Spain Real Madrid were expected to win the Club World Cup again this year; but they weren't expected to cut it so close. After a 2-0 semifinal win over CONCACAF champions Club America, where Luka Modrić was awarded Man of the Match honors, Real Madrid faced the Kashima Antlers in the final Sunday night in Yokohama, Japan. The Antlers were the cinderella … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
Champions League Round Of 16
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The draw for the Champions League Round of 16 was conducted Monday and here are the ties. As far as the tournament goes, this is where it starts for me. There's way too big of a competitive gap in the group stage for me to sit down and watch a game. And although this draw is straight forward, there are some matches I will be paying attention to. Bayern Munich vs. … [Read more...] about Champions League Round Of 16
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
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SPAIN It was a Croatian bonanza at the Bernabeu in Madrid on Saturday as Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić got the start for Real Madrid while Duje Čop got the nod for Sporting Gijon. It looked like a runaway game for Real Madrid as Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for his side within the first 18 minutes of the match, but a rare mistake from Modrić in the 35th minute … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
DAVIS CUP FINAL: Čilić Chokes In Zagreb, Argentina Take Davis Cup
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It looked good early. Marin Čilić won the first two sets against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in a match which would of brought Croatia their second Davis Cup title. And with Arena Zagreb rocking to an atmosphere that you would normally witness at a football match, the Croatia #1 lost the final three sets in a match that nearly lasted five hours to let Argentina back into … [Read more...] about DAVIS CUP FINAL: Čilić Chokes In Zagreb, Argentina Take Davis Cup
DAVIS CUP: Čilić, Dodig Handle Argentina In Straight Sets
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DAY 2: Marin Čilić and Ivan Dodig made it look easy against the Argentine tandem of del Potro and Mayer, defeating the South Americans in straight sets Saturday afternoon in Zagreb. The first two sets were won comfortably in tiebreaks by the Croatians, and with Arena Zagreb pumping with electricity, Čilić and Dodig would close out the third set 6-3. With the doubles win, … [Read more...] about DAVIS CUP: Čilić, Dodig Handle Argentina In Straight Sets
Champions League: Real Madrid, Monaco Through, Dinamo Shut Out Again
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The Champions League looked a bit clearer after Tuesday night's games. Both Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić played the full 90 minutes in the Real Madrid midfield in their 2-1 victory away to Sporting Lisbon. This is the second consecutive match Madrid has fielded the Croatian duo which can only build Kovačić' confidence moving forward. The victory keeps Real Madrid two points … [Read more...] about Champions League: Real Madrid, Monaco Through, Dinamo Shut Out Again
Croatians Around Europe *XI*
By 19 CommentsItaly PHOTO: inter Inter and Milan faced each other On Saturday night. After a boring first half the 'Derby della Madonnina' took off in the second half to end with a spectacular 2-2. Ivan Perišić was a starter under the new Manager Pioli. The former Wolsfburg star played a good first half though missed a couple of chances in the box. His first try was too … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
