In all the hype of Croatia reaching the 2014 World Cup and playing the opening match against Brazil, we all (rightfully so) forgot about our U-21's who are still hot, even after the departure of manager Niko Kovač to the senior side. As Luka Modrić and company were celebrating their World Cup berth at Maksimir on November 19th, the young guns had just finished gutting Latvia … [Read more...] about Don’t forget about the 21’s
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Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
By 120 CommentsENGLAND In a rare start for Nikica Jelavić this season, the Croatian striker got the green light in Everton's FA Cup 3rd Round match against Niko Kranjčar's QPR. Jelavić not only played the full 90 minutes but he scored two goals in the 44th and 68th minutes in Everton's 4-0 win. The first was an impressive 23-yard strike from dead center after the QPR defense gave … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*