This news broke today. More to come later... Velasquez is out. Miocic is in. After defeating Andrei Arlovski in 54 seconds at UFC 195 earlier this month, Cleveland-born Croatian-American Stipe Miocic has finally seen his fighting dream come true: to battle for the UFC heavyweight belt, ESPN has reported. With former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez … [Read more...] about Werdum Pulls Out Of Miocic Title Fight
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Croatians Around Europe *XXIII*
By 62 CommentsItaly PHOTO: EPE Juventus keep their momentum as they win with a roboant 4-0 in Udine and escalate to second place in the league. Mario Mandžukić walks past his injury and makes his debut in 2016 from the first minute. The Croatian international fails to leave a mark on the score sheet but is decisive in closing the match when, in the 25 minute, he wins the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIII*
Modrić Named To FIFA All-World Team
By 95 CommentsLuka Modrić was just named to the 2015 FIFA All-World team. The same All-World team that has Messi (Barcelona), Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Neymar (Barcelona) and Neuer (Bayern Munich) on it. Thiago Silva (PSG), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Dani Alves (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) and Paul Pogba (Juventus) round out the final XI. It's quite … [Read more...] about Modrić Named To FIFA All-World Team
NK Zadar in Peril
By 14 CommentsIt's no secret many sports clubs in Croatia are not financially stable, but NK Zadar has nearly hit rock bottom in the early stages of 2016 and could be facing large penalties this week. Reports from Vecernji List say that officials of NK Zadar will meet tomorrow to discuss their financial situation - which to put it bluntly, is not good. The club is deep in debt … [Read more...] about NK Zadar in Peril
Miocic TKOs Arlovski In 54 Seconds
By 79 CommentsStipe Miocic answered his critics Saturday night in Las Vegas at UFC 195. In 54 seconds, the Cleveland-born Croatian-American took down former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski with ease. But more importantly, seconds after the win, you can see Miocic hollering at UFC president Dana White. It was heard around the UFC water cooler that Miocic was not in line to … [Read more...] about Miocic TKOs Arlovski In 54 Seconds
Happy New Year – Sretna Nova Godina!
By 7 CommentsHappy New Year's CroatianSports.com nation! Wishing all of you and yours a happy and healthy 2016. CroatianSports.com is looking forward to a 2016 where Croatia will finally look to break out of their knockout stage slump in France. We are aiming to be at the Croatia-Spain match in Bordeux in late June. If you plan on being there as well, please drop us an email. … [Read more...] about Happy New Year – Sretna Nova Godina!
The Return Of Pleti
By 7 CommentsThat's right folks. Stipe Pletikosa is back. But it's not in checkers. The former Croatia #1, who retired from international ball after the 2014 World Cup, is returning to play football in the last place you would expect: Spain. And we're not talking the second or third division, we're talking La Liga; with Deportivo la Coruna. Deportivo are currently … [Read more...] about The Return Of Pleti
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 9
By 2 CommentsPhoto: ESPN It was only a matter of time before Bojan Bogdanovic's minutes would diminish for the fading Brooklyn Nets. Bojan exploded with 17 points on six of eight shooting, which included making all five three-point attempts. Brooklyn has struggled in many areas this season. Three-point shooting has been one of their biggest issues. Bogdanovic was outstanding, yet … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 9
Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić
By 6 CommentsMerry Christmas to all of the CroatianSports.com family worldwide! It's been another fantastic year that saw the Croatian national team limp into the Euro 2016 draw where they will once again face title holders Spain. We wish all of you and your families a blessed Christmas. CroatianSports.com is everything it is today because of your countless support and endless … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić









