The kid is only 18 years old. He's already starred in Champions League. And he's already played against the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimović and Cristiano Ronaldo. But the kid "tag" will surely fall off sooner than later as wunder-kind Alen Halilović plays for Barcelona B in the Spanish second division and gets the chance to impress from Niko Kovač's Croatia … [Read more...] about Alen Halilović: Problem Child?
Next Up For Croatia: ITALY
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In a watered down Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, Croatia have been one of few European regulars to hold serve. Their only slip up so far, which shouldn't be considered a slip up at all, was their 1-1 draw to Italy on the road to ruin their perfect record in November. In a campaign where it appears the European giants are not taking games that seriously: the Dutch … [Read more...] about Next Up For Croatia: ITALY
Croatia smash Norway 5-1, Ćorluka sent off
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OFFICIAL starting XI for Croatia vs. Norway: Subašić, Srna, Ćorluka, Vida, Pranjić, Brozović, Modrić, Rakitić, Perišić, Olić, Mandžukić. After a slow start to the match, Croatia opened up the flood gates on Norway, scoring five goals at Maksimir Saturday night in their Group H Euro 2016 qualifier. Brozović and Perišić would both score from outside the box while Olić, … [Read more...] about Croatia smash Norway 5-1, Ćorluka sent off
Euro 2016 Kits?
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Pictures are circulating on the internet of possible Croatian kits for Euro 2016. Nothing has officially been released; just these three tops, two of which are completely red and white. The Vatreni have never dawned a third kit, but it was rumored for the 2010 World Cup (which they did not qualify for) that Nike would release an all-white checkered top. The one above is clean … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Kits?
Croatia vs. Norway On Tap
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Things are quickly heating up in the world of football. Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić will face off against each other in the Champions League quarterfinals. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona take on Zlatan Ibrahimović's PSG while goalkeeper Danijel Subašić tries to keep keep Monaco's momentum against a confident Juventus side. But before Champions League continues … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Norway On Tap
Meet Borna Ćorić: The Next Big Thing In Croatian Tennis
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Borna Ćorić is an 18 year-old kid from Zagreb. He plays tennis and he plays tennis well. So what's so special about him? He turned 18 only four months ago. Has already represented Croatia in Davis Cup play. And is ranked 60th in the world as of March 2015. After a 2nd Round straight set loss to Australian Bernard Tomic at the 2015 BNP … [Read more...] about Meet Borna Ćorić: The Next Big Thing In Croatian Tennis
Čilić Talks Injury, Return At BNP Paribas Open
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CroatianSports.com spoke to 2014 U.S. Open champion Marin Čilić Saturday after his 2nd Round 4-6, 4-6 straight set loss to Argentinian Juan Monaco at the BNP Paribas Open. It was Čilić's first major match in 2015 after missing the Australian Open due to a right shoulder injury. When asked "why are you (Čilić) playing when you are not yet 100%?", the Croatian #1 … [Read more...] about Čilić Talks Injury, Return At BNP Paribas Open
