SPAIN Ivan Rakitic scored his 12th goal of the season on Sunday as Sevilla beat Espanyol 4-1 to keep their Champions League hopes very much alive. Rakitic was brought on in the 62nd minute after playing midweek, and was quiet until the goal in the 89th minute, where he gathered Nico Pareja's long pass and finished into the corner of the net. Sevilla are now just three … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXX*
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MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29 – Rijeka Takes Jadranski Derbi **UPDATED**
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Results for April 4-6, 2014 HNK RIJEKA 4 - 1 HNK HAJDUK SPLIT This is the 133rd time the Jadranski Derbi has been contested since its conception in 1946, and could very well be one of the most important match of the season for both teams. The two clubs are fervently vying for second place, but Rijeka now has the upper hand, thanks to their 4-1 win … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 29 – Rijeka Takes Jadranski Derbi **UPDATED**
Modrić, Mandžukić shine in CL quarters
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Luka Modrić and Real Madrid are all but through to the Champions League semifinals after their 3-0 win over last year's finalists, Borussia Dortmund. Real were expected to come out hot, with revenge on their minds after Borussia Dortmund bounced Real Madrid out of the competition last year in the semifinal round. But Los Blancos made quick work of the German side Wednesday … [Read more...] about Modrić, Mandžukić shine in CL quarters
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
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Results for March 28/30, 2014 NK OSIJEK 3 - 2 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Osjiek decided it was time to take their future into their own hands on Sunday, and defeated reigning Croatian champions, Dinamo Zagreb, 3-2. Dinamo traveled to Osijek’s Gradski Vrt to take on the last-place club with expectation of padding their lead in the HNL, but instead, suffered … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 28
Rakitić run stuns Real Madrid
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After looking like La Liga favorites only one week ago, Real Madrid now sit in third place, three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, after an Ivan Rakitić run down the left flank stunned Los Galacticos Wednesday night in Sevilla. A 14th minute deflected free kick from Cristiano Ronaldo would open up the scoring, however, Sevilla's Carlos Bacca would equalize only five … [Read more...] about Rakitić run stuns Real Madrid
2014 World Cup in Croatia
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CroatianSports.com would like to invite our readers to join us in Dubrovnik this summer for the World Cup! HNL writer Colin O' Haravić and myself will be in Dubrovnik the week of June 22nd for the Croatia v. Mexico match (June 23rd) and our friends at the Royal Princess Hotel would like to help accommodate any CroatianSports.com alumni should they be in town. We are … [Read more...] about 2014 World Cup in Croatia
Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
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To no one's surprise, Bayern Munich won the 2013-14 Bundesliga title. But it's how they did it what's most interesting. For the second straight season, the German giants have completely obliterated the competition. Last year, Bayern drew four times and only lost once, winning the league by an astounding 25 points over fellow Champions League finalists Borussia … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27
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Results for March 21 - 23, 2014 HNK HAJDUK SPLIT 0 - 2 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB Dinamo Zagreb has once again proven that they will remain on top of the league table by gaining three more points in a victory over Hajduk Split on Saturday afternoon. Victory has almost become routine at this point for Dinamo, who haven’t lost a match since October. In front … [Read more...] about MaxTV Prva Liga Week 27
Croatians Around Europe *XXVIII*
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SPAIN Luka Modrić had a quiet match for Real Madrid in a thrilling El Clasico on Sunday, as Real fell 4-3 to Barcelona. He had one shot, which was wildly off target, made one tackle and two interceptions, and completed 35 passes. Modric picked up a yellow card in the 88th minute and was subbed off in stoppage time for Alvaro Morata. Real now share their La Liga lead with … [Read more...] about Croatians Around Europe *XXVIII*
