The Croatian national side has a huge week in front of them. On Wednesday, they face Lionel Messi and World Cup finalists Argentina in a friendly from London, England. Four days later, the Vatreni take on Italy at the San Siro in Milan in Euro 2016 qualifying. After a World Cup we would all like to forget, Croatia have been perfect since returning from summer break. … [Read more...] about What To Expect This Week
Stone Cold Lock of the Week: Southampton
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So far, so good this season in CroatianSports.com's newest feature. I pushed two weeks ago with my Chelsea (-1) pick while Svirčić got the job done this past weekend with Everton (-125). He also hit his 3-team parlay. But it's a new week. So here's your stone cold lead pipe lock... Lock of the Week: Southampton (EVEN) I usually don't like to take road teams in … [Read more...] about Stone Cold Lock of the Week: Southampton
Lovren rescues Liverpool at the death
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Croatian defender Dejan Lovren scored in 95th minute injury time Tuesday night to earn Liverpool a 2-1 victory over Swansea in the Capital One Cup 4th Round. The goal came off a looping free kick from the sideline. Swansea keeper Gerhard Tremmel completely misjudged the ball giving Lovren a wide open goal. And unlike Ivan Rakitić at Euro 2012 against Spain, Lovren cooly headed … [Read more...] about Lovren rescues Liverpool at the death
Never mind U.S.A: Croatia to play Argentina in London
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In a turn of events, Croatia will now play Argentina in London on November 12th instead of the United States. It was supposed to be the Yanks and the Vatreni at Craven Cottage, but a finalized deal could not be reached between the two sides. Now Croatia will take on Lionel Messi and World Cup runners-up Argentina four days before their duel with Italy at San Siro in … [Read more...] about Never mind U.S.A: Croatia to play Argentina in London
Stone Cold Lock of the Week: Chelsea
By 20 CommentsIn a feature started weeks ago by our very very own Matt "Goldenchild" Lebo, CroatianSports.com will give you betting fiends out there our Pick of the Week. It will usually revolve around the English Premier League, but not always. And if we don't put something up one weekend for you folks to ponder, well, that just means we don't have a pick we would bet the house on. We're a … [Read more...] about Stone Cold Lock of the Week: Chelsea
Anarchy in Serbia
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FULL PHOTOS & VIDEOS VIA DAILY MAIL In case you missed it yesterday, the Serbia-Albania Euro 2016 qualifier in Belgrade was abandoned in the first half due to a pitch invasion. In one of the most bizarre events in sports history, a drone carrying an Albanian flag over the outline of Kosovo, implying Kosovo should be a part of Albania, was flown over the pitch in … [Read more...] about Anarchy in Serbia
Outraged Observations: A positive direction for youth
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Written by Allen "Outraged" Strk It’s no secret that it was a tale of two performances that took place during the latest fixtures for Croatia. The lethargic play against Bulgaria was quickly washed away by the thrilling play against Azerbaijan. It’s odd to see a team drastically change in performance in a matter of a few days against a fairly equal opponent. … [Read more...] about Outraged Observations: A positive direction for youth
U-21s lose 2-1 to England, Euro dream over
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After a 2-1 loss to England on Friday, the Croatia U-21's face the Three Lions again in Vinkovci Tuesday night. The Croatians will need a victory in the second match of their Euro 2015 playoff or their run will be over. With an away goal in England already to their name, all Croatia would need is a 1-0 win to get them into the 8-team tournament next summer. Marko … [Read more...] about U-21s lose 2-1 to England, Euro dream over
