Ever wonder what would happen if an NFL coach crossed the pond to teach football (soccer) players his hard hitting American ways? In NBC Sports' newest commercial promoting the upcoming Barclay's English Premiership season, former Saturday Night Live personality Jason Sudeikis does exactly that; as manager of the Tottenham Hotspurs! … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: This is football, not football
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HNL Week 4
By 57 CommentsResults for Aug. 3-5, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 1 - 0 RNK SPLIT Fan-favorite and Dinamo newcomer, El Arbi Hillel Soudani, scored the solitary goal in a match that was marked by intense heat that made playing conditions difficult for players. Sudani’s goal came after 88 minutes of scoreless play, and gave Dinamo the three points they needed to remain … [Read more...] about HNL Week 4
Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
By 74 CommentsCroatian internationals Luka Modrić and Nikica Jelavić faced off against each other from Dodger Stadium in Los angeles, California Saturday night in the 2013 Guinness International Champions Cup semifinal round. Modrić received the start for Real Madrid while Everton striker Nikica Jelavić came on at halftime. With Everton down 2-1 in the 62nd minute, Jelavić … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić talks Real Madrid, Serbia in Los Angeles
Croatian Soccer Tyrant Imprisons Fans
By 75 CommentsI’ve been told it smells like piss and weed. And I’ve been told it’s a dump, dirty, and dark. I’ve been told there were no bathrooms, and it is full of cops and security. Luckily for me, Stadion Maksimir really lived up to the hype. I made my first journey there on Tuesday to watch my beloved Dinamo Zagreb play in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. They … [Read more...] about Croatian Soccer Tyrant Imprisons Fans
Mandžukić inks himself in Bayern Starting XI
By 99 CommentsPep Guardiola came into Bayern Munich this year saying that he was NOT going to completely transform Bayern into the German Barcelona. However, after their Audi Cup performance, we're seeing a very different story. The list of what we've seen so far: dominating Barcelona in possession (the first time that has happened to them in 5 years), quick one-twos through the middle, a … [Read more...] about Mandžukić inks himself in Bayern Starting XI
International Champions Cup Comes West
By 50 CommentsJuventus, Everton, Real Madrid, and the LA Galaxy will kick the weekend off with Round 2 of the International Champions Cup. All 3 European teams are using this as a final warm up before pre season and an eventual start to the season in their respective leagues. Mateo Kovacic, Tin Jedvaj, Nikica Jelavic, and Luka Modric are all in town this weekend and Croatiansports.com hopes … [Read more...] about International Champions Cup Comes West
Rijeka win 2-1, Hajduk see red in loss
By 28 CommentsNK Rijeka remain hot, winning their Europa League third qualifying first leg match against Zilina 2-1 Thursday night from Kantrida. Former Hajduk player, Anas Sharbini, got Rijeka on the board early, scoring in just the third minute of play against the Slovakian club. After poor defense from Zilina, Sharbini took the ball on the left side of the box and sent a curled shot just … [Read more...] about Rijeka win 2-1, Hajduk see red in loss
Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
By 123 CommentsIt looked as if Dinamo and Sheriff would end Tuesday night's match at Maksimir in a scoreless draw, but substitute Ante Rukavina would score in the 89th minute to give Dinamo Zagreb a 1-0 win in their first leg Champions League third qualifying round match. The former Hajduk and Panathinaikos striker would perfectly head the ball into the lower corner of the net off a cross … [Read more...] about Rukavina goal earns Dinamo win at the death
HNL Week 3
By 106 CommentsResults for July 26-29, 2013 RIJEKA 0-0 DINAMO ZAGREB For a fourth straight match, Dinamo Zagreb will leave Kantrida without a victory. The 8-time consecutive champions of the Croatian Prva Liga had to chop the points in a scoreless draw in Rijeka going into their Champions League third qualifying match against Sheriff Tiraspol on Tuesday, July 30th. … [Read more...] about HNL Week 3