SPAIN Luka Modrić had a quiet match for Real Madrid in a thrilling El Clasico on Sunday, as Real fell 4-3 to Barcelona. He had one shot, which was wildly off target, made one tackle and two interceptions, and completed 35 passes. Modric picked up a yellow card in the 88th minute and was subbed off in stoppage time for Alvaro Morata. Real now share their La Liga lead with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVIII*
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Champions League Elite 8
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Both Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić are chasing the European 'treble' this season in club play before the World Cup kicks off in June. Real Madrid dismantled Schalke in the Round of 16 and will play another German club in the quarterfinals, Borussia Dortmund, who prevented Los Blancos from playing in the final last year. Bayern Munich made easy work of Arsenal and will head to … [Read more...] about Champions League Elite 8
Mandžukić going out on top
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With only 10 games remaining in the German season, Croatia's own 'Super Mario' Mandžukić is leading the Bundesliga in scoring with 16 goals, one in front of Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, who will be joining Bayern Munich in the summer. With the addition of the star Polish striker, Bayern Munich may be forced to sell Mandžukić to the highest bidder in the summer … [Read more...] about Mandžukić going out on top
Miocic to meet Dos Santos at UFC 173
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Stipe Miocic is set to have the biggest fight of his career on May 24th in Las Vegas when he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Junior Dos Santos at UFC 173. With a win over Dos Santos, Miocic will surely put himself in title contention for a fight against Cain Velasquez. More from the Crippler throughout the week... … [Read more...] about Miocic to meet Dos Santos at UFC 173
Tuesday Night Funnies: Great Scott!
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What's worse? The new Scotland away kit? Or the fact that Croatia lost twice to them this past qualifying campaign? In an attempt to brighten up the squad's colors, the Scottish FA have chosen to go the pink and gold route for their 2014-15 away kits, mimicking a 6 year-old girl's AYSO team. I'm all for change but this is a bit much. How is a grown man supposed … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Great Scott!
Halilović Barça-bound
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It appears 17 year-old Dinamo Zagreb 'wunder kind' Alen Halilović is finally on his way out of Zagreb. After months of speculation where he would play after his Dinamo Zagreb contract expired, we found out Thursday that Spanish champions FC Barcelona beat out Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Manchester City for the services of the kid. On his official Twitter page Thursday, … [Read more...] about Halilović Barça-bound
SoCro hits his mark
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Our favorite rapper from Chattanooga, Tennessee, SoCro, hit his $6,000 Kickstarter campaign goal earlier in the week and wanted to thank everyone from CroatianSports.com who contributed (you know who you are.) SoCro definitely has his own style and a personality that can take him to the promised land. But c'mon man! Who you fooling with the moving trash can? … [Read more...] about SoCro hits his mark
