Photo: SkySports After a lackluster 1-0 victory over Macedonia on Thursday in the first match of World Cup 2014 qualifying, Croatia travel to Brussels on Tuesday for a true test against a revamped Belgian side. And remember, this is not your daddy's Belgium. After missing out on Euro 2012, finishing two points behind Turkey in a group where Germany went perfect, … [Read more...] about Battle in Brussels
2013 CroatianSports.com Las Vegas Convention
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Join the OFFICIAL "Croatia vs Serbia in Las Vegas" FACEBOOK Page As CroatianSports.com nears its five-year anniversary, we are happy to announce our first-ever Croatian Sports convention. For the past couple of years, Ante and Denis have taken their show on the road by visiting New York, Toronto, Vancouver and San Francisco/San Jose. The trips have been an awesome … [Read more...] about 2013 CroatianSports.com Las Vegas Convention
Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
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Photo: Net.hr STARTING XI vs. Macedonia: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Šimunić, Strinić - Perišić, Vukojević, Modrić, Rakitić - Eduardo, Mandžukić The cardiac Croatians were at it again Friday night in Zagreb. After a hot start against Macedonia which nearly saw a goal from Eduardo in the opening minute, Croatia had little to show for the next hour in their … [Read more...] about Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
Čilić crumbles at U.S. Open vs. Murray
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Photo: AP Marin Čilić looked to be on his way to his biggest win in two years at the 2012 U.S. Open Wednesday night. He took the first set 6-3 against 2012 Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray in the men's quarterfinal, and was in full control of the second set, up 5-2 at one point. Then the wheels came off the wagon. Murray fired off four straight games to force a second … [Read more...] about Čilić crumbles at U.S. Open vs. Murray
Killer heading home
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Photo: DPA 32 year-old Croatian striker Ivan 'Killer' Klasnić has signed a one-year contract with Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05, returning him to Germany for the first time since the 2007-08 season, where he played for Werder Bremen. Killer played eight seasons in Bremen where he scored 49 goals in 151 appearances. He was born in Hamburg. Klasnić started his career at … [Read more...] about Killer heading home
Champions League Draw, Badelj makes Hamburg switch
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The Champions League group stage draw will begin Thursday, August 30th at 11:45AM (ET). It is then we will find out who Dinamo Zagreb and company will play over the next three months during six matches. Last year, the Croatian champions were given a difficult road as they had to face Real Madrid, Lyon and Ajax. Dinamo lost every match and scored only three goals while conceding … [Read more...] about Champions League Draw, Badelj makes Hamburg switch
Dinamo back to Champions League!
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Photo: Ronald Gorsic/Cropix Dinamo Starting XI: Kelava-Ibanez, Šimunić, Ademi, Vida-Sammir, Tonel, Badelj(c), Pivarić-Beqiraj, Čop Dinamo Zagreb have done it again. For the second straight season, the Croatian champions have earned their spot into Europe's elite competition: the UEFA Champions League. Dinamo had an easy road through three qualifying rounds with … [Read more...] about Dinamo back to Champions League!
Luka Modrić completes Real Madrid move (Updated)
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Photo: Real Madrid Croatian star midfielder Luka Modrić has finally completely his much anticipated transfer to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur. Modrić passed his physical at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Monday, inking a five-year deal. Madrid paid £33 million ($52.2 million) for Modrić, who will wear #19. Real Madrid will once again take part in the … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić completes Real Madrid move (Updated)
CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *I*
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ENGLAND Photo: PA Nikica Jelavić got the start for Everton on Saturday and opened up his 2012-13 account vs. Aston Villa with a goal in the 44th minute of play. Jelavić cut across the box and one-timed a shot from the penalty spot after a superb Leighton Baines pass from the end line found the Croatian's left foot. The strike would put Everton in complete control; as … [Read more...] about CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *I*
