Queue the meltdown on all Croatian message boards across the worldwide web in 3...2...1... It was clear to anyone who watched Croatia's 3-0 loss to Austria in Nations League Friday night that the entire team was checked out for summer break. Or were they looking past Austria to Monday when the Vatreni will face France at Poljud? Either way, it was ugly in Osijek for any … [Read more...] about Vatreni Look More Interested In Summer Break Than Nations League In 3-0 Defeat To Austria In Osijek
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Čilić Books Ticket To 1st French Open Semifinal
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Marin Čilić is off to the first French Open semifinal of his career! The 33 year-old from Medjugorje defeated his second Russian and second Top-10 player of the week Wednesday night in Paris. After dismissing #2 ranked player in the world, Daniil Medevedev, in straight sets during the 4th Round, Čilić needed to go the distance with a 5th set tiebreaker win to take down #7 … [Read more...] about Čilić Books Ticket To 1st French Open Semifinal
Croatia: Defining A Nation
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On May 30th, FIFA released a wonderful documentary on the Croatian National Team and Croatia's rise to becoming an independent nation during the 20th century. The documentary covers everything from the war in Croatia in the 90s, Boban's kick at Maksimir, and the 3rd place finish at the 1998 World Cup for the Vatreni - their first ever World Cup appearance. A truly … [Read more...] about Croatia: Defining A Nation
St. Anthony’s 2022 Silent Auction: Bid On Croatian Memorabilia
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Our friends at St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic church are throwing a silent auction over the next week. This year’s St. Anthony’s Picnic in Los Angeles will feature the first ever silent auction in history. Get your hands on signed sports memorabilia from: the 2018 Croatian National Football Team, GNK Dinamo Zagreb, Hajduk Split, Los Angeles Clipper Ivica Zubac, Davor … [Read more...] about St. Anthony’s 2022 Silent Auction: Bid On Croatian Memorabilia
Čilić Takes Down #2 Medvedev To Reach French Open Quarters
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Marin Čilić takes down #2 ranked Daniil Medvedev in straights sets at the French Open to set up a date with #7 Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals. This is Čilić’s first Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance since the US Open in 2018. It was all Čilić from start to finish against Medvedev, who just won the US Open in 2021 and made the final of the Australian Open four months … [Read more...] about Čilić Takes Down #2 Medvedev To Reach French Open Quarters
CroatianSports Featured On Stanko Zovak’s Podcast “All Things Croatia”
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Stanko Zovak from All Things Croatia Podcast talks to CroatianSports on how we got started, who our biggest interviews have been, and how we think the Vatreni will perform at the 2022 World Cup. Stanko grew up in Los Angeles but moved to Zagreb recently to dig deeper into his Croatian roots. He has since launched the podcast in English and is regularly featured in … [Read more...] about CroatianSports Featured On Stanko Zovak’s Podcast “All Things Croatia”
THE STREAK CONTINUES – Croatian Lifts UCL Trophy For 10th Straight Year As Real Madrid Defeat Liverpool 1-0
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CROATIAN DOMINANCE IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS STILL ALIVE! Luka Modrić and Real Madrid are the 2022 Champions League winners! Los Blancos defeated Liverpool 1-0 to lift their 14th UCL cup, and the fifth for 36 year-old Luka Modrić. A Croatian has now won the Champions League in each of the last 10 seasons - pure dominance. Modrić now has more Champions League titles than … [Read more...] about THE STREAK CONTINUES – Croatian Lifts UCL Trophy For 10th Straight Year As Real Madrid Defeat Liverpool 1-0
Hajduk Beats Rijeka 3-1 To Win Croatian Cup
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Silverware is back in Split for the first time since 2013! A magnificent two-goal performance by former Croatia international Dario Melnjak has led Hajduk to their seventh Croatian Cup title. The atmosphere at Stadion Poljud was electric as the Bili defeated Rijeka 3-1 in the domestic tournament's grand finale. Hajduk supporters rushed the pitch following the final whistle, … [Read more...] about Hajduk Beats Rijeka 3-1 To Win Croatian Cup
Legendary Decade Of Croatian + Modrić Football To Continue Saturday In CL Final
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A Croatian has lifted the Champions League trophy each season for the last 9 years, and 36 year-old Luka Modrić has the opportunity to extend that streak to 10 on Saturday as Real Madrid face Liverpool in the grand finale in Paris. Modrić will also be looking to win his fifth Champions League title, passing Xavi and Iniesta's totals of four. Modrić has done it all this … [Read more...] about Legendary Decade Of Croatian + Modrić Football To Continue Saturday In CL Final
