Photo:Net.hr Vedran Corluka's achilles injury, which he sustained in the waning minutes of Croatia's World Cup 2014 qualifier versus Macedonia, may be worse than we initially thought. He refused to play against Belgium this past Tuesday and reports out of Croatia are saying that Ćarli will head to Finland this week to see an achilles specialist. It is unknown how long he … [Read more...] about Ćorluka out, may need surgery
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Croatia without an identity in Belgium
By 183 CommentsPhoto: Sportske Novosti Written by Ante Ražov Croatia took an early advantage in Brussels. Ivan Perišić finished off a cross from Mandžukić that was partially deflected and unable to be cleared by Belgium. Perišić calmly tucked the failed clearance away to give the Vatreni a 1-0 lead only six minutes into the game. With Hrvatska leading away in a World Cup … [Read more...] about Croatia without an identity in Belgium
Stalemate in Brussels
By 260 CommentsPhoto: Ante Cizmic/Cropix In a game that could have been won by either team, Croatia leave Brussels with a valuable point after a 1-1 draw with Belgium Tuesday night. Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ivan Perišić scored his first goal for Croatia in the sixth minute of play as a Mario Mandžukić cross from the right missed everyone in the box and Perišić one-timed low to … [Read more...] about Stalemate in Brussels
Battle in Brussels
By 44 CommentsPhoto: SkySports After a lackluster 1-0 victory over Macedonia on Thursday in the first match of World Cup 2014 qualifying, Croatia travel to Brussels on Tuesday for a true test against a revamped Belgian side. And remember, this is not your daddy's Belgium. After missing out on Euro 2012, finishing two points behind Turkey in a group where Germany went perfect, … [Read more...] about Battle in Brussels
HNL Break/KHL Medveščak Open Their Season With A Win
By 10 CommentsWith the road to Brazil 2014 underway, leagues across Europe were given a break to give their players a chance to play for their respective countries. The HNL will resume play on Friday September, 14 when Dinamo faces Osijek in Zagreb. This match was also rescheduled from its previous date on Saturday September, 15 due to their first Champions League match on Tuesday. HNL … [Read more...] about HNL Break/KHL Medveščak Open Their Season With A Win
2013 CroatianSports.com Las Vegas Convention
By 58 CommentsJoin the OFFICIAL "Croatia vs Serbia in Las Vegas" FACEBOOK Page As CroatianSports.com nears its five-year anniversary, we are happy to announce our first-ever Croatian Sports convention. For the past couple of years, Ante and Denis have taken their show on the road by visiting New York, Toronto, Vancouver and San Francisco/San Jose. The trips have been an awesome … [Read more...] about 2013 CroatianSports.com Las Vegas Convention
Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
By 230 CommentsPhoto: Net.hr STARTING XI vs. Macedonia: Pletikosa - Srna, Ćorluka, Šimunić, Strinić - Perišić, Vukojević, Modrić, Rakitić - Eduardo, Mandžukić The cardiac Croatians were at it again Friday night in Zagreb. After a hot start against Macedonia which nearly saw a goal from Eduardo in the opening minute, Croatia had little to show for the next hour in their … [Read more...] about Jelavić saves Croatia from Macedonian miscue
Čilić crumbles at U.S. Open vs. Murray
By 51 CommentsPhoto: AP Marin Čilić looked to be on his way to his biggest win in two years at the 2012 U.S. Open Wednesday night. He took the first set 6-3 against 2012 Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray in the men's quarterfinal, and was in full control of the second set, up 5-2 at one point. Then the wheels came off the wagon. Murray fired off four straight games to force a second … [Read more...] about Čilić crumbles at U.S. Open vs. Murray
Killer heading home
By 24 CommentsPhoto: DPA 32 year-old Croatian striker Ivan 'Killer' Klasnić has signed a one-year contract with Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05, returning him to Germany for the first time since the 2007-08 season, where he played for Werder Bremen. Killer played eight seasons in Bremen where he scored 49 goals in 151 appearances. He was born in Hamburg. Klasnić started his career at … [Read more...] about Killer heading home