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Euro 2016 Draw

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SUNDAY, 6AM (ET)      Although all eyes are on this summer's World Cup, there is still business to tend to this week as Euro 2016 qualifying begins in September. The tournament will be held in France in the summer of 2016 as it expands to 24 teams for the first time in history. This means that the top two teams in every group will qualify automatically with third place going … [Read more...] about Euro 2016 Draw

Prva Generacija at the World Cup

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      With the World Cup only four months away, it's time to talk about who from CroatianSports.com will be in Brazil for the big bash.      Unfortunately, Denis and I will not be headed to South America. However, both of us will be part of the planning committee for Los Angeles' first ever World Cup Village, which will be hosted in our home town of San Pedro. We will be … [Read more...] about Prva Generacija at the World Cup

Tuesday Night Funnies: Mamić Strikes Again!

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In an apparent motivational speech, Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić told all his players Monday night during a team dinner to "close down the (Zagreb) cafes, trash the clubs, trash the hotels, Dinamo will pay for everything!" And he was serious.  A majority of the team celebrated the speech while few remained silent at the table. How much longer will this … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Funnies: Mamić Strikes Again!

HNL Week 22

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    Results for Feb. 14-16, 2013     GNK DINAMO ZAGREB 2 - 1 RNK SPLIT     Junior Fernandes was the difference maker in Dinamo’s come-from-behind victory over visiting RNK Split on Saturday at Maksimir. But Mario Kvešić scored first in the match with this right-footed half-volley that came in the 19th minute. Kvešić’s shot came from 10 yards out, and the … [Read more...] about HNL Week 22

HNL Week 21 – Spring Has Arrived

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    Results for Feb. 7 - 9, 2014     NK ISTRA 1961 1 - 3 GNK DINAMO ZAGREB WEEK 17 MAKE-UP GAME     Dinamo traveled to Pula on Thursday to make up a game that was postponed due to rain prior to the winter break. This is the first HNL game played since the winter break for both clubs. Istra struck first in the match, and scored from a free kick in the 12 minute … [Read more...] about HNL Week 21 – Spring Has Arrived

2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust

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After a week of news surrounding Sochi's inability to finish preparing for the Olympics (Pictures Here), the organizers will hope the focus shifts to the opening ceremonies, will be held on Friday, and the competition, which starts Saturday. There will be just 13 Croatian athletes in three sports competing in Russia, down from 22 in six sports in 2006 and 14 athletes (four … [Read more...] about 2014 Winter Olympic Preview: Kostelic or Bust

Luck of the Draw II

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      Written by Branko Tomasovic      World Cup 2014 is just around the corner, and soccer fans everywhere are waiting in anticipation to cheer on their teams.  In December, the World Cup draw took place which saw Croatia paired with hosts and tournament favourites, Brazil.  Following the draw, questions about the legitimacy of the draw exploded around the internet with … [Read more...] about Luck of the Draw II

Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw

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Croatia avoided a group of death, but landed what is by no means an easy group as the draw for the 2014 FIBA World Cup took place Monday afternoon in Spain. Croatia should receive plenty of American attention during the tournament, despite avoiding them in the draw, as up to three players may be headed to the NBA in the near future. Bojan Bogdanović is averaging 16 points per … [Read more...] about Croatia Land Mixed Bag in 2014 FIBA World Cup Draw

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