Photo: UEFA Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes for Real Madrid Tuesday night as Los Blancos took a comfortable 3-0 first leg into Istanbul versus Galatasaray. Everything looked to be in cruise control for Real Madrid as Ronaldo scored in the seventh minute, meaning Galatasaray would have to score five goals to go through. With Madrid up 1-0 going into the break, … [Read more...] about Modrić, Real Madrid march into Champions League semis
Tuesday Night Funnies: Ivan Šarić
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Two weeks ago, Zadar-born Croatian comic, Ivan Šarić, uploaded a 'video job application' to be Jon Stewart's senior correspondent for Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The U.S. based political satire show, which also runs in Canada, reports on current world events, adding a splash of comedy for good measure. In an interview with CroatianSports.com, … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Ivan Šarić
Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
By 116 CommentsGermany Bayern München clinched the Bundesliga crown with a 1-0 win in Frankfurt on Saturday. The win gave the Bavarian side a record 23rd national championship and with six games still to play, it marked the earliest clinching of the title. The club had previously twice triumphed with four games left, in 1973 and 2003. Bayern will now focus on the Champions League … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
Ćavara Corner
By 91 CommentsCroatianSports.com's blog correspondent Vedran Ćavara, touches on the current state of Croatian internationals Luka Modrić, Mario Mandžukić and Niko Kranjčar. Please leave comments below for Vedran regarding his video and thoughts on the three players. … [Read more...] about Ćavara Corner
Mandžukić assist puts Bayern one step closer to CL Final Four
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Photo: sports.yahoo.com After being rested this past weekend in a 9-2 drumming of Hamburg, Mario Mandžukić got the start for Bayern Munich Tuesday night in their first leg Champions League quarterfinal versus Serie A leaders Juventus. But before the seats could even get warm at Allianz Arena, Bayern's David Alaba rifled a shot past Italian #1 Gigi Buffon from 30 yards out … [Read more...] about Mandžukić assist puts Bayern one step closer to CL Final Four
Croatians Around Europe *XXIX*
By 229 CommentsSPAIN Luka Modrić started for Real Madrid and played all 90 minutes as they dropped points in a 1-1 draw with relegation contenders Real Zaragoza. Luka picked up a yellow card in the 11th minute for a handball and his turnover was the catalyst to Zaragoza'a goal. He completed 54 out of 62 passes and created 2 chances. Goal.com gave Luka a 2.5/5, saying "He let the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIX*
Croatia vs. Serbia: Party @ The Palms
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We came. We watched. We beat Serbia!..and then we partied into the night! CroatianSports.com would like to thank everyone who came to Las Vegas for this unique watch party at the Palms Sky Villa. Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Vancouver, Columbus, Toronto and New York were all represented in Sin City on March 22nd. We hope you all had a great time. Hopefully we … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Serbia: Party @ The Palms
FINAL: CROATIA 2 – 0 Serbia
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Hrvati from around the world assembled in halls, homes, hotels, and stadiums to watch a match that will be forever emblazoned in the history of Croatia and Serbia. We've met in the waterpolo pools and handball courts, but tonight was the night to show who was the best at the most important sport in Europe. Stimac surprised many with a very attack minded lineup, going with … [Read more...] about FINAL: CROATIA 2 – 0 Serbia
