The Croatia 'Z Squad' arrived in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon and held a light practice in front of their friendly with Mexico at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday, May 27th. As noted earlier in the week, none of Croatia's big name players made the trip as they still have games left in their European season with their respective clubs. Manager Ante … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Croatia Arrive In LA For 1st Training Session
Croatia Squad For Mexico Announced
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The Croatia squad for the Mexico friendly on May 27th at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was announced today, and based on comments around social media, the fans ARE NOT happy. The team will consist of only 16 players, 12 of which currently play in the Croatian Prva Liga. The "biggest" players coming are Bayern Leverkusen's defender Tin Jedvaj and Sporting Gijon's … [Read more...] about Croatia Squad For Mexico Announced
Croatians Around Europe XXXI: Champions Crowned
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Juventus have been crowned Italian champions for a sixth straight season and Mario Mandžukić got the party started early with a 12th minute goal which saw him beat his defender and connect on a long pass from the sideline to score from seven yards out. Juventus would eventually add two more to defeat Crotone 3-0. Juve beat Lazio at midweek in the Coppa Italia Final and now only … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXXI: Champions Crowned
Championship Weekend
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More silverware coming to the Croatians this weekend! Danijel Subašić and Monaco locked up the French Ligue 1 title Wednesday night with a 2-0 win over Saint Etienne. It was another clean sheet for the Croatian #1 who was awarded 'Best Goalkeeper in France' this past weekend. Suba made some incredible saves against Juventus in their Champions League semifinal round … [Read more...] about Championship Weekend
Miocic Knocks Out dos Santos In 1st Round To Retain UFC Heavyweight Belt!
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In May of 2016, Croatian-American UFC fighter Stipe Miocic became the Heavyweight champion when he knocked out Fabricio Werdum in Brazil in the first round. Miocic then defended his belt in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, knocking out Alistair Overeem in the first round this past September. On Saturday, Miocic will face Junior dos Santos in Dallas, Texas at UFC 211. … [Read more...] about Miocic Knocks Out dos Santos In 1st Round To Retain UFC Heavyweight Belt!
Mandza vs. Modrić: Champions League Final Set!
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Real Madrid received a small scare Wednesday night, conceding two quick goals to Atletico in the second leg of their semifinal, but they would endure a 2-1 loss to take the two-legged draw 4-2 on aggregate. Real Madrid will now face Juventus in the Champions League Final from Cardiff on June 3rd. We already knew that a Croatian would be lifting the Cup once again … [Read more...] about Mandza vs. Modrić: Champions League Final Set!
Mandza Scores, Juventus Book CL Final Spot
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Mario Mandžukić opened up the scoring Tuesday night in Torino as he picked up his own blocked shot in front of net to beat Croatian teammate Danijel Subašić. The goal booked Juventus' spot in the Champions League Final, being up 3-0 on aggregate, with Dani Alves adding another one in the 44th minute. Although Suba gave up two goals again versus Juventus, he made some … [Read more...] about Mandza Scores, Juventus Book CL Final Spot
Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
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Germany Andrej Kramarić (above) scored a late penalty as Hoffenheim fell 2-1 at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Kramarić played the full match, converting his penalty in the 86th minute, though it proved to be too little too late for his side, who were hard done by two poor calls from the refs that resulted in a goal and penalty for Dortmund. Dortmund leapfrogs … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
Juve Post Another Clean Sheet, Blank Monaco 2-0
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It's Mandžukić versus Subašić Wednesday night in the south of France as Juve take on Monaco in the second Champions League semifinal. Juventus will be the heavy favorite to face Real Madrid in the final but this Monaco team has surprised critics on getting this far. With the resurgence of Falcao, Monaco could be slated as dark horses but Juve will have plenty of firepower to … [Read more...] about Juve Post Another Clean Sheet, Blank Monaco 2-0
