Stipe Miocic hasn't stepped foot in the Octagon since Daniel Cormier took away his heavyweight belt in Las Vegas on July 7th. It's easy to say Miocic was emotionally spent watching the Vatreni in the World Cup at the time - which of course isn't the case - but the loss to Courmier signified Miocic's reign in the heavy weight division where he won six straight fights and … [Read more...] about Miocic Gets Cormier Rematch August 27th In Anaheim
LIVERPOOL SHOCK BARCELONA! Lovren In, Rakitić Out
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"Barring a historic collapse at Anfield Tuesday night, Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona will be headed to the June 1st Final in Madrid where they would take on either Tottenham or Ajax." -before the match WRONG! The historic collapse came. And it ousted Barcelona out of the Champions League Final. Now it will be Liverpool in the Final with Dejan … [Read more...] about LIVERPOOL SHOCK BARCELONA! Lovren In, Rakitić Out
Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
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It was another quiet week for Croatians as Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona highlighted all things Croatian football with their 3-0 first leg win over Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals. Dejan Lovren did not feature for Liverpool against Barcelona but he did get the start for the Reds on Saturday in a must-win game against Newcastle United to keep their Premiership title … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
Blažina, Gilfix Battle For Fantasy Premiership Crown
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With only two match days remaining, the English Premier League season will wrap up next weekend with Liverpool or Manchester City lifting the trophy. That means the CroatianSports.com Fantasy Premiership champion must be crowned as well. Eddy Blažina - manager of NK Vrlovka - has been in 1st place all season and almost untouchable with Zach Gilfix - representing … [Read more...] about Blažina, Gilfix Battle For Fantasy Premiership Crown
Frankfurt Draw Chelsea 1-1 Without Suspended Rebić In Europa Semi 1st Leg
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Although Eintracht Frankfurt may get into next year's Champions League group stage all by themselves - as they currently sit in fourth place in the Bundesliga - winning the Europa League crowd wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. In their way - Chelsea - who may have to win the Europa League crown outright in order to qualify for CL; as they may finish out of … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Draw Chelsea 1-1 Without Suspended Rebić In Europa Semi 1st Leg
Champions League Semis: Who Ya Got?
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The Champions League semifinals kick off Tuesday night when Tottenham host 'Cinderellas' Ajax - who have already defeated Real Madrid and Juventus - in the first leg from London. Tottenham are coming off an emotional 180 minutes which saw them skim by mighty Manchester City via an injury time VAR decision while Ajax and their young guns have been slaying some of Europe's … [Read more...] about Champions League Semis: Who Ya Got?
Croatians Around Europe XXXII
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Ivan Rakitić has suggested that Barcelona's stars might be waking up with headaches on Sunday after celebrating their La Liga win in style. Ivan Rakitić played all 90 minutes in Barca's 1-0 victory over Levante on Saturday which clinched their second straight La Liga title and fourth in five years. With Barcelona taking on Liverpool in the Champions League semifinals this week … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXII
Croatia Days Festival – June 14-15 In Vancouver, Canada
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On June 14th and 15th 2019, the United Croats of Canada will again open the doors of Canada’s largest Croatian Cultural Centre to the lower-mainland while celebrating the history of the Croatian culture! Free admission, futsal, live entertainment, folk dancing, music, choir performances, a children's play area, video entertainment, a variety of fresh food, and a beer garden … [Read more...] about Croatia Days Festival – June 14-15 In Vancouver, Canada
