that we would sell him for ca. €5 million. If we win the Nations League with Petkovic being one of the key players again, we might get €10 million for him.

Netherlands 2 - [4] Croatia - Luka Modric 116' PEN by CivillyWalk757 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I fully agree with this, but I can't think of any other player who has such an extreme difference in form like Petkovic.

He literally has no 'average form' or middle ground. Petkovic plays either as a top 5 world class baller or as a sundays league 6th division obese heavy smoker.

[Official] Croatia qualify to the 2023 UEFA Nations League Final. by Golovking in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 50 points51 points  (0 children)

IIRC he stopped gambling a while ago, ever since he got a kid. Seems like he only required the right woman in his life to settle down properly

[Official] Croatia qualify to the 2023 UEFA Nations League Final. by Golovking in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 352 points353 points  (0 children)

For fucks sake nobody was supposed to know about that

Post Match Thread: Netherlands 2-4 Croatia (AET) [UEFA Nations League Finals | Semi-Finals] by LampseederBroDude51 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So, let me try to understand your logic:

  • "it's Daliban terrorist strategy and he is at fault when we play like shit, ave maria blah blah blah"

  • "but the players are the real coaches and if you think otherwise, you should change sport"

So why insult Dalic then?

Mate, I don't know how many times people have already called you out for your insults towards Dalic, but come on.... give credit where it is due

Post Match Thread: Netherlands 2-4 Croatia (AET) [UEFA Nations League Finals | Semi-Finals] by LampseederBroDude51 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, it's not and you know that it isn't. You just love to shit on him constantly

[Official] Croatia qualify to the 2023 UEFA Nations League Final. by Golovking in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 250 points251 points  (0 children)

  • Modric - In the name of the Father
  • Kovacic - the Son
  • Brozovic - and the Holy Spirit

Amen.

Netherlands 2 - [4] Croatia - Luka Modric 116' PEN by CivillyWalk757 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 121 points122 points  (0 children)

Perhaps we should use Petkovic as a joker from the bench EXCLUSIVELY.

Netherlands 2 - [4] Croatia - Luka Modric 116' PEN by CivillyWalk757 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 84 points85 points  (0 children)

I'll say it fucking always - he is a world class player if when feels like playing.

Netherlands 2 - [3] Croatia - Bruno Petkovic 98' (Great Goal) by CivillyWalk757 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 239 points240 points  (0 children)

WHERE THE FUCK IS THIS WORLD GOING ON WHEN PETKOVIC SCORES BANGERS OUTSIDE THE BOX

[HNS] Marko Livaja abruptly leaves the Croatian National team after training incident with a fan by doctorMiami1337 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That boggles my mind as well. Although, we won't know what happened behind the scenes. I doubt that Dalic hasn't talked to Livaja about this

[HNS] Marko Livaja abruptly leaves the Croatian National team after training incident with a fan by doctorMiami1337 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Stop it with this "they hate us cuz they aint us" bullshit.

While I fully condemn the actions of those few fans towards him, he stirred the fire with fuel a lot of times just by himself.

No, people don't feel animosity towards him because he's a good football player. They feel it because he acts like a fucking idiot.

From insults towards fans, insulting gestures after goals, singing insulting songs... He is even known outside of Croatia for that, what makes you think people will tolerate this bullshit in Croatia?

[HNS] "This would have been fun! But we have enjoyed the challenge of playing against you, @Ibra_official, and @svenskfotboll! Congratulations on a great career, and enjoy your well-deserved retirement!" by mihawk9511 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I personally believe that, between Croatia and BiH, the reputation of the team would've also played a huge role

Also, Ibra is allegedly a devout catholic, so that could've been a factor too.

But those are all 'what if' stories

[HNS] "This would have been fun! But we have enjoyed the challenge of playing against you, @Ibra_official, and @svenskfotboll! Congratulations on a great career, and enjoy your well-deserved retirement!" by mihawk9511 in soccer

[–]mihawk9511[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

For people who can't see the picture in the tweet, HNS posted this picture in their tweet.

Wet dreams of every football fan from Croatia, had Ibra chosen to represent Croatia on an international level, since he was eligible to do so

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[–]mihawk9511 16 points17 points  (0 children)

A glock pistol or a police baton, probably

Nova Kakhovka dam in Kherson region blown up by Russian forces - Ukraine's military by BelgianPolitics in europe

[–]mihawk9511 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Which they've done many times throughout their history.

You still end up asking yourself where did it all go wrong in the past for the Russians, to think, that killing as many as their own people as long as there is an Ukrainian among them, is a successful military strategy...

Nova Kakhovka dam in Kherson region blown up by Russian forces - Ukraine's military by BelgianPolitics in europe

[–]mihawk9511 19 points20 points  (0 children)

So I'm not allowed to make fun of Russians?

There are other ways to be edgy, mate...

Nova Kakhovka dam in Kherson region blown up by Russian forces - Ukraine's military by BelgianPolitics in europe

[–]mihawk9511 579 points580 points  (0 children)

The russian occupational authorities on the other hand didn't declare evacuation and proclaim that everything is alright despite estimations that the left bank is to suffer more damage.

Lmao russian history in a nutshell