Germany Photo:Reuters/Fabrizio Bensch The race for the Bundesliga scoring title will most likely come down to the final matchday as Mario Mandžukić scored his 18th Bundesliga goal of the season in a 2-0 win over Eintracht Braunschweig on Saturday to tie Robert Lewandowski atop the Bundesliga scoring chart. The former Dinamo Zagreb striker came off the bench in the … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXXII*
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MaxTV Prva Liga Week 31
By 1 CommentResults for April 15, 2014 RNK SPLIT 0 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo made it look easy at Youth Park in Split as they waltz past Split with a score of 3-0. Split was celebrating their 102nd birthday during the mid-week match on Wednesday, but with two goals from Duje Čop and one from Junior Fernandez, Split had to settle for a loss on their special … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 31
Modrić wins Copa del Rey, Mandžukić scores in Pokal semi
By 82 CommentsIt's been the Luka Modrić/Mario Mandžukić show lately on CroatianSports.com, but when your best two players are winning trophies with arguably Europe's best two teams, it must be talked about. On Wednesday, Luka Modrić played the full 90 minutes in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over hated rivals FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey Final. Although Modrić had a quiet match in yet … [Read more...] about Modrić wins Copa del Rey, Mandžukić scores in Pokal semi
Mandžukić: The season that is
By 46 CommentsThe man may not send a rocket from outside the box into the back of the net or dribble past three defenders in Messi-like fashion. But what 'Super Mario' Mandžukić is doing in his two seasons at Bayern Munich is simply "getting the job done." The 'Red Baron', as he has been dubbed in Germany, poaches goals in front of the net and heads home crosses like no other striker in … [Read more...] about Mandžukić: The season that is
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 30
By 24 CommentsResults for April 11-14, 2014 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 4 - 0 HNK RIJEKA Dinamo Zagreb stunned Rijeka with a four-goal win on Saturday at Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb. Rijeka has been closing in on the Croatian giants, and had an opportunity to come within only five points of the current Croatian champions. But Rijeka’s aspirations of earning points in the … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 30
Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
By 53 CommentsLuka Modrić and Mario Mandžukić have been paired against each other in the Champions League final four as Real Madrid will face reigning champions Bayern Munich on April 23rd and 29th. This will once again ensure that a Croatian will play in the Champions League Final for a third straight season. The victor will play the winner of a tricky tie between Atletico Madrid and … [Read more...] about Modrić, Mandžukić to face off in CL semis
Rakitic strikes from the spot, Sevilla crush Porto to make Europa semis
By 26 CommentsWith their backs to the wall after a 1-0 away defeat to FC Porto in the Europa League quarterfinals last week, Sevilla came out Thursday night with a fury. Ivan Rakitic converted a 5th minute penalty shot before Vitolo and Carlos Bacca would make it 3-0 going into halfime. Sevilla's Coke was sent off 10 minutes after the restart but Sevilla would still manage to score … [Read more...] about Rakitic strikes from the spot, Sevilla crush Porto to make Europa semis
Mandžukić scores equalizer as Bayern march onto CL semis
By 98 CommentsAfter a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford last week, Mario Mandžukić got t the start at home as Bayern Munich took on Manchester United in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg match Wednesday night. Manager Pep Guardiola decided to bench the Croatian striker in England last week but Mandza supplied the assist to Bayern's lone goal just four minutes after he came on in … [Read more...] about Mandžukić scores equalizer as Bayern march onto CL semis
Bilić & Besiktas on their way
By 40 CommentsFollowing Euro 2012, Slaven Bilić packed his bags and moved his managerial skills to Moscow, trading in his six years as Croatia head coach for the Russian Premier League. He brought in defender Vedran Ćorluka from Tottenham and was expected to get new club, Lokomotiv Moscow, into European play. But it was not meant to be as Lokomotiv finished mid-table and seven … [Read more...] about Bilić & Besiktas on their way









