Two months after the World Cup wraps up, Croatia will continue their tough schedule, playing European elites Spain and England, four times in a span of 60 days in the UEFA Nations League. In preparation for the opener against Spain in Spain, Croatia will play Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in a friendly on September 6th, staying on the Iberian peninsula. However, … [Read more...] about Croatia Load Up Busy Fall Schedule With Portugal, Jordan Friendlies
Archives for April 2018
Croatians Around Europe XXX
By 88 CommentsAfter scoring two first half goals against Real Madrid on Wednesday, Mario Mandžukić added another to his weekly tally on Sunday; volleying a cross past the Sampdoria keeper sends before the halftime whistle. Mandza is strong in front of the net with proper service and has regained his scoring touch. But can the Croatian national side get him that service in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXX
CL Semis Set! Real Madrid v Bayern, Liverpool v Roma
By 4 CommentsIt will be Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich in one semifinal and Liverpool vs. Roma in the other. This can potentially set up yet another All-Croatian Final between Luka Modrić and Dejan Lovren if Real Madrid and Liverpool get through. A Croatian has lifted the Champions League trophy every year since 2013. That's five years in a row and this year would make it … [Read more...] about CL Semis Set! Real Madrid v Bayern, Liverpool v Roma
Niko Kovač To Be Named New Boss At Bayern Munich
By 26 CommentsFormer Croatia captain and manager, Niko Kovač, is to be named new head coach at Bayern Munich, ESPN reports. The 46 year-old Kovač has been the manager at Eintracht Frankfurt for the past two and a half seasons; helping them survive a relegation playoff in 2016 while getting them within two points of a Champions League berth with five matches remaining this … [Read more...] about Niko Kovač To Be Named New Boss At Bayern Munich
Šarić, Bogdanović, Žižić Begin Playoff Push
By 13 CommentsIt has been too long since Croatians could be excited about NBA basketball. It was only a few years ago that Australian-born Croatian Andrew Bogut was the only player in the NBA with Croatian blood. Today, six players grace the NBA with their talent: Dario Šarić (76ers), Bojan Bogdanović (Pacers), Ante Žižić (Cavs), Mario Hezonja (Magic), Dragan Bender (Suns) and … [Read more...] about Šarić, Bogdanović, Žižić Begin Playoff Push
Mandza Brace Not Enough For Juventus In Emotional CL Ending
By 23 CommentsIt's the Mario Mandžukić show in Madrid! The Juventus striker headed home twice inside 40 minutes (2', 37') to cut the Real Madrid aggregate score from 3-0 to 3-2 at halftime. Juventus scored one more in the second half to bring the aggregate score to 3-3; and with the game nearly headed to extra time, a penalty was given to Real Madrid, Italian goalkeeping legend Gianluigi … [Read more...] about Mandza Brace Not Enough For Juventus In Emotional CL Ending
Roma Shock Barcelona, Liverpool Through
By 19 CommentsIn the biggest shock of the European season, Roma overcame a 4-1 first leg loss to Barcelona, winning 3-0 Tuesday night at home to move onto the Champions League semifinals on away goals. Barcelona squandered a 3-goal first leg lead and will only have themselves to blame as they only managed two shots on goal against Roma. Ivan Rakitić played the full 90 minutes in the match … [Read more...] about Roma Shock Barcelona, Liverpool Through
Chicago’s ‘Crven Bijeli Plavi Jadran’ Making Historic Trip To Australia
By 5 CommentsCroatian-American amateur soccer club "Crven Bijeli Plavi Jadran" from Chicago will be making a historic trip to Australia in September to be a part of the 44th Annual CSAA tournament held in Gold Coast. Team manager Mark "Buco" Lončar will bring the first North American Croatian team to play 'Down Under' after already playing in their native North America and in Croatia during … [Read more...] about Chicago’s ‘Crven Bijeli Plavi Jadran’ Making Historic Trip To Australia