With 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
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HNL Week 22
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Results 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
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After 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
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Written 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
Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw
By 35 CommentsCroatia 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
2014 Croatian World Cup kits leaked
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Well 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
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In 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
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Earlier 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
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JADRANSKI 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
