IT DIDN'T GO OLIĆ'S WAY As expected, Inter Milan manager José Mourinho bunkered down and 'parked the bus in front of the net' after Diego Milto opened up the scoring in the 34'. Even though Bayern Munich controlled possession for 70% of the match, Ivica Olić and the rest of his offense couldn't break the Inter defense. Olić had one good look at goal early in the first half … [Read more...] about BAYERN FALL SHORT IN CL FINAL
CROATIA-WALES FRIENDLY
By 24 CommentsCROATIA BEAT WALES 2-0 IN OSIJEK Pletikosa, Strinić, Šimunić, Lovren, Srna, Rakitić, Vukojević, Petrić, Modrić, Mandžukić and Jelavić got the start in a 4-2-3-1. ANOTHER WONDER GOAL BY THE WONDERKID MATCH GOALS AND HIGHLIGHTS MODRIĆ DIDN'T LOOK TIRED AT ALL CSR RECAP OF THE MATCH SCROLL RIGHT FOR PREVIOUS … [Read more...] about CROATIA-WALES FRIENDLY
ALL EYES ON MADRID…
By 16 CommentsTODAY AT 2:45PM (ET) Bayern Munich face Inter Milan TODAY at 2:45PM (ET) at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain where the 2010 European champion will be crowned. Ivica Olić will surely get the start up top for Bayern while Danijel Pranjić's fate is still unknown regarding a starter's role. This is arguably the biggest game any Croatian has ever took part … [Read more...] about ALL EYES ON MADRID…
SRNA TIES THE KNOT
By 20 CommentsDarijo Srna and longtime girlfriend, Mirela Forić, who is pregnant, married on the terrace of the $10,000 per night Villa Agava in Dubrovnik on Sunday, May 16, 2010. 50 guests attended the wedding on the terrace with a reception at the next door, five star, Excelsior Hotel. The couple stressed about rain and had to move the wedding reception indoors instead of the Excelsior … [Read more...] about SRNA TIES THE KNOT
30TH ROUND HNL RESULTS (FINAL GAME)
By 4 CommentsMay 13th, 1990-May 13th, 2010 20 YEARS SINCE THE BOBAN KICK For many Croats, the war of independence from Serbia did not start in June of 1991 as most history books will tell you. The "real" date was May 13th of 1990, when Dinamo Zagreb ultras, the Bad Blue Boys (their original name is in English) stood up against the Serb-controlled police and their foes, Red … [Read more...] about 30TH ROUND HNL RESULTS (FINAL GAME)
OLIĆ KNOWS HOW TO PARTY
By 26 CommentsIVICA OLIĆ LIFTING THE GERMAN CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD Ivica Olić and Bayern Munich returned to Bavaria this past week after being crowned 2009-10 German Bundesliga Champions on Saturday in Berlin. As you see in the video below, Bayern had an awkward celebration atop a balcony led by Franck Ribery. It's wasn't until the end of the festivities where things were finally spiced up … [Read more...] about OLIĆ KNOWS HOW TO PARTY
GUESS WHO’S BACK…
By 37 CommentsSTIPE PLETIKOSA BACK IN TRAINING Stipe Pletikosa has returned to training after a knee injury sidelined the former Croatian #1 keeper for over a year. He recently trained at Hajduk's Poljud Stadion and looked to have all his mobility back. Croatian manager Slaven Bilić has put the 31 year-old Pletikosa on the roster for the three upcoming friendlies in May. This will be … [Read more...] about GUESS WHO’S BACK…
2010 WORLD CUP PICK ‘EM
By 5 CommentsThe official start of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is now only one month away. Although the Vatreni did not qualify, it doesn't mean that Croatians and their friends can't have some fun picking the games while the World Cup is going on. You don't have to be a soccer genius to participate and it costs nothing. World Cup Pick 'em is exactly like picking your very own … [Read more...] about 2010 WORLD CUP PICK ‘EM
29TH ROUND HNL RESULTS
By 16 CommentsHere are the results for May 8th... HNK Šibenik [ 2-1 ] Dinamo Zagreb ŠIBENIK HEADED TO EUROPA LEAGUE QUALIFYING IS BUTINA OUT OF IT? THANKS ZACH Hajduk Split [ 4-1 ] Međimurje Cibalia Vinkovci [ 5-0 ] Croatia Sesvete Karlovac [ 1-1 ] NK Istra 1961 NK Lokomotiva [ 1-1 ] Slaven … [Read more...] about 29TH ROUND HNL RESULTS