Slaven Bilić is a fun guy. He's animated. He's energetic. He's in a band. And he's just about got his coaching career back in control. After leading Croatia to the Euro 2008 quarterfinals after an improbable 3-2 win over England at Wembley, denying the Three Lions Euro qualification, Bilić was on top of the world. He was untouchable. The players loved him. The … [Read more...] about Bilić’s Boys (Besiktas Edition)
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Srna’s Last Stand
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At 32 years and 10 months old, Croatia/Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna may very well play the last significant match of his career Wednesday night (3:45PM ET) in Germany. After a scoreless affair in Donetsk three weeks ago, Shakhtar will take on German champions Bayern Munich in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 showdown. Although heavy … [Read more...] about Srna’s Last Stand
MaxTv Prva Liga Week 24
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Dinamo Zagreb took care of business in front of 1,200 fans with a routine win against NK Zagreb at Maksimir. Angelo Henriquez scored a double on the day that gave the Modri the 2-0 win that earned them the three points to add to their uncatchable lead on the table. Marko Pjaca seemed to get the scoring going early on in the match but was ruled … [Read more...] about MaxTv Prva Liga Week 24
Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place
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The Croatian Cup quarter finals are nearly wrapped up after some mid-week action on Tuesday and Wednesday for the return legs featuring the remaining eight teams. Dinamo easily took care of Istra on Tuesday with a score of 3-0 to take the cup tie aggregate score to 4-0 after a 1-0 victory in Pula on Feb 2. Tuesday’s game came as a struggle for Istra after … [Read more...] about Croatia Cup Quarterfinals Are a Wrap, Semifinal Draw Takes Place
They once called him a flop…
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...and now they chant his name. While he sits on the bench. Injured. The Real Madrid faithful chanted Luka Modrić's name Sunday in the 63rd minute of their 1-1 draw against Villareal at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. Modrić has been sidelined since injuring his thigh against Italy in November but is scheduled to return sometime this month. Real … [Read more...] about They once called him a flop…
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 23
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Dinamo Zagreb has extended their impressive unbeaten run at home to 76 consecutive matches with their 2-0 win over RNK Split on Saturday. Split has also been known to be a tough team at their own home, but Dinamo reigns supreme, having lasted nearly six times longer. Angelo Henriquez scored his 12th goal with Dinamo in the 17th minute from the penalty spot after … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 23
Bad Luck Lovren
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Dejan Lovren was supposed to be Liverpool's anchor at defense this season. In his first year in England last season, Lovren was a beast in the back for Southampton. Following his success, a requested move to Liverpool in the summer of 2014 was finally granted. But instead of success, Lovren has only received criticism in these times of turmoil for the 25 year-old Croatian … [Read more...] about Bad Luck Lovren
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 22
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Dinamo met with a stubborn Osijek team on Sunday in front of 4,000 fans at Gradski Vrt and came out with a 1-1 draw. Osijek is coming off a huge win against Split last week and was still feeding off the high momentum they gained. After Domagoj Pavačić scored the opening goal of the game in the 26th minute when he beat Zvonimir Mikulić with a one on one, Osijek … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 22
CroatianSports.com Turns 7!
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February 22nd marks the 7-year anniversary of the CroatianSoccerReport/ CroatianSports.com launch back in 2008. First and foremost, Denis and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the site by writing an article, leaving a comment, spreading the kind word or directing healthy criticism our way. (We know it comes with the territory being Croatian, no … [Read more...] about CroatianSports.com Turns 7!
