ENGLAND Photo: AP Nikica Jelavić did was he was supposed to do Saturay- score. But Everton could not hold a 1-0 halftime lead against crosstown rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup semifinal from Wembley. After a week of rest, Jelavić looked to have his batteries recharged, and it showed. Early in the first half, Jela got off a crisp bicycle kick from the center of the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*
Down the Final Stretch
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Photo: Reuters With European domestic seasons winding down, the right win against the right team can just about seal the deal for a 2011-12 title. That's exactly what happened to Ivan Perišić and Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday as they hosted German giants Bayern Munich, who at the beginning of the day, were only three points behind last year's Bundesliga champions. After a … [Read more...] about Down the Final Stretch
HAPPY EASTER-SRETAN USKRS!!
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From the CroatianSports.com family to yours, we wish you a very Happy Easter wherever you may be in the world. We appreciate the continued support from our readers in Croatia and the diaspora in our ultimate goal to "Uniting Croatian Fans Across the World". … [Read more...] about HAPPY EASTER-SRETAN USKRS!!
Čilić, Karlović go the distance in Buenos Aires
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Photo: DavisCup.com Croatian tennis players Marin Čilić and Ivo Karlović teamed up in doubles play to take on Argentina's David Nalbandian and Eduardo Schwank Saturday afternoon in Buenos Aires in the Davis Cup quarterfinal round. With world #10 Juan Martin del Potro defeating Karlović in straight sets on Friday in singles play and Čilić edging out Nalbandian 6-3 in the … [Read more...] about Čilić, Karlović go the distance in Buenos Aires
Weekend Soccer Talk
By 124 CommentsHeadlines: Darijo Srna and Shakhtar defeat Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 to take top spot in Ukraine, level on 67 points with four games remaining Mario Mandžukić scores off header in 3-1 Wolfsburg loss to German leaders Borussia Dortmund Nikica Jelavić scores twice for Everton in 2-2 draw vs. Norwich City Videos Jelavić goals @ 0:20, … [Read more...] about Weekend Soccer Talk
Olić Not Done Yet
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Photo: Bayern Munich The man that doesn't stop running until the game is over reminded us all today that his career isn't over either. Mr. 'right place, right time' Ivica Olić scored two goals in the first half Tuesday night in a 2-0 second leg win over Marseille in the Champions League quarterfinals to put Bayern Munich through to the next round on a 4-0 aggregate … [Read more...] about Olić Not Done Yet
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVIII*
By 227 CommentsGermany PHOTO: Bundesliga Ivan Perišić(center) thought he scored the game winner for Borussia Dortmund on Saturday In what will surely be the Bundesliga game of the year, Stuttgart came from behind twice to stun Borussia Dortmund 4-4 at Signal Iduna Park on Friday. Former Hajduk Split midfielder, Ivan Perišić, came on for Kevin Großkreutz in the 79th minute and … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXVIII*
Barracudas Coming to California
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Photo: Croatia.org The Croatian national water polo team will face the Unites States in their final exhibition match before the London Olympics kick off in August. The friendly will be played at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, California (located 10 miles north of Downtown Los Angeles) on Friday, June 1st 2012 with a 6:30PM start. CroatianSports.com will … [Read more...] about Barracudas Coming to California
Nash: “Spurs Not In Top 4 Without Modrić”
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Photo:AP CroatianSports.com caught up with lifelong Tottenham Hotspur fan and 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash after the Phoenix Suns 103-86 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night at Staples Center. Nash stated that he would be happy with acquiring current Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho for the same position at Tottenham if Harry Redknapp left for the England … [Read more...] about Nash: “Spurs Not In Top 4 Without Modrić”
