Photo by: Nir Elias/Reuters Hampering injuries and a lack of playing time in the EPL have many losing faith in Niko Kranjčar's ability to start for the Croatian National Team. But, if the past teaches us anything, Kranjčar is poised to have a huge showing in Euro 2012. It seems like only yesterday that Harry Redknapp brought over the young Croatian talent to join his … [Read more...] about Back with a Vengeance
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From ZERO To EURO
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Photo: Jutarnji.hr How things can change in only one month. The goal was set simple: win in Greece and Croatia would book their ticket to Euro 2012. Even with a draw in Athens, Croatia would still get the deed done with a home victory against Latvia four days later. The plan was in effect the night of October 7th, 2011 in Piraeus. Greece was held scoreless at halftime … [Read more...] about From ZERO To EURO
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CroatianSports.com!
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CroatianSports.com turns 4 today! February 22nd, 2008 marked the beginning of this crazy experiment where two guys from Southern California went out on a limb to spread the word about Croatian soccer through CroatianSoccerReport.com. Since, we have evolved into CroatianSports.com in October 2011 covering all Croatian sports including basketball, handball, MMA and of course, … [Read more...] about HAPPY BIRTHDAY CroatianSports.com!
FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
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Photo: UEFA FIFA, the governing body for world football, has cleared Brazilian-born Dinamo Zagreb striker Jorge Sammir Cruz Campos to play for Croatia on the international stage. The 24 year-old moved to Croatia in 2006 at the age of 19 to play for Dinamo Zagreb on loan from Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense. He was later bought by the current Croatian champions and has … [Read more...] about FIFA says Sammir can be Damir
Stipe “The Machine Gun” Miocic Unloads On De Fries
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Photo: ScreenGrab/UFC It took only 43 seconds for Stipe Miocic to knock out the formerly undefeated heavyweight Phil De Fries and improve his record to 8 wins and 0 losses. "I've got to keep my hands up, I guess," Miocic said of his early stumble. "I was fighting his fight. My coach said to fight my fight, and I did. I hit him, and I saw him wobble, and I saw … [Read more...] about Stipe “The Machine Gun” Miocic Unloads On De Fries
IT’S FIGHT NIGHT IN OMAHA
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American Born -Croatian Stipe Miocic will step into the Octagon for the second time tonight and put his undefeated record on the line. His opponent, Phil De Fries is also Undefeated and one of the combatants will add a loss to there record for the first time tonight. I spoke with Stipe via text last night and he was in good spirits. Stipe seems focused and ready to go to war … [Read more...] about IT’S FIGHT NIGHT IN OMAHA
Croatian Domination in Cleveland
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Photo: CroatianSports.com I had the pleasure of spending two days with American-born Croatian UFC fighter Stipe Miocic as he prepared for his upcoming bout with Phil DeFries on February 15th. I made the five-hour trip from southern Ontario to Stipe’s home town of Cleveland, Ohio. I arrived Thursday afternoon and by 5:30pm I was on my way to the Strong Style Martial Arts … [Read more...] about Croatian Domination in Cleveland
Midweek Shake Up
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Reports from Germany state that Wolfsburg have struck a 2-year deal with striker Ivica Olić. At age 32, Olić would be getting a much better look at consistent playing time at Wolfsburg. The move is a tricky one, as Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath usually prefers a loan striker up top. To add to the drama, if Magath keeps the current formation, Olić would be fighting Mario … [Read more...] about Midweek Shake Up
Late Croatian Effort Not Enough
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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
