Goalkeepers: Stipe Pletikosa (Spartak Moscow) Vedran Runje (RC Lens) Danijel Subašić (Hajduk Split) Surprises in net: Danijel Subašić still sits ahead of Champion's League Greek goalie, Mario Galinović. At age 32, will Galinović ever get another call up to the national team? Defenders: Vedran Ćorluka (Tottenham) Josip Šimunić (Hertha Berlin) Ivica Križanac … [Read more...] about BILIĆ NAMES SQUAD VS. ANDORRA
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
By 15 CommentsEngland Luka Modrić chases down Aston Villa's James Milner Luka Modrić and Vedran Ćorluka helped Tottenham secure a 2-1 upset against Aston Villa on Sunday. Modrić started the play that led to the Spurs first goal in the 5th minute as he put a nice ball on the wing, which was crossed back to the middle. American goalie, Brad Friedel, mishandled the ball which was … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
CROATIANS IN CHAMPION’S LEAGUE
By 10 CommentsEduardo (top center) celebrates shootout win with teammates. Eduardo did not start Arsenal's second leg fixture in Rome Wednesday night; but he was able to make his 2009 Champion's League debut. With Arsenal winning the first leg in London 1-0, a draw would have been enough to see the Gunners go through to the quarterfinals. AS Roma had other plans. Arsenal gave up a … [Read more...] about CROATIANS IN CHAMPION’S LEAGUE
LUKA MODRIĆ TO MANCHESTER UNITED?
By 8 CommentsDAILY MAIL ARTICLE Does Modrić really have the ability to play on any team in the world? Is it possible that Modrić can be a 'Red Devil' for Manchester United next season? Is ManU manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, just blowing smoke at Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp? Thanks to Croat for breaking this story earlier today. On a side note: How are the names coming along … [Read more...] about LUKA MODRIĆ TO MANCHESTER UNITED?
CSR MID-WEEK EXPRESS
By 11 CommentsDarijo Srna scored the game-winning goal for Shakhtar Donetsk on Monday, March 2nd as the Ukrainian Premier League returned to action from a long and cold winter break. With the game tied 1-1 in the 82nd minute, Srna ripped a free kick over the Illitchivets Mariupol wall as the goalie was completely 'frozen'. Good to see Srna start off 2009 with a bang for Shakhtar as they will … [Read more...] about CSR MID-WEEK EXPRESS
‘CroatianSoccerReport.com’ TURNS ONE!
By 30 CommentsEarlier this week, February 22nd to be exact, CroatianSoccerReport.com officially turned one year old. In what was our inaugural year, Denis and I turned a simple idea into something hundreds of Croatian fans can come and be a part of. Our original idea of consolidating all the Croatian soccer news on the web and making it easy for English speakers to follow was a huge success. … [Read more...] about ‘CroatianSoccerReport.com’ TURNS ONE!
OLIĆ SCORES IN HAMBURG ROMP
By 13 CommentsUEFA Cup play resumed on Wednesday after a lengthy break and Hamburg started right where they left off. HSV, who currently sit second in the German BundesLiga and only one point behind leaders Hertha Berlin, travelled to the Netherlands to take on NEC Nijmegen. It wasn't much of a game as Hamburg easily won 3-0, but that's hardly the news for us Croatian fans. Ivica Olić … [Read more...] about OLIĆ SCORES IN HAMBURG ROMP
CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
By 11 CommentsEDUARDO HAS OFFICIALLY RETURNED! Eduardo made his 2009 Arsenal debut in magnificent fashion. After rehabilitating his leg for the past year, Arsene Wenger gave 'Dudu' the chance to prove his fitness and ability against Cardiff City in the 4th Round of the FA Cup. Earlier in the week, Eduardo helped the 'Vatreni' pull out a 2-1 win in Bucharest with a game-winning assist to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE
‘VATRENI’ ARE A BLAST FROM THE PAST
By 4 CommentsEarlier this week, some of your favorite Croatian players turned in their checkered shirts and hung up their cleats in exchange for thick mustaches and pastel-colored coats. So why did they decide to hop in a time machine and take a trip down 70's lane where John Travolta is king and Studio 54 was the only 'happening' place to be? Eduardo, Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić helped … [Read more...] about ‘VATRENI’ ARE A BLAST FROM THE PAST