It's one thing for fans to theorize about sports conspiracies and match fixing. But when a former president of a major footballing association goes on the record, that's a completely different story. One month before the World Cup kicks off in Russia, former UEFA president, Michel Platini, who is French, stand that there was "trickery" in the 1998 World Cup draw … [Read more...] about Platini: “1998 World Draw Had Some Trickery”
Vrsaljko & Atletico Win Europa League Title
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Croatian defensive back Šime Vrsaljko played the first half of Atletico Madrid's 3-0 Europa League Final victory over Marseille Wednesday night. He was taken off at halftime; already on a yellow and the game only at 1-0 in Atletico's favor. Vrsaljko was sent off in the first leg of the semifinals vs. Arsenal for grabbing two yellows in the first 10 minutes of the … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko & Atletico Win Europa League Title
Marcelo’s Son Plays ‘Keep Up’ In Real Madrid Locker Room
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Enzo Vieira (8), the son of Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo, represents Real Madrid at youth level but on this occasion he was in the first-team dressing room and took the opportunity to play a game of 'keep up' with the squad. Vieira certainly didn't disappoint as he exchanged passes with a host of big name players, including Luka Modrić, Marco Asensio and Marcelo … [Read more...] about Marcelo’s Son Plays ‘Keep Up’ In Real Madrid Locker Room
Dalić Names 32-Man Preliminary Squad For Russia
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The World Cup is officially one month away with the opening match between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia set for June 14th. The Vatreni open up against Nigeria on June 16th. Croatia manager Zlatko Dalić has named his 32-man squad which will take on Brazil in Liverpool on June 3rd and Senegal in Osijek on June 7th in pre-World Cup friendlies. There's not … [Read more...] about Dalić Names 32-Man Preliminary Squad For Russia
Croatians Around Europe XXXIV
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Andrej Kramarić has been on fire for Hoffenheim in 2018 and he didn't let his club down in the last game of the season. Needing all three points against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday in order to book a Champions League berth for September, Kramarić opened the scoring in the 26th minute when he intercepted a bad pass from the Dortmund keeper and fired just inside the left post … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIV
Šarić Goes Big To Keep Philly Alive
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No team in NBA history has ever come back to win a series down 3-0. And although Philly has lots of work to do; not getting swept by the Boston Celtics Monday night was step one. Dario Šarić was the game's high scorer with 25 points, shooting 9 of 17 from the field in 39 minutes. The Homie will need another big game for Philadelphia if they want to force Game 6 back … [Read more...] about Šarić Goes Big To Keep Philly Alive
Anthony Zorić Talks World Cup, Niko Kovač
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CroatianSports.com would like to officially welcome Anthony Zorić to the family; just in time for the World Cup. On Sunday, we discussed Croatia's World Cup chances, Niko Kovač's tenure with the national team and some jersey history. Anthony Zorić has been a huge part of the Croatian community in Los Angeles and has a vast knowledge of the "beautiful game." Follow him on … [Read more...] about Anthony Zorić Talks World Cup, Niko Kovač
Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
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The Croatians were out and about Sunday night as Barcelona hosted Real Madrid in El Classico. Although Barcelona already wrapped up the La Liga title, pride was on the line for both Spanish giants as Barcelona carried an undefeated record going into this match. Both Ivan Rakitić and Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes for their respective clubs with Mateo Kovačić coming in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXIII
Lovren Too…
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Dejan Lovren will be joining compatriots Luka Modric and Mateo Kovacic in the Champions League Final May 26th in Kiev. It will be an All-Croatia Final meaning that a Croatian international will lift the Champions League trophy for a 6th straight year. Lovren made one small blunder on the day when he cattempted to clear the ball but hit it off of James Milner's head … [Read more...] about Lovren Too…
