footballshirtculture.com We all know that Nike and the HNS are due to put out a new home and away kit for EURO 2012 qualifying. There have been rumors that the new kits would contain elements of gold, which we clearly see here in these depictions. Although this may just be an amateur design, I could definitely picture our boys running around in these threads. What say … [Read more...] about POSSIBLE NEW CROATIA KITS?
KALINIĆ FINALLY ON THE BOARD
By 21 CommentsWith hit post after hit post haunting him recently like he was bitten by the 'bad luck' bug, 22 year-old former Hajduk Split star Nikola Kalinić has finally lifted the weight of the world off his shoulders by scoring his first goal in the English Premiership. Kalinić started for the Blackburn Rovers Wednesday night against Wigan Athletic continuing with his usual ways- hitting … [Read more...] about KALINIĆ FINALLY ON THE BOARD
ONE ON ONE WITH MARIJAN JURAC
By 17 CommentsPhoto: quinnipiacbobcats.com Marijan Jurac This past week I met up with a highly regarded soccer talent who is well known amongst the Croatian community of the tri-state area. He is currently proving his worth on the United States Division 1 college soccer scene with Quinnipiac University, but he is also looking to make a name for himself abroad. Marijan Jurac, … [Read more...] about ONE ON ONE WITH MARIJAN JURAC
KALINIĆ CAN’T BUY A GOAL
By 16 CommentsNikola Kalinić's latest adventure in England put him exactly where we last left the young Croatian striker- close, but no cigar. Kalinić played the full 90 minutes in Blackburn's first leg Carling Cup semifinal match against Aston Villa. After a quiet first half, Kalinić turned on the jets for a beautiful header that hit the post and moments later a nice one-timed shot to the … [Read more...] about KALINIĆ CAN’T BUY A GOAL
OFFICIAL: LOVREN TO LYON
By 10 CommentsIt is now official- Dejan Lovren is the newest member of the Olympique Lyon family. After successfully completing a full 'head to toe' physical Wednesday morning in France, the 20 year old signed on the dotted line making him Lyon property for the next four and a half years. After initial reports claimed that the transfer would be for €8 million, Sportske Novosti reported that … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: LOVREN TO LYON
FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED: CROATIA VS BELGIUM
By 9 CommentsBelgium will host the Vatreni in Brussels on March 3 for Croatia's first NT contest of 2010. Though not a traditional European soccer power, Belgium is a young, formidable, and talented squad that is looking to make a name for itself in the European soccer scene. As we wait for Slaven Bilić to announce an official roster in the coming weeks, we must consider that facing an … [Read more...] about FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED: CROATIA VS BELGIUM
MODRIĆ RETURNS WITH A BANG, KLASNIĆ ON FIRE!
By 12 CommentsKILLER HAS BEEN UNSTOPPABLE THESE DAYS Ivan Klasnić scored a screamer of a goal in the 20th minute of Bolton's match against Hull City on Tuesday. He took in a header, made one touch on the ball and struck a rocket into the bottom right corner of the net. Klasnić absolutely seems possessed at the moment in England. He has now secured his starting spot at Bolton and is … [Read more...] about MODRIĆ RETURNS WITH A BANG, KLASNIĆ ON FIRE!
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XIX*
By 10 CommentsEngland NIKO KRANJČAR IN ACTION AGAINST FULHAM Niko Kranjčar and his Tottenham crew travelled to Craven Cottage on Boxing Day to take on Fulham FC. Kranjčar once again started for the Spurs in an exciting 0-0 draw which could have gone either way. After being fouled 20 yards out in the 20th minute, Niko struck the free kick only inches wide of the left post. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XIX*
WINTER WINDOW WATCH 2010
By 10 CommentsWritten by dinamofan:), former CSR HNL correspondent "THE LOST POST" As the winter transfer window approaches (Jan 1st-Feb 2nd) for European clubs, management and coaches across the continent will try to tinker with roster spots attempting to bring in those one or two players that can become the missing piece to the puzzle of an eventual strong finish to the current … [Read more...] about WINTER WINDOW WATCH 2010