Italy PHOTO: inter Inter and Milan faced each other On Saturday night. After a boring first half the 'Derby della Madonnina' took off in the second half to end with a spectacular 2-2. Ivan Perišić was a starter under the new Manager Pioli. The former Wolsfburg star played a good first half though missed a couple of chances in the box. His first try was too … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XI*
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EXCLUSIVE: Lakers Learning Croatian, Talk Zubac
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With Croatian players all across the NBA this season, CroatianSports.com will strive to talk to every player at least once this year. Croatian teenager Ivica Zubac is in our very own backyard with the Los Angeles Lakers and we talked to him and teammates Tuesday night after the Lakers win over the Brooklyn Nets. Nick Young aka Swaggy P said that Zubac was a 'spoiled … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Lakers Learning Croatian, Talk Zubac
EXCLUSIVE: Ivica Zubac Talks Basketball Future With Lakers, Croatia
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There's finally a Croatian playing basketball in Los Angeles. And his name is Ivica Zubac. Zubac was drafted in the 2nd Round of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Lakers and could become a pivotal player for Los Angeles if he learns his trade. Standing at just over seven feet, the 19 year-old from Mostar is living the dream, now suiting up for a franchise that he admired … [Read more...] about EXCLUSIVE: Ivica Zubac Talks Basketball Future With Lakers, Croatia
Tuesday Night Funnies: Džeko Undresses Greece
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In case you missed it on Sunday, Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Džeko pulled down the shorts of Greek player Kyriakos Papadopoulos during their World Cup qualifier in Greece. Bosnia was up 1-0 at the time in the 76th minute, and with Džeko already on a yellow card, he without any hesitation dropped Papadopoulos' shorts as he stood over him. Džeko was given a second yellow … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Džeko Undresses Greece
Croatia Get Job Done With 2-0 Win Over Iceland
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It was a quiet night in Zagreb. The pitch was in horrific condition. There was zero atmosphere because fans were once again not allowed in the stadium. But Croatia got the result they were looking for. And although a 2-0 scoreline looks great on paper, Croatia should have had the game in the bag much sooner than their injury time insurance goal from Marcelo Brozović. … [Read more...] about Croatia Get Job Done With 2-0 Win Over Iceland
Croatians Around Europe *X*
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Italy PHOTO: Juventus Juventus reinforced their Serie A lead following to their 2-1 away win at Chievo Verona. Mario Mandžukić was paired up front with Gonzalo Higuain and played the full match. The Croatian international started from the left with free license to converge and support the Argentinian. His second half was way better than the first. He scored … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *X*
HNL Week 14
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For the fourth time in the last five meetings, Dinamo Zagreb has defeated Inter Zaprešić with the score of 1-0. Ante Čorić scored the game’s only goal in the ninth minute and his second of the season. Čorić will also be part Ante Čaćić’s squad to face Northern Ireland and Iceland in November. Čorić’s goal came from a clever free kick that let the Inter defense … [Read more...] about HNL Week 14
Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
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SPAIN Photo:AP Saturday's match between Barcelona and Valencia will forever be known as "Bottlegate" as Lionel Messi's injury time winning penalty kick was met with a water bottle in the head of Neymar from the home Valencia fans. Although Neymar was directly hit, Suarez also took to the ground with other teammates grabbing faces. It's a flop no matter how you … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *VIII*
Dinamo Fall To Sevilla In Zagreb
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Champions League isn't easy. It's the best of the best across Europe. That we already know. And although the 11-time reigning Croatian champions get to play with the big boys again this season; it hasn't been pretty. (In their defense, Dinamo was given an incredibly cruel draw with Juventus, Sevilla and Lyon. This would be a different conversation if they were drawn … [Read more...] about Dinamo Fall To Sevilla In Zagreb
