Zdravko Mamić and brother Zoran Mamić were arrested today on charges of tax fraud. The brothers were arrested at the Slovenian boarder in Goričan upon returning to Croatian after spending time at the Dinamo Zagreb training camp in Slovenia. Coach Zoran Mamić assured that Dinamo's training will continue under the care of his coaching staff. Director of the … [Read more...] about Mamić Brothers Arrested on Tax Fraud Charges
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Europa League Round 1: Lokomotiva Victorious, Hajduk Disappoints
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European football is back and so is the Hajduk everyone knows (and maybe love). The Bili traveled to Estonia to take on JK Sillamae Kalev and were slated to take home an easy three points, but ended with a very disappointing 1-1 draw. Hajduk took the lead early thanks to a penalty kick that Mijo Caktaš cleverly chipped in as the goalkeeper helplessly dove to his … [Read more...] about Europa League Round 1: Lokomotiva Victorious, Hajduk Disappoints
Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
By 85 CommentsThe draws of the European tournaments have been set and clubs that hail from Croatia have faired very well and are expected to advance. Dinamo Zagreb was paired up with Luxembourg champions, CS Fola Esch. Dinamo last played the team in Champions League qualifiers two years ago and dominated the team with a 5-0 win. Dinamo will have first honors of … [Read more...] about Champions League, Europa League Draws Complete
Even Without Modrić And Ćorluka, Croatia Still Leaves A Lot To Be Desired
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On paper, it was another productive qualifying match for the Croatian national team. They earned a vital point to stay in first place (although that may change) against their main competitor. While both teams were always going to qualify, it was still an important test for Croatia. They were forced to play without two of their leaders in Luka Modrić and Vedran … [Read more...] about Even Without Modrić And Ćorluka, Croatia Still Leaves A Lot To Be Desired
Here We Go Again
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Even with an empty stadium, Croatia still couldn't keep themselves drama-free after the match. Eurosport has reported that the Italian Football Federation has formally complained about a 'swastika' etched in the Poljud pitch for the Croatia/Italy Euro 2016 qualifier Friday night in Split. The match was already being played behind closed doors due to racist fan behavior … [Read more...] about Here We Go Again
Vatreni Draw Italy 1-1 In Silent Split
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The Vatreni take on Italy Friday night in Split in front of an empty Poljud Stadion. With first place in Euro qualifying Group H on the line, Croatia can extend their lead and inch their way closer to France next summer with a win over the Italians. And remember, Croatia has never lost to their Adriatic neighbors in a competitive match. Not in qualifiers. Not in Euro. Not even … [Read more...] about Vatreni Draw Italy 1-1 In Silent Split
Follow CroatianSports On Periscope
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CroatianSports.com recently began using Periscope, a new LIVE broadcasting app, purchased by Twitter. Download it on your phone and watch users, including CroatianSports, broadcast live. Follow us @CroatianSoccer. We have made previous attempts at live broadcasting, however, Periscope will blow away all of our previous efforts as it couldn't be easier to use, both … [Read more...] about Follow CroatianSports On Periscope
Croatia vs. Italy @ St. Anthony’s – Downtown Los Angles
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Join CroatianSports.com and Croatian Radio Program Friday morning in Downtown Los Angeles at St. Anthony's Church for Croatia's last match before the summer break as they take on Italy in front of an empty stadium at Poljud in Split in Euro 2016 qualifying. We will host the watch party in the big hall which can easily fit 300 people. All are welcome and there will be … [Read more...] about Croatia vs. Italy @ St. Anthony’s – Downtown Los Angles
Croatia Defeat Gibraltar 4-0 In Varaždin Friendly
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Why Croatia couldn't line up a stronger opponent in a friendly before their Italy match on Friday, who knows? But the Vatreni took on Europe's newest team, Gibraltar, Sunday evening in Varaždin nonetheless. Croatia was without Modrić (injury) and Ivan Rakitić (Champions League Final) in a match that saw a starting XI of Subašić, Vrsaljko, Jedvaj, Lešković, Leovac, … [Read more...] about Croatia Defeat Gibraltar 4-0 In Varaždin Friendly
