It's been the Luka Modrić/Mario Mandžukić show lately on CroatianSports.com, but when your best two players are winning trophies with arguably Europe's best two teams, it must be talked about. On Wednesday, Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over hated rivals FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Final. Although Modrić had a quiet match in yet … [Read more...] about Modrić wins Copa del Rey, Mandžukić scores in Pokal semi
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Mandžukić: The season that is
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The man may not send a rocket from outside the box into the back of the net or dribble past three defenders in Messi-like fashion. But what 'Super Mario' Mandžukić is doing in his two seasons at Bayern Munich is simply "getting the job done." The 'Red Baron', as he has been dubbed in Germany, poaches goals in front of the net and heads home crosses like no other striker in … [Read more...] about Mandžukić: The season that is
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 30
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Results for April 11-14, 2014 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 4 - 0 HNK RIJEKA Dinamo Zagreb stunned Rijeka with a four-goal win on Saturday at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb. Rijeka has been closing in on the Croatian giants, and had an opportunity to come within only five points of the current Croatian champions. But Rijeka’s aspirations of earning points in the … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 30
Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
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Luka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić have been paired against each other in the Champions League final four as Real Madrid will face reigning champions Bayern Munich on April 23rd and 29th. This will once again ensure that a Croatian will play in the Champions League Final for a third straight season. The victor will play the winner of a tricky tie between Atletico Madrid and … [Read more...] about Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
Rakitic strikes from the spot, Sevilla crush Porto to make Europa semis
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With their backs to the wall after a 1-0 away defeat to FC Porto in the Europa League quarterfinals last week, Sevilla came out Thursday night with a fury. Ivan Rakitic converted a 5th minute penalty shot before Vitolo and Carlos Bacca would make it 3-0 going into halfime. Sevilla's Coke was sent off 10 minutes after the restart but Sevilla would still manage to score … [Read more...] about Rakitic strikes from the spot, Sevilla crush Porto to make Europa semis
Mandžukić scores equalizer as Bayern march onto CL semis
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After a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last week, Mario Mandžukić got t the start at home as Bayern Munich took on Manchester United in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg match Wednesday night. Manager Pep Guardiola decided to bench the Croatian striker in England last week but Mandza supplied the assist to Bayern's lone goal just four minutes after he came on in … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores equalizer as Bayern march onto CL semis
Bilić & Besiktas on their way
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Following Euro 2012, Slaven Bilić packed his bags and moved his managerial skills to Moscow, trading in his six years as Croatia head coach for the Russian Premier League. He brought in defender Vedran Ćorluka from Tottenham and was expected to get new club, Lokomotiv Moscow, into European play. But it was not meant to be as Lokomotiv finished mid-table and seven … [Read more...] about Bilić & Besiktas on their way
Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
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SPAIN Ivan Rakitic scored his 12th goal of the season on Sunday as Sevilla beat Espanyol 4-1 to keep their Champions League hopes very much alive. Rakitic was brought on in the 62nd minute after playing midweek, and was quiet until the goal in the 89th minute, where he gathered Nico Pareja's long pass and finished into the corner of the net. Sevilla are now just three … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29 – Rijeka Takes Jadranski Derbi **UPDATED**
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Results for April 4-6, 2014 HNK RIJEKA 4 - 1 HNK HAJDUK SPLIT This is the 133rd time the Jadranski Derbi has been contested since its conception in 1946, and could very well be one of the most important match of the season for both teams. The two clubs are fervently vying for second place, but Rijeka now has the upper hand, thanks to their 4-1 win … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29 – Rijeka Takes Jadranski Derbi **UPDATED**
