The Euro 2016 groups are set and boy did Croatia receive a spicy draw. There won't be any walkover matches in Group D as Croatia will face Turkey, Czech Republic and finally Spain in a Euro 2012 rematch The Vatreni will open up Euro 2016 against Turkey on June 12th in Paris; at Parc des Princes. They will then face Czech Republic on June 17th in St. Etienne before … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Spain, Turkey, Czech Republic In Euro 2016
Champions League Wraps Up
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The Champions League group stage concludes this week with games Tuesday and Wednesday. There wasn't much of a surprise with which teams would go through to the knockout stages , minus Manchester United, however, our very own Dinamo Zagreb lit up Twitter opening night when the Croatian champs defeated Arsenal 2-1. But the Modri couldn't do damage against Olympiakos, losing both … [Read more...] about Champions League Wraps Up
Debate Club: Warriors or Sixers?
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Živa Istina posed a great question regarding the NBA this season. And he will be accepting friendly wagers. We'll revisit this conversation as the season winds down in April. What will be the greater number? Golden State Warriors losses? Or Philadelphia 76ers wins? The red hot defending champion Warriors have started the season 20-0 and, on … [Read more...] about Debate Club: Warriors or Sixers?
Šimunić Defends “Za Dom Spremni”
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Former Croatia international Josip Šimunić, who was capped 103 times for the Vatreni, ended his North American tour this weekend in San Pedro and Los Angeles, as he screened his documentary "Moja Voljena Hrvatska." The documentary follows Šimunić's life in soccer from his native Australian upbringing to playing for the Croatian national team, before his international career was … [Read more...] about Šimunić Defends “Za Dom Spremni”
Rudež: “Olympics Were Our Pinnacle”
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Croatia international and Minnesota Timberwolf Damjan Rudež discusses what the absence of Croatia at the 2016 Olympics meant to him as well as the current state of Croatian basketball in the NBA. Rudež did not come off the bench in Minnesota's 107-99 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Sunday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Rudež: “Olympics Were Our Pinnacle”
Šimunić: Moja Voljena Hrvatska
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Former Croatia center-back Josip 'Joe' Šimunić is currently on an 7-city North American tour promoting and premiering a documentary film called "Moja Voljena Hrvatska" about his life leading up to his moment of infamy, which got him suspended from the World Cup in Brazil and ended his international soccer career. Šimunić will finish his tour this weekend … [Read more...] about Šimunić: Moja Voljena Hrvatska
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
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SPAIN It was supposed to be a great El Clasico. Barcelona were up three points on Spanish rivals Real Madrid. The game was in Madrid. Messi was coming back from injury. But instead of a great game, Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid in their own house; with Messi on the bench. Both Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić got the start for their respective clubs but it … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
Euro 2016 Draw Set
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Our favorite time of the year, well every two years that is, is finally here. It's time to pick the groups! On December 12th in Paris, the Euro 2016 groups will be set. Last time Croatia was a part of this, we were drawn to open up the 2014 World Cup against hosts Brazil. And although this draw may not have the same fireworks, Croatia can potentially be … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Draw Set
Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
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Croatia take on Russia Tuesday morning (North American time) in their last match of 2015; a year that saw nothing short of ridiculousness for our beloved Vatreni. We saw Croatia: -start the qualifying campaign undefeated and in complete control of an automatic Euro 2016 berth -have their home match with Italy moved from Zagreb to Split only to … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
