It's no secret many sports clubs in Croatia are not financially stable, but NK Zadar has nearly hit rock bottom in the early stages of 2016 and could be facing large penalties this week. Reports from Vecernji List say that officials of NK Zadar will meet tomorrow to discuss their financial situation - which to put it bluntly, is not good. The club is deep in debt … [Read more...] about NK Zadar in Peril
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Miocic TKOs Arlovski In 54 Seconds
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Stipe Miocic answered his critics Saturday night in Las Vegas at UFC 195. In 54 seconds, the Cleveland-born Croatian-American took down former heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski with ease. But more importantly, seconds after the win, you can see Miocic hollering at UFC president Dana White. It was heard around the UFC water cooler that Miocic was not in line to … [Read more...] about Miocic TKOs Arlovski In 54 Seconds
The Return Of Pleti
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That's right folks. Stipe Pletikosa is back. But it's not in checkers. The former Croatia #1, who retired from international ball after the 2014 World Cup, is returning to play football in the last place you would expect: Spain. And we're not talking the second or third division, we're talking La Liga; with Deportivo la Coruna. Deportivo are currently … [Read more...] about The Return Of Pleti
Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić
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Merry Christmas to all of the CroatianSports.com family worldwide! It's been another fantastic year that saw the Croatian national team limp into the Euro 2016 draw where they will once again face title holders Spain. We wish all of you and your families a blessed Christmas. CroatianSports.com is everything it is today because of your countless support and endless … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas – Sretan Božić
HNL Week 21: Winter Break Begins
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NK Inter Zaprešić proved to be a tough opponent on Saturday during a home match against Dinamo Zagreb, but after 86 hard-fought minutes, Inter fell to the Modri 1-0. El Arbi Hillel Soudani scored off a ball sent in from a corner by Angel Henriquez. This corner came after some high-pressure play from Dinamo in the last 10 minutes of the game. The pressure paid off with … [Read more...] about HNL Week 21: Winter Break Begins
Pepe: The Only Man To Ever Piss Off Luka Modrić
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Luka Modrić is one of the most softly spoken football players you will ever meet. He's cool, calm and collected all the time. And I can speak from personal experience after interviewing the midfield maestro in Los Angeles back in 2013. And I believe that even if someone did upset Modrić, he wouldn't let his nerves get the best of him in public. But there's always an … [Read more...] about Pepe: The Only Man To Ever Piss Off Luka Modrić
Brozović Shines In Inter Coppa Win, Halilović Scores Too
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Marcelo Brozović (above) is quickly making a name for himself in Europe. The 23 year-old Dinamo Zagreb midfielder, who is currently on loan at Italian club Inter Milan, had a phenomenal day at the office Tuesday in a 3-0 Coppa Italia win over Cagliari. In the 71st minute, Brozović would light up a right footed shot from 24 yards out, freezing the keeper, before hitting the side … [Read more...] about Brozović Shines In Inter Coppa Win, Halilović Scores Too
HNL Week 20
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Not much was to be seen on Sunday’s match between Dinamo Zagreb and NK Osijek in the Garden City, but Dinamo did managed to score a single goal to defeat their opponents 1-0. But still, not much to see – literally. Dense fog crept over the stadium in Osijek during the second half, leaving zero visibility for fans in the stands or fans watching at … [Read more...] about HNL Week 20
Croatia Draw Spain, Turkey, Czech Republic In Euro 2016
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The Euro 2016 groups are set and boy did Croatia receive a spicy draw. There won't be any walkover matches in Group D as Croatia will face Turkey, Czech Republic and finally Spain in a Euro 2012 rematch The Vatreni will open up Euro 2016 against Turkey on June 12th in Paris; at Parc des Princes. They will then face Czech Republic on June 17th in St. Etienne before … [Read more...] about Croatia Draw Spain, Turkey, Czech Republic In Euro 2016
