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
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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”
EXCLUSIVE: Croatia Arrive In LA For 1st Training Session
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The Croatia 'Z Squad' arrived in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon and held a light practice in front of their friendly with Mexico at the Los Angeles Coliseum on Saturday, May 27th. As noted earlier in the week, none of Croatia's big name players made the trip as they still have games left in their European season with their respective clubs. Manager Ante … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Croatia Arrive In LA For 1st Training Session
EXCLUSIVE: Šuker, Čačić Talk Croatia Friendly In Los Angeles
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HNS President Davor Šuker and Croatian manager Ante Čačić were in Los Angeles this weekend in preparation of Croatia's friendly match against Mexico at the Los Angeles Coliseum on May 27th. CroatianSports asked Šuker what this game means for future Croatian friendlies around the globe and where the state of Croatian football stands today. When asked how much luck … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Šuker, Čačić Talk Croatia Friendly In Los Angeles
EXCLUSIVE: Lakers’ Larry Nance Jr. Made Honorary Croatian
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Ivica Zubac had a promising rookie season for the Los Angeles Lakers this year; averaging 7.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1 block in 38 games. The now 20 year-old got off to a slow start, going up and down from the D-League, before ultimately being shut down in early April with an ankle sprain. However, along the way, he befriended teammate Larry Nance Jr., who is in … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Lakers’ Larry Nance Jr. Made Honorary Croatian
