SPAIN It was a strange week in Spain as both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid dropped points, with Real Madrid winning on Friday. Mario Mandžukić got the start for Atletico Madrid on Sunday and played the entire match, but could not capitalize on eight Atletico corner kicks. The reigning La Liga champions only managed two shots on goal as Villareal's Luciano … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIX*
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The Time Has Come for Miocic
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In what is the most significant MMA fight in Croatian combat history since the night Mirko CroCop faced Fedor in the Pride ring some 9 years ago.Saturday night in Phoenix, Arizona, Stipe Miocic will face #1 contender and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos. This is by far the biggest fight in Miocic's career to date and it has title shot implications written all … [Read more...] about The Time Has Come for Miocic
Rijeka fall short of Europa League dream
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Andrej Kramarić and Rijeka were unable to play the Cinderella role once again as they bow out of Europa League after a respectable 1-0 defeat to reigning champs Sevilla Thursday night. Rijeka's only blemish came in the 20th minute when they let Denis Suarez slither through their defense for the game's lone goal. Rijeka finished the game with four shots on goal and one … [Read more...] about Rijeka fall short of Europa League dream
Dinamo defeat Celtic 4-3 behind Pjaca hat trick
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Dinamo Zagreb took revenge on Celtic FC Thursday night after a 1-0 defeat in Scotland two months ago. Dinamo won 4-3 behind a Pjaca hat trick in a Europa League group closing match which meant little to nothing as the group winners were already determined. Dinamo Zagreb will once again bow out of Europe before the new year, but at least going out on a high note this time … [Read more...] about Dinamo defeat Celtic 4-3 behind Pjaca hat trick
Croatians Around the NBA: Week 6
By 3 CommentsPhoto: AP/Ben Margot It was another successful week for Andrew Bogut and the Golden State Warriors. After picking them to finish as the third seed, many people felt that I overrated them slightly. Somehow I’ve managed to slightly underrate them. The week started with another statement win at home against the New Orleans Pelicans. After a close first quarter, Golden State … [Read more...] about Croatians Around the NBA: Week 6
HNL Week 18: Lokomotiva win Mud Bowl 2014
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The match between Dinamo and Rijkea was supposed to be one of the marquee matches of the season, but what came as a surprise to some, Dinamo dominated the match over the second-place team and came out as winners with a score of 3-0. Rijeka has been playing some of their best football to date and were eager to challenge the Croatian champions in Zagreb, but failed to make … [Read more...] about HNL Week 18: Lokomotiva win Mud Bowl 2014
Tuesday Night Funnies: Ivanišević
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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
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
