Croatia avoided a group of death, but landed what is by no means an easy group as the draw for the 2014 FIBA World Cup took place Monday afternoon in Spain. Croatia should receive plenty of American attention during the tournament, despite avoiding them in the draw, as up to three players may be headed to the NBA in the near future. Bojan Bogdanović is averaging 16 points per … [Read more...] about Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw
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2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
By 201 CommentsWell guys, it looks like our boys will be wearing these kits this summer in Brazil. I for one am not impressed by the new home kit design. I know there's only so much a designer can do with checkers, but the solid red sleeves and back are too heavy on the eye for me. I think the HNS needs to go with a more white design rather than red for the home kits- at least that is … [Read more...] about 2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
Don’t forget about the 21’s
By 98 CommentsIn all the hype of Croatia reaching the 2014 World Cup and playing the opening match against Brazil, we all (rightfully so) forgot about our U-21's who are still hot, even after the departure of manager Niko Kovač to the senior side. As Luka Modrić and company were celebrating their World Cup berth at Maksimir on November 19th, the young guns had just finished gutting Latvia … [Read more...] about Don’t forget about the 21’s
Kovač eyes Sertic for 2014 debut
By 77 CommentsEarlier in the week, Croatian national team manager Niko Kovač said he would scout 24 year-old Bordeaux midfielder Gregory Sertic once he finalized his Croatian papers in 2014. Sertic has already been capped five times by the French U-21 side, but never by the senior team. His birth country of France seems to be his priority for international football, but with that said, do … [Read more...] about Kovač eyes Sertic for 2014 debut
FAN ZONE: Hajduk-Rijeka On Scene From Poljud
By 11 CommentsJADRANSKI DERBI Na krilima publike Hajduk je fanatično odigrao drugo poluvrijeme!! Split. Gradski stadion u Poljudu. Gledatelja oko 10000.Na jugo istoku je bilo 30-ak navijaca Rijeke - Armada! Crveni karton, drugi žuti: Mate Maleš (Rijeka) u 91. minuti. Žuti kartoni: Jozinović (Hajduk), te An. Sharbini i Marić (Rijeka) Strijelci: 0:1 Benko … [Read more...] about FAN ZONE: Hajduk-Rijeka On Scene From Poljud
HNL Week 20 – Winter Break Begins
By 40 CommentsResults for Dec. 13-15, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 3 - 1 NK ZADAR Dinamo and Zadar played their final league match of 2013 on Sunday in Zagreb. The year ended well for Dinamo who will finish 2013 in first place in the Prva Liga after defeating Zadar 3-1. The young and talented Alen Halilović had marquee performance, setting up all three of Dinamo’s … [Read more...] about HNL Week 20 – Winter Break Begins
HNL Week 19: UPDATED – Dinamo Remain on top, Hajduk draw in Zadar
By 13 CommentsResults for Dec. 6-9, 2013 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 4 - 1 NK OSIJEK Dinamo have maintained their position at the top of the table after 4-1 beating of NK Osijek on Sunday. Osijek’s scoring woes continue as they have trouble finding the back of the net, but Dinamo’s explosive offense did its job and tallied four goals on the night. Alen Halilović was … [Read more...] about HNL Week 19: UPDATED – Dinamo Remain on top, Hajduk draw in Zadar
Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup
By 84 CommentsCroatian fans rejoice! The World Cup is set; and Croatia is going to start the party against hosts Brazil in Sao Paulo on June 12th with the whole world watching. Not many teams get to open up a World Cup, so as Croatians, we should feel honored and privileged that our little nation of 4.5 million people has the chance to be showcased at game #1 of the World Cup against … [Read more...] about Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup
Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!
By 318 CommentsIt's official! Croatia will be opening up the 2014 World Cup in Brazil against the hosts in front of the entire world. Although that sounds like an uphill climb, the rest of the group consists of Mexico and Cameroon. Brazil defeated Croatia 1-0 at the 2006 World Cup and Mexico defeated the Vatreni 1-0 in 2002. Croatia has never played an African side in the World … [Read more...] about Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!