During the World Cup, CroatianSports.com asks you to use the #GoCro hashtag in social media. That means if you're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or sending text messages to your baba back home in the selo, #GoCro needs to be present. This will allow Croatian fans all over the world see each other's activities during the World Cup, but it will also bring us together as a … [Read more...] about #GoCro World Cup
Archives for June 2014
Croatian MMA Personalities Offer Their Predictions
By Leave a CommentThe Croatian Crippler sent out a request to the various personalities in the Croatian MMA community asking for predictions in regards to Croatia's group stage fixtures. Not everyone wanted to play the predictor role but the ones that did provided some interesting predictions. " I'm not that into football but you gotta support your own right.. I … [Read more...] about Croatian MMA Personalities Offer Their Predictions
HNL’ers in the World Cup
By 3 CommentsCroatia’s top flight soccer league has produced numerous world-class footballers over the 12 years it has been in existence. Nearly every player on the current World Cup roster for Croatia has spent some time developing their skills in their home country. In fact, every player on Croatia's World Cup roster except Ivan Rakitić and and Ivan Perišić have payed their … [Read more...] about HNL’ers in the World Cup
Tuesday Night Funnies: John Oliver on FIFA
By 24 CommentsThe FIFA World Cup, which is undoubtedly the world's largest sporting event, kicks off this week. But as most of us fans who follow the game on a weekly basis know, even FIFA has its holes. From voting the 2022 World Cup to be held in Qatar to building stadiums which will never be used again in the middle of the Amazon, decisions from highly ranked FIFA executives have to be … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: John Oliver on FIFA
Remembering the Croatian flood victims
By 21 CommentsAs the World Cup kicks off this week, CroatianSports.com would like to remember the flood victims of not only Croatia, but surrounding areas in Serbia and Bosnia as well, as they rebuild in these dark times. The flood damage has been compared to that of the war and basic necessities such as bread and water are in high demand. After raising $5,000 for the "Joe … [Read more...] about Remembering the Croatian flood victims
The world will be watching
By 147 Comments4 days. Only four more days until the World Cup kicks off. Croatia vs. Brazil in Sao Paulo. The whole world will be watching. But how important is this match to Croatian manager Niko Kovač? Kovač made the entire team practice the national anthem, Lijepa Naša, after training on Saturday. Not only does he want the Vatreni to look good in the checkers as … [Read more...] about The world will be watching
ESPNFC: Croatia have best kits
By 108 CommentsESPNFC.com, the soccer subdivision of global sports leader ESPN, have unveiled their #1 kit for the 2014 World Cup. And after years of scrutiny, calling Croatia's kits everything from picnic table cloths to checker board sets, the Vatreni are finally getting some love. Whether people love them or hate them, there's no denying that Croatia has always had the most … [Read more...] about ESPNFC: Croatia have best kits
Pranjić hurt as Vatreni down Socceroos 1-0, Brazil next
By 322 CommentsCroatia's final friendly before the World Cup opener hit another snag Friday night. With injuries to Milan Badelj, Ivo Iličević and Ivan Strinić already sidelining the trio for the world's largest sporting event, potential starting XI left back Danijel Pranjić hurt his ankle Friday night vs. Australia and may be joining the list. An MRI will be taken Saturday … [Read more...] about Pranjić hurt as Vatreni down Socceroos 1-0, Brazil next