Fantasy Premiership returns for yet another season. CroatianSports has hosted it's own fantasy league for 10 seasons and we're at it again. Pick your best XI English Premier League players for the weekend and let the bragging begin. Eddy Blažina of NK Vrlovka won it with 2340 points last season, edging out Zach Gilfix's Crottenham FC by a measly two … [Read more...] about 2019/2020 Fantasy Premiership Registration
CroatianSports 1 Russian Hackers 0
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It was a tenacious week for the CroatianSports.com team as the website was hacked - most likely by Russians. As you may have noticed - the site became inoperable - not letting you fine folks leave comments, compare notes and most importantly banter with each other. But do not worry - just as Ivan Rakitić faced the Russians with ice in his veins - we defeated the … [Read more...] about CroatianSports 1 Russian Hackers 0
Dinamo Handle Business In 2-0 Win Over Saburtalo
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Reigning Croatian champions - Dinamo Zagreb - opened up their Champions League qualifying campaign Tuesday night with a convincing 2-0 victory over Georgian champs Saburtalo Tbilisi. After a scoreless first half in Georgia, Mislav Oršić would head home a cross from the side of the box in the 67th minute and Bruno Petković would slam home a penalty kick in the 78th minute for … [Read more...] about Dinamo Handle Business In 2-0 Win Over Saburtalo
The World Cup Final
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One year ago today, the Vatreni played in the World Cup Final. Yes, the WORLD CUP FINAL. The single greatest sporting event in history. And you know what? Our little nation of 4 million people belonged in the Final and gained the support of the entire world along the way. After going a perfect 3-0 in group stage - beating Lionel Messi and Argentina 3-0 in … [Read more...] about The World Cup Final
Zubac Staying In L.A., CroatianSports Heading On Vacation
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Ivica Zubac will be staying with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 22 year-old Croatian center signed a 4-year, $28 million contract Saturday to stay with the team, Yahoo Sports reports. The Lakers traded Zubac to the Clippers last season. With reports stating that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will be joining the Clippers sometime this month, the team has become a title contender … [Read more...] about Zubac Staying In L.A., CroatianSports Heading On Vacation
Croatia vs. Denmark: Subašić The Savior
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July 1st, 2019 marks the one year anniversary of Croatia defeating Denmark in the Round of 16 at the World Cup. As well all know, the match went into a penalty kick shootout where the Vatreni prevailed 3-2 over the Danes. Subašić was the man of the hour as he blocked not one, not two, but three Danish penalty kicks to clear the way for Croatia's shooters. Running it … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Denmark: Subašić The Savior
Dinamo Zagreb’s Dani Olmo Scores Euro 2019 Winner For Spain
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Dinamo Zagreb's 21 year-old Spanish winger Dani Olmo scored the game winner for Spain's U-21 side Sunday in the Euro 2019 championship against Germany. In the 69th minute, Olmo picked up a rebound in front of the net to make it 2-0 in a game that would eventually end 2-1 for Spain. Olmo was a pivotal part of Dinamo Zagreb's Prva Liga championship season and Europa … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb’s Dani Olmo Scores Euro 2019 Winner For Spain
Chelsea Sign Kovačić To Permanent Deal, Largest In Croatian History
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Chelsea made the move permanent this week and have signed their Croatian midfielder, Mateo Kovačić, to a deal that will keep him at Stamford Bridge for the foreseeable future, The Telegraph reports. Kovačić spent last season on loan at Chelsea from Real Madrid but can now officially put his former Spanish employer in the rearview mirror. The deal is for £40 million … [Read more...] about Chelsea Sign Kovačić To Permanent Deal, Largest In Croatian History
