The entire CroatianSports.com staff would like to wish Prva Generacija and CroatianSports.com Nation a Merry Christmas. From our families to yours, no matter where you may be in the world this holiday season, we extend a very special 'Thank You' to our readers for making this website what it is today. Merry Christmas. Sretan Božić! Klapa ISKON … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić
Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
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ITALY Marko Livaja made a rare Serie A appearance for Inter Saturday, coming off the bench in the 78th minute with Inter down 1-0 to Genoa. Inter would quickly equalize through an Esteban Cambiasso header in the 85th, but a golden opportunity to win the game was ruined by the 19 year-old Croatian striker in injury time. A Diego Milito cross flew through the goal box, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Champions League draw
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Photo: UEFA The Champions League 'Round of 16' draw was conducted Thursday, and for us fans of the beautiful game, the football gods were kind to us this time around. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid go back to England as they take on a mighty Manchester United side over two legs. Los Blancos already denied Manchester City progression in the tournament in the group stage, but … [Read more...] about Champions League draw
Another cold winter for Dinamo
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The Champions League/Europa League knockout round draw will be held Thursday, December 20th, and for another year running, Croatia's best hope, Dinamo Zagreb, will not take part. After the worst Champions League campaign in history during their 2011 run, Dinamo lost all six games and finished with a -19 goal differential. However, they made it back to the promised land again in … [Read more...] about Another cold winter for Dinamo
Tuesday Night Funnies X
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If you ever wondered what happens when the cameras shut off at CroatianSports.com studios; it looks a lot like this. Cheap equipment and second-hand wardrobe, but we like to think that we get the job done. And we never forget to let mama know when our set is done. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies X
Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
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ENGLAND Photo: PA In an early season matchup for Champions League position, Nikica Jelavić and Everton left it late to stun Tottenham at Goodison Park, scoring not one, but two injury time goals in a 2-1 victory. After going down in the 76th minute to a Clint Dempsey deflected strike, Everton plugged away and got the equalizer through a 90th minute Steven Pienaar … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
A 2020 European Euro
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UEFA, European football's governing body, announced earlier this week that the 2020 European championships will not be hosted by a single country, nor by a joint bid for that matter, rather by the entire continent of Europe. ESPNFC.com has reported that at least 13 cities across Europe will be picked as hosts for the 24-team, 51-match tournament. 1. Is this better or … [Read more...] about A 2020 European Euro
Modrić heating up in Madrid
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Photo: UEFA Luka Modrić was given his dream move to Real Madrid in the summer, but many have said he has not lived up to his expectations at the Bernabeu. But what exactly are Modrić's expectations? The 27 year-old is a magician in the midfield, setting tempo for his club while distributing pin-point passes all across the field. But with all the praise he … [Read more...] about Modrić heating up in Madrid
Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
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UKRAINE Photo: Shakhtar The first half of the season is done in Ukraine with reigning champions Shakhtar Donetsk ending 2012 with a dominating 17 wins from 18 domestic games. Their only misstep came at the hands of Arsenal Kiev in a 2-0 loss. Both captain Darijo Srna and Eduardo received starts for Shakhtar on Friday in a 2-0 victory over Kryvbas. But it wasn't a good … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIII*
