The streets around Zagreb Arena were alive, as fans poured in to watch #14 Croatia play #4 Russia. With an unsuccessful resume in futsal thus far, Many never thought that the Croatians would make it this far. Written by Matt 'TheGoldenChild' Lebo @SportsFile The mini Vatreni were riding a wave of confidence after their spectacular shootout victory against #8 … [Read more...] about Late Croatian Effort Not Enough
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POKRAJAC and SILVA FACEOFF IN VIRGINIA
By 13 CommentsThe Croatian Crippler and CroatianSports.com learned today that “The Duke” Igor Pokrajac will face dangerous Brazilian fighter Thiago Silva on May 15th in Fairfax, Virginia; the event will be the UFC's third installment on Fuel TV. Silva is an accomplished UFC veteran with a record of 14 wins and only two losses, both coming to former UFC light heavyweight champions, Rashad … [Read more...] about POKRAJAC and SILVA FACEOFF IN VIRGINIA
Russ Trying to trade in his Bratwurst for Ćevapčići
By 168 CommentsPhoto: SkySports.com SkySports.com has reported that 26-year old Wolfsburg center-back Marco Russ has applied for Croatian citizenship and has intentions to play for Slaven Bilić' Croatia squad in this summer's Euro 2012; should the paperwork go through. Russ is eligible for Croatian papers through his wife, Janina, who is only half Croatian. Russ is German-born and started … [Read more...] about Russ Trying to trade in his Bratwurst for Ćevapčići
Spaladium Erupts After Shootout Victory
By 5 CommentsPhoto: Ante Čižmić/Cropix The Croatian national Futsal team took on a stingy Ukraine side in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Futsal championship Monday night in Split, Croatia. The Spaladium Arena was rocking for this match with a sold out 11,000 fans pulling for their Vatreni and singing along the way. After an uneventful first half, Croatia finally got on the board with … [Read more...] about Spaladium Erupts After Shootout Victory
Modrić, Kranjčar held at Anfield
By 27 CommentsPhoto:PHIL NOBLE/REUTERS Niko Kranjčar received his second straight start alongside Luka Modrić as Tottenham took on Liverpool at Anfield Monday night. The Spurs offense was quieter than usual on the night, where heavy fog almost postponed the match all together. Tottenham looked content with a draw as they played without injured Rafael van der Vaart and manager Harry … [Read more...] about Modrić, Kranjčar held at Anfield
Diehl Sports ‘Croatia NY’ After SB XLVI Win
By 24 CommentsPhoto:AP New York Giants offensive guard David Diehl earned his second Super Bowl ring Sunday night in Indianapolis. The Chicago-born Diehl comes from a German father and a Croatian mother. He traveled to Croatia for the first time in the summer of 2011 to track his roots down. Diehl wears a large Grb tattoo proudly on his left arm and visited Hajduk's Poljud Stadion last … [Read more...] about Diehl Sports ‘Croatia NY’ After SB XLVI Win
Mini Vatreni Off to Quarters
By 9 CommentsPhoto: Vladimir Drugandžić/Cropix The 2012 UEFA Euro Futsal championships are being hosted in Croatia this year. Croatia qualified automatically as hosts and won both of their group stage matches: a defensive 2-1 victory over Romania in the tournament opener and a 5-4 win over the Cazech Republic on Saturday to top the group. Topping the group ensures that Croatia cannot … [Read more...] about Mini Vatreni Off to Quarters
CROATIA BOWL 2012
By 118 CommentsFor those of you Croatians uninterested by American football, two men of Croatian descent will face off against each other this Sunday in Super Bowl XLVI. New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick, has already won three Super Bowls alongside quarterback Tom Brady. His father Steve Belichick (born Stephen Biličić), raised Bill in a football household and was very close to … [Read more...] about CROATIA BOWL 2012
Croatia defeated in Belgrade
By 55 CommentsA lack of focus, desire, and support scuttle the Croatian handball team. Photo by AFP The game opened up with an exchange of handshakes during the player announcements. Red, Blue, and White stripes covered the lower section of the Belgrade stadium. As the camera panned further into the stands, a small group of checkers was able to be seen in the upper level. The Croatian … [Read more...] about Croatia defeated in Belgrade