Croatian-American amateur soccer club "Crven Bijeli Plavi Jadran" from Chicago will be making a historic trip to Australia in September to be a part of the 44th Annual CSAA tournament held in Gold Coast. Team manager Mark "Buco" Lončar will bring the first North American Croatian team to play 'Down Under' after already playing in their native North America and in Croatia during … [Read more...] about Chicago’s ‘Crven Bijeli Plavi Jadran’ Making Historic Trip To Australia
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Zubac Game Time Decision For Easter Mass, Laughs At MVP Chants
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Los Angeles Lakers center Ivica Zubac had a monster 14-point fourth quarter Friday night; helping Laker nation erase a 17-point Bucks lead to force overtime. The Lakers would eventually fall to Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks in overtime, but not before the entire Staples Center erupted in M-V-P! chants for the 21 year-old Zubac. Zubac, although appreciative of the MVP … [Read more...] about Zubac Game Time Decision For Easter Mass, Laughs At MVP Chants
Croatia-Mexico Postgame: Šuker Shy, Ćorluka Ready
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So what did we learn tonight for the Croatia-Mexico postgame interviews? Croatian players do not like giving interviews? (or they're not allowed to) Vedran Ćorluka is ready to play in the World Cup as a starter. Ivan Rakitić is a team player and true captain for making the trip to Dallas. Davor Šuker is just a shy guy; as he didn't … [Read more...] about Croatia-Mexico Postgame: Šuker Shy, Ćorluka Ready
Croatia Trains At Cowboys Stadium In Front Of Mexico Clash
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Croatia has landed in Dallas. And Modrić, Mandžukić, Perišić, Subašić, Brozović, Kalinić have already gone home. The Vatreni "backup" squad will take on Mexico in front of nearly 100,000 screaming Mexican fans Tuesday night. CroatianSports.com joined Ivan Rakitić and manager Zlatko Dalić before their last training session Monday night. Dalić on … [Read more...] about Croatia Trains At Cowboys Stadium In Front Of Mexico Clash
Lakers’ Zubac Turns 21, Talks Croatia’s Chances At World Cup
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CroatianSports.com visited Los Angeles Lakers' Ivica Zubac for his birthday as he turned 21 years old on March 18th. The 7' 1" center from Čitluk, Herzegovina is a huge Real Madrid and Luka Modrić fan and said he will be planning a trip to Russia when the NBA season ends to watch Croatia at the World Cup. He thinks the Vatreni can make the semifinals. He also spoke about his … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Zubac Turns 21, Talks Croatia’s Chances At World Cup
Australia Going Strong! : 43rd Annual Soccer Tournament Around The Corner
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CSA Australia Savez President Jure Dragović visited CroatianSports.com to talk about the upcoming 43rd Annual Croatian-Australian soccer tournament in Canberra at the end of September and to send an open invitation to the dijaspora. Dragović has headed the Croatian Soccer Association in Australia for the past five years and looks to grow the world-famous Croatian tournament in … [Read more...] about Australia Going Strong! : 43rd Annual Soccer Tournament Around The Corner
Croatia Defeat Mexico 2-1 At The Coliseum
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We called it the 'Z Squad' all week long, but the 'Z Squad' showed up to play. Going into their game with Mexico on Saturday, the collective Croatian team only had one goal between them alongside a mere 29 caps. But knowing possible future spots on a 24-team Croatia 'A' team were on the line, the kids came to play. Gent goalkeeper Lovre Kalinić stood on his head for … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Mexico 2-1 At The Coliseum
Who To Watch – Croatia vs Mexico
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Tin Jedvaj (Bayer Leverkusen) & Duje Čop (Sporting Gijon) We are less than 24 hours away from the Croatia vs Mexico game. Some fans have voiced their frustration over the lack of top tier players, but what many people fail to realize is that all of the players on the current roster are fighting for a spot on the senior team's roster. That means a team full of … [Read more...] about Who To Watch – Croatia vs Mexico
Tom Penn: “We Would Love To Have Croatian Players”
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Los Angeles Football Club President, Co-Owner and NBA analyst Tom Penn would welcome Croatian players with open arms to his new MLS franchise in LA. Although he doesn't give us an exact name or club, Penn implies he's aware of players still playing, which we could only assume to be Modrić, Rakitić, Mandžukić. Penn also talks Croatia vs. Mexico, Ivica Zubac's 1st season with … [Read more...] about Tom Penn: “We Would Love To Have Croatian Players”
