Goran Ivanišević: the Godfather of Croatian tennis. Tennis fans worldwide will remember Ivanišević for his epic 2001 wild card win at Wimbledon. But if you followed the man's career, you will remember him for his antics, both on and off the court. Croatians have had some pretty funny personalities in their sports world since becoming an independent nation … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Ivanišević
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Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
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SPAIN The wonder kid that is Alen Halilović is living up to all the hype that accompanied him from his Dinamo Zagreb transfer to Barcelona earlier this year. 18 year-old Halilović plays for Barcelona B, which is the European giant's reserve squad in the Spanish 2nd division. After scoring a wonderful strike from outside the box only three weeks ago, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
What’s wrong with Champions League
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With the group stage of Champions League commencing next week, I wanted to share some revelations I had about Europe's greatest football tournament with you fine folks. Bottom line: It's dead. (well, until the quarterfinals at least) I pondered for weeks after the World Cup ended how this Croatia side could possibly bow out of the tournament in such weak … [Read more...] about What’s wrong with Champions League
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 5
By 6 CommentsPhoto: AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack We’ve now reached the third consecutive undefeated week for Andrew Bogut and the Golden State Warriors. They can’t stop winning and continue to play incredible team basketball. It all began against the Orlando Magic last Wednesday, where they won 111-96 in convincing fashion. Bogut filled up the stat sheet with six points, twelve … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 5
MaxTV Prva Liga HNL Week 17
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Dinamo Zagreb easily skated their way to a big victory in Pula on Sunday when they faced NK Istra at Aldo Drosina. The Modri’s 4-0 victory started early with a goal from Marko Pjaca in the second minute. The goal came from a quick pass to Pjaca from Soudani, who scored a goal for himself in the 50th minute. Istra showed no real challenge to Dinamo and let … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga HNL Week 17
Ante Ražov talks player development, Croatian WC
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CroatianSports.com caught up with Ante Ražov this past week at Stub Hub Center in Carson, California, the home of the Los Angeles Galaxy, to talk U.S. player development, Croatia at the World Cup and his future as a coach in professional soccer. Ražov is a 1st generation Croatian-American and is the last college player to be called up to the U.S. national side. He is currently … [Read more...] about Ante Ražov talks player development, Croatian WC
Torcida vs. HNS
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More than 30,000 members of Torcida, citizens of Split and supporters of other Croatian clubs gathered on the Splitska Riva Saturday afternoon in protest of the HNS (Croatian Soccer Federation). Maybe the Croatian flare throwing in Milan was just the beginning of having their voices heard. We've known for years how bad the HNL and HNS have been run, but now Croatian … [Read more...] about Torcida vs. HNS
Dinamo Crash and Burn, Rijeka Shine *Video*
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Another match, another disappointment for Dinamo Zagreb on the European stage. It is becoming more and more clear that Dinamo will not be advancing from the group stages this season after their 1-0 defeat to Romania’s Astra FC, a team they beat 5-1 at Maksimir in September. Dinamo was not without their chances, but Soudani, Angelo Henriquez, and Wilson Eduardo were all … [Read more...] about Dinamo Crash and Burn, Rijeka Shine *Video*
Marijan Čiklić Memorial Fund
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It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I must report that 26 year-old Marijan Čiklić, a very dear member of the CroatianSports.com family, passed away Monday, November 24th during a work trip as a merchant marine in Seattle, Washington. He is survived by his parents Boško and Femi, and brother Ivan. Although Marijan was rarely seen on camera with the … [Read more...] about Marijan Čiklić Memorial Fund
