RNK Split will once again see European play next season as they squeaked into the final Europa League spot on goal differential. Croatia traditionally sends four teams to Europe each season; one team to the Champions League and three to the Europa League. First place always enters the second round of the Champions League qualifiers, while runners up … [Read more...] about RNK Split will enter Europa League
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Rijeka Crowned Kings of the Kup
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Rijeka found victory and their first trophy since 2006 today as they defeated Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatian Cup with an aggregate score of 3-0 Goals from Matej Mitrović and and Zoran Kviržić today added to the goal scored by Ivan Tomečak in the first leg were more than enough for Rijeka to take home the Croatian Cup trophy. Rijeka’s … [Read more...] about Rijeka Crowned Kings of the Kup
The Battle Goes On – MaxTV Prva Liga Week 36
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The relegation battle continues into the final weeks of the season, with four teams still fighting for every last point. Hrvatski Dragovoljac still remain in last place, but won a hard fought match against RNK Split on Friday. Stipe Bačelić-Grgić was the hero with his late-game goal to put the Volunteers in the lead in the 85th minute to gain three crucial … [Read more...] about The Battle Goes On – MaxTV Prva Liga Week 36
One Month…
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One month. It all begins in one month... ...until we see our Vatreni open up the World Cup against 5-time champions Brazil. Until we hear Lijepa Naša heard by hundreds of millions of people around the world. Until we see what a stacked team of Modrić, Mandžukić, Rakitić, Lovren, Kovačić and Olić can do against the best teams in the world. June 12th is the … [Read more...] about One Month…
Croatians Around Europe *XXXV*
By 132 CommentsGermany Photo:EPE/Andreas Gebert The Bundesliga scoring title went down to the final day as Mario Mandžukić shot blanks for Bayern Munich in a 1-0 win over Stuttgart on Saturday. Dortmund's Lewandowski on the other hand put two in the back of the net to separate himself from Super Mario and finish the season as the Bundesliga scoring king. Mandžukić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXV*
Rijeka Silence Dinamo, Take First Leg in Cup Finals
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HNK Rijeka are making an impressive run for their third Croatian Cup since the competition started in 1992. The club paid a visit to Maksimir stadium today to take on Dinamo Zagreb in the first leg of the Croatian Cup finals and came out with a stunning 1-0 win. The goal came from former Dinamo player, Ivan Tomečak, in the 40th minute of the … [Read more...] about Rijeka Silence Dinamo, Take First Leg in Cup Finals
Modrić, Rakitić make Goal.com La Liga XI
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Goal.com may not be the ultimate measuring stick when it comes to soccer reporting, but earlier in the week, they named both Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić to the 2013-14 La Liga Team of the Year. Others on the list included Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Gareth Bale and Diego Costa, to name a few. Although Modrić only scored one goal for Real Madrid this season, he has pulled … [Read more...] about Modrić, Rakitić make Goal.com La Liga XI
MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown
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Results for April 25 - May 4, 2014 The relegation battle is in full force in the final weeks of the Prva Liga. Dinamo has the title wrapped up, and Rijeka and Hajduk have sealed up the final European competition spots and will be on their way to the Europa League next season, but the remaining action is taking place at the bottom of the table. Only six points separate … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Weeks 33 and 34 – Relegation Showdown
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: “Hajduk Živi Vječno”
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Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti today replied to an invitation from sister city Split, Croatia and mayor Ivo Baldasar to attend this year's Sv. Duje celebration on the Dalmatian coast. Although the City of Angels mayor is unable to make it to Croatia, he signs off the letter with "Hajduk Živi Vječno" at the bottom. Obviously Mayor Garcetti understands the importance … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti: “Hajduk Živi Vječno”
