2016 has started out much like 2015 ended: With Dinamo on top. Dinamo is continuing its six-game winning streak with another victory on Sunday against Zagreb on a nearly unplayable pitch at Kranjčevićeva. The abysmal field conditions only set an even better stage for the controversy that was to come midway through the second half. Zagreb started the match … [Read more...] about HNL Returns – Week 22
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HNL Returns – Croatian Cup, Transfers, and Mamić Resigns
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Action in the HNL is about to return after nearly two long and cold months of absence. A small preview of what is yet to come was seen yesterday in the final quarterfinal match of the Croatian Cup featuring Dinamo Zagreb and Inter Zaprešić. Dinamo came out victorious from the grounds at Zaprešić thanks to a 10th minute goal from Armin Hodžic. Dinamo will join the … [Read more...] about HNL Returns – Croatian Cup, Transfers, and Mamić Resigns
Euro 2016 Kits???
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Another tourney. Another kit. Same debate. Sportske Novosti is reporting that this is what the Euro 2016 Croatia kits will look like. Although it is not 100% confirmed from Nike, this is what the guys on the inside are leaning towards. Now, we go over this every year. The home red and white checkers don't change much. A few small alterations and Nike usually … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Kits???
Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
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SPAIN Real Madrid played a pretty awful game against bottom tier Granada on Sunday. And Granada should have surely won, if not drawn with Real, if it wasn't for Luka Modrić. Modrić had a superb day at the office with his passing but the midfielder maestro will be known on this day for his rocket foot. With the game tied 1-1 in the 85th minute, Modrić … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVI*
Kranjčar Coming Stateside
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It look's like Niko Kranjčar's next team will be in North America. After his contract ended with Dynamo Kyiv at the end of 2015, the 31 year-old Kranjčar was unable to pick up another loan gig following his stint with former club QPR. Now the former Croatia international will be training with the New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League (NASL). Kranjčar … [Read more...] about Kranjčar Coming Stateside
Croatia: Dark Horses?
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Euro 2016 is now four months away. And although Croatians around the world always believe their beloved Vatreni can make another run; just as the team did in France in 1998, now the rest of the world believes more of the same. The internet is starting to buzz about Croatia being "dark horses" at Euro 2016. And just like the improbable run in 1998, the … [Read more...] about Croatia: Dark Horses?
Croatia Can’t Come Back Against Spain, Lose 33-29 In Semis
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In case you missed it yesterday (and you probably did because CroatianSports has reported ZERO handball this year) Croatia defeated Poland 37-23 in their final Group 1 match to make the semifinals. Seemed like an easy blowout win right? Well, what you need to know about the Croatia-Poland match is that the tournament is being hosted in Poland, Poland had only … [Read more...] about Croatia Can’t Come Back Against Spain, Lose 33-29 In Semis
Croatians Around Europe *XXIII*
By 62 CommentsItaly PHOTO: EPE Juventus keep their momentum as they win with a roboant 4-0 in Udine and escalate to second place in the league. Mario Mandžukić walks past his injury and makes his debut in 2016 from the first minute. The Croatian international fails to leave a mark on the score sheet but is decisive in closing the match when, in the 25 minute, he wins the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXIII*
Modrić Named To FIFA All-World Team
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Luka Modrić was just named to the 2015 FIFA All-World team. The same All-World team that has Messi (Barcelona), Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Neymar (Barcelona) and Neuer (Bayern Munich) on it. Thiago Silva (PSG), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Dani Alves (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona) and Paul Pogba (Juventus) round out the final XI. It's quite … [Read more...] about Modrić Named To FIFA All-World Team
