February 22nd, 2016 marks the 8-year anniversary of the CroatianSoccerReport/CroatianSports.com launch back in 2008. It's been an incredibly amazing ride; not only reporting on all things Croatian sports, but building friendships with our followers all across the globe. First and foremost, Denis and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com Turns 8!
Los Croatos Shine Wednesday Night
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Real Madrid might be seven points behind Barcelona in La Liga, but Los Blancos took a huge step Wednesday night in Italy to challenge their hated Spanish rivals for the Champions League crown this year. In the first leg of their Round of 16 clash with Roma, Cristiano Ronaldo did what he does best and scored a 57th minute curler from 18 yards out to put Real Madrid ahead after a … [Read more...] about Los Croatos Shine Wednesday Night
Rumor Mill: Miocic Title Shot?
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This isn't as much of a rumor than it is a foregone conclusion. Why? Because it's coming straight from the horse's mouth: Stipe Miocic. And from MMAJunkie. CroatianSports.com's MMA team has reported that Stipe Miocic will in fact get his UFC Heavyweight fight against Brazilian Fabricio Werdum. When? May. Where? … [Read more...] about Rumor Mill: Miocic Title Shot?
Euro 2016 Kits???
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Another tourney. Another kit. Same debate. Sportske Novosti is reporting that this is what the Euro 2016 Croatia kits will look like. Although it is not 100% confirmed from Nike, this is what the guys on the inside are leaning towards. Now, we go over this every year. The home red and white checkers don't change much. A few small alterations and Nike usually … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Kits???
Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
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SPAIN Real Madrid played a pretty awful game against bottom tier Granada on Sunday. And Granada should have surely won, if not drawn with Real, if it wasn't for Luka Modrić. Modrić had a superb day at the office with his passing but the midfielder maestro will be known on this day for his rocket foot. With the game tied 1-1 in the 85th minute, Modrić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
Kranjčar Coming Stateside
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It look's like Niko Kranjčar's next team will be in North America. After his contract ended with Dynamo Kyiv at the end of 2015, the 31 year-old Kranjčar was unable to pick up another loan gig following his stint with former club QPR. Now the former Croatia international will be training with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League (NASL). Kranjčar … [Read more...] about Kranjčar Coming Stateside
Croatia: Dark Horses?
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Euro 2016 is now four months away. And although Croatians around the world always believe their beloved Vatreni can make another run; just as the team did in France in 1998, now the rest of the world believes more of the same. The internet is starting to buzz about Croatia being "dark horses" at Euro 2016. And just like the improbable run in 1998, the … [Read more...] about Croatia: Dark Horses?
Croatia Can’t Come Back Against Spain, Lose 33-29 In Semis
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In case you missed it yesterday (and you probably did because CroatianSports has reported ZERO handball this year) Croatia defeated Poland 37-23 in their final Group 1 match to make the semifinals. Seemed like an easy blowout win right? Well, what you need to know about the Croatia-Poland match is that the tournament is being hosted in Poland, Poland had only … [Read more...] about Croatia Can’t Come Back Against Spain, Lose 33-29 In Semis
