Over 250 Croatians from the greater Los Angeles area gathered at St. Anthony's Catholic church in Los Angeles for the World Cup opener featuring Croatia and hosts Brazil. Although the Vatreni couldn't hang on to an early 1-0 lead, the atmosphere at St. Anthony's was electric throughout the day. We would like to thank St. Anthony's and CroatianRadioProgram for hosting such an … [Read more...] about **FAN ZONE** St. Anthony’s Church, Los Angeles
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#flop
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Starting Lineup: Pletikosa - Srna, Lovren, Ćorluka, Vrsaljko - Rakitić, Modrić, Perišić, Kovačić, Olić - Jelavić It's a shame Croatia can't get any calls against the world's elite in major tournaments. Two years ago against Spain at EURO 2012, Ćorluka was blatantly taken down in the box with no penalty call. Tonight in Sao Paulo, Fred wasn't even … [Read more...] about #flop
Sao Paulo: The night before
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Pete Novaković, who resides in Los Angeles, has volunteered his time while in Brazil for the World Cup to report for CroatianSports.com. The night before Croatia's epic World Cup match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Croatian fans hit the streets to sing, dance, drink and mingle with fellow fans from all across the globe. Novaković will be in the stadium for the match on … [Read more...] about Sao Paulo: The night before
#GoCro World Cup
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During the World Cup, CroatianSports.com asks you to use the #GoCro hashtag in social media. That means if you're on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or sending text messages to your baba back home in the selo, #GoCro needs to be present. This will allow Croatian fans all over the world see each other's activities during the World Cup, but it will also bring us together as a … [Read more...] about #GoCro World Cup
Croatian MMA Personalities Offer Their Predictions
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The Croatian Crippler sent out a request to the various personalities in the Croatian MMA community asking for predictions in regards to Croatia's group stage fixtures. Not everyone wanted to play the predictor role but the ones that did provided some interesting predictions. " I'm not that into football but you gotta support your own right.. I … [Read more...] about Croatian MMA Personalities Offer Their Predictions
HNL’ers in the World Cup
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Croatia’s top flight soccer league has produced numerous world-class footballers over the 12 years it has been in existence. Nearly every player on the current World Cup roster for Croatia has spent some time developing their skills in their home country. In fact, every player on Croatia's World Cup roster except Ivan Rakitić and and Ivan Perišić have payed their … [Read more...] about HNL’ers in the World Cup
The world will be watching
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4 days. Only four more days until the World Cup kicks off. Croatia vs. Brazil in Sao Paulo. The whole world will be watching. But how important is this match to Croatian manager Niko Kovač? Kovač made the entire team practice the national anthem, Lijepa Naša, after training on Saturday. Not only does he want the Vatreni to look good in the checkers as … [Read more...] about The world will be watching
ESPNFC: Croatia have best kits
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ESPNFC.com, the soccer subdivision of global sports leader ESPN, have unveiled their #1 kit for the 2014 World Cup. And after years of scrutiny, calling Croatia's kits everything from picnic table cloths to checker board sets, the Vatreni are finally getting some love. Whether people love them or hate them, there's no denying that Croatia has always had the most … [Read more...] about ESPNFC: Croatia have best kits
Pranjić hurt as Vatreni down Socceroos 1-0, Brazil next
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Croatia's final friendly before the World Cup opener hit another snag Friday night. With injuries to Milan Badelj, Ivo Iličević and Ivan Strinić already sidelining the trio for the world's largest sporting event, potential starting XI left back Danijel Pranjić hurt his ankle Friday night vs. Australia and may be joining the list. An MRI will be taken Saturday … [Read more...] about Pranjić hurt as Vatreni down Socceroos 1-0, Brazil next
