He's done it again folks. And this time it was Manchester City. Slaven Bilić, in his first year as manager in the Premiership, has gotten his West Ham United side hitting the ground running to start the young season. West Ham have already defeated Arsenal and Liverpool this year, both on the road, and they did it again Saturday in Manchester, defeating City … [Read more...] about Slaven Bilić: Giant Killer
Mandžukić, Juve Trump City In CL Opener
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It was supposed to be a walk in the park for Manchester City Tuesday night in their Champions League opener. The English club has been perfect in the young Premiership season while Juventus have still to win a game in Italy. Newly acquired Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić only has goose eggs to show for his efforts in Serie A. So this was clearly going to be a win for … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Juve Trump City In CL Opener
Meltdown In Oslo
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Croatia no longer control their own destiny to qualify for Euro 2016 directly. After a goal-less draw against Azerbaijan on Thursday and a 2-0 defeat in Norway, Croatia fall to third place in Group H, which would put them into a two-legged playoff in November. So what happened? -Croatia couldn't score one goal against Azerbaijan or Norway in 180 … [Read more...] about Meltdown In Oslo
Croatians Around Europe *III*
By 120 CommentsEngland West Ham ended one of the longest winless streaks in EPL history with their first victory at Anfield in 52 years as Liverpool struck out 3-0 on Saturday. Former Dinamo Zagreb defender, Dejan Lovren, started the season strong but was up to his usual tricks by losing the ball as the last defender which resulted in West Ham's second goal. Dejan started as … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *III*
The Rise (And Fall) Of Slaven Bilić
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On July 21st, I ventured out to Pasadena, California (well out of San Pedro range) to catch the friendly match between Barcelona and L.A. Galaxy at the Rose Bowl. I was looking to speak with both Ivan Rakitić and Alen Halilović (Croatian national team players) on the upcoming season. Unfortunately, they declined to give any type of formal interview. However, during … [Read more...] about The Rise (And Fall) Of Slaven Bilić
Croatian Road To Russia Unveiled
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The 2018 World Cup qualifying schedule was released on Saturday. And even with Croatia coming out of Pot 1, the strongest Europe has to offer, the Vatreni dodged a huge bullet. Croatia was drawn last into Group I, which consists of former foes Iceland, Ukraine, Turkey and newcomers Finland. They avoided Group A, the Group of Death, which landed the Netherlands, … [Read more...] about Croatian Road To Russia Unveiled
Karlović Survives Dolgo, Čilić Suspended In 5th At 10-10
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Dr. Ivo Karlović won a marathon match Thursday at Wimbledon when he defeated Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov 13-11 in the fifth set. The match took 3 hours and 23 minutes to complete. #23 Karlović will now face #13 ranked Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Saturday in the 3rd Round with the winner more than likely to face Andy Murray. After losing the first set 5-7, Karlović took … [Read more...] about Karlović Survives Dolgo, Čilić Suspended In 5th At 10-10
