Ever wonder what would happen if an NFL coach crossed the pond to teach football (soccer) players his hard hitting American ways? In NBC Sports' newest commercial promoting the upcoming Barclay's English Premiership season, former Saturday Night Live personality Jason Sudeikis does exactly that; as manager of the Tottenham Hotspurs! … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: This is football, not football
Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
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Croatian internationals Luka Modrić and Nikica Jelavić faced off against each other from Dodger Stadium in Los angeles, California Saturday night in the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup semifinal round. Modrić received the start for Real Madrid while Everton striker Nikica Jelavić came on at halftime. With Everton down 2-1 in the 62nd minute, Jelavić … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
Rijeka win 2-1, Hajduk see red in loss
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NK Rijeka remain hot, winning their Europa League third qualifying first leg match against Zilina 2-1 Thursday night from Kantrida. Former Hajduk player, Anas Sharbini, got Rijeka on the board early, scoring in just the third minute of play against the Slovakian club. After poor defense from Zilina, Sharbini took the ball on the left side of the box and sent a curled shot just … [Read more...] about Rijeka win 2-1, Hajduk see red in loss
Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
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It looked as if Dinamo and Sheriff would end Tuesday night's match at Maksimir in a scoreless draw, but substitute Ante Rukavina would score in the 89th minute to give Dinamo Zagreb a 1-0 win in their first leg Champions League third qualifying round match. The former Hajduk and Panathinaikos striker would perfectly head the ball into the lower corner of the net off a cross … [Read more...] about Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
HNL Week 3
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Results for July 26-29, 2013 RIJEKA 0-0 DINAMO ZAGREB For a fourth straight match, Dinamo Zagreb will leave Kantrida without a victory. The 8-time consecutive champions of the Croatian Prva Liga had to chop the points in a scoreless draw in Rijeka going into their Champions League third qualifying match against Sheriff Tiraspol on Tuesday, July 30th. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3
2013-14 Fantasy Premiership is here!
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The 2013-14 English Premier League season is right around the corner with matches beginning Saturday, August 17th. That means another CroatianSports.com Fantasy group is ready to get underway. Please join as it makes the season competitive and is most importantly FREE! The banner will remain on the right side of the website throughout the season for everyone to sign into. You … [Read more...] about 2013-14 Fantasy Premiership is here!
Hajduk, Rijeka through, Loko fall short
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Mijo Caktaš' 60th minute goal Thursday night was good enough for a 1-1 draw against Turnovo in Macedonia, earning Hajduk Split a spot in the third qualifying round with a 3-2 aggregate score. Caktaš dribbled the ball through multiple Turnovo players and fired from 10 yards out for the opening goal. Hajduk would concede late to make the game interesting in the waning minutes … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Rijeka through, Loko fall short
Hajduk, Dinamo in North America
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CroatianTimes.com has reported that a group out of New Jersey, Garden State Croatia FC, is conducting a poll for Croatians who live in North America and Australia/New Zealand to gauge interest from fans on a possible Hajduk Split/Dinamo Zagreb tour. It doesn't appear that anything is set in stone, regarding matches and dates, but GSCFC is looking for numbers to see if it would … [Read more...] about Hajduk, Dinamo in North America
