Germany Photo: Reuters/Fabian Bimmer Chances are that Mario Mandžukić will only miss one match at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil as a result of a red card against Iceland in November. As Mario awaits FIFA's final decision, the former Dinamo Zagreb striker went to work against Werder Bremen on Saturday. Mario played the full 90 minutes and scored his ninth goal of the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XV*
Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup
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Croatian fans rejoice! The World Cup is set; and Croatia is going to start the party against hosts Brazil in Sao Paulo on June 12th with the whole world watching. Not many teams get to open up a World Cup, so as Croatians, we should feel honored and privileged that our little nation of 4.5 million people has the chance to be showcased at game #1 of the World Cup against … [Read more...] about Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup
Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!
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It's official! Croatia will be opening up the 2014 World Cup in Brazil against the hosts in front of the entire world. Although that sounds like an uphill climb, the rest of the group consists of Mexico and Cameroon. Brazil defeated Croatia 1-0 at the 2006 World Cup and Mexico defeated the Vatreni 1-0 in 2002. Croatia has never played an African side in the World … [Read more...] about Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!
World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons
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Written by Nepoznat As the 2014 World Cup draw for Brazil approaches, it's worth noting that there are both good and bad with each draw scenario. Ahh, yes the old adage is true that we must take the good with the bad; the yin with the yang, if you will. So what are some of the pros and cons regarding the draw for next year's World Cup? Below are … [Read more...] about World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons
World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom
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FIFA made an extreme move on Tuesday regarding this Friday's World Cup draw which will take place at Noon (ET). Originally, the lowest ranked European team, France, was scheduled to join African and South American teams in Pot B to to help continental balance for the group stage draw of the World Cup. Since nine unseeded European teams qualified for the World Cup, … [Read more...] about World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom
The Šimunić Fund: Phase 2
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Illustration: Drago Teskač CroatianSports.com has achieved our goal of collecting the necessary $5,000 to pay for Joe Šimunić' fine. We are currently in the process of finding an appropriate organization in Vukovar to donate the funds to. If you are a donor, you should have received an email already from us. If you have not, please contact CroatianSports at … [Read more...] about The Šimunić Fund: Phase 2
HNL Round 18: Dinamo vs. Hajduk II
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Results for Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Dinamo Zagreb 2-2 Hajduk Split There was action both on and off the field in Zagreb Sunday afternoon as Hajduk Split came to town for another edition of the Croatian Eternal Derby. With Hajduk only one point behind leaders Dinamo to start the day, the Bili knew they could take top spot in the HNL with a victory … [Read more...] about HNL Round 18: Dinamo vs. Hajduk II
Mission Šimunić: COMPLETE!
By 188 CommentsIllustration: Drago Teskač And the final donation comes in from Sweden! Congratulations to everyone that has supported this cause, and more importantly, donated. We not only hit our goal but we did it 24 hours before deadline. Alright boys and girls, we're down the final stretch of a campaign we only started four days ago. The "Joe Simunic: Za Dom Spremni" fund only … [Read more...] about Mission Šimunić: COMPLETE!
