Emotions ran high Tuesday night in Madrid as the city's two football clubs, Real and Atletico, met at the Estadio Vicente Calderdon in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal clash. And it was a night to forget for Croatian star striker Mario Mandžukić, as he nearly drew two automatic red cards from Real Madrid players. Mandza finished all 90 minutes of … [Read more...] about Mandžukić Mauled In Madrid Derby
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MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
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Dinamo Zagreb may have been disappointed with the 0-0 draw to Slaven Belupo in front of over 2,000 fans in Koprivnica on Sunday, but the Pharmacists and fans were surely pleased with the result. Both teams opened the match quickly, but both goalkeepers were there to make the saves for both teams. Dominik Picak is particularly to blame for the scoreless match after … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
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SPAIN Ivan Rakitić will be disappointed in his first return to the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán since last summer's transfer to Barcelona as his side blew a two-goal lead versus Sevilla. The former Sevilla captain played 90 minutes in a 2-2 draw against the Andalucian club, shrinking their lead to only two points ahead of Real Madrid atop the La Liga table. … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXIII*
Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
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The semifinals of the Croatian Cup featured two close matches today as the first leg of the tie wrapped up this afternoon. Dinamo welcomed Rijeka to Maksimir for a rematch after their league match on Saturday. Today’s contest started much the same as Saturday’s with Rijeka scoring early to go up 1-0. Marko Lescovic found the back of the net in the sixth minute and … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Semifinals Leg 1
Croatia vs Italy set in an empty stadium
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This week, Croatian fans were delighted to hear that the Euro 2016 qualifying match between Croatia and Italy had been moved to Split. Some fans proclaimed that Mamic and the federation finally realized that Maksimir was a piece of junk, while others said that it was just a move to quell supporters in Split who were tired of how the federation was being run. What we should have … [Read more...] about Croatia vs Italy set in an empty stadium
Halilović Showing His Worth
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Two weeks ago, Alen Halilović was criticized by some for his poor attitude when being substituted from a match in the first half in order to replace his goalkeeper following a red card. This week the 18 year-old Croatian prospect is being praised for his play for Barcelona B. Halilović can easily be compared to Dutchman Arjen Robben with his quick dribbling on the … [Read more...] about Halilović Showing His Worth
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27 – Remembering Hrvoje Čuštić
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Good Friday is a somber time in the Catholic faith, but for many in Croatia, this particular Good Friday was a day of remembrance and a day of solemn reflection while keeping one of Croatia’s bright former stars in our thoughts. This past Friday marks the seventh anniversary of Croatian football’s biggest tragedy; the death of 24-year-old Hrvoje Čuštić during an HNL … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27 – Remembering Hrvoje Čuštić
Alen Halilović: Problem Child?
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The kid is only 18 years old. He's already starred in Champions League. And he's already played against the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimović and Cristiano Ronaldo. But the kid "tag" will surely fall off sooner than later as wunder-kind Alen Halilović plays for Barcelona B in the Spanish second division and gets the chance to impress from Niko Kovač's Croatia … [Read more...] about Alen Halilović: Problem Child?
Next Up For Croatia: ITALY
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In a watered down Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, Croatia have been one of few European regulars to hold serve. Their only slip up so far, which shouldn't be considered a slip up at all, was their 1-1 draw to Italy on the road to ruin their perfect record in November. In a campaign where it appears the European giants are not taking games that seriously: the Dutch … [Read more...] about Next Up For Croatia: ITALY
