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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*

Badelj sends Dinamo to victory

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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

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Photo: 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

Last Call for Fantasy!

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  The 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

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Photo: 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

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Photo: 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?

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Photo: 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?

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