Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti today replied to an invitation from sister city Split, Croatia and mayor Ivo Baldasar to attend this year's Sv. Duje celebration on the Dalmatian coast. Although the City of Angels mayor is unable to make it to Croatia, he signs off the letter with "Hajduk Živi Vječno" at the bottom. Obviously Mayor Garcetti understands the importance … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: “Hajduk Živi Vječno”
Modrić, Real Madrid dismantle Bayern, book CL Final
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One of the most anticipated matches of the season quickly became a snooze-fest Tuesday evening in Munich. With Bayern Munich down 1-0 in aggregate after a first leg loss, all was still to play for in the return. However, two quick Sergio Ramos headers (16', 20') would put the game out of reach early. Ronaldo would add two of his own, sliding one past Manuel Neuer in the 34th … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid dismantle Bayern, book CL Final
Champions League Final 4
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The cream has risen to the top. And only four clubs remain in battle for Europe's Holy Grail. Tuesday marks the beginning of the Champions League semifinals where Atletico Madrid take on Chelsea in the Spanish capital. Chelsea, who currently sit in second place in the English Premiership behind Liverpool, will have their hands full with a revamped Atletico side led by … [Read more...] about Champions League Final 4
Croatians Around Europe *XXXII*
By 63 CommentsGermany Photo:Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch The race for the Bundesliga scoring title will most likely come down to the final matchday as Mario Mandžukić scored his 18th Bundesliga goal of the season in a 2-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday to tie Robert Lewandowski atop the Bundesliga scoring chart. The former Dinamo Zagreb striker came off the bench in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXII*
Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs!
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The entire CroatianSports.com family would like to wish you and yours a Happy Easter this Sunday. Croatian fans this year have plenty to be thankful for with our Vatreni less than two months away from breaking in the World Cup against Brazil. We thank you all for being part of this growing Croatian online community. … [Read more...] about Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs!
Modrić wins Copa del Rey, Mandžukić scores in Pokal semi
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It's been the Luka Modrić/Mario Mandžukić show lately on CroatianSports.com, but when your best two players are winning trophies with arguably Europe's best two teams, it must be talked about. On Wednesday, Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over hated rivals FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Final. Although Modrić had a quiet match in yet … [Read more...] about Modrić wins Copa del Rey, Mandžukić scores in Pokal semi
Mandžukić: The season that is
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The man may not send a rocket from outside the box into the back of the net or dribble past three defenders in Messi-like fashion. But what 'Super Mario' Mandžukić is doing in his two seasons at Bayern Munich is simply "getting the job done." The 'Red Baron', as he has been dubbed in Germany, poaches goals in front of the net and heads home crosses like no other striker in … [Read more...] about Mandžukić: The season that is
Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
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Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić have been paired against each other in the Champions League final four as Real Madrid will face reigning champions Bayern Munich on April 23rd and 29th. This will once again ensure that a Croatian will play in the Champions League Final for a third straight season. The victor will play the winner of a tricky tie between Atletico Madrid and … [Read more...] about Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
