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Tuesday Night Funnies: John Oliver on FIFA

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The FIFA World Cup, which is undoubtedly the world's largest sporting event, kicks off this week. But as most of us fans who follow the game on a weekly basis know, even FIFA has its holes. From voting the 2022 World Cup to be held in Qatar to building stadiums which will never be used again in the middle of the Amazon, decisions from highly ranked FIFA executives have to be … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: John Oliver on FIFA

Remembering the Croatian flood victims

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As the World Cup kicks off this week, CroatianSports.com would like to remember the flood victims of not only Croatia, but surrounding areas in Serbia and Bosnia as well, as they rebuild in these dark times. The flood damage has been compared to that of the war and basic necessities such as bread and water are in high demand. After raising $5,000 for the "Joe … [Read more...] about Remembering the Croatian flood victims

Pranjić hurt as Vatreni down Socceroos 1-0, Brazil next

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Croatia's final friendly before the World Cup opener hit another snag Friday night. With injuries to Milan Badelj, Ivo Iličević and Ivan Strinić already sidelining the trio for the world's largest sporting event, potential starting XI left back Danijel Pranjić hurt his ankle Friday night vs. Australia and may be joining the list. An MRI will be taken Saturday … [Read more...] about Pranjić hurt as Vatreni down Socceroos 1-0, Brazil next

Group A: Mexico slipping, Cameroon hopeful

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With the World Cup opener just around the corner, let's take our scope off Croatia and focus on the other three Group A teams: Brazil, Cameroon and Mexico. For sake of sanity, let's cut Brazil out of the equation right away and say that they will top the group with a maximum 9 points. Croatia will be on the grand stage of them all on June 12th with the entire world … [Read more...] about Group A: Mexico slipping, Cameroon hopeful

Say Goodbye to Hollywood, Mandza

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If Super Mario was ever planning on an acting career after his footballing days are over, he should stop right now. Early yesterday, Index.hr released a story saying that Croatian striker Mario Mandžukić was leaving the national team and would not be traveling to Brazil. Coincidentally, an Index reporter caught up with Mandza as he was leaving the hotel. Mandžukić comes … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to Hollywood, Mandza

Tuesday Night Funnies: Wembley Paper Airplane

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This past Saturday, an English fan made a paper airplane during the England-Peru friendly match at Wembley and threw it from the top of the stadium. Not only did the airplane glide all the way down to the pitch, but it eventually hit a Peru defender in the back of the neck. The entire stadium went nuts and it was all caught on camera. Take a look. … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Wembley Paper Airplane

Miocic handles Maldonado in 35 seconds

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Croatian-American UFC heavyweight Stipe Miocic took care of business in 35 seconds Saturday night in Brazil against Fabio Maldonado. Miocic was originally supposed to fight Junior dos Santos in a bout that could have seen the winner get a title shot. However, dos Santos picked up an injury and the UFC gave Miocic the Main Event card against Brazilian Fabio Maldonado, who … [Read more...] about Miocic handles Maldonado in 35 seconds

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