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
Bilić’s Boys (Besiktas Edition)
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Slaven Bilić is a fun guy. He's animated. He's energetic. He's in a band. And he's just about got his coaching career back in control. After leading Croatia to the Euro 2008 quarterfinals after an improbable 3-2 win over England at Wembley, denying the Three Lions Euro qualification, Bilić was on top of the world. He was untouchable. The players loved him. The … [Read more...] about Bilić’s Boys (Besiktas Edition)
Srna’s Last Stand
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At 32 years and 10 months old, Croatia/Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna may very well play the last significant match of his career Wednesday night (3:45PM ET) in Germany. After a scoreless affair in Donetsk three weeks ago, Shakhtar will take on German champions Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 showdown. Although heavy … [Read more...] about Srna’s Last Stand
