Results for Feb. 28 - March 2, 2014 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 2 - 1 NK LOKOMOTIVA Mario Šitum scored the opening goal in the match and gave Lokomotiva hope of beating their inter-city opponents for the first time in the history of the Prva Liga. But Marcelo Brozović answered back quickly only eight minutes later and put to rest those dreams of the Lokosi … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 24 – Videos, Updates, and More ***UPDATED***
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Halilović Barça-bound
By 54 CommentsIt appears 17 year-old Dinamo Zagreb 'wunder kind' Alen Halilović is finally on his way out of Zagreb. After months of speculation where he would play after his Dinamo Zagreb contract expired, we found out Thursday that Spanish champions FC Barcelona beat out Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Manchester City for the services of the kid. On his official Twitter page Thursday, … [Read more...] about Halilović Barça-bound
Midweek HNL Action: Leon Benko Departs for China, Rijeka-Dinamo Draw in Thrilling Match
By 122 CommentsHNK RIJEKA 2 - 2 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo traveled to Rijeka for some exciting mid-week HNL action for a makeup match that was rained out several weeks ago. The two clubs were eager to show who had the better team, and early on, both tried to assert dominance on Rijeka’s home field of Kantrida. Trouble struck Dinamo early in the match with the injury of … [Read more...] about Midweek HNL Action: Leon Benko Departs for China, Rijeka-Dinamo Draw in Thrilling Match
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 23 – Videos, Updates, and More
By 17 CommentsResults for Feb. 21-23, 2013 NK HRVATSKI DRAGOVOLJAC 0 - 1 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo paid a visit to Kranjčevićeva to face Hrvatski Dragovoljac on their on-loan pitch across town, and struggled against the last-place team. Dinamo dominated in possession, but was unable to score in the first 45 minutes of the match, leaving the fans and coaching staff … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 23 – Videos, Updates, and More
Euro 2016 Draw
By 58 CommentsSUNDAY, 6AM (ET) Although all eyes are on this summer's World Cup, there is still business to tend to this week as Euro 2016 qualifying begins in September. The tournament will be held in France in the summer of 2016 as it expands to 24 teams for the first time in history. This means that the top two teams in every group will qualify automatically with third place going … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Draw
Prva Generacija at the World Cup
By 73 CommentsWith the World Cup only four months away, it's time to talk about who from CroatianSports.com will be in Brazil for the big bash. Unfortunately, Denis and I will not be headed to South America. However, both of us will be part of the planning committee for Los Angeles' first ever World Cup Village, which will be hosted in our home town of San Pedro. We will be … [Read more...] about Prva Generacija at the World Cup
HNL Week 22
By 9 CommentsResults for Feb. 14-16, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 2 - 1 RNK SPLIT Junior Fernandes was the difference maker in Dinamo’s come-from-behind victory over visiting RNK Split on Saturday at Maksimir. But Mario Kvešić scored first in the match with this right-footed half-volley that came in the 19th minute. Kvešić’s shot came from 10 yards out, and the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22
2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust
By 31 CommentsAfter a week of news surrounding Sochi's inability to finish preparing for the Olympics (Pictures Here), the organizers will hope the focus shifts to the opening ceremonies, will be held on Friday, and the competition, which starts Saturday. There will be just 13 Croatian athletes in three sports competing in Russia, down from 22 in six sports in 2006 and 14 athletes (four … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust
Luck of the Draw II
By 68 CommentsWritten by Branko Tomasovic World Cup 2014 is just around the corner, and soccer fans everywhere are waiting in anticipation to cheer on their teams. In December, the World Cup draw took place which saw Croatia paired with hosts and tournament favourites, Brazil. Following the draw, questions about the legitimacy of the draw exploded around the internet with … [Read more...] about Luck of the Draw II