Was it when the Vatreni had to go on the road and win in Ukraine to force a playoff against Greece to ultimately qualify for the World Cup in Russia? Or was it when the men's water polo team were crowned World Champions in July? How about that Mario Mandžukić bicycle kick goal in the Champions League Final? Where does Luka Modric's run at Real … [Read more...] about What Was Croatia’s Best Sporting Moment Of 2017?
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Modrić Makes Real Madrid All-Time XI
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In a weekend that Real Madrid supporters will want to forget as quickly as possible, Spanish newspaper Marca released the All-Time XI for Los Blancos. And guess who made the list? None other than Croatia's very own Luka Modrić. Voted on by Marca readers, Modrić was named to the all-time team among the likes of current teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio … [Read more...] about Modrić Makes Real Madrid All-Time XI
Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
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Real Madrid had an opportunity to shrink the deficit between themselves and La Liga rivals Barcelona to eight points Saturday afternoon in Madrid with a win in El Clasico. With a game in hand because of the FIFA Club World Cup, Luka Modrić and company could have made it back in the race before Christmas hit. But it couldn't have been more of a disaster. After a … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVI*
Vrsaljko Could Be In Liverpool Or Napoli Soon
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It's no secret that 25 year-old Croatian right back Šime Vrsaljko never quite fit in at Atletico Madrid since his summer 2016 signing from Sassuolo. But the former Dinamo Zagreb defender is back to full strength and is planning an exit to Liverpool or Napoli this January, The Sun reports. The deal is rumored to be for a hefty £22 million where Vrsaljko could end up … [Read more...] about Vrsaljko Could Be In Liverpool Or Napoli Soon
Croatia To Play Peru In South Beach; Mexico In Dallas
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Croatia is coming back to the States. Croatia will play Peru in Miami on March 23rd in a World Cup tune-up match and play Mexico in another friendly in Dallas that same week; on March 27th at Cowboys Stadium (although date and venue not 100% confirmed). It would be part of a 4-team mini tournament also comprised of Peru and Iceland; as the two play in New York on … [Read more...] about Croatia To Play Peru In South Beach; Mexico In Dallas
Croatians Around Europe *XV*
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Luka Modrić and Real Madrid were in the UAE this week to represent Europe at the FIFA Club World Cup. And as expected, Los Blancos won it for the third time in four years. In the semifinal round, Real Madrid had to come from behind to defeat Al Jazira 2-1. Modrić assisted on the equalizing goal to Ronaldo before Gareth Bale put away the winner int he 81st minute. On Saturday, … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XV*
RUMOR MILL: Croatia To Play Peru In The USA
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It was rumored a few weeks ago by a South American friend of CroatianSports.com that Peru was looking for a European team to play before the World Cup kicks off; and Croatia could be that team. Now the rumors have begun on the Croatian side of things saying that a Croatia/Peru friendly could take place sometime in March or May in the United States. I could … [Read more...] about RUMOR MILL: Croatia To Play Peru In The USA
2018: Croatian Odometer Watch
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Heading into 2018, Croatia will be well represented in European play. But should Croatian fans be rooting for another long run by Luka Modrić and Real Madrid to the Champions League Final? Or Rakitić and Barcelona to make some noise? With the World Cup opener on June 16th for Croatia and the Champions League Final on May 26th, that leaves little rest for any player … [Read more...] about 2018: Croatian Odometer Watch
Fantasy EPL Update: JGault FC In Front
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After 16 weeks of Premiership action, the CroatianSports.com EPL Fantasy League is in full stride as Christmas approaches and the halfway point up the season nears. Heading into 2018, a new EPL Fantasy "Top 10" will be released twice a month. In the initial release, Jordan Gault aka JGault takes 1st place with 912 points. Denis Peros, Denis Kocina, … [Read more...] about Fantasy EPL Update: JGault FC In Front
