This news broke today. More to come later... Velasquez is out. Miocic is in. After defeating Andrei Arlovski in 54 seconds at UFC 195 earlier this month, Cleveland-born Croatian-American Stipe Miocic has finally seen his fighting dream come true: to battle for the UFC heavyweight belt, ESPN has reported. With former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez … [Read more...] about Werdum Pulls Out Of Miocic Title Fight
Croatians Around Europe *XXIII*
By 62 CommentsItaly PHOTO: EPE Juventus keep their momentum as they win with a roboant 4-0 in Udine and escalate to second place in the league. Mario Mandžukić walks past his injury and makes his debut in 2016 from the first minute. The Croatian international fails to leave a mark on the score sheet but is decisive in closing the match when, in the 25 minute, he wins the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIII*
Modrić Named To FIFA All-World Team
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Luka Modrić was just named to the 2015 FIFA All-World team. The same All-World team that has Messi (Barcelona), Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Neymar (Barcelona) and Neuer (Bayern Munich) on it. Thiago Silva (PSG), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Dani Alves (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) and Paul Pogba (Juventus) round out the final XI. It's quite … [Read more...] about Modrić Named To FIFA All-World Team
Happy New Year – Sretna Nova Godina!
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Happy New Year's CroatianSports.com nation! Wishing all of you and yours a happy and healthy 2016. CroatianSports.com is looking forward to a 2016 where Croatia will finally look to break out of their knockout stage slump in France. We are aiming to be at the Croatia-Spain match in Bordeux in late June. If you plan on being there as well, please drop us an email. … [Read more...] about Happy New Year – Sretna Nova Godina!
The Return Of Pleti
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That's right folks. Stipe Pletikosa is back. But it's not in checkers. The former Croatia #1, who retired from international ball after the 2014 World Cup, is returning to play football in the last place you would expect: Spain. And we're not talking the second or third division, we're talking La Liga; with Deportivo la Coruna. Deportivo are currently … [Read more...] about The Return Of Pleti
Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić
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Merry Christmas to all of the CroatianSports.com family worldwide! It's been another fantastic year that saw the Croatian national team limp into the Euro 2016 draw where they will once again face title holders Spain. We wish all of you and your families a blessed Christmas. CroatianSports.com is everything it is today because of your countless support and endless … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić
Pepe: The Only Man To Ever Piss Off Luka Modrić
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Luka Modrić is one of the most softly spoken football players you will ever meet. He's cool, calm and collected all the time. And I can speak from personal experience after interviewing the midfield maestro in Los Angeles back in 2013. And I believe that even if someone did upset Modrić, he wouldn't let his nerves get the best of him in public. But there's always an … [Read more...] about Pepe: The Only Man To Ever Piss Off Luka Modrić
Brozović Shines In Inter Coppa Win, Halilović Scores Too
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Marcelo Brozović (above) is quickly making a name for himself in Europe. The 23 year-old Dinamo Zagreb midfielder, who is currently on loan at Italian club Inter Milan, had a phenomenal day at the office Tuesday in a 3-0 Coppa Italia win over Cagliari. In the 71st minute, Brozović would light up a right footed shot from 24 yards out, freezing the keeper, before hitting the side … [Read more...] about Brozović Shines In Inter Coppa Win, Halilović Scores Too
