16 year-old Osijek-born Donna Vekić won her first ever Grand Slam match (in her first try) Tuesday afternoon against the Czech Republic's Andrea Hlaváčková in the first round of the Australian Open. Vekić made quick work of her opponent in the 6-1, 6-2 win, taking both sets in only one hour and 12 minutes. She will now face former world #1 Caroline Wozniacki in the second round … [Read more...] about Donna Vekić on the board!
Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
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GERMANY Photo: DAPD With the Bundesliga returning from winter break in one week's time, Mario Mandžukić was warming up in what hopes to be a productive year for the 26 year-old striker. After scoring two goals earlier in the week against Schalke in a 5-0 friendly victory, Mandžukić struck again on Saturday, this time against Basel in the ninth minute of play. Mandza … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
2013 Australian Open preview
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Photo: World Tennis Magazine The first Grand Slam of the year kicks off from Melbourne on Monday, but what should we expect from the Croatians this time around at the Australian Open? Besides Croatia's 2005 Davis Cup title, Marin Čilić's 2010 Australian Open semifinal appearance and Ivan Ljubičić's 2010 BNP Paribas Open championship, Croatian tennis has been dormant, to … [Read more...] about 2013 Australian Open preview
Modrić impresses in Copa win
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Photo: AFP Has Luka Modrić been reading the papers? In his first start of 2013 in the second leg of the Copa del Rey Round of 16 Wednesday night, Modrić played exceptionally well versus Celta Vigo, setting up Cristinao Ronaldo's second goal of the match with a beautiful over-the-top lob into the box which the Portugal captain deflected into goal to make it 2-0. Later … [Read more...] about Modrić impresses in Copa win
Mandžukić nets twice in Schalke friendly
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Photo: Bundesliga Two weeks before the Bundesliga resumes its season following the winter break, Mario Mandžukić and Bayern Munich found themselves in Doha, Qatar, playing fellow German club Schalke 04 in a friendly Tuesday night. 'Super' Mario received the start and followed up Thomas Müller's two goals in the first half with two of his own. In the 33rd minute, Franck … [Read more...] about Mandžukić nets twice in Schalke friendly
Modrić labeled La Liga bust
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Photo: Fox Sports Croatian superstar, Luka Modrić, has been voted La Liga's biggest bust of the season thus far, alongside Barcelona's Alex Song, in a recent poll conducted by Spanish newspaper Marca. Modrić was a late transfer to Real Madrid in the summer of 2012, coming over from Tottenham for a staggering £33 million. However, he hasn't lived up to all the … [Read more...] about Modrić labeled La Liga bust
Perišić completes move to Wolfsburg
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Photo: Bundesliga Ask and you shall receive. 23 year-old Ivan Perišić was not happy with his bench role at Borussia Dortmund, the current German champions, and requested a transfer in December in search of first-team football. The former Belgian Jupiler league scoring champion never earned a starting role in Dortmund in his season and a half at the club and will now … [Read more...] about Perišić completes move to Wolfsburg
Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
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SPAIN Photo: SevillaFC Ivan Rakitić started and played 90+ minutes in Sevilla's 1-0 win over Osasuna Saturday. Ivan fired away two shots and completed 55 out of 75 passes before being subbed off in the 91st minute for Javi Hervas. The win moves Sevilla up to 11th; still well off their goal of European football. Ivan's future with the club has come into doubt since … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
Mandžukić grabs Croatian POY, Srna best goal for Shakhtar
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Photo: AP 'Super' Mario Mandžukić beat out Luka Modrić for the 2012 Croatian 'player of the year'. After an average end to the season at Wolfsburg, Mandžukić dazzled in Poland where he scored three goals in as many games at Euro 2012, joining the likes of Mario Gomez, Mario Balotelli, Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres and Alan Dzagoev for most goals at the tournament. … [Read more...] about Mandžukić grabs Croatian POY, Srna best goal for Shakhtar
