Croatian defender Šime Vrsaljko and Atletico Madrid teammate Gabi may have saved the life of Fernando Torres Thursday night. The Atletico striker took a tumble in the air and landed straight on his head causing him to choke on his own tongue, the Sun reported. Vrsaljko and Gabi quickly ran over to operate and make sure Torres could breath. Doctors say it was the … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko, Gabi Save Torres In Freak Accident
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Lakers’ Ivica Zubac Learning Rap Culture, Enjoys American Breakfast
By 4 CommentsThe Lakers might be losing. And they won't be in the playoffs. But their young core of players have been tight all season; especially second year forward Larry Nance Jr. and Croatian rookie Ivica Zubac. After the Lakers 109-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday night, I caught up with Nance post-game, who was wearing an epic custom 'ZUPAC' shirt. It was an homage … [Read more...] about Lakers’ Ivica Zubac Learning Rap Culture, Enjoys American Breakfast
Čilić To Host Fundraiser In Los Angeles
By 11 Comments2014 U.S. Open champion and Croatia #1 Marin Čilić will be in Los Angeles this Sunday to promote his foundation before he heads to Indian Wells for the BNP Patinas Open. All are welcome at St. Anthony's Catholic Church for food, kolo, raffle and a chance to meet Čilić. Complete information can be found in the above flyer or email Info@CroatianSports.com with any … [Read more...] about Čilić To Host Fundraiser In Los Angeles
HNL Week 22
By 1 CommentWith the help of Soudani, the referee, and a last-second penalty, Dinamo Zagreb squeezed three points out of bottom-dwelling HNK Cibalia to maintain second place. Dinamo led 1-0 in the 72nd minute when Amir Hodzic broke the long-standing scoreless match, but Cibalia stunned the crowd in Vinkovci with a goal in the 87th minute. All looked to end in a 1-1 draw until El … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CROATIANSPORTS.COM NATION!
By 16 CommentsBelieve it or not, CroatianSports.com turns 9 years old today! It's been an incredible journey where we have not only built an online community for Croatians and Croatian sports fans alike, but we have met lifelong friends along the way. Thank you all for your endless support, comments and criticism. Please share your best moment over the years with us! … [Read more...] about HAPPY BIRTHDAY CROATIANSPORTS.COM NATION!
Subašić Shellacked In Manchester
By 16 CommentsIt wasn't pretty for Croatia's #1 Tuesday night in Manchester. The French Ligue 1 leaders picked up a tough draw in the Champions League Round of 16 with Danijel Subašić and company knowing they would need to be at their absolute best to get past Manchester City. It was looking 'okay' for Monaco early as Falcao quickly equalized the game at 1-1 in the 32nd minute off … [Read more...] about Subašić Shellacked In Manchester
Royal Blue Coming To Dubrovnik
By 6 CommentsCroatianSports.com would like to congratulate sponsors Importanne Resort for the opening of their new hotel, coming April 2017 to Dubrovnik: Royal Blue. Dubrovnik has been a home-away-from-home for me personally when I head to Croatia as the majority of my family is in Zadar. But since 2010, I have always made the trip down south in the summer where I can host … [Read more...] about Royal Blue Coming To Dubrovnik
Croatians Around Europe *XX*
By 55 CommentsGermany Photo: Bild Andrej Kramarić won himself back a spot as starting striker with a fine two goal performance to lift Hoffenheim to a 2-0 win over Darmstadt on Saturday. Kramarić came on up top in the 50th minute and did it all for Hoffenheim, firing away 5 shots (4 on target), creating 2 chances, and completing 15/15 passes. Kramarić broke the deadlock in … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XX*
HNL Spring Season Begins: Sammir Returns to Dinamo, Rijeka Remain on Top
By 7 CommentsSpring has returned ... at least here in Florida, and that means the HNL is back in action. Today marked the restart of the league after a long bleak winter and it kicked off with a match featuring NK Istra 1961 defeating NK Lokomotiva 1-0. Goran Roce scored the lone goal via the penalty spot in the 29th minute. Istra just returned home after a warm … [Read more...] about HNL Spring Season Begins: Sammir Returns to Dinamo, Rijeka Remain on Top










