Luka Modrić sat out Real Madrid's match against Girona on Sunday due to a yellow card suspension. Without their Ballon d'Or midfielder, Los Blancos lost 2-1 at home after taking the lead in the 25th minute through a Casemiro strike. Real Madrid could not find the all-important insurance goal and would concede twice to 15th placed Girona in the second half to get struck down at … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIV
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Viktoria Plzen Take Late Lead 2-1
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The tables have turned in Plzen as the Czech champions take a late 2-1 lead against the Modri. Dinamo entered the second half up 1-0, but allowed two unanswered goals to fall behind. Dinamo will still have a chance at advancement in the return leg at Maksimir on February 21. Dinamo fortunately have an important away goal in hand but must find away to keep the Czechs at … [Read more...] about Viktoria Plzen Take Late Lead 2-1
Zubac Plays 1st Game In Los Angeles As Clipper, Praised By Jerry West & Steve Ballmer
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After being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers to the Los Angeles Clippers last week, 21 year-old Croatian center Ivica Zubac played his first game back in LA Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns. Zubac was praised by NBA Hall of Famer and current Clipper executive Jerry West as well as owner Steve Ballmer. When legendary Clippers announcer Ralph Lawler was asked about … [Read more...] about Zubac Plays 1st Game In Los Angeles As Clipper, Praised By Jerry West & Steve Ballmer
Modrić & Real Madrid Escape Amsterdam With 2-1 Win Over Ajax
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Luka Modrić and Real Madrid escaped Holland with a 2-1 road victory against Ajax after an incredibly controversial VAR ruling denied Ajax their opening goal in the first half. Real Madrid would finally get into their normal rhythm in the second half with Benzema knocking one into the upper left corner and Marco Asensio scoring the winner late off a wonderful cross from the … [Read more...] about Modrić & Real Madrid Escape Amsterdam With 2-1 Win Over Ajax
13th Annual Croatian Cultural Extravaganza
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Join CroatianSports.com and @LAVatreni this weekend for the 13th Annual Croatian Cultural Extravaganza at St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church in Los Angeles. If you are in the Los Angeles area this weekend, come hang out, have a drink, and watch some fantastic kolo. Complete event info HERE. Kolo groups from all across North America will … [Read more...] about 13th Annual Croatian Cultural Extravaganza
Croatians Around Europe XXIII
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In the match of the weekend, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid took care of business, defeating city rivals Atletico Madrid 3-1 on Saturday. Modrić was in prime form for the Atletico duel and was given an '8' grade: "Big game performance from Modrić, who helped his team wrest control of the midfield in the first half and provided a typically perfect assist for Bale's clincher," ESPN … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe XXIII
Zubac Traded To Clippers; Moving Down The Hall
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The Los Angeles Lakers have traded their 21 year-old Croatian to the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday afternoon. Zubac will now head down the hall at Staples Center and play center for the Clippers with four months remaining on his rookie contract. This summer, Zubac becomes a restricted free agent which means the Clippers can match any contract another team offers … [Read more...] about Zubac Traded To Clippers; Moving Down The Hall
ONLY IN CROATIA: Fan Hits Half Court Shot, Wins 1,200 Ćevapi & 120 Liters Of Beer
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In America, if a fan hits a half court shot at an NBA game, they usually win a car, or a vacation, or some cash. Not in Croatia! KK Split fan Petar Gavranić scored from half court during a halftime competition during Split’s match against KK Sixt Primorska at Arena Gripe in Split, CroatiaWeek.com reports. Petar Gavranić will now walk away with 1,200 ćevapi … [Read more...] about ONLY IN CROATIA: Fan Hits Half Court Shot, Wins 1,200 Ćevapi & 120 Liters Of Beer
IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
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The second half of the season is upon us and the race for second place is in a dead heat. Dinamo Zagreb sit at the top of the table with a 14 point lead that was just increased with a 7-2 shellacking of NK Rudes at Maksimir on Friday, which included a hat trick by Mislav Orisic. Orisic scored three goals in seven minutes to record the fastest hat trick in Dinamo's … [Read more...] about IT’S BACK! HNL Week 19
