CLICK HERE TO WATCH FULL VIDEO Dejan Lovren has been a passionate, fiery, almost wild defender for the Croatian national team. The 27 year-old played four seasons with Dinamo Zagreb before being sold to French club Olympique Lyon. In 2013, Lovren made his big move to the English Premier League, when Southampton bought him, only staying there for one season before … [Read more...] about Dejan Lovren: ‘My Life As A Refugee’ (WATCH FULL VIDEO)
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Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
By 43 CommentsItaly PHOTO: inter Juventus ended Inter winning streak on Sunday Night. Having won 7 games in a row the nerazzurri had to surrender to the old lady for 1-0 in Turin.Mario Mandžukić featured as a starter on his new position on the left but was ready to exchange poisition with his nearest teammates and give a difficult read to his opponents. He also showed some … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVIII*
Halilović Joins Las Palmas On Loan
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The kid is back on the move! And it may not be for the better. 20 year-old Alen Halilović was shipped back to Spain this week after a horrendous first half of the season in the Bundesliga at Hamburg. This past summer, Barcelona sold their wunderkind to Hamburg for €5.5 milion, however, he has not received any playing time since October. Although Barcelona … [Read more...] about Halilović Joins Las Palmas On Loan
Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
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SPAIN Mateo Kovačić got the start for an injured Luka Modrić Sunday and played 78 minutes for Real Madrid in a 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad. In the 38th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo set Kovačić free on a breakaway and the Croatian midfielder slotted home for the game's opening goal. Kovačić returned the favor six minutes after the break as he found Ronaldo … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XVII*
FIFA Announces 48 Teams For 2026 world Cup
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I'm suddenly missing Sepp Blatter and his corruptive ways. At least he didn't change anything on the field. It was announced today that moving forward with the 2026 World Cup (host country to be chosen in 2020), the FIFA World Cup will consist of 48 teams. That means nearly a quarter of the countries in this world will be represented at the World Cup. Call … [Read more...] about FIFA Announces 48 Teams For 2026 world Cup
HNL Says So-Long to 2016
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The 2016 half of this installment of the HNL is in the books and has ended with some unprecedented results. Rijeka remains on top of the table with 52 points from 20 matches played and remain the only undefeated team in the league. Dinamo remain in second place with 46 points, after stealing away a crucial three points at Poljud during their last match of 2015 on December … [Read more...] about HNL Says So-Long to 2016
Legendary Scorpio Bar In New York To Close
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It is with great sadness that I write this: Cafe Bar Scorpio in Astoria, Queens, New York will be closing its doors for the final time at the end of January 2017. Scorpio's was a staple in Croatian-American culture where everyone within 50 miles of Queens knew where to meet on gameday. There was no, "Hey! Where you watching the Croatia game this weekend?" Like birds during … [Read more...] about Legendary Scorpio Bar In New York To Close
2016: Who Scored Croatia’s Best Goal?
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2016 is over. It saw Croatia top their group at Euro 2016 after a phenomenal 2-1 win over Spain; only to be brought back down to Earth in extra time against eventual winners Portugal. It saw Luka Modrić lift the Champions League trophy for a second time in three seasons for Real Madrid. But it also saw some amazing goals from our Croatian players. Luka … [Read more...] about 2016: Who Scored Croatia’s Best Goal?
Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
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Spain Real Madrid were expected to win the Club World Cup again this year; but they weren't expected to cut it so close. After a 2-0 semifinal win over CONCACAF champions Club America, where Luka Modrić was awarded Man of the Match honors, Real Madrid faced the Kashima Antlers in the final Sunday night in Yokohama, Japan. The Antlers were the cinderella … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XIV*
