This week, Croatian fans were delighted to hear that the Euro 2016 qualifying match between Croatia and Italy had been moved to Split. Some fans proclaimed that Mamic and the federation finally realized that Maksimir was a piece of junk, while others said that it was just a move to quell supporters in Split who were tired of how the federation was being run. What we should have … [Read more...] about Croatia vs Italy set in an empty stadium
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Croatians Around the NBA: Week 21
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Kyle Terada-USA Today Sports Despite clinching home-court advantage last week, the Golden State Warriors pushed their winning streak to twelve games. It continued in dramatic fashion last Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. After a back-and-forth game featuring several ridiculous shots from both teams, Harrison Barnes scored on a well-contested runner at the buzzer for the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 21
Halilović Showing His Worth
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Two weeks ago, Alen Halilović was criticized by some for his poor attitude when being substituted from a match in the first half in order to replace his goalkeeper following a red card. This week the 18 year-old Croatian prospect is being praised for his play for Barcelona B. Halilović can easily be compared to Dutchman Arjen Robben with his quick dribbling on the … [Read more...] about Halilović Showing His Worth
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27 – Remembering Hrvoje Čuštić
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Good Friday is a somber time in the Catholic faith, but for many in Croatia, this particular Good Friday was a day of remembrance and a day of solemn reflection while keeping one of Croatia’s bright former stars in our thoughts. This past Friday marks the seventh anniversary of Croatian football’s biggest tragedy; the death of 24-year-old Hrvoje Čuštić during an HNL … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27 – Remembering Hrvoje Čuštić
Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs
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Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs from the CroatianSports.com family to you and yours. As we sit in church on Sunday and pray for jadan i mali hajduk, Ziva Istina's "Za Dom Spremni" lifestyle in his fortified basement and no major injuries leading up to Euro 2016, I would like to take this time to thank all of our readers (especially Prva Generacija) for making this website … [Read more...] about Happy Easter-Sretan Uskrs
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 20
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Sportal AU The Golden State Warriors have officially clinched home-court advantage in the Western conference. The conference was essentially clinched after their win over Memphis. It was another statement win against the number two seed in the Western conference. In a tough environment in Memphis, Golden State dominated through a 107-84 victory. The back-court duo of … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 20
Alen Halilović: Problem Child?
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The kid is only 18 years old. He's already starred in Champions League. And he's already played against the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimović and Cristiano Ronaldo. But the kid "tag" will surely fall off sooner than later as wunder-kind Alen Halilović plays for Barcelona B in the Spanish second division and gets the chance to impress from Niko Kovač's Croatia … [Read more...] about Alen Halilović: Problem Child?
Next Up For Croatia: ITALY
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In a watered down Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, Croatia have been one of few European regulars to hold serve. Their only slip up so far, which shouldn't be considered a slip up at all, was their 1-1 draw to Italy on the road to ruin their perfect record in November. In a campaign where it appears the European giants are not taking games that seriously: the Dutch … [Read more...] about Next Up For Croatia: ITALY
Croatia smash Norway 5-1, Ćorluka sent off
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OFFICIAL starting XI for Croatia vs. Norway: Subašić, Srna, Ćorluka, Vida, Pranjić, Brozović, Modrić, Rakitić, Perišić, Olić, Mandžukić. After a slow start to the match, Croatia opened up the flood gates on Norway, scoring five goals at Maksimir Saturday night in their Group H Euro 2016 qualifier. Brozović and Perišić would both score from outside the box while Olić, … [Read more...] about Croatia smash Norway 5-1, Ćorluka sent off
