The Champions League semifinals are upon us. Ivan Rakitić and Barcelona are in. Luka Modrić is out (injury). But Wednesday night puts the other two Croatian nationals in action in extremely tight matches. 'Super' Mario Mandžukić will look for revenge on city rivals Real Madrid after being bloodied and beaten in their scoreless first leg match last week. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Subašić Crash Out Of Champions League
Mandžukić Mauled In Madrid Derby
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Emotions ran high Tuesday night in Madrid as the city's two football clubs, Real and Atletico, met at the Estadio Vicente Calderdon in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash. And it was a night to forget for Croatian star striker Mario Mandžukić, as he nearly drew two automatic red cards from Real Madrid players. Mandza finished all 90 minutes of … [Read more...] about Mandžukić Mauled In Madrid Derby
Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
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SPAIN Ivan Rakitić will be disappointed in his first return to the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán since last summer's transfer to Barcelona as his side blew a two-goal lead versus Sevilla. The former Sevilla captain played 90 minutes in a 2-2 draw against the Andalucian club, shrinking their lead to only two points ahead of Real Madrid atop the La Liga table. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
Halilović Showing His Worth
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Two weeks ago, Alen Halilović was criticized by some for his poor attitude when being substituted from a match in the first half in order to replace his goalkeeper following a red card. This week the 18 year-old Croatian prospect is being praised for his play for Barcelona B. Halilović can easily be compared to Dutchman Arjen Robben with his quick dribbling on the … [Read more...] about Halilović Showing His Worth
Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs
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Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs from the CroatianSports.com family to you and yours. As we sit in church on Sunday and pray for jadan i mali hajduk, Ziva Istina's "Za Dom Spremni" lifestyle in his fortified basement and no major injuries leading up to Euro 2016, I would like to take this time to thank all of our readers (especially Prva Generacija) for making this website … [Read more...] about Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs
Alen Halilović: Problem Child?
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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
