CroatianSports.com caught up with Ante Ražov this past week at Stub Hub Center in Carson, California, the home of the Los Angeles Galaxy, to talk U.S. player development, Croatia at the World Cup and his future as a coach in professional soccer. Ražov is a 1st generation Croatian-American and is the last college player to be called up to the U.S. national side. He is currently … [Read more...] about Ante Ražov talks player development, Croatian WC
Torcida vs. HNS
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More than 30,000 members of Torcida, citizens of Split and supporters of other Croatian clubs gathered on the Splitska Riva Saturday afternoon in protest of the HNS (Croatian Soccer Federation). Maybe the Croatian flare throwing in Milan was just the beginning of having their voices heard. We've known for years how bad the HNL and HNS have been run, but now Croatian … [Read more...] about Torcida vs. HNS
Marijan Čiklić Memorial Fund
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It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I must report that 26 year-old Marijan Čiklić, a very dear member of the CroatianSports.com family, passed away Monday, November 24th during a work trip as a merchant marine in Seattle, Washington. He is survived by his parents Boško and Femi, and brother Ivan. Although Marijan was rarely seen on camera with the … [Read more...] about Marijan Čiklić Memorial Fund
Modrić out 3 months
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Luka Modrić has been ruled out for a minimum of three months after tearing a tendon his his thigh Sunday against Italy. We all saw the 29 year-old Real Madrid midfielder pull up short twice halfway through the first half, but it's not as bad as it originally looked. So what does this mean? Absolutely nothing. Croatia's next qualifier is March … [Read more...] about Modrić out 3 months
Croatia, Italy end 1-1 after Croatian fans nearly abandon match
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Croatia will have to be happy to leave Milan with a 1-1 draw after nearly having to abandon the match in the second half. Croatian fans threw flares onto the pitch with the Dutch referee suspending the match for over 10 minutes. It looked as if the Vatreni would have to take a 3-0 loss, but the match was eventually restarted, ending 1-1. Italy looked like nothing … [Read more...] about Croatia, Italy end 1-1 after Croatian fans nearly abandon match
Stone Cold Lock: Croatia vs. Italy
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Call me controversial. Call me a kook. Call me whatever you want. But when it comes to things like this, you got to go with your head and not your heart. And although my heart says Croatia will beat Italy 1-0 in Milan this Sunday to stay perfect in Euro qualifying, my head says it will end in a 1-1 draw. And if that's the case, you can easily double your … [Read more...] about Stone Cold Lock: Croatia vs. Italy
Croatian B squad can’t hang with Argentina in 2nd half, lose 2-1
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HRVATSKA Starting XI: Kalinić - Vrsaljko, Lešković, Jedvaj, Leovac - Badelj, Antolić, Milić, Sharbini, Kovačić - Čop 1st Half: Croatia's "B" team held there own in the first half against Argentina, heading into the locker room at halftime up 1-0. A team full of up and coming stars including Mateo Kovacic, Sime Vrsaljko, Duje Cop and Tin Jedvaj held Lionel … [Read more...] about Croatian B squad can’t hang with Argentina in 2nd half, lose 2-1
