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  • Brazil were the favorites to win the World Cup in Qatar and now they're out. The crew waxes poetic about Croatia's incredible comeback against the Selecao.
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  • @whatever75
    @whatever75 Před rokem +685

    Apology accepted, Mike. One thing that keeps this Croatian team thriving is the constant overlooking and underestimating... it is kind of a fuel for them.

    • @zimskasalamaa
      @zimskasalamaa Před rokem +1

      Did you even listen to this nonsense? We do not accept this 💩 apology

    • @lindafedchuk5147
      @lindafedchuk5147 Před rokem +47

      They don't care they just play!!

    • @anteb.k.8396
      @anteb.k.8396 Před rokem +24

      @@lindafedchuk5147 As you should! You don't win by words on the football field but by legs and hearts!

    • @lindafedchuk5147
      @lindafedchuk5147 Před rokem +32

      @@anteb.k.8396 pozdrav HRVATSKA IZNAD SVIH❤🇭🇷

    • @bazinga7274
      @bazinga7274 Před rokem

      Absolutno to im je hrana za ove bahate seronje.Kako mogu uopće uspoređivati Jednu zemlju od 38000 ljudi, druge zemlje imaju više nogometaša nego mi ljudi i onda se imaju obraza sprdati eto vam sad retardinjo!Mi smo vice prvaci idioti od jedne takve male zemlje koja postoji 30g. A od toga smo 20g u vrhu morate mirno stojati kada spominjete uopće jednu takvu zemlju!Kolko postoje velike zemljw godina i šta su ostvarili?Njemačka,Belgija ,Engleska,Brazil itd gdje ste papci!😂

  • @jusukallon721
    @jusukallon721 Před rokem +285

    The consistency of Croatia is mind blowing. You can't help but respect them.

  • @powderskier5547
    @powderskier5547 Před rokem +371

    No one was talking about Croatia in 1998 when they came 3rd, no one was talking about Croatia in 2018 they came second and no one was talking about Croatia in 2022 and they will win it

    • @MadMax-xv9xs
      @MadMax-xv9xs Před rokem +1

      You again

    • @abhishekarya7556
      @abhishekarya7556 Před rokem +16

      1998 france champion brazil runners up then next world cup 2002 previous runners up brazil becoming champion similarly in 2018 france champion Croatia runners up therefore Croatia becoming champion 22

    • @rainuchiha2152
      @rainuchiha2152 Před rokem +1

      @@abhishekarya7556 nope same like netherland 2010 world cup finalist and out on semi final 2014..

    • @rainuchiha2152
      @rainuchiha2152 Před rokem +2

      it is already written in stars... as fifa predicted .. argentina will win it all...

    • @abhishekarya7556
      @abhishekarya7556 Před rokem +4

      @@dianab4108 you're absolutely right

  • @jeannniyonzima2480
    @jeannniyonzima2480 Před rokem +268

    I did love how Luka Modric went to talk to his Realmadrid teammates. He's a such a humble person

    • @EzEcro
      @EzEcro Před rokem +35

      messi and all other argentina players mocked nedherland team for losing, so unsporting,so ugly

    • @tunatony
      @tunatony Před rokem +3

      @@EzEcro I absolutely guarantee you the Netherlands started the disrespect.
      The are a smug and entitled bunch...And Argentina flat outplayed them.

    • @gabbymust4671
      @gabbymust4671 Před rokem +27

      Luka is not just a world-class player, he is a world-class human 🥰🥰

    • @johnwick9367
      @johnwick9367 Před rokem +24

      In 2018 Argentina lost 3-0 to Croatian in group and Messi didnt wanna shake hands, so im not surprised they mocked Ntherlands, and that arrogance is what will get Croatia another win and send messi packin

    • @thelastsigmamale
      @thelastsigmamale Před rokem +9

      @@johnwick9367 and also Croatia’s coach Zlatko Dalic said that only 2 people in his life haven’t shaken hands with him after the game and one of them was Argentina’s coach when they lost 3-0. In that same game there was also a moment when Croatian player Ivan Rakitic was laying on the ground and an Argentinian player shot him in the head with the ball…they showed total unsportsmanship and horrible behaviour similar to the game with Netherlands, that’s why I hope they lose in the semi finals

  • @chiara1194
    @chiara1194 Před rokem +508

    In 2018 Croatia was Team Cinderella. In 2022 Croatia is Team David v. Goliath! They’re GIANT SLAYERS, and I’m so inspired by my boys! ❤🇭🇷❤️

  • @papalovesmambo368
    @papalovesmambo368 Před rokem +272

    Croatian stamina is not 90 min >>>>>>>>>> it is 120 min on the pitch with mentality to never give up and fight with last breath if necessary. Well done Croatia ❤🤍💙

    • @Tompalino80
      @Tompalino80 Před rokem +8

      Indeed that is how we roll 👍😉

    • @tjalerkon3680
      @tjalerkon3680 Před rokem +10

      You are right they are wolves

    • @adamknight5089
      @adamknight5089 Před rokem

      Exactly.. they are always ready for the worst.. za dom spremni!!

    • @WLC_TO_THE_USOS_PENITENTIARY
      @WLC_TO_THE_USOS_PENITENTIARY Před 9 měsíci +2

      Yes well said, with last breath Croatia will fight for our people and our beautiful country ❤️🇭🇷❤️🇭🇷❤️

    • @ytubeu7450
      @ytubeu7450 Před měsícem

      Military 💪🇭🇷💪

  • @petronellahmwale4119
    @petronellahmwale4119 Před rokem +344

    Croatia you have made me proud. Indeed people consider you small but you have crushed super power Goliath (Brazil)and proved to the world that 2018 was not just by lucky but your efforts and strength. It's just that I can't manage send you physical present am very poor. Please accept my congratulations Croatian team and Croatian country. Petronella from Zambia

    • @theRealist.
      @theRealist. Před rokem +44

      No need Petronellah, for any presents, we got our present from our footballers. We are not rich country neither, so we sympathize with anyone similar or worst economics. Join us and let us prevail future Goliaths with cheering for us, thats really enough for us, that world recognize our heart. Cheers!

    • @anteb.k.8396
      @anteb.k.8396 Před rokem +40

      When you can inspire somebody from Zambia you know you've gone global! Thank you so much!

    • @legionarhr1707
      @legionarhr1707 Před rokem +38

      Greetings from Croatia to you and your country Petronellah, thanks for you kind words!🇭🇷 🇿🇲

    • @petronellahmwale4119
      @petronellahmwale4119 Před rokem +26

      @@legionarhr1707 we can be far apart but we're one. Love you people

    • @petronellahmwale4119
      @petronellahmwale4119 Před rokem +17

      @@anteb.k.8396 Indeed. I love you people

  • @mohamedbelbehri3686
    @mohamedbelbehri3686 Před rokem +48

    Don't know why anybody thinks Croatia is a surprise, they're a damn good team with a master tactician coach . Much respect for Croatia

  • @megyseth1733
    @megyseth1733 Před rokem +89

    Only team that did not underestimate us is morocco.... only team that did not underestimate morocco is croatia....
    I'll go back to words of our coach.... "win or lose, there's no living on pass success, and every team, coach and country needs to be respected." DALIĆ❤️

    • @ivanjankovic3740
      @ivanjankovic3740 Před rokem +2

      True 100 %

    • @mohamedbelbehri3686
      @mohamedbelbehri3686 Před rokem +7

      Much love and respect for Croatia from the very start for me . The coach is also a master tactician which everyone seems to not have noticed. Croatia has the best midfield in the world cup and I know Croatia will defeat Argentina God willing 🙏. Good luck Luka 👍 love from Morocco 🇲🇦 ❤

    • @megyseth1733
      @megyseth1733 Před rokem +2

      @@mohamedbelbehri3686 See you in Finals!! 👍

    • @mohamedbelbehri3686
      @mohamedbelbehri3686 Před rokem +1

      @@megyseth1733 God willing bro 🙏 👍

  • @mattlennon7628
    @mattlennon7628 Před rokem +342

    Realisticly, Croatia has a better goalkeeper, Gvardiol is one of top 5 defenders in the world being just 20 years old and a fresh discovery for many, and Brasil doesn't have a better one. Juranovic is better than any Brazilian full backs and Sosa is not worse than Danilo nor Alex Sandro. Modric and Brozovic would play in Brazils first 11 and there is Kovacic. That's 5-6 players in first 11 that are same or better whether you want to admit it or not. On other positions Brazil is way better and Croatia has tight bench but based on the full material this is not a huge surprise at all.

    • @patakpajo7969
      @patakpajo7969 Před rokem +13

      Apsolutly right!!

    • @patrichildebrand2074
      @patrichildebrand2074 Před rokem +14

      How do you not mention Perisic, but I do agree.

    • @xMorbidArtx
      @xMorbidArtx Před rokem +1

      Careful, youll get the croatia fans in a frenzy 😂

    • @misere4
      @misere4 Před rokem +14

      @@patrichildebrand2074 Agreed, Perisic is like a ghost on the field, he just appears out of nowhere in critical situations and either defends well, throws a good diagonale, or even scores a headear that nobody could have predicted

    • @xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx
      @xxxxxJAYMILLZxxxxxxx Před rokem +4

      You forgot our most crucial player in Perisic.. without him Croatia doesn’t place 2nd in 2018 or advance to play Brazil.

  • @jurcicmax237
    @jurcicmax237 Před rokem +108

    Perisic is for sure World class. But you forgot to mention Gvardiol. He will be sold as most expensive defender very soon!

    • @ajmosutra7667
      @ajmosutra7667 Před rokem +13

      AND LIVAKOVIĆ!!!

    • @actionman4520
      @actionman4520 Před rokem +3

      You are forgeting our goalie Livaković.

    • @ararune3734
      @ararune3734 Před rokem +15

      Livaković is not a goalkeeper, it's just a temporary slot, he's soon to be hired as the minister of national defense.

    • @samirdoncic6395
      @samirdoncic6395 Před rokem

      @Ararune hahahaha, true

    • @ytubeu7450
      @ytubeu7450 Před měsícem

      Gvardiol in City for 100 mil. E.

  • @pp-bb6jj
    @pp-bb6jj Před rokem +6

    Croat means warrior. Really. Entire Croatian history is fight for survival. This is shown in football national team. They are fighting till the end.

  • @absam7821
    @absam7821 Před rokem +214

    Croatia is now my favorite to win the World Cup period
    Honestly I have been undermining them but it’s getting serious and serious
    These guys are really playing like World champions
    Don’t get shocked if we watch a morocco vs croatia final

    • @powderskier5547
      @powderskier5547 Před rokem +19

      I said the winner of Brazil v Croatia will win the World Cup

    • @marco4488
      @marco4488 Před rokem +30

      Lmao Croatia vs Morocco final. What a World Cup that would be

    • @PeoplecallmeLucifer
      @PeoplecallmeLucifer Před rokem +16

      @@marco4488 as I croat I support this XD

    • @froglifes6829
      @froglifes6829 Před rokem +3

      its france vs croatia final again

    • @galeoscro
      @galeoscro Před rokem +15

      After the group stage, I said that Croatia and Morocco could play in the final...everyone laughed at me...now they don't anymore

  • @HZV1911.
    @HZV1911. Před rokem +35

    Even the great Napoleon once said" Give me 100 000 Croats i will concuer the world"
    Warriors🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷
    Lets goooo Croatia 💪💪🇭🇷🇭🇷🥇❤️
    Argentina is next

    • @itdoesthis1372
      @itdoesthis1372 Před rokem

      Did napoleon really say that? Lol

    • @libertas5552
      @libertas5552 Před rokem +2

      @@itdoesthis1372 Apparently, he was quoted by one of his Generals , Auguste Frédéric Louis Viesse de Marmont in his biography.

    • @Marko94
      @Marko94 Před rokem +1

      @@itdoesthis1372 Yes he did 😎

    • @juresibenik5281
      @juresibenik5281 Před rokem +2

      Dajte vise sa tim preseravanjima i napoleonom. Babske price. Nismo ni herceg bosnu uspili osvojit 1992-1995, a balie jos imale 2 fronta, a mi bi kao svit osvojili. Koje gluposti

    • @anteandrovic
      @anteandrovic Před rokem

      bas serete kao egomaniac... glupane

  • @inah5464
    @inah5464 Před rokem +53

    Croatians are an extraordinarily trained, intelligent and cohesive team in 2022 WC. It's going to be very tough for anyone to beat them.

    • @xMorbidArtx
      @xMorbidArtx Před rokem

      Basically, dont let it go to penalties, and Croatia will lose.

    • @Adriatic880
      @Adriatic880 Před rokem +4

      @@xMorbidArtx You dont understand obviously how much Croatian team is good...

    • @methatis3013
      @methatis3013 Před rokem

      @@xMorbidArtx that's why we will make it go to penalties lol

    • @xMorbidArtx
      @xMorbidArtx Před rokem

      @@Adriatic880 mhm

  • @naisaShip
    @naisaShip Před rokem +78

    wow that apology. didn't have to apologise but still did. takes courage to admit you were wrong and elaborate the rest in such way. respect from 🇭🇷❤️

    • @Cetax
      @Cetax Před rokem

      They had to apology. And many more should too. This disrespect, shittalk before the game was just mental.
      We finished 2nd (robbed) in 2018… JUST 4y ago! They have no respect, they call it luck. Now their mouth is shut, for good.
      Now we will see Argentina praise, while they downtalk us. Fk em.
      Iznad Svih Hrvatska🇭🇷!

    • @gabbymust4671
      @gabbymust4671 Před rokem +3

      he has a smart wife that made him do it 🤣🤣🤣

  • @adrianosverko6601
    @adrianosverko6601 Před rokem +42

    Finally, an English speaking program that knows about th the talent in Croatia. Pozdrav Hrvatska!!

  • @riobabic8960
    @riobabic8960 Před rokem +55

    How is Croatia underdogs when they are more soccer crazy than anyone ! We all grow up with a ball at our feet !

    • @matkozivcic7338
      @matkozivcic7338 Před rokem +1

      Football Ante, its football mater mu jebem!

    • @drcrazy333
      @drcrazy333 Před rokem +2

      I don't wanna sound like a traitor (cause I'm also croatian)
      But l didn't grew up with a ball around my feet

    • @riobabic8960
      @riobabic8960 Před rokem +3

      @@drcrazy333 my son is half Ecuadorian quarter English quarter Croatian ! He slept with his ball juggled it down the stairs when he woke up and knocked it against our dry wall Wales !Then had the ball at his feet going to the school bus !

    • @itdoesthis1372
      @itdoesthis1372 Před rokem +3

      I can validate this. I had ball in my crib. Its in our culture

    • @juliacoburn7455
      @juliacoburn7455 Před rokem +2

      Istina..

  • @tomislavanic7057
    @tomislavanic7057 Před rokem +19

    In the last 24 years since it has appeared independently on the world football scene, the Croatian national football team has played in the semi-finals of the World Cup three times. Same as Brazil. More than Argentina. More than Italy. More than Spain. More than Portugal. More than England.I think this is lesson for all because never, ever, never underestimate a "weaker" than you....because no matter how "weaker" they are, and especially if they come from a "weak and small" country, Croatia is called....they have a BIG HEART.. ...HEART ON FIRE!!!

  • @smithryansmith
    @smithryansmith Před rokem +51

    "Hard work will beat talent if talent doesn't work" Well said, Nigel.
    The south korea match had Brazil thinking it woud be a party.

    • @samokazem2211
      @samokazem2211 Před rokem +5

      Brazil side was quite disrespectful towards their Korean colleagues. Not so jogo bonito now.

  • @donballadurio4716
    @donballadurio4716 Před rokem +90

    You are a real man Michael. It takes a real mean to say that one was wrong, without back-handed attempt to justify or minimise.

    • @gabbymust4671
      @gabbymust4671 Před rokem +2

      and a good wife to point out that he was wrong and needs to apologize 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @t-778
      @t-778 Před rokem

      actually, he did exactly that. but it's fine, shows he doesn't know much about football.

  • @ana______6567
    @ana______6567 Před rokem +39

    Croatia was severely underrestimated before the match, now surprise surprise🇭🇷❤️✨🎉

    • @xMorbidArtx
      @xMorbidArtx Před rokem

      Mostly everyone knew if it went to penalties, theyd likely win. Such cheese

    • @Adriatic880
      @Adriatic880 Před rokem +2

      Croatians show amazing mentality strength and amazing spirit.. Congratulations to them, because Croatia have 4 millions of peoples and Brasil have 13 millions registered football players and nation with 215 millions of peoples..
      So huge respect 👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌

  • @ivan-Croatian
    @ivan-Croatian Před rokem +39

    Congratz to Brazil for making it to penals against Croatia! Wow, bravo Brazil!! Bravo! 👏👏👏

  • @Adriatic880
    @Adriatic880 Před rokem +23

    Huge respect to CROATIA 🇭🇷🇭🇷👏👏🙌🙌, amazing nation, amazing football players. Congratulations and best luck, hope Croatia wins World Cup 🥇

  • @vilimdomacinovic8549
    @vilimdomacinovic8549 Před rokem +33

    Mike, your apology is a rarity in the media world. Respect.

  • @jankopandza1072
    @jankopandza1072 Před rokem +82

    As a Croatian there is something you guys should know . Our people have a strange mentality . We go slow against "week" countries on paper and we struggle to even qualify for World Cup. Once we start playing against top teams our mentality shines . the mentality here is " so you think you can outsmart me ? let us put this to the test " . This strange mentality is working in really not egoistical ways but more out of pride and knowing that indeed Balkan is the top world pool for athletes . To those that are not aware you can check other sports. Hand ball = Balkan players are top in the world with most year after year best players . Same goes for Basketball , Tennis , Water polo and the list continues.

    • @stipe3124
      @stipe3124 Před rokem +17

      And population in this part of Europe is very tall and athletic, we are fucking highlanders who are low in numbers but strong as hell

    • @vjekocvitic8929
      @vjekocvitic8929 Před rokem +11

      Hrvatska na balkanu???? Kakav retaj

    • @jankopandza1072
      @jankopandza1072 Před rokem +15

      @@vjekocvitic8929 Balkan je imaginarno mjesto odnosno regija koju je prvi imenovao August Zeune 1808 godine jer je pogrijesio misleci da su blkanske planine dominantne na tom podrucju.. Tu pocinje i zavrsava sva prica . Odnosno nitko nije na Balkanu jer on ustvari niti ne postoji kao takav vec je tvorevina pogreske jednoga covjeka od prije 200 godina.

    • @mattbarbarich3295
      @mattbarbarich3295 Před rokem +10

      The Balkans are where the Turks ruled and caused mayhem for 100s of years this does NOT include Croatia which is in middle Europe, you should know better if ur Croatian.

    • @LloydChristmas983
      @LloydChristmas983 Před rokem +1

      @@mattbarbarich3295 so the Turks didn't rule most of Croatia for more 200 years? Get some education.

  • @tf3629
    @tf3629 Před rokem +93

    Logically Brazil was the favourite to win but I think over this past year we have seen a new Croatia. They are playing with confidence now and their defense is probably the best it's been in 25 years. They finally beat France back in June and finally beat Brazil today.

    • @ararune3734
      @ararune3734 Před rokem +10

      Ok, lay out the logic then, based on which logic? Tell us about some recent Brazilian success. In 2014 they lost 7-1 against Germany, utter humiliation
      You even point out that Croatia beat France in Nations League, Croatia is top spot in Group A which is the toughest group (Croatia, France, Denmark, Austria). Last 5 games of Nations League have 4 wins for Croatia, 1 draw, so unbeaten.
      Seems to me like people wrongly see Brazil as the best team in the world, based on successes of generations long gone. Currently, I see France as the best in the world, and if they can beat France, there's no reason to think this can't happen again.

    • @xMorbidArtx
      @xMorbidArtx Před rokem

      Penalties. Boring.

    • @marijocorba2094
      @marijocorba2094 Před rokem +1

      Bila je teška grupa CRO Maro🤣🔥🇭🇷🙏

    • @ararune3734
      @ararune3734 Před rokem +1

      Hype is not logic my man, same way England hypes its own team every time but they haven't won anything since 1966
      It's all just talk and wishful thinking, the field is unbeaten

    • @adamknight5089
      @adamknight5089 Před rokem

      Yeah if they could beat Argentina, they would've beaten France .. Messi just was the factor, he had lost many times to Croatia in the past and was really on a mission, you could see it the whole tournament, he was on absolute peak form and the way he handled Gvardiol just showed how amazing he is.... he brought the best he has and that's what it takes to beat Croatia... but alas it is what it is, he finally gets his World Cup to his name and I think he can be at peace now

  • @Bbart77
    @Bbart77 Před rokem +16

    The best thing i heard during the press conferences of our coach is: "you have to realize we don't have juventus and atletico attackers anymore (like it was in 2018), our attackers are playing in the creation league and we have to work with what we have.", that's exactly it... It's not easy, they give what they can give and work really hard to exploit the weaknesses of the enemy team and play around our strengths which is almost everything except attackers. Also, the toughness and stamina of croatina players is above anyone else currently.

  • @xxxveneno
    @xxxveneno Před rokem +135

    Croatia is a team that defends well and they have just enough to score, in tournaments its about having a solid defense , which they do and capitalize on opportunities to scoring chances. They were my dark horses to begin the Tourney

    • @muhammad.husnain6819
      @muhammad.husnain6819 Před rokem +3

      But Brazil literally played into their strengths by not showing enough urgency. Look at what France did them to last WC.
      If you have good attack play with your strengths and attack more, eventually you'll find a way.

    • @lindafedchuk5147
      @lindafedchuk5147 Před rokem +12

      @@muhammad.husnain6819 But this is a different team look what they did to France in Nation's cup win and tie
      World cup2018 France was better but Croatia played them even until a questionable tow calls that led too France goals we'll sea what happens now thay sent Naymar home Mesi is next and maybe Mappe in finals😆😊

    • @Adam-hg3bz
      @Adam-hg3bz Před rokem +10

      Hand ball by grease man
      Not sure it was all France in that finals
      Was back and forth fast paced
      A lot of strikers gone for the Croats now
      France too cocky
      Croatia very structured and have good character

    • @rudisusic2632
      @rudisusic2632 Před rokem +10

      I think you not see Croatia and our sport teams from real side... we have population smaller than an your City/town....still we playing in many sports serious role... mean we have population just like one quart in bigger town....so that is right side when talk about Croatia sports team...

    • @dumbdumber7203
      @dumbdumber7203 Před rokem +9

      @@muhammad.husnain6819 One thing you forgot about that french game, the ref gifted the french two goals. So they did nothing.

  • @daliborsedmak8343
    @daliborsedmak8343 Před rokem +34

    This happens when you play with your heart for your country. They are small but warriors and they never give up. You will never understand this.

  • @aussiebush
    @aussiebush Před rokem +10

    Brozović could be world class oh his day? 🤣 The guy's been world class for years now, did you just start watching football 2 days ago?

  • @rudisusic2632
    @rudisusic2632 Před rokem +34

    We are small, smaller than your towns, but still we playing serious role in many sports.. Croatia is not the best but this is country of proud, strong people who play with hearts...people who love sport!

    • @Cetax
      @Cetax Před rokem +3

      If we were the size of their country. We would have our own world cup. We would have so many good players and clubs it would be mental.

  • @ivansrebacic6294
    @ivansrebacic6294 Před rokem +11

    LM10 vs LM10. Gonna be a spectacle. Titans of the game

  • @Coach_Vedo
    @Coach_Vedo Před rokem +23

    Apology accepted Mike✌️🙏 greetings from Croatia✌️🇭🇷🙏

  • @teecoles6732
    @teecoles6732 Před rokem +6

    Please mention Gvardiol. There isn't a defender like him since Maldini. If you think Griezman is the player of the tournament, then please rewind back for Cro to the start. This guy is from another planet. Could easily get the player of the tournament if Croatia reaches the final. An absolute jewel and proud to have him.

  • @ante9194
    @ante9194 Před rokem +13

    Dont you just looove all of these "experts" eating their words. All of them, across youtube.

  • @peterark
    @peterark Před rokem +5

    Croatia = Real Madrid
    Luka brought the mentality of Real to his national team.

  • @polarbear3262
    @polarbear3262 Před rokem +13

    I just dont understand why everyone keeps on thinking so low against us. We have proven ourselves over and over, we were second in Russia, already kicked bunch of giants and still people doubt us. Croatia has as rich football history and passion as Brazil or any other nation. We don't count on a single name but team play. I would say the greatest streanghts of our team are being able to adapt to opponents game weather it is fast Japan or hardy Belgium and also not giving up. As my dad used to say "Ball is round" meaning anything can happen and also "Game is on till the final whistle blow" as in nothing is over till the game is done.

  • @wonderer156
    @wonderer156 Před rokem +10

    Neymar was lucky to be there in 105min to score, he kicked two of our players in their calves while they were already falling, one of them Brozovic, like a petulant child. Anthony diving and then sitting on the ground for 3min demanding foul when there was no contact with Juranovic, behaviour like that should not be tolerate. Also Brazilian team doesn't need tricks like that, they're supposed to be example of elite play.
    But I guess - what goes around comes around.

  • @velimirbogovic8777
    @velimirbogovic8777 Před rokem +5

    Thanks guys for nice words,salute from Croatia!
    IDEMOOOOO .....

  • @Sramota1
    @Sramota1 Před rokem +23

    Respect Croatia always

  • @LD-wf2yt
    @LD-wf2yt Před rokem +8

    I am from Croatia. Irrespective if win or lose the world will always love Brazil. Brazil is the soul, inspiration and the joy of the beautiful game. Brazil should always feel proud that they inspire other teams to give their best. It is the best way to continue to grow. Let’s not forget, that is the nature of playing the World Cup. The World Cup is like a chess: concentration and focus are your two best players.

  • @burimsaliji23
    @burimsaliji23 Před rokem +17

    We are here to schock the world 🇭🇷❤️ my croatia ❤️

  • @marcokucko
    @marcokucko Před rokem +14

    I think that Orsic deserves more minutes...

    • @mistermarius3815
      @mistermarius3815 Před rokem

      Yes. I've noticed that Orsic makes effective attacks for the team. He certainly deserves more.

  • @kimcage7768
    @kimcage7768 Před rokem +5

    Croatia remind me of Rocky Balboa. Constantly not getting due respect. He lost the first fight, but the second time around? We'll see. Lots of respect to Croatia, not just for their skill on the pitch, but also how they behave.

  • @Cromafia132
    @Cromafia132 Před rokem +9

    You guys still keep on underestimating Croatia. They weren’t “done” after Neymars goal. They were better, scored the equalizer, and had the confidence. Choose your words wisely my friend.

  • @tahzib1451
    @tahzib1451 Před rokem +10

    Croatia is playing the endurance game....if they win in 90 min, good...but they have the mentality and the confidence to drag the game in ET and penalties

  • @predragklobucar6726
    @predragklobucar6726 Před rokem +24

    Go Croatia!!! 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷

  • @osa-mv4iv
    @osa-mv4iv Před rokem +2

    Da bi razumjeli Hrvatsku potrebno je znati našu povijest.
    Od stoljeća sedmog i dolaska na teritorij moderne Hrvatske svaka generacija je imala rat ,Hrvati i kad su sve šanse protiv njih nisu i neće odustati to nam je u genima

  • @zvonchi
    @zvonchi Před rokem +16

    Apology accepted! The wife is always right as you have witnessed once again! 😃🥰

  • @HS33
    @HS33 Před rokem +3

    Yes, you should apologize, aplaud to us and never ever try to think to underestimate us in football anymore.
    Thank you

  • @youngfrank9618
    @youngfrank9618 Před rokem +13

    This is an almost entirely brand new squad, with not much World Cup experience at all. There are only 3 players, still on the Croatia team from the last 2018 World Cup, with 18 brand new players this year...

    • @davorbeljan4369
      @davorbeljan4369 Před rokem +1

      That is not completely true. Modric, Perisic, Kovacic, Brozovic, Lovren, Kramaric, Vida, Livakovic were all in Russia. The starting 11 however is mostly new with only Modric, Brozovic, Lovren and Perisic starting in that 2018 team with Kovacic being the first guy of the bench. However, out of the starting 11 only 4 were not in Russia: Sosa, Gvardiol, Juranovic and Vlasic. The teams backbone in midfield trio, Perisic and Lovren is very experienced and others follow their lead.

    • @buzzerbeaterbuzzerbeater9001
      @buzzerbeaterbuzzerbeater9001 Před 4 měsíci

      😂😂 yeah ok 😂😂

  • @garathminis5108
    @garathminis5108 Před rokem +19

    Gentleman, great video.
    So why Brasil lost. They underestimated the opposition. They never thought a loss is possible. And the greater destiny that punishes cheating. Brazilians where diving all game...like Brasilians 👍.
    And the referee had a solid game. Only one mistake .
    25th minute Juranovic overlaps on a high pass and gets kicked in the face. That there gentleman, is a pure red card not given. The referee helped Brasil .A lot. He didn't give it. That would have killed the game. And yet Brasilians continued to cheat and cheat more.
    Why is no-one talking about this?

  • @davidlalremruata
    @davidlalremruata Před rokem +2

    Croatia seems like the last team who could be the least bit bothered about receiving or giving an apology. There's ice in those Croatian veins. Ice, I tell you, ice. Messi complains and confronts officials and managers but the Croatians just get on with it which will take them pass the Argentines when the two meet tomorrow.
    Croatia is a team choked full of wily old foxes with the strength of a hungry wolf and the speed of a Santa pulling reindeers whose feats are beyond beliefs. Moreover, they ooze confidence. If anyone could help Messi join the exodus of superstars from this World Cup then Modric and his mates can.

  • @Mind_Up_Now
    @Mind_Up_Now Před rokem +6

    Today I feel Croatian 🇭🇷

    • @auroraborealis2709
      @auroraborealis2709 Před rokem

      I not feel.I'm Croatian.❤❤❤❤❤🇭🇷🇭🇷praud on all this People whu present as ower the Wourld.

  • @johnedwin6803
    @johnedwin6803 Před 5 měsíci +3

    They've been good for a long time. They've beaten Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Argentina, and England in the world cups.

  • @chancemiller9340
    @chancemiller9340 Před rokem +2

    Croatia is the Uruguay of Europe, but with a background in periodic war.

  • @goranpavkovic
    @goranpavkovic Před měsícem +1

    Accepted! greetings from Croatia!

  • @marco4488
    @marco4488 Před rokem +22

    When u realize that Croatia only won one game in regular time and that was against Canada. Other then that draws and wins on penalties. They have a great defense and they’re finding ways to finish off games.

    • @Pedrohnr23
      @Pedrohnr23 Před rokem +2

      Very bad performance. If all teams played like that football wouldn't be the most popular on Earth.

    • @hvar
      @hvar Před rokem +6

      Defense brings home the hardware

    • @georgeos3844
      @georgeos3844 Před rokem

      @@Pedrohnr23 hahahaha you are very good idiot

    • @TanjaVK1968
      @TanjaVK1968 Před rokem +37

      @@Pedrohnr23 The winner is the team that SCORES more goals. Period. According to the RULES of the game (that include penalties). Brasil had 120 minutes to show "performance" AND to DELIVER. They did not. Now, you can cry "luck", "dull", "walking" but it is simple as that. GOALS count. It is football not figure skating. Earth loves the excitement of the game - and Croatia delivers big time!

    • @chickletta
      @chickletta Před rokem +36

      @@TanjaVK1968 Exactly. If Croats just walk and defend and know nothing else, then all these 'big talent' players should have eaten them for breakfast. The game is not just about goal-getting. It's the whole big picture that counts. When Croatia wins, the win is scrutinized and explained in a variety of ways to undermine how good Croatians are. When a "big nation" wins, then it's all about talent, and blah blah. The media is not interested in a small Slavic country wiht a small market. They only pay attention to the Messis and Ronaldos of the world, and Modric is right up there with them but mentioned very rarely. But who cares: VAtreni do kraja!

  • @darwin.portman
    @darwin.portman Před rokem +13

    Croatia, Well done !!!👌

  • @therav2278
    @therav2278 Před rokem +2

    WC 2018 - finals
    Nations League 2022 - top 4, playing semis in March
    WC 2022 - semis minimum
    There is very little else to say about Croatia, they're not a name like Brazil or France, but by now their underdog tag should get removed. People keep forgetting where Croatian players play at, last 10 CL tournaments there was always a Croat in the winning team, their midfield is sick, they're getting new young players who look like future stars, there is already talk of 100 mill for Gvardiol, also Dinamo Zagreb's youth facilities are among the best in Europe and it produced billions of worth of players so far, not just domestic ones.
    Only those who don't do their homework will think Croatia a passer by in tournament, but the truth is they can take on any team in the world and win if they have a good day.

  • @buzzerbeaterbuzzerbeater9001

    Finally first guy realized how croatian football works, and yes the spirit plays even a bigger role ;) 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷

  • @ivanleskur1632
    @ivanleskur1632 Před rokem +3

    you say that we are small but we don't know that. IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING 🇭🇷❤️.GO CROATIA.Bring it home 🇭🇷

  • @don_peleon
    @don_peleon Před rokem +3

    Croatia is not underdog, they are contenders from day 1

  • @Marina_-_-
    @Marina_-_- Před rokem +9

    Apology accepted. The experience is there but there are also young players that carried Croatia to the semis like Gvardiol who is a stopper and is extremely important and of course Livakovic (and Juranovic).

  • @marijanbaotic2661
    @marijanbaotic2661 Před rokem +9

    Have you ever heard the story about David abd Goliath? We(Croatia) are still Vice-Champion of the world from Russia 2018. How many time we should show you that we have great players and great team?! Keep going underestimate us, we are stronger then even! Thank you.

    • @Pedrohnr23
      @Pedrohnr23 Před rokem +1

      Just try to win a match on regular time rather than trying to get it to penalties every single time

    • @georgeos3844
      @georgeos3844 Před rokem

      @@Pedrohnr23 does not matter,what matter is that we send pussy superstars home to dance little bit.They deserve tears for sure!

    • @smartgirl632
      @smartgirl632 Před rokem +3

      @@Pedrohnr23 it goes both ways. Why dont other teams try to score us within 90 minutes then?

    • @laureanadacanay1251
      @laureanadacanay1251 Před rokem

      Very much known. David is humble. No one underestimate Croatia, it's only in your own perception. Football is just one game - many uncertain things can happen mostly the unexpected. I love Modric as he is humble, but still, I want Argentina to win.

    • @marijanbaotic2661
      @marijanbaotic2661 Před rokem

      @@laureanadacanay1251 Next WC Champion will be winner of that match.

  • @nataliecross2489
    @nataliecross2489 Před rokem +13

    Mike, the lesson is always listen to your wife!

  • @ozbiljnoneozbiljan6733
    @ozbiljnoneozbiljan6733 Před rokem +4

    Hi everyone. Thank you all for your kind words about Croatia. Congratulations to the players on their win against Brazil. The players still have a lot to do, it won't be easy for them, we are all with them and wish them all the luck. Greetings from Zagreb

  • @marktur44
    @marktur44 Před rokem +11

    Brazilian soccer has always been known to be great talent wise. Unfortunately, they also have a reputation of being unable to deal with their emotions in difficult circumstances. They are not born for adversity.

  • @kocostamatis3080
    @kocostamatis3080 Před rokem +8

    Allow them!?!!!.....Croatia gave them no choice!! You look but you don't see. I would never want YOU on my team bro.

  • @thomaskelly3474
    @thomaskelly3474 Před rokem +14

    You guys talk about experience from the 2018 WC, but if my count is correct only four starters today were in their XI in that final against France.

    • @zlatkozlatko3923
      @zlatkozlatko3923 Před rokem +8

      Yep, you are right. Cause of Modric, Brozovic, Perisic and Kovacic people talking about experience. All rest guys are new commers. This is one new generation, compeletely new team and in future they will bring more good results.

    • @itdoesthis1372
      @itdoesthis1372 Před rokem

      The croatia side is disciplined beyond what's being discussed. The coach is really making good calls and the players reflect it. They are not doing any of this by accident.

  • @dgen77
    @dgen77 Před rokem +2

    Massive respect, everyone is wrong but only real ones have guts to admit it

  • @anteb.k.8396
    @anteb.k.8396 Před rokem +6

    Underestimate us all the way to the 1st place please xD

  • @hellothere9763
    @hellothere9763 Před rokem +21

    I was mad, but to be honest most of Croats thought the same. Previous games weren't convincing, but I always believed because IMO we had hardest path so far. Japan/Morocco/Belgium are simply solid sides and no shame in draw against them.

    • @360Roko
      @360Roko Před rokem +11

      Yup. Morroco is the dark horse of this torunament. Belgium is FIFA ranked #2 in the world, while Japan beat Spain AND Germany. The time of the football nations like France, Germany, Spain and South american countries is done. All of the teams are professional football teams and can beat each other.

  • @krispythepoochtv5755
    @krispythepoochtv5755 Před rokem +1

    You guys really changed up your tone! You were bagging us and we schooled Brazil with discipline and incredible challenges and passing in the midfield. We were clinical and knew exactly how they wanted to play. We're smart and play with our hearts and feed off your doubt in us

  • @svjetlangavranich3890
    @svjetlangavranich3890 Před rokem +4

    You can speak about anything you want,blaming Brasil,the excuses for this lose...but this was about Croatia,not about Brasil!Bravo Hrvatska❤❤❤❤ oh,and in our team there is I think 16 new players,after the World Cup 4 years ago in Russia.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 +one more important thing-we are the nation which is crazy about football!We always expect big things from our national team,be that at Euro,or World Cup.I think most of people don't understand that.When our team is playing at World Cup,or Euro the whole nation is with them.

  • @zorankalina4399
    @zorankalina4399 Před rokem +1

    There is not all in the legs....a lot of come from a head...heart.
    And allso...nothing without a luck.
    Luck follows/like the brave and bold.
    All the best from Cr🌞atia.

  • @matejsb9069
    @matejsb9069 Před rokem +2

    nobody has midfielders like Croatia Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic if we also add the best goalkeeper at the World Cup Livakovic and incredibly strong defense, Croatian game with a lion's heart, in 2018 we won silver, this year we will win gold, Croatia will win this year 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭 🇷

  • @jasonum9267
    @jasonum9267 Před rokem +2

    they looked absolutely ice cold taking penalty kicks... they never miss, they never look scared... it's almost like they've been told which direction to shoot by their coach... that would take away any nerves, right? i wonder if they do that.

  • @thomaskelly3474
    @thomaskelly3474 Před rokem +23

    I love how guys are focused on the Argentine perspective, like they know the Croats will give them a tough game (but not beat them, surely, or hopefully lol). Same time you're saying that the stats pop up and show over 5 meetings they're split 2-1-2. Haha And Croatia beat this same Messi and Argentina last World Cup 3-0. Make no mistake, this game is 50/50.

    • @mauriziopalmari460
      @mauriziopalmari460 Před rokem +3

      I don't think it's 50/50.
      I think Croatia will win.

    • @espresseo1613
      @espresseo1613 Před rokem +3

      @@mauriziopalmari460 yes, and I have the feeling that Argentina could be shocked big time, not in penalty kicks this time.

  • @hrvojeopacak4037
    @hrvojeopacak4037 Před rokem +3

    Napoleon said " give me 100 000 croats and I will conquer a world " 🔥🔥🔥 🇭🇷 🔥🔥🔥

    • @ytubeu7450
      @ytubeu7450 Před měsícem

      LA MEMOIRE DES REGIMENTS CROATES QUI SOUS LE DRAPEAU FRANCAIS ONT PARTAGE GLOIRE DE L"ARMEE FRANCAIS.

  • @lukaluka4868
    @lukaluka4868 Před rokem +2

    Every penalty shootout Croatia remembers Turkey and 2008

    • @ytubeu7450
      @ytubeu7450 Před měsícem

      A na SP u Brazilu su nas oštetili. Poklonili Brazilu penal. Sad smo im naplatili.

  • @IJ72
    @IJ72 Před rokem +1

    This saga started in 1996 Europa Championship in UK! We went out against Germany when referee gave penalty to Germany ( if I remember right ) Klinsmann was scorer! It was last 16!

  • @cupie5799
    @cupie5799 Před rokem +2

    Thank youuuuuu for apology!!! From Croatia 🇭🇷❤️❤️

  • @orlanino
    @orlanino Před rokem +3

    Brilliant comment about Guardiol-Lovren cooperation. I hope Dalic will warn them about leaving the space open for midfielders cutting in like Neymar and unfortunately Messi do.

  • @YugoPride1076
    @YugoPride1076 Před rokem +1

    great show! love the podcast... mike says the names right! foe nigel and luis every name with IC AT THE END! is pronounced eech for example modric is Modreech.. the same with brozovic and the rest eeches! again love the show

  • @mohamedbelbehri3686
    @mohamedbelbehri3686 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic goalkeeper and defence too !

  • @durchwaerts
    @durchwaerts Před rokem +3

    If Croatia fights will all their heart, they can beat almost anyone, I think. I‘m so happy for our boys and I can‘t wait to see how the journey continues…❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @nela10ela
    @nela10ela Před rokem +2

    You wanna now the secret?😉
    Hard work, work, work.
    We dont dance on the battlefield. We don't play games. We don't pretend to be the best.
    Modest, humble, hard workers. We fight to the end and we never give up.🇭🇷❤️

  • @jm2233
    @jm2233 Před rokem +4

    let's go Croatia!!! ❤️🇭🇷❤️🇭🇷❤️🇭🇷❤️
    Luis Garcia, He drinks sangria, He came from Barca to Liverpool He's five foot seven, He's football heaven, So please don't take our Luis away...
    YNWA

  • @nellagron4785
    @nellagron4785 Před rokem +1

    Bravo guys, excellent summary.

  • @areader2253
    @areader2253 Před rokem +7

    Funny Michael just called Modric a few minutes before Nigel spoke, and Nigel still calls him Modrik. wtf

  • @Natalia-sr9fr
    @Natalia-sr9fr Před rokem +8

    Wow yesterday you were all about Brazil what happened forgot Croatia had talent? Sad showed a dancing 400 million watever was a small 3.9 can do they deserve respect give it to them already

  • @snokehusk223
    @snokehusk223 Před rokem +3

    Unfortunately we 🇭🇷 lost against Argentina 😔 but 3rd place here we come.

  • @miranvrdoljak3966
    @miranvrdoljak3966 Před 5 měsíci +1

    There is one thing we have ( Croatia ) beside talent ; we are proud and we never give up and we are competitive ...thats what the so called big nation don't have any more .look at Germany, England,Brasil, Holland.
    To play for national team means so much for each player and thats huge difference to other so called BIG Nation...

  • @johnwick9367
    @johnwick9367 Před rokem +2

    Congratz to Brazil for being able to score one goal vs 2018 WC runner-ups

  • @mmarja42
    @mmarja42 Před rokem +1

    No apology needed. We like our underdog status. Victory is so much sweeter.

  • @mm-hq4qh
    @mm-hq4qh Před rokem +3

    Not just football , Croatia have champions in all sports ...

  • @megyseth1733
    @megyseth1733 Před rokem +4

    Sometimes heart means more than anything else. We're always underdogs 😔 but oh well.... at least we believe in us 😊

  • @HBtim
    @HBtim Před rokem +1

    When game with Argentina goes to extra time this is the time when Argentina start to be nervous…after that penaltyes…and then WIN Croatia❤️❤️❤️