Photo: Goran Mehkek/Cropix In possibly his last match for Dinamo Zagreb, 23 year-old captain Milan Badelj redeemed himself after a first half own goal with a 74' strike to give the Croatian champions a 2-1 win over NK Maribor in the first leg of their Champions League playoff round tie. Dinamo went up early in the 10th minute of play after defender Domagoj Vida found an … [Read more...] about Badelj sends Dinamo to victory
Dinamo Zagreb one step away
By 58 CommentsPhoto: UEFA Dinamo Zagreb are Croatia's lone representatives in European competition this campaign and will try to clinch their second straight Champions League berth when they take on Slovenian champions NK Maribor Wednesday night (2:45PM ET kickoff) from Stadion Maksimir in Zagreb in the playoff round. The return leg will be played in Slovenia next Tuesday. What is … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb one step away
Weekend Soccer Talk (Updated)
By 173 CommentsThe European football season has returned! Use this post throughout the weekend to comment on all football happenings around the continent. Croatians Around Europe will begin its fifth season here on CroatianSports.com when the German Bundesliga kicks off on August 24th. Headlines Mladen Petrić bags two goals in his Premiership debut as Fulham crush Norwich City … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk (Updated)
Last Call for Fantasy!
By 25 CommentsThe English Premier League season begins in less than 48 hours with matches kicking off on August 18th. As always, Team CroatianSports.com has decided to start it's own Fantasy League for the third year running. We currently only have 49 entries compared to over 125 last year. You can always enter a team after week one, but that will put you at a disadvantage if you plan … [Read more...] about Last Call for Fantasy!
Štimac loses 4-2 to Swiss in debut
By 260 CommentsPhoto: Tino Juric/PIXSELL Starting XI: Pletikosa - Srna, Maloča, Ćorluka, Pranjić - Rakitić, Badelj, Kranjčar - Mandžukić, Olić, Eduardo It was a rough night in Split for the Vatreni as Igor Štimac's debut as national coach did not go as planned. The Croatian defense, which featured first-time Hajduk defender Mario Maloča into the senior squad looked more like Swiss … [Read more...] about Štimac loses 4-2 to Swiss in debut
**FAN ZONE** Hajduk vs. Inter Milan
By 98 CommentsPhoto: AFP I went into Thursday night's match between Hajduk Split and Inter Milan with no credentials and no expectations: just a fan with a video camera. It was an awesome experience and I'm glad I did it this way. I had two friends from the States in Croatia for the first time and knew I had to take them to this epic encounter on Croatian soil once the tie was … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** Hajduk vs. Inter Milan
What’s up with Modric?
By 28 CommentsPhoto: Dail Mail Written by Joe Pielago CroatianSports.com's rookie reporter Joe Pielago attended Tuesday night’s Tottenham Hotspur vs. Los Angeles Galaxy friendly at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California in search of Spurs new manager, Andres Villas-Boas', honest opinion on Luka Modrić and his future at the club. Numerous rumors have been flying around about … [Read more...] about What’s up with Modric?
Miracle at Maksimir
By 49 CommentsPhoto: Damir Krajac/Cropix Written by Colin O' Haravić Today marked redemption for Domagoj Vida and Dinamo Zagreb. After a blundering mistake by the 23 year-old defender in the first leg in Bulgaria that quite nearly cost them the game, Domagoj Vida scored the game winner for the modri in the 98th minute, sending them into the next qualifying round. “We fought … [Read more...] about Miracle at Maksimir
Modrić putting his foot down
By 54 CommentsPhoto: REX Features The Telegraph has reported that Croatian star midfielder Luka Modrić has not yet attended Tottenham Hotspur training this summer and will not join the team on their North American tour. In response to Modrić's absence, Spurs management have fined the Croatian £80,000, which could grow if he doesn't join the club soon. It seems as if Modrić has … [Read more...] about Modrić putting his foot down








