SPAIN Ivan Rakitić will be disappointed in his first return to the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán since last summer's transfer to Barcelona as his side blew a two-goal lead versus Sevilla. The former Sevilla captain played 90 minutes in a 2-2 draw against the Andalucian club, shrinking their lead to only two points ahead of Real Madrid atop the La Liga table. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
Archives for April 2015
Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
By 5 CommentsThe semifinals of the Croatian Cup featured two close matches today as the first leg of the tie wrapped up this afternoon. Dinamo welcomed Rijeka to Maksimir for a rematch after their league match on Saturday. Today’s contest started much the same as Saturday’s with Rijeka scoring early to go up 1-0. Marko Lescovic found the back of the net in the sixth minute and … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
Croatia vs Italy set in an empty stadium
By 216 CommentsThis week, Croatian fans were delighted to hear that the Euro 2016 qualifying match between Croatia and Italy had been moved to Split. Some fans proclaimed that Mamic and the federation finally realized that Maksimir was a piece of junk, while others said that it was just a move to quell supporters in Split who were tired of how the federation was being run. What we should have … [Read more...] about Croatia vs Italy set in an empty stadium
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 21
By 1 CommentKyle Terada-USA Today Sports Despite clinching home-court advantage last week, the Golden State Warriors pushed their winning streak to twelve games. It continued in dramatic fashion last Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. After a back-and-forth game featuring several ridiculous shots from both teams, Harrison Barnes scored on a well-contested runner at the buzzer for the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 21
Halilović Showing His Worth
By 52 CommentsTwo weeks ago, Alen Halilović was criticized by some for his poor attitude when being substituted from a match in the first half in order to replace his goalkeeper following a red card. This week the 18 year-old Croatian prospect is being praised for his play for Barcelona B. Halilović can easily be compared to Dutchman Arjen Robben with his quick dribbling on the … [Read more...] about Halilović Showing His Worth
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27 – Remembering Hrvoje Čuštić
By 10 CommentsGood Friday is a somber time in the Catholic faith, but for many in Croatia, this particular Good Friday was a day of remembrance and a day of solemn reflection while keeping one of Croatia’s bright former stars in our thoughts. This past Friday marks the seventh anniversary of Croatian football’s biggest tragedy; the death of 24-year-old Hrvoje Čuštić during an HNL … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27 – Remembering Hrvoje Čuštić
Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs
By 14 CommentsHappy Easter-Sretan Uskrs from the CroatianSports.com family to you and yours. As we sit in church on Sunday and pray for jadan i mali hajduk, Ziva Istina's "Za Dom Spremni" lifestyle in his fortified basement and no major injuries leading up to Euro 2016, I would like to take this time to thank all of our readers (especially Prva Generacija) for making this website … [Read more...] about Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 20
By 32 CommentsSportal AU The Golden State Warriors have officially clinched home-court advantage in the Western conference. The conference was essentially clinched after their win over Memphis. It was another statement win against the number two seed in the Western conference. In a tough environment in Memphis, Golden State dominated through a 107-84 victory. The back-court duo of … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 20