ENGLAND Photo: EuroSport After going scoreless in his past two games for Everton, Nikica Jelavić ended the season on a high note, scoring in the 27th minute against a tough Newcastle United team in a 3-1 win. Jela made the run down field and had the ball put over the top to him. He appeared to handle the ball with his arm before he fired strong towards net. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV* (Season Finale)
Archives for May 2012
SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE w/ AllenOutraged
By 27 CommentsCroatianSports.com's Denis Svirčić hosted Sunday Night Live on May 13th @ 8PM(ET)/5PM(PT) with Prva Generacija member AllenOUTRAGED from New York. They discussed the upcoming Euro 2012 tournament, which players Croatia should take and the current NBA playoffs. … [Read more...] about SUNDAY NIGHT LIVE w/ AllenOutraged
Weekend Soccer Talk
By 51 CommentsHeadlines: Ivan Perišić plays last six minutes of the DFB Pokal Final as Bundesliga champions Borussia Dortmund defeat Bayern Munich 5-2 Saturday to claim the German double. Ivica Olić, Danijel Pranjić did not feature for Bayern Munich. Nikica Jelavić closes out the season with a goal as Everton defeat Newcastle 3-1 on the final day Ivan Klasnić, Bolton … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk
SHAKHTAR CROWNED UKRAINIAN CHAMPIONS
By 18 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar Darijo Srna and Shakhtar Donetsk completed the Ukrainian double Thursday night as they defeated Oleksandria 3-0 to capture the domestic league title on the last day of the season. The championship is Shakhtar's third in a row and will once again see them play Champions League football next season. Srna played the full match and sent a beautiful … [Read more...] about SHAKHTAR CROWNED UKRAINIAN CHAMPIONS
PRANJIĆ OFF TO THE ORIENT?
By 125 CommentsPhoto: U-Gett 30 year-old Croatian utility man Danijel Pranjić is being wooed by a first division Chinese club. The current Bayern Munich man has seen little first team football this season and is more than interested in the cash this unnamed club would like to throw at him. He signed with Bayern Munich in 2009 but never got a true chance with all the talent around him. … [Read more...] about PRANJIĆ OFF TO THE ORIENT?
CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*
By 149 CommentsGermany Photo: AFP PHOTO / THOMAS KIENZLE Stuttgart rallied from a 2-goal deficit to defeat Mario Mandžukić and Wolfsburg 3-2 in front of 58,500 at Mercedes Benz Arena on Saturday. Wolfsburg opened up the scoring in the 28th minute after Mario broke free on the right side and found Patrick Helmes with a cross right in front of the goal. Marco Russ doubled the … [Read more...] about CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*
Trouble in Paradise?
By 21 CommentsPhoto: Schalke Is all right with Ivan Rakitić in Sevilla? The 24 year-old Croatian midfielder got in a fist fight with Sevilla FC teammate and youth system player Deivid Rodriguez Thursday during training. It is reported by Madrid newspaper Marca that Rakitić threw something towards the young Spaniard, which was quickly followed by a Rodriguez punch. Both players exchanged … [Read more...] about Trouble in Paradise?
2012 Olić ‘HERO’ Shirt
By 166 CommentsTo some of you he is a Croatian legend, to many more, a HERO. In what may be his last tournament in the 'red and white Croatian checkers', CroatianSports.com would like to pay tribute to Mr. Ivica Olić. We all remember the euphoria which we felt when that second minute goal hit the back of the net in Istanbul. The weight of the world was lifted off Croatian shoulders and we … [Read more...] about 2012 Olić ‘HERO’ Shirt
PEROSH RETURNS AT UFC 149 in CALGARY
By 8 CommentsPhoto: MMAConvert The ageless Australian-born Croat, Anthony Perosh, has been booked to compete at UFC 149 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Perosh's opponent will be MFC veteran and UFC newcomer Ryan Jimmo ( 16-1 MMA). The event will take place July 21st at Calgary's Scotia Bank Saddledome. The Croatian will look to build on his current 3-fight win streak in the UFC and Jimmo … [Read more...] about PEROSH RETURNS AT UFC 149 in CALGARY