Former Croatia international Josip Šimunić, who was capped 103 times for the Vatreni, ended his North American tour this weekend in San Pedro and Los Angeles, as he screened his documentary "Moja Voljena Hrvatska." The documentary follows Šimunić's life in soccer from his native Australian upbringing to playing for the Croatian national team, before his international career was … [Read more...] about Šimunić Defends “Za Dom Spremni”
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HNL Week 17
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HNL action returned over the weekend after the international break and started with a 2-1 win for Dinamo Zagreb over Slaven Belupo in Koprivnica on Friday. Slaven held the Modri scoreless for the first half and scored one goal themselves in the 40th minute. Mate Delić slipped a shot passed Eduardo who came out to play the ball as Delić approached him on a … [Read more...] about HNL Week 17
Šimunić: Moja Voljena Hrvatska
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Former Croatia center-back Josip 'Joe' Šimunić is currently on an 7-city North American tour promoting and premiering a documentary film called "Moja Voljena Hrvatska" about his life leading up to his moment of infamy, which got him suspended from the World Cup in Brazil and ended his international soccer career. Šimunić will finish his tour this weekend … [Read more...] about Šimunić: Moja Voljena Hrvatska
Croatians Around Europe *XII*
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SPAIN It was supposed to be a great El Clasico. Barcelona were up three points on Spanish rivals Real Madrid. The game was in Madrid. Messi was coming back from injury. But instead of a great game, Barcelona humiliated Real Madrid in their own house; with Messi on the bench. Both Luka Modrić and Ivan Rakitić got the start for their respective clubs but it … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XII*
Euro 2016 Draw Set
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Our favorite time of the year, well every two years that is, is finally here. It's time to pick the groups! On December 12th in Paris, the Euro 2016 groups will be set. Last time Croatia was a part of this, we were drawn to open up the 2014 World Cup against hosts Brazil. And although this draw may not have the same fireworks, Croatia can potentially be … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Draw Set
Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
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Croatia take on Russia Tuesday morning (North American time) in their last match of 2015; a year that saw nothing short of ridiculousness for our beloved Vatreni. We saw Croatia: -start the qualifying campaign undefeated and in complete control of an automatic Euro 2016 berth -have their home match with Italy moved from Zagreb to Split only to … [Read more...] about Kalinić, Brozović, Mandžukić Score Late In 2nd, Croatia Win 3-1
Panic In Paris
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In wake of today's tragedy in Paris, which is inhumane and simply scary anyway you look at it, I pose this question to you CroatianSports Nation. And I'm not trying to guide this conversation towards religion or politics or immigration or anything like that, even though it has everything to do with it, however, from a purely sports perspective: Does the attack on … [Read more...] about Panic In Paris
Who Ya Rootin’ For?
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Well Croatia fans, after a campaign which saw us start off smoking hot but end in mediocrity; where manager Niko Kovač was canned and Croatia were on the brink of a playoff. We get to kick our feet up this weekend in comfort knowing that Croatia will in fact be in the 24-team Euro 2016 draw, which takes place December 12th. But we're all sports fan here. And even … [Read more...] about Who Ya Rootin’ For?
End To A Legendary Career UPDATED
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It appears the legendary Croatian fighter Mirko "CroCop" Filipovic has called it quits after over 20 years in proffesional combat sports. Yesterday morning Filipovic announced his withdrawl from his up coming fight and subsequent retirement from the sport. “Unfortunately I had to cancel the fight in Seoul,” the Croatian fighter wrote on his website, … [Read more...] about End To A Legendary Career UPDATED
