Archives for September 2016
Will It Be Another Cold Winter In Zagreb?
By 39 CommentsDinamo Zagreb, like in recent years, will be carrying the lone Croatian flag in European play. And although the 10-time reigning Croatian champions have qualified for Champions League regularly in the past half decade, it's been anything but pleasant to watch. There have been glimpses of hope with Dinamo defeating Arsenal last year and nearly keeping Real Madrid to a … [Read more...] about Will It Be Another Cold Winter In Zagreb?
AND STILL UFC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!
By 106 CommentsUPDATE Stipe Miocic has succesfully defended his heavyweight belt with a first round knock out of Alistair Overeem. Miocic used his boxing, wrestling and ground/pound to secure the victory from top control. Overeem did test Miocic's chin early but was unable to impose his will and the Cleveland born Croatian took over for an overall dominating win. More to follow … [Read more...] about AND STILL UFC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!
Weekend Soccer Talk
By 71 CommentsHeadlines: Dejan Lovren and Liverpool will try to shutout Vardy, Leicester and company on Saturday. Barcelona and Real Madrid look to stay atop the Primera Division table. Tin Jedvaj and Leverkusen will try to stop Alen Halilović and Hamburger on Saturday. Videos Luka Modrić vs Turkey Ivan Rakitić vs. Turkey … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk
Croatia – Turkey 2018 World Cup Qualifier 1-1
By 230 CommentsCroatia and Turkey kick off the 2018 FIFA World Cup UEFA qualifiers Group I at an empty Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb on Monday night. Croatia has been sanctioned by FIFA to play two home games behind closed doors after two cases of "discriminatory chants by fans" were filed against them to the sports governing body, which took place during exhibition games against Israel and … [Read more...] about Croatia – Turkey 2018 World Cup Qualifier 1-1
Remaining invested in the Croatia national team
By 90 CommentsSeparating the beautiful game from politics can be challenging. Between 2012-2013, I stopped watching the sport and closely following the national team. Former manager Igor Stimac changed the formation for every qualifying match. Inserting Sammir into the squad was an insult. The inclusion of Davor Suker as president only increased poor morale surrounding a once-exciting … [Read more...] about Remaining invested in the Croatia national team