For the first time in several years, there is no clear-cut favorite going into a major international tournament. Germany suffered from a World Cup hangover during their qualifying campaign. They looked shaky at times, while Spain looked dominant. France is an obvious favorite based on their squad and home advantage. Belgium and England are trendy upwards as potential … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Preview
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Despite nearing retirement, Darijo Srna’s past big game performances could prove to be pivotal
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Whenever a major tournament arises, there are several players taking part in their final tournament. A superstar such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be looking to make his mark in a difficult group. A country hero like Eiour Guojohnsen has been playing for Iceland since 1996. After twenty years of striving to play in a major tournament, this experience will be satisfying for the … [Read more...] about Despite nearing retirement, Darijo Srna’s past big game performances could prove to be pivotal
Croatia Crush San Marino 10-0 In Euro Warm-up
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I still don't know what to take away from the San Marino friendly yesterday, which saw Croatia dismantle a team that does not have a single player playing outside of the San Marino league. It was a poor warm-up fixture. I'm not sure how the HNS can't schedule some pre-Euro friendlies with higher caliber teams such as Portugal or the Netherlands, but the savez has always had a … [Read more...] about Croatia Crush San Marino 10-0 In Euro Warm-up
NK Istra 1961 Survives, Stays in Prva Liga
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NK Istra 1961 faced HNK Sibenik for the second time this week on Wednesday, this time at Aldo Drosina in Pula. The first leg of the two-legged journey ended in a 1-1 draw, which is precisely how the second match ended, sending the two teams into extra time. Extra time proved not to be enough and the fate of the two sides was put into penalty kicks. Perica Sare got … [Read more...] about NK Istra 1961 Survives, Stays in Prva Liga
Prva Liga or Bust – HNK Sibenik vs. Istra in Playoffs
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It's official. Every team slated to compete in the 1.HNL for the 2016/17 season has been awarded first-league licences by the HNS. HNK Cibalia were crowned champions of the Druga Liga last week and will be joining the top division of Croatian football come next season. They will be replacing the relegated NK Zagreb, who by chance were also given a first-league … [Read more...] about Prva Liga or Bust – HNK Sibenik vs. Istra in Playoffs
’98 Or Now?
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The year was 1998. Croatian nationalism around the world was high. The football team was playing in their first World Cup as an independent nation. And Šuker was cool. But what happened the fateful summer in France to the Vatreni is what true dreams are made of. Not only did Boban and friends make it out of group stage, but they managed a 1-0 win over … [Read more...] about ’98 Or Now?
Lovren & Liverpool Fall Short Of Europa Title, CL Berth
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It's been a seesaw two years for Dejan Lovren at Liverpool since coming over from Southampton in the summer of 2014. Many times Lovren has played hero, scoring header goals at the death to get Liverpool to the Europa League Final while shutting down fierce opposition attacks. But then there's the other side. When Lovren forgets how to play the game. Forgets how to mark strikers … [Read more...] about Lovren & Liverpool Fall Short Of Europa Title, CL Berth
HNL Bids Farewell to Another Season
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The HNL bids a good farewell to another season this week after the final matches were played. Saturday was full of matches, but the weekend was kicked off on Friday with a convincing 4-2 win by NK Inter Žaprešić. Inter’s Ilija Nextorovski capped off his outstanding season with a hat trick, adding three more tallies to his already impressive 2015/16 resume. Nestorovski … [Read more...] about HNL Bids Farewell to Another Season
Miocic Looking To Make History In Brazil
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The time has arrived for Stipe Miocic to realize his dream of becoming the undisputed Heavyweight champion of the world. On Saturday night at UFC 198 which takes place in Curitiba, Brazil, Miocic will meet current UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabricio Werdum in the main event. The Cleveland born Croatian is coming off an absolute destruction of former Heavyweight champion Andrei … [Read more...] about Miocic Looking To Make History In Brazil
