Happy 6th Birthday to CroatianSports.com! On February 22nd, 2008, Denis and I officially flipped the switch at CroatianSoccerReport.com following Croatia's dismantling of England in Euro 2008 qualifying. Six years later, we could not have imagined this passion project to have gone any better. From interviews with the likes of Niko Kranjčar, Igor Štimac, Luka Modrić and … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com Turns 6!
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Prva Generacija at the World Cup
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With the World Cup only four months away, it's time to talk about who from CroatianSports.com will be in Brazil for the big bash. Unfortunately, Denis and I will not be headed to South America. However, both of us will be part of the planning committee for Los Angeles' first ever World Cup Village, which will be hosted in our home town of San Pedro. We will be … [Read more...] about Prva Generacija at the World Cup
Tuesday Night Funnies: Mamić Strikes Again!
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In an apparent motivational speech, Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić told all his players Monday night during a team dinner to "close down the (Zagreb) cafes, trash the clubs, trash the hotels, Dinamo will pay for everything!" And he was serious. A majority of the team celebrated the speech while few remained silent at the table. How much longer will this … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Mamić Strikes Again!
SoCro Answers Back
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Croatian-American hip-hop artist Eric "SoCro" Lisica took the time to answer back CroatianSports.com's Prva Generacija regarding his February 13th article on the website. SoCro is a Chattanooga, Tennessee native who is on a mission to raise $6,000 through a Kickstarter campaign to launch his first official studio album. He has already reached 75% of his goal with only one week … [Read more...] about SoCro Answers Back
HNL Week 22
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Results for Feb. 14-16, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 2 - 1 RNK SPLIT Junior Fernandes was the difference maker in Dinamo’s come-from-behind victory over visiting RNK Split on Saturday at Maksimir. But Mario Kvešić scored first in the match with this right-footed half-volley that came in the 19th minute. Kvešić’s shot came from 10 yards out, and the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22
Cilic Takes Down #6 Murray, Success All Around For Croatian Tennis
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Marin Cilic played some of his best tennis as he took down Andy Murray, #6 in the world and the #2 seed at the AMRO World Tennis Tournament on Friday, winning 6-3, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. The win continues an eight match unbeaten streak for Cilic, who won the ATP Zagreb last week, and has not lost a set in those eight matches. To set up the quarterfinal bout with … [Read more...] about Cilic Takes Down #6 Murray, Success All Around For Croatian Tennis
SoCro: “Eurotrash Meets Southern Class”
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The vast Croatian dijaspora stretches all over the world: from nearly every country in Europe, across the Americas and even down under to Australia and New Zealand. But even Chattanooga, Tennessee, in the heart of the (American) South, has its fair share of Croatians. But there's only one that's currently trying to make it big in the music industry- and his name is … [Read more...] about SoCro: “Eurotrash Meets Southern Class”
HNL Week 21 – Spring Has Arrived
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Results for Feb. 7 - 9, 2014 NK ISTRA 1961 1 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB WEEK 17 MAKE-UP GAME Dinamo traveled to Pula on Thursday to make up a game that was postponed due to rain prior to the winter break. This is the first HNL game played since the winter break for both clubs. Istra struck first in the match, and scored from a free kick in the 12 minute … [Read more...] about HNL Week 21 – Spring Has Arrived
Cilic Wins PZB Zagreb Indoors for 4th Time, Fed Cup Update
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For the sixth time in nine years, the PZB Zagreb Indoors, one of Croatia's two ATP World Tour events, has been won by a Croatian. Marin Čilić, #37 in the world, defended his 2013 title and won the tournament for the 4th time in his career, defeating fellow countrymen Mate Delić and Ivan Dodig in the process. It was a flawless performance from Čilić, who who didn't lose a … [Read more...] about Cilic Wins PZB Zagreb Indoors for 4th Time, Fed Cup Update
