ITALY Marko Livaja made a rare Serie A appearance for Inter Saturday, coming off the bench in the 78th minute with Inter down 1-0 to Genoa. Inter would quickly equalize through an Esteban Cambiasso header in the 85th, but a golden opportunity to win the game was ruined by the 19 year-old Croatian striker in injury time. A Diego Milito cross flew through the goal box, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Archives for December 2012
Champions League draw
By 22 CommentsPhoto: UEFA The Champions League 'Round of 16' draw was conducted Thursday, and for us fans of the beautiful game, the football gods were kind to us this time around. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid go back to England as they take on a mighty Manchester United side over two legs. Los Blancos already denied Manchester City progression in the tournament in the group stage, but … [Read more...] about Champions League draw
Another cold winter for Dinamo
By 105 CommentsThe Champions League/Europa League knockout round draw will be held Thursday, December 20th, and for another year running, Croatia's best hope, Dinamo Zagreb, will not take part. After the worst Champions League campaign in history during their 2011 run, Dinamo lost all six games and finished with a -19 goal differential. However, they made it back to the promised land again in … [Read more...] about Another cold winter for Dinamo
Tuesday Night Funnies X
By 5 CommentsIf you ever wondered what happens when the cameras shut off at CroatianSports.com studios; it looks a lot like this. Cheap equipment and second-hand wardrobe, but we like to think that we get the job done. And we never forget to let mama know when our set is done. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies X
The Return of “THE DUKE”
By 12 CommentsPhoto: UFC Igor Pokrajac will step back into the Octagon Friday night replacing fellow Croatian light heavyweight Anthony Perosh, after Perosh suffered a horrific toe injury in training. Pokrajac's opponent will be "The Mexicutioner" Joey Beltran, and you may recognize the name as a former opponent of Stipe Miocic. Beltran has recently left the heavyweight division in … [Read more...] about The Return of “THE DUKE”
Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
By 78 CommentsENGLAND Photo: PA In an early season matchup for Champions League position, Nikica Jelavić and Everton left it late to stun Tottenham at Goodison Park, scoring not one, but two injury time goals in a 2-1 victory. After going down in the 76th minute to a Clint Dempsey deflected strike, Everton plugged away and got the equalizer through a 90th minute Steven Pienaar … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
HNL Week 19/Winter Break
By 14 CommentsResults for Dec. 7 - 9, 2012 NK OSIJEK vs. GNK DINAMO ZAGREB (postponed) Snow kept the players of Dinamo and Osijek at home this weekend, as the match has been postponed to February 10. The teams were scheduled to meet on Sunday in the Garden City, but a sudden and heavy snow storm made travel to the city and to the stadium too difficult. "We talked to … [Read more...] about HNL Week 19/Winter Break
A 2020 European Euro
By 77 CommentsUEFA, European football's governing body, announced earlier this week that the 2020 European championships will not be hosted by a single country, nor by a joint bid for that matter, rather by the entire continent of Europe. ESPNFC.com has reported that at least 13 cities across Europe will be picked as hosts for the 24-team, 51-match tournament. 1. Is this better or … [Read more...] about A 2020 European Euro
Modrić heating up in Madrid
By 38 CommentsPhoto: UEFA Luka Modrić was given his dream move to Real Madrid in the summer, but many have said he has not lived up to his expectations at the Bernabeu. But what exactly are Modrić's expectations? The 27 year-old is a magician in the midfield, setting tempo for his club while distributing pin-point passes all across the field. But with all the praise he … [Read more...] about Modrić heating up in Madrid