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Modrić shines in European closers

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With European group stage games ending this week and the knockout rounds of Champions League and Europa League resuming after the winter break, let's breakdown which Croatian internationals will have a chance to lift some silverware when the second half of the season restarts in 2014. Luka Modrić scored a beauty from outside the box Tuesday in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over … [Read more...] about Modrić shines in European closers

HNL Week 19: UPDATED – Dinamo Remain on top, Hajduk draw in Zadar

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    Results for Dec. 6-9, 2013     GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 4 - 1 NK OSIJEK     Dinamo have maintained their position at the top of the table after 4-1 beating of NK Osijek on Sunday. Osijek’s scoring woes continue as they have trouble finding the back of the net, but Dinamo’s explosive offense did its job and tallied four goals on the night. Alen Halilović was … [Read more...] about HNL Week 19: UPDATED – Dinamo Remain on top, Hajduk draw in Zadar

Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup

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 Croatian fans rejoice! The World Cup is set; and Croatia is going to start the party against hosts Brazil in Sao Paulo on June 12th with the whole world watching. Not many teams get to open up a World Cup, so as Croatians, we should feel honored and privileged that our little nation of 4.5 million people has the chance to be showcased at game #1 of the World Cup against … [Read more...] about Lijepa Naša to kick off World Cup

Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!

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  It's official! Croatia will be opening up the 2014 World Cup in Brazil against the hosts in front of the entire world. Although that sounds like an uphill climb, the rest of the group consists of Mexico and Cameroon. Brazil defeated Croatia 1-0 at the 2006 World Cup and Mexico defeated the Vatreni 1-0 in 2002. Croatia has never played an African side in the World … [Read more...] about Croatia to open up World Cup vs. Brazil!

World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons

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  Written by Nepoznat       As the 2014 World Cup draw for Brazil approaches, it's worth noting that there are both good and bad with each draw scenario. Ahh, yes the old adage is true that we must take the good with the bad; the yin with the yang, if you will.       So what are some of the pros and cons regarding the draw for next year's World Cup?       Below are … [Read more...] about World Cup 2014: Pros & Cons

Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Slaven, Istra head to Semis; Dinamo Dominates Hajduk

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 CROATIAN CUP QUARTERFINAL RESULTS  The Croatian Cup tournament has reached the quarter finals, and competition is heating up. NK Istra 1961 and NK Zadar started their quarterfinal tie on Nov. 26 in Pula where Istra came out victorious with a 1-0 win thanks to a goal from Tomislav Havojić in the 41st minute.   The return leg on Tuesday in Zadar did not go … [Read more...] about Croatian Cup Quarterfinals: Slaven, Istra head to Semis; Dinamo Dominates Hajduk

World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom

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      FIFA made an extreme move on Tuesday regarding this Friday's World Cup draw which will take place at Noon (ET). Originally, the lowest ranked European team, France, was scheduled to join African and South American teams in Pot B to to help continental balance for the group stage draw of the World Cup. Since nine unseeded European teams qualified for the World Cup, … [Read more...] about World Cup audible: 11.11% Croatian doom

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