BBC Sport has reported that QPR midfielder Niko Kranjčar will miss the World Cup after injuring his hamstring in the first half versus Derby County this past Saturday in the Championship playoff game. Although Kranjčar will return to the Premiership next season (if he stays with QPR), at age 29, this very well may have been his last World Cup. Kranjčar would not have … [Read more...] about Another one bites the dust
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Modrić: The morning after
By 235 CommentsSo what do you do if you're Luka Modrić and you've just helped Real Madrid win a record 10th Champions League title? Naturally, you cut your beautiful, long locks. That's right, we're all going to see a much different looking Luka Modrić at next month's World Cup in Brazil. The Real Madrid midfielder held his own while stars Ronaldo and Gareth Bale had mediocre nights … [Read more...] about Modrić: The morning after
Modrić set to impress in Madrid CL finale
By 216 CommentsAtletico Madrid won La Liga. Real Madrid won Copa del Rey. And the two Spanish clubs will meet in Lisbon, Portugal this Saturday (2:45PM ET kickoff) to battle it out for the Champions League crown. Luka Modrić is expected to start alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in this match before he joins the Croatian national team for pre-World Cup … [Read more...] about Modrić set to impress in Madrid CL finale
Strinić ruled out for World Cup
By 48 CommentsCroatia's first problem going into the World Cup has arrived. Left back Ivan Strinić is out. The Dnipro defender has ruptured his right quadriceps muscle in his leg and has been officially ruled out of making any trip to Brazil. Strinić has been capped for the Vatreni 32 times since 2010 and has become a pivotal part of the Croatian defense. Now the … [Read more...] about Strinić ruled out for World Cup
MaxTV Prva Liga: The Final Week
By 28 CommentsHrvatski Dragovoljac have been eliminated from the Prva Liga on the final day of the season due to a goal from Osijek in the 83rd minute from Borna Barišić. The Volunteers needed to hang on to their one-goal lead over Osijek to send them down, but the pressure was too much for them, and Osijek were able to score in the dying minutes of the season to save themselves in … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga: The Final Week
Pep to Mandza: “Good luck with your new club”
By 58 CommentsIt looks as if "Super" Mario Mandzukić has played his last game for Bayern Munich. German news outlet Bild has reported that Mandzukić will not travel to Berlin with his Bayern teammates for their German Cup final versus Borussia Dortmund on May 17th. Instead, Mandza is expected to grab his belongings in Germany and fly to Croatia, where he will meet with the HNS contingent … [Read more...] about Pep to Mandza: “Good luck with your new club”
RNK Split will enter Europa League
By 19 CommentsRNK Split will once again see European play next season as they squeaked into the final Europa League spot on goal differential. Croatia traditionally sends four teams to Europe each season; one team to the Champions League and three to the Europa League. First place always enters the second round of the Champions League qualifiers, while runners up … [Read more...] about RNK Split will enter Europa League
Rijeka Crowned Kings of the Kup
By 56 CommentsRijeka found victory and their first trophy since 2006 today as they defeated Dinamo Zagreb in the Croatian Cup with an aggregate score of 3-0 Goals from Matej Mitrović and and Zoran Kviržić today added to the goal scored by Ivan Tomečak in the first leg were more than enough for Rijeka to take home the Croatian Cup trophy. Rijeka’s … [Read more...] about Rijeka Crowned Kings of the Kup
The Battle Goes On – MaxTV Prva Liga Week 36
By 3 CommentsThe relegation battle continues into the final weeks of the season, with four teams still fighting for every last point. Hrvatski Dragovoljac still remain in last place, but won a hard fought match against RNK Split on Friday. Stipe Bačelić-Grgić was the hero with his late-game goal to put the Volunteers in the lead in the 85th minute to gain three crucial … [Read more...] about The Battle Goes On – MaxTV Prva Liga Week 36










