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CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *I*

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ENGLAND   Photo: PA     Nikica Jelavić got the start for Everton on Saturday and opened up his 2012-13 account vs. Aston Villa with a goal in the 44th minute of play. Jelavić cut across the box and one-timed a shot from the penalty spot after a superb Leighton Baines pass from the end line found the Croatian's left foot. The strike would put Everton in complete control; as … [Read more...] about CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *I*

Good Showing at Euros Brings Big Deals for Vatreni

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It didn't take long for somebody to snatch up the 26 year old after his inspiring performance at Euro2012. A price has not been put on Mario Mandžukić's head, but we know the deal will last until 2016. Many Hrvati were expecting a Crottenham Hotspur in Wolfsburg, but the trade frees up space for Lakic and Olic to play side by side for a struggling Wolfsburg … [Read more...] about Good Showing at Euros Brings Big Deals for Vatreni

CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV* (Season Finale)

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ENGLAND Photo: EuroSport     After going scoreless in his past two games for Everton, Nikica Jelavić ended the season on a high note, scoring in the 27th minute against a tough Newcastle United team in a 3-1 win. Jela made the run down field and had the ball put over the top to him. He appeared to handle the ball with his arm before he fired strong towards net. … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXIV* (Season Finale)

PRANJIĆ OFF TO THE ORIENT?

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Photo: U-Gett     30 year-old Croatian utility man Danijel Pranjić is being wooed by a first division Chinese club. The current Bayern Munich man has seen little first team football this season and is more than interested in the cash this unnamed club would like to throw at him. He signed with Bayern Munich in 2009 but never got a true chance with all the talent around him. … [Read more...] about PRANJIĆ OFF TO THE ORIENT?

CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*

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 Germany  Photo:  AFP PHOTO / THOMAS KIENZLE     Stuttgart rallied from a 2-goal deficit to defeat Mario Mandžukić and Wolfsburg 3-2 in front of 58,500 at Mercedes Benz Arena on Saturday. Wolfsburg opened up the scoring in the 28th minute after Mario broke free on the right side and found Patrick Helmes with a cross right in front of the goal. Marco Russ doubled the … [Read more...] about CROATIAN AROUND EUROPE *XXXIII*

CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*

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ENGLAND Photo: EuroSport     The Croatian Juggernaut has let us all know that he's not stopping anytime soon. Everton's prized winter transfer, Nikica Jelavić, scored two more goals on Saturday in a 4-0 win over Fulham. The £5.5million man now has 10 goals in an Everton jersey from only 10 starts, and is heating up just in time for Croatian manager Slaven Bilić to … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXXII*

Bayern’s Champions League Dream Ends in Munich

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Photo: AFP     Bayern Munich overturned two early Cristiano Ronaldo goals Wednesday night at the Bernabeu to force a spectacular penalty kick shootout, which saw German international Bastian Schweinsteiger seal a Bayern Munich Champions League Final date with Chelsea on May 19th at their home ground in Munich, Allianz Arena. However, the arena will be called Fußball Arena … [Read more...] about Bayern’s Champions League Dream Ends in Munich

CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*

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ENGLAND     Photo: AP     Nikica Jelavić did was he was supposed to do Saturay- score. But Everton could not hold a 1-0 halftime lead against crosstown rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup semifinal from Wembley. After a week of rest, Jelavić looked to have his batteries recharged, and it showed. Early in the first half, Jela got off a crisp bicycle kick from the center of the … [Read more...] about CROATIANS AROUND EUROPE *XXX*

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