Photo: Shakhtar Srna (center) celebrates wunder-volley goal against Arsenal Kyiv With all eyes on the Euro 2012 draw Friday night, Darijo Srna and Eduardo still had to clock-in as Shakhtar Donetsk hosted Arsenal Kyiv from the Donbass Arena; one of the venues for next summer's European Championships. Srna received the start and played the full 90 minutes, scoring the … [Read more...] about SRNA ‘WUNDER VOLLEY’ HELPS SHAKHTAR GO TOPS
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CROATIA DRAW SPAIN, IRELAND AND ITALY
By 147 CommentsPhoto: Jutarnji Croatia get Spain, Italy and Ireland at Euro 2012 The EURO 2012 Draw has concluded and Croatia has been grouped with world champions Spain, 2006 World Cup champions Italy and an Ireland side that qualified through the playoffs. It will be a tough group, but it could have been worse. Group B is where all eyes will be as this year's 'Group of Death' is … [Read more...] about CROATIA DRAW SPAIN, IRELAND AND ITALY
HOW WILL CROATIA LOOK IN 2012?
By 73 CommentsAre these the new Croatian tops? CroatianSports.com's own Mihovil has unveiled that there's been a leak on the internet regarding possible new Nike kits for the upcoming Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine. The above shirts could very well be what Croatia will be wearing at the Euro Championships, however, nothing has officially been confirmed yet. There's only … [Read more...] about HOW WILL CROATIA LOOK IN 2012?
STIPE MIOCIC: CROATIAN FIGHTER ON THE RISE
By 11 CommentsPhoto: Sherdog.com Stipe Miocic at his UFC weigh-in Interview by Mike 'The Croatian Crippler' Rožić Stipe Miocic is an American-born Croatian that currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championships. The Cleveland native is one of the top prospects currently on the UFC roster and was recently victorious against tough veteran Joey 'The Mexicutioner' … [Read more...] about STIPE MIOCIC: CROATIAN FIGHTER ON THE RISE
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: TURKEY HALFTIME
By 8 CommentsHere's some additional footage shot at halftime of the Croatia v Turkey first leg encounter from Istanbul. Croatia was up 2-0 at the half, but how would you have reacted if they blew that lead? Some say they would never watch Croatia play again... … [Read more...] about VIDEO OF THE WEEK: TURKEY HALFTIME
EURO 2012 POTS ANNOUNCED
By 48 CommentsPhoto: Uefa.com Shevchenko could choose Croatia's fate on Dec. 2nd It could be a difficult task for Croatia at Euro 2012 next summer with a possibility of being drawn with world champions Spain from Pot 1 and Germany/England from Pot 2. The 0-0 draw against Turkey this past Tuesday was not enough to move Croatia ahead of Russia for a Pot 2 placement, therefore, Croatia … [Read more...] about EURO 2012 POTS ANNOUNCED
CROATIA GET TURKISH MONKEY OFF THEIR BACK, OFF TO EURO 2012!
By 176 CommentsPhoto: Drago Sopta/Cropix The croatian National side celebrate their Euro 2012 berth Tuesday night in Zagreb It's been a long journey through qualification, where coach Slaven Bilić's head has been called for, but in the end, Croatia will be one of the final 16 teams at Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. After a dream 3-0 win in Istanbul this past Friday, Croatia … [Read more...] about CROATIA GET TURKISH MONKEY OFF THEIR BACK, OFF TO EURO 2012!
3 Years In The Making
By 97 CommentsPhoto: Drago Sopta/Cropix Training on Sunday from Maksimir Croatians around the world have waited for this day three long years. On Tuesday night in Zagreb, Croatia will be able to exonerate the ghosts of Euro 2008 and that dreadful penalty shootout loss to Turkey. Some of you would call it revenge, others atonement. But with Croatia's 3-0 win in Istanbul this past … [Read more...] about 3 Years In The Making
The Croatian Crippler Goes One on One with Mark Pavelich
By 10 CommentsLima brothers with Mark Pavelich I recently had the opportunity to interview one of the icons of Mixed Martial Arts; and fellow Croatian Mark Pavelich. Mark is the owner and mastermind behind one of the biggest mixed martial arts organizations in the world, the Maximum Fighting Championships. The MFC is the stomping grounds for many up-and-coming MMA fighters and UFC … [Read more...] about The Croatian Crippler Goes One on One with Mark Pavelich