Germany Photo: Reuters/ MICHAELA REHLE Super Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich continue to plow through the competition after registering a 3-1 win over Hamburger SV on Saturday. The former Dinamo Zagreb striker started and played the full 90 minutes in the win. Mario put Bayern on the board just before the halftime whistle by getting past the Hamburg defense and … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Modrić shines in European closers
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With European group stage games ending this week and the knockout rounds of Champions League and Europa League resuming after the winter break, let's breakdown which Croatian internationals will have a chance to lift some silverware when the second half of the season restarts in 2014. Luka Modrić scored a beauty from outside the box Tuesday in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over … [Read more...] about Modrić shines in European closers
Tuesday Night Funnies: “Sad ćes dobiti kaiš!”
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Growing up in a Croatian household, most if not all of us did not have it easy when we did something wrong. We didn't get 'talking to's' like our neighbors across the street, instead, we got full fledged beatings! Personally, my parents liked the wooden spoon/leather belt combo when disciplining me, but every family has their own style. Who had the worst … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: “Sad ćes dobiti kaiš!”
Croatians Around Europe *XV*
By 115 CommentsGermany 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
