It's little too late for the Croatian national team as they have already returned home after failing to make it out of group stage at the 2014 World Cup. But as fans around the world try to figure out what happened to their lamented Vatreni, one thing clearly stands out. And Croatians weren't the only ones to see it. ESPNFC.com voted Dejan Lovren's penalty call … [Read more...] about Lovren penalty worst call of Group Stage
Croatia thrash Cameroon, do or die with Mexico next
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Croatia Starting XI: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Lovren - Rakitić, Modrić, Olić, Sammir, Perišić - Mandžukić It wasn't the most attractive first half of football, but Croatia got the job done, entering halftime up 1-0 against Cameroon. An early Ivica Olić strike in the 11th minute gave Croatia the lead as Wolfsburg teammate Ivan Perišić found him across the box and … [Read more...] about Croatia thrash Cameroon, do or die with Mexico next
Who’s to blame for Croatia loss to Brazil?
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Written by Anthony Zoric (@anthonyzoric) Croatia fans have been dreaming for their team to play in a World Cup since 2006. After qualifying 2nd in their group after Belgium. Croatia drew Iceland in the two-legged playoff. Niko Kovač was named coach after a horrific campaign where Igor Štimac constantly changed formations and players. Croatia was lucky to be drawn … [Read more...] about Who’s to blame for Croatia loss to Brazil?
**FAN ZONE** St. Anthony’s Church, Los Angeles
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Over 250 Croatians from the greater Los Angeles area gathered at St. Anthony's Catholic church in Los Angeles for the World Cup opener featuring Croatia and hosts Brazil. Although the Vatreni couldn't hang on to an early 1-0 lead, the atmosphere at St. Anthony's was electric throughout the day. We would like to thank St. Anthony's and CroatianRadioProgram for hosting such an … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** St. Anthony’s Church, Los Angeles
#flop
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Starting Lineup: Pletikosa - Srna, Lovren, Ćorluka, Vrsaljko - Rakitić, Modrić, Perišić, Kovačić, Olić - Jelavić It's a shame Croatia can't get any calls against the world's elite in major tournaments. Two years ago against Spain at EURO 2012, Ćorluka was blatantly taken down in the box with no penalty call. Tonight in Sao Paulo, Fred wasn't even … [Read more...] about #flop
Sao Paulo: The night before
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Pete Novaković, who resides in Los Angeles, has volunteered his time while in Brazil for the World Cup to report for CroatianSports.com. The night before Croatia's epic World Cup match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Croatian fans hit the streets to sing, dance, drink and mingle with fellow fans from all across the globe. Novaković will be in the stadium for the match on … [Read more...] about Sao Paulo: The night before
#GoCro World Cup
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During the World Cup, CroatianSports.com asks you to use the #GoCro hashtag in social media. That means if you're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or sending text messages to your baba back home in the selo, #GoCro needs to be present. This will allow Croatian fans all over the world see each other's activities during the World Cup, but it will also bring us together as a … [Read more...] about #GoCro World Cup
