In a watered down Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, Croatia have been one of few European regulars to hold serve. Their only slip up so far, which shouldn't be considered a slip up at all, was their 1-1 draw to Italy on the road to ruin their perfect record in November. In a campaign where it appears the European giants are not taking games that seriously: the Dutch … [Read more...] about Next Up For Croatia: ITALY
Archives for March 2015
Croatia smash Norway 5-1, Ćorluka sent off
By 284 CommentsOFFICIAL starting XI for Croatia vs. Norway: Subašić, Srna, Ćorluka, Vida, Pranjić, Brozović, Modrić, Rakitić, Perišić, Olić, Mandžukić. After a slow start to the match, Croatia opened up the flood gates on Norway, scoring five goals at Maksimir Saturday night in their Group H Euro 2016 qualifier. Brozović and Perišić would both score from outside the box while Olić, … [Read more...] about Croatia smash Norway 5-1, Ćorluka sent off
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 19
By 4 CommentsAdam Hunger- USA Today Sports It has been another up-and-down week for the Brooklyn Nets. As they continue their pursuit for the final playoff spot, Bojan Bogdanovic and the Nets continue to be on the outside looking in. The week started on a down note against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a 117-92 loss. Bogdanovic continues to come off the bench, but played the most minutes … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 19
Euro 2016 Kits?
By 45 CommentsPictures are circulating on the internet of possible Croatian kits for Euro 2016. Nothing has officially been released; just these three tops, two of which are completely red and white. The Vatreni have never dawned a third kit, but it was rumored for the 2010 World Cup (which they did not qualify for) that Nike would release an all-white checkered top. The one above is clean … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Kits?
Croatia vs. Norway On Tap
By 169 CommentsThings are quickly heating up in the world of football. Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić will face off against each other in the Champions League quarterfinals. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona take on Zlatan Ibrahimović's PSG while goalkeeper Danijel Subašić tries to keep keep Monaco's momentum against a confident Juventus side. But before Champions League continues … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Norway On Tap
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 26
By 3 CommentsDinamo Zagreb took care of business with a routine 4-1 win against Istra 1961 in front of 1,742 fans at Maksimir on Saturday. Paulo Machado added to his wundergol count this season with a free kick from 20 yards out in the 11th minute to make the score 1-1. Machado’s last goal was the late-game equalizer against Hajduk last week, but this goal was just as … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 26
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 18
By 23 CommentsScott Burns/USA Today Sports The Golden State Warriors continue their push towards clinching a number one seed. They went through a relatively easy stretch within the past week. It began on Wednesday against the free-falling Detroit Pistons. Andrew Bogut played 30 minutes for the first time in a month. They needed him to guard star center Andre Drummond, who you can only … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 18
Meet Borna Ćorić: The Next Big Thing In Croatian Tennis
By 9 CommentsBorna Ćorić is an 18 year-old kid from Zagreb. He plays tennis and he plays tennis well. So what's so special about him? He turned 18 only four months ago. Has already represented Croatia in Davis Cup play. And is ranked 60th in the world as of March 2015. After a 2nd Round straight set loss to Australian Bernard Tomic at the 2015 BNP … [Read more...] about Meet Borna Ćorić: The Next Big Thing In Croatian Tennis