TENNIS Ivan Dodig reached his first Grand Slam final this weekend, falling in the men's doubles final to the Bryan Brothers. Read more here: Dodig/Melo fall to Bryan Bros. in Wimbledon doubles final Ana Konjuh reached the semifinals of the Juniors tournament at Wimbledon before falling in three sets to American Taylor Townsend. Ana played the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe- Summer Edition IV
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Dinamo Defeats Hajduk, Clinches Super Cup
By 44 CommentsCurrent Croatian champions, Dinamo Zagreb and Croatian Cup champions Hajduk Split entered Maksimir in hopes of adding some new silverware to their already extensive collection of trophies. Saturday marked the annual Super Cup competition where the two champions face each other to determine who is the stronger side. Dinamo was determined to win another trophy after a … [Read more...] about Dinamo Defeats Hajduk, Clinches Super Cup
Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
By 143 CommentsAfter a disastrous June that saw #4 ranked Croatia lose 1-0 to Scotland in a World Cup qualifier and then lose 1-0 again a few days later to Portugal in a friendly, the Vatreni have only fallen down to #8 in the July edition of the FIFA world rankings. Confederations Cup winners Brazil move into the 9 spot while Croatia's group A counterparts in UEFA qualifying, Belgium, round … [Read more...] about Croatia lose minimal ground in FIFA rankings
Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
By 173 CommentsCroatia could not find a goal against Chile and surrendered twice in the last 10 minutes, one being an own goal, to bow out of the 2013 U20 World Cup in the Round of 16 after a 2-0 loss Wednesday night. A win would have seen Croatia play a gritty Ghana team in the quarterfinal round, after they surprised Portugal, beating them 3-2. The chances were there for the mladi … [Read more...] about Mladi Vatreni bow out of World Cup after 2 late Chilean goals
Croatia defeats New Zealand 2-1 at U20 World Cup, win Group F
By 99 CommentsCroatia's U-20 team, the Mali Vatreni, only needed a draw Saturday night in Bursa, Turkey to progress onto the knockout stages of the U20 FIFA World Cup, but they got much more than they were looking for. Croatia would score twice against group F minnows New Zealand in a 2-1 victory, which was good enough to finish atop the group as Uruguay dismantled Uzbekistan 4-0 to finish … [Read more...] about Croatia defeats New Zealand 2-1 at U20 World Cup, win Group F
Livaja goal keeps Mali Vatreni atop Group F
By 92 CommentsPhoto: FIFA After a 1-0 win over Uruguay to open up Group F action at the U-20 World Cup in Turkey, Croatia took on Uzbekistan Wednesday night with sole control of the group up for grabs. After a scoreless first 20 minutes, Uzbekistan's Rahmanov broke the deadlock, getting a piece off the ball to deflect off his shin following a curling free kick from the sideline. … [Read more...] about Livaja goal keeps Mali Vatreni atop Group F
Bilić headed to Turkey
By 98 CommentsPhoto: Haberier Former Croatia international and manager, Slaven Bilić, didn't have to wait long to find a new job after parting ways with Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow this offseason. Bilić has officially been announced as the new manager at Turkish club Besiktas. Besiktas finished third in Turkey last year, behind Galatasaray and Fenerbahce respectively, but have been … [Read more...] about Bilić headed to Turkey
UEFA Champions/Europa League Draw
By 171 CommentsDinamo Zagreb will enter the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League and face Luxembourg champions Fola Esch. The two matches will be played on July 16 or 17 and July 23 or 24. Sporting Circle Fola Esch is the first club ever in Luxembourg. Founded in 1906 by an English professor, the club has won six league titles, and three national cups. The club plays … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions/Europa League Draw
Throwback Thursday: Croatia’s last World Cup
By 161 CommentsPhoto: USA Today June 22nd will mark the seven-year anniversary of Croatia's last match played at a FIFA World Cup. It was quite simple for Croatia on that warm, German day: beat Australia and move onto the Round of 16 vs. Italy. But it was not meant to be as Croatia would squander, not one, but two leads in the match after Darijo Srna would whip a free kick over … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Croatia’s last World Cup