Croatia is coming back to the States. Croatia will play Peru in Miami on March 23rd in a World Cup tune-up match and play Mexico in another friendly in Dallas that same week; on March 27th at Cowboys Stadium (although date and venue not 100% confirmed). It would be part of a 4-team mini tournament also comprised of Peru and Iceland; as the two play in New York on … [Read more...] about Croatia To Play Peru In South Beach; Mexico In Dallas
Archives for December 2017
Croatians Around Europe *XV*
By 57 CommentsLuka Modrić and Real Madrid were in the UAE this week to represent Europe at the FIFA Club World Cup. And as expected, Los Blancos won it for the third time in four years. In the semifinal round, Real Madrid had to come from behind to defeat Al Jazira 2-1. Modrić assisted on the equalizing goal to Ronaldo before Gareth Bale put away the winner int he 81st minute. On Saturday, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XV*
RUMOR MILL: Croatia To Play Peru In The USA
By 17 CommentsIt was rumored a few weeks ago by a South American friend of CroatianSports.com that Peru was looking for a European team to play before the World Cup kicks off; and Croatia could be that team. Now the rumors have begun on the Croatian side of things saying that a Croatia/Peru friendly could take place sometime in March or May in the United States. I could … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Croatia To Play Peru In The USA
2018: Croatian Odometer Watch
By 36 CommentsHeading into 2018, Croatia will be well represented in European play. But should Croatian fans be rooting for another long run by Luka Modrić and Real Madrid to the Champions League Final? Or Rakitić and Barcelona to make some noise? With the World Cup opener on June 16th for Croatia and the Champions League Final on May 26th, that leaves little rest for any player … [Read more...] about 2018: Croatian Odometer Watch
Fantasy EPL Update: JGault FC In Front
By Leave a CommentAfter 16 weeks of Premiership action, the CroatianSports.com EPL Fantasy League is in full stride as Christmas approaches and the halfway point up the season nears. Heading into 2018, a new EPL Fantasy "Top 10" will be released twice a month. In the initial release, Jordan Gault aka JGault takes 1st place with 912 points. Denis Peros, Denis Kocina, … [Read more...] about Fantasy EPL Update: JGault FC In Front
Modrić, Real Madrid Face PSG Test In Round Of 16
By 38 CommentsThe Champions League Round of 16 match-ups were announced earlier today...and boy do we have some doozies! In the Round of 16 'Main Event', defending champions Real Madrid will take on a familiar foe in former Barcelona striker Neymar, now with Ligue 1 club Paris St-Germain. PSG were reluctant to top a group which also featured Bayern Munich, but with Real Madrid … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid Face PSG Test In Round Of 16
Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
By 74 CommentsWith snow falling at Anfield and Liverpool up 1-0 against city rivals Everton in the Merseyside Derby Sunday afternoon, Croatian defender Dejan Lovren was booked and called for a penalty in the 76th minute after the slightest of hands was put on Calvert-Lewin. Wayne Rooney would convert the penalty and the match would end in a 1-1 draw. It appeared to be a very soft penalty … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
Modrić Finishes Fifth In Ballon D’or Voting
By 49 CommentsCroatia and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić finished fifth in Ballon d'or voting Thursday night in Paris- which names the best football player on the planet. Modrić finished only behind teammate and winner of the award Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Gianluigi Buffon, ESPNFC reports. Modrić is already known to be the best center midfielder … [Read more...] about Modrić Finishes Fifth In Ballon D’or Voting
Miocic Set To Defend Title Against Ngannou
By 32 CommentsCroatian-American UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is rumored to be defending his belt against Francis Ngannou in Boston at UFC 220 on January 20th. Miocic has already defended the heavyweight belt against Overeem and dos Santos after taking the belt from Werdum in May of 2016. So who is Francis Ngannou? He was a nobody. Until he did this to Overeem this … [Read more...] about Miocic Set To Defend Title Against Ngannou